Michigan??? - Page 2

Ivan G · 05-01-2008, 09:52 AM

I've got one here ready to go! Although I am missing accessories but am hoping to have them by then.

Barry Green · 05-01-2008, 09:52 AM

You guys should see a lot more action up there soon, with the new filming incentives.

For those who don't know: if you shoot in Michigan, the state of Michigan will refund you up to 42% of your budget. Spend a million dollars there on your production, and Michigan will write you a check for $420,000 within 90 days of wrapping.

There are some restrictions, such as that incentive will only apply to the first million dollars of each person's salaries (so if you have a $2m cast member, the incentive will cap at $420,000 for that person). And if you import your own crew, the incentive drops to 30%. The statewide incentive is 40%, but there are something like 100+ communities where a 2% "bonus" incentive applies, thus making it 42% total.

This is, far and away, the best incentive program in the USA that I know of. I would seriously consider moving any production to Michigan just to take advantage of the incentives. Even if you're doing a microbudget $30,000 film, that becomes $50,000 in Michigan. If you're doing a half-million dollar film, now you've effectively got almost a million bucks to work with. It's huge.

Arno · 05-18-2008, 08:16 AM

Hello to all,

I'll be flying tomorrow to Chicago and staying near Kalamazoo,MI for about a week with one of our Red doing some filming and presenting the camera to film students over there.

So if some of the Red community in the area want to go for a drink feel free to PM me.

Arno

Justin Thomas · 12-25-2008, 03:50 PM

Soon to be Scarlet User (fingers crossed) here!
I'm stuck with my Hv20 For now.
Currently looking for Red Owners to help out with a small film in the Jackson/Lansing/Detroit Area in the next few months.

my email is Swimmerman119 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Peter Weisberg · 04-21-2009, 08:06 AM

hello fellow michiganders! i am waiting for the scarlet as well, but i would love to work on red shoots in the michigan area. Should anyone need an extra set of hands let me know!

also i'm from the royal oak area.

Thomas Malinowski · 04-21-2009, 09:59 AM

I'm also waiting for the 5K version of the Scarlet.
However, ordering a RED ONE is not off the table yet.
I'm out of the Plymouth/ Ann Arbor area. (about 20-30 mins out of Downtown Detroit).

Lawrence Daufenbach · 06-04-2009, 06:27 AM

I have a RED and based out of Kalamazoo, MI if anyone is ever in the area! Hope to get EPIC when released too!

Justin Thomas · 08-16-2009, 03:14 PM

It's been awhile since I check here.

I now have a Canon 5D Mark2...still awaiting my SCARLET..... :P

Currently in pre-production of a film called "The Sleepwalkers," and would love to shoot it on the RED. We are currently looking for sponsors, and will shoot it on my 5D if need be.

email
swimmerman119 (at) yahoo (dot) com

I'm available if you're in the Jackson, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Lansing areas.
I'd definitely like to network if not meet up with some local RED users.
Hit me up if you need any help with your productions also.

05-01-2008, 09:52 AM	#11
Ivan G Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 1,112	I've got one here ready to go! Although I am missing accessories but am hoping to have them by then. __________________ Ivan G. Rosso Films Detroit Red #1237

05-18-2008, 08:16 AM	#13
Arno Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 265	Hello to all, I'll be flying tomorrow to Chicago and staying near Kalamazoo,MI for about a week with one of our Red doing some filming and presenting the camera to film students over there. So if some of the Red community in the area want to go for a drink feel free to PM me. Arno __________________ Arno www.locared.com 4K Digital Cinema in Paris

06-04-2009, 06:27 AM	#17
Lawrence Daufenbach Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 45	RED in Kalamazoo I have a RED and based out of Kalamazoo, MI if anyone is ever in the area! Hope to get EPIC when released too!

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05-01-2008, 09:52 AM	#12
Barry Green Jedi Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 243	You guys should see a lot more action up there soon, with the new filming incentives. For those who don't know: if you shoot in Michigan, the state of Michigan will refund you up to 42% of your budget. Spend a million dollars there on your production, and Michigan will write you a check for $420,000 within 90 days of wrapping. There are some restrictions, such as that incentive will only apply to the first million dollars of each person's salaries (so if you have a $2m cast member, the incentive will cap at $420,000 for that person). And if you import your own crew, the incentive drops to 30%. The statewide incentive is 40%, but there are something like 100+ communities where a 2% "bonus" incentive applies, thus making it 42% total. This is, far and away, the best incentive program in the USA that I know of. I would seriously consider moving any production to Michigan just to take advantage of the incentives. Even if you're doing a microbudget $30,000 film, that becomes $50,000 in Michigan. If you're doing a half-million dollar film, now you've effectively got almost a million bucks to work with. It's huge.

12-25-2008, 03:50 PM	#14
Justin Thomas Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 25	Soon to be Scarlet User (fingers crossed) here! I'm stuck with my Hv20 For now. Currently looking for Red Owners to help out with a small film in the Jackson/Lansing/Detroit Area in the next few months. my email is Swimmerman119 (at) yahoo (dot) com

04-21-2009, 08:06 AM	#15
Peter Weisberg Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 82	hello fellow michiganders! i am waiting for the scarlet as well, but i would love to work on red shoots in the michigan area. Should anyone need an extra set of hands let me know! also i'm from the royal oak area.

04-21-2009, 09:59 AM	#16
Thomas Malinowski Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 57	I'm also waiting for the 5K version of the Scarlet. However, ordering a RED ONE is not off the table yet. I'm out of the Plymouth/ Ann Arbor area. (about 20-30 mins out of Downtown Detroit).

08-16-2009, 03:14 PM	#18
Justin Thomas Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 25	It's been awhile since I check here. I now have a Canon 5D Mark2...still awaiting my SCARLET..... :P Currently in pre-production of a film called "The Sleepwalkers," and would love to shoot it on the RED. We are currently looking for sponsors, and will shoot it on my 5D if need be. email swimmerman119 (at) yahoo (dot) com I'm available if you're in the Jackson, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Lansing areas. I'd definitely like to network if not meet up with some local RED users. Hit me up if you need any help with your productions also.