Michigan filming incentives in a nutshell:

--Must spend at least $200,000 in Michigan to be eligible. 

--Graduated scale for credit:

      --between $200,000-$1 million, production company receives up to12% refund

      --between $1 million-$5 million, production company receives up to 16% refund

      --between $5 million-$10 million, production company receives up to 20% refund

      --anything over $10 million only receives 20% on first $10 million 

--Company must submit the Application to film office and Treasury; and be pre-approved before becoming eligible.

--Application must include: estimated Michigan expenditures, project type, Michigan production days, local hires and more. The company must send a script/storyboard, insurance documents, the budget, any confidential information requirements and the application fee. The project must commence filming within 90 days of approval. 

--$7 million total limit available each tax year (tax year runs 10/1-9/30). 

--If the Film Office and Treasury agree that the production company has complied with the law and their agreement, and after all post-production paperwork has been completed and approved (an audit may in some instances be required), a post-production certificate shall be given to the company. This certificate will be submitted to Treasury for the rebate.

--Commercials, documentaries and TV series are also eligible. 

• Companies are not eligible if they owe the state any money, guaranteed loans etc or if owned by a company in default with the state.

This incentive became effective in January 2007. Please call or email the Michigan Film Office for application information and details or go online at www.michigan.gov/filmoffice.  

1.800.477-3456

1.517.373-0638

EMAIL:

URL: www.michigan.gov/filmoffice