Michigan Multimedia Jobs Act heads to Michigan House of Reps. [Video]

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Multimedia Jobs Act passed out of Michigan’s economic development and small business house committee with 10 votes in favor and 2 passes. 

This marks an important move forward for filmmaking in the state. 

The vote comes after a February hearing where college students, industry professionals, and lawmakers testified to the importance of reviving a new and beneficial film incentive program to the state. 

Among those testifying was the Michigan Film and Video Alliance’s Legislative Action Committee Chair Alexander Page, who celebrated today’s vote.

“This is the very first step in showing that this is a great opportunity for Michigan,” Page says.

“Pro jobs, pro Michigan and pro economy and [trying] to have Michigan compete on an even playing field. There are 40 other states and cities that have a program, we’re one of the few that don’t have …