Production Tax Credits – A Michigan Lens

With Michigan contemplating reentry into the film and media production incentive landscape, it seems like a good time to visit the issue of production incentives. Michigan lawmakers have introduced the Multimedia Jobs Act (House Bills 4907 and 4908), a program designed to attract productions back to the state while capturing more of the benefits in […]

Film Distribution: Theatrical Windowing 

In the 1950s, theaters were more than just venues for watching movies—they were cultural landmarks where people gathered to engage with the narratives shaping society. The exclusivity of the theatrical experience – at a time where television was the only real alternative medium (and secondary market for films) – ensured the cultural significance of theaters. […]

Content Creators: Meet Instability AI

Generative Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming the most transformative force in media and entertainment since the advent of broadband Internet. Content creators now find themselves in an era where the pace of technological innovation is running laps around a legal system that has always struggled to keep up, creating a dynamic and precarious landscape for […]