Governor Jennifer Granholm announced in her state of the state speech on Tuesday night (February 3rd) that Pontiac Michigan will be getting it's first full fledged film studio. Motown Motion Pictures LLC. will be investing upwards of 70 million dollars into creating a 600,000 square foot movie studio out of the old General Motors plant. Including nine sound stages. This isboth a studio and a production company.

The project is being funded by local investors as well as Hollywood California based Raleigh Studios and Beverly Hills (California) based Endeavor Talent Agency. Also throwing money into the development is Michigan Economic Growth Authority. 

The studio is expected to create around 3,600 jobs and another 1,500 jobs indirectly related by the year 2020. Average weekly wage estimated to be around $824. 

This is something we should all pay close attention to. Larger productions coming into the state will also trickle down to smaller productions done by indiependent filmmakers. All of which will help the local and state economy which has fallen so far off track. 

 http://www.motownmotionpictures.com/

Comments (2)

	1. 03-03-2009 20:15
	Yes! Finally, not only can bigger productions use that space and bring work, but even more momentous is the possibilities it brings Michigan born productions and production companies. The work ethic and creative pulse in Michigan is incredible. Registered Report

MovesInUnison

	2. 09-04-2009 17:51
	This may be the industry that truly flourishes in this state. Registered Report

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