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Success Stories

Many productions have discovered the advantages of coming to Michigan. The production companies have been pleased with the results, and hundreds of residents, vendors and business owners have had positive experiences, also. Here are a few of their stories.

"The tax credit in Michigan brought us here... so I really hope you guys hold on to that, because that helps movies like this get made, but in addition to that, it's that gorgeous airport that you spent a fortune on."

-- Jason Reitman, Director

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UP IN THE AIR

Starring George Clooney. Directed by Jason Reitman. Filmed at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, MI More...

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YOUTH IN REVOLT

Filmed in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, Frankfort, Hazel Park, Interlochen State Park, Lake Leelanau, Madison Heights, Rochester, Royal Oak, Traverse City, Wixom. More...

"We found the perfect visual counterpart to tell our story. Look beyond the tax incentives in Michigan and you will find fantastic locations, friendly people and an eager crew base. It’s all in Michigan."

-- Scott Stephens, Executive Producer, HUNG

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HUNG

Michigan's first regular weekly television series, debuted nationwide on HBO Sunday, June 28, for a 10-episode season. More...

"Michigan will be the new film capital of the world."

-- producer/director/actor Clint Eastwood

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GRAN TORINO

Starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, opened January 9, 2009. Gran Torino filmed in Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, Center Line, and Highland Park. It is the highest grossing movie of Eastwoods's career. More...

“Michigan was such a great place to film. I hope to come back and film again, there are so many great places to shoot. I was so lucky to have made my film here. I’m the grateful one, I promise you.”

-- Drew Barrymore, Director and Producer

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WHIP IT

The directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, stars Ellen Page (Juno) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River, Pollock) plays Bliss' More...

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ALL'S FAIRE IN LOVE

All's Fair In Love was shot at the Michigan Renaisance Festival in Holly, MI More...

"Whatever movie we do next, we're going to do (in Detroit),"

-- Rosie O'Donnell, Producer

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AMERICA

Aired on Lifetime Feb. 28. Filmed in Detroit, starring Rosie O’Donnell, and Detroit's own Philip Johnson

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“This film represents a new genre for me as a filmmaker. It’s creepy in a good way and I can’t wait to have people enjoy it,” said Brauer. “We really want to share this with our friends and community first before it heads off for an L.A. premier in February."

-- Richard Brauer, Brauer Productions

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FITFUL

A dark comedy/suspense feature written and directed by Michigan Film Maker of the Year, Rich Brauer. For More Information visit www.brauer.com More...

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ART HOUSE

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“We look forward to sharing this story with our film industry friends, and hope they like what they see. Shooting in Michigan is a unique opportunity for film makers and actors with many diverse locations and welcoming communities. Michigan has an exceptional talent pool.”

-- Sam Kadi, Director

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RAISED ALONE

"Raised Alone" has been selected to be screened at the 2009 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival. More...