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Looking Ahead to a Fabulous 2008
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WMFVA Board Appoints New Members
The WMFVA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of members Melissa Peraino, Director of Education Outreach in the Grand Valley State University Continuing Education Department and Angie Brown, Grand Rapids Area of the Chamber of Commerce. Peraino has taught in the GVSU School of Communications, the home of the film program. She is interested in developing programs that serve the training and education needs of those who want to enter the film industry in West Michigan. Brown served as a member of the start up team for the launch of the West Michigan Film Office. She chaired a subcommittee for the first Red Carpet Ready, and is interested in establishing good communication systems between the WMFVA, its members and the business community. Brown and Peraino join recent appointee Dirk Eichhorst, Muskegon area filmmaker. Both Eichhorst and Peraino have announced their intentions to run for positions on the board when their terms expire at the end of December.
Michigan Film Office Fires Back at Film Incentive Critics
It's no secret that just when Michigan began to experience real success in attracting filmmakers to the state as a result of the new film incentives, certain politicians began complaining that we can't afford the rebates filmmakers will earn here. Senators Nancy Cassis (R - Novi), Mark Jansen (R - Grand Rapids), Tom George (R-Kalamazoo) and Representative George Cushingberry (D - Detroit)have led the charge to cap film incentives. Their arguments are flimsy, often inaccurate and their numbers are just plain wrong. In order to combat the negative press, the Michigan Film Office has informally issued a list of talking points that accurately describe the impact of the film incentives here. Guess what? It's POSITIVE! So if you'd like a little help in combating the baloney, please click on the link to the document attached. And then share your opinion with your legislator!
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