Written by David Lewis on Sep 18, 2008. Posted in On Location

Michigan studios planned

David O'Malley, a partner in Los Angeles-based V-One Entertainment Group, has announced a three-phase plan to create motion picture sound stages and production facilities in three locations around Michigan.

The first phase is to be Great Lakes Studios, a sound stage with support services to be built in the south west of Michigan. It will fill 30,000 square feet with a sound stage, offices, editing suites and conference rooms. The facility is due to be operational by November.

The second phase will involve a production and media facility in the Ann Arbor area, while the third phase will be another sound stage in the Grand Rapids-Grand Haven area.

Michigan's new tax incentive programme offers a 40% tax rebate with an additional 2% for filming in a 'core city'.