Detroit has seen rough times before, but this time feels a little different. It seems that every day we are hearing about thousands of jobs leaving forever as the auto sector restructures. I have published a blog about General Motors bankruptcy on my other blog: American Life.
So, contrary to all the pessimism, there have been a number of announcements recently as it pertains to shooting films in Michigan. Several large movie studios are set to open next year, and a fairly big post-production facility will open in Downtown Detroit soon. Last year many films were shot here including Gran Torino and the upcoming release Betty Anne Waters. HBO is currently filming a new series "Hung" here as well. All of this of course adds up to jobs, so I enthusiastically welcome these companies to MI. I think they will be surprised to find a VERY eager workforce, and state and local governments that appreciate their presence and will provide a great place to make media. Please feel free to spend as much money as you want here. If there is one thing we have lots of it is empty space to film in and people to work for you. Again, Welcome!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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