There is far more to this business than the relatively pedestrian work that you seem to think qualifies as making a living in film. I suggest you try working for even one year in LA or New York and get some perspective on what you call your craft.
Fact: Those interested in protecting the small amount of work in Wisconsin for just a select few to benefit are working at cross purposes with both those who want more opportunity to work, and with the state that wants more economic activity. They also risk destroying their own opportunities to work in our neighboring states and our own. Eliminating the incentives will shut down the industry and jobs will be lost. Eliminating the incentives will mean that the creative, talented people from the industry will have to do their work elsewhere. Filmmaking is part of manufacturing in the 21st century. My question is, why can't the Department of Commerce add? |
****NOTE***** Wisconsin’s Incentives Program DOES NOT include director’s salaries or “star’s” salaries The state covered about $450,000 of director Michael Mann's salary; he earned $1.8 million for the work he did in Wisconsin. Essentially we've killed all business for this year Last year at this time there were six films and a dozen TV shows in production or preproduction. So far this year, Film Wisconsin, which promotes filming in the state, has had only about six inquiries from films and a handful from TV shows, said Executive Director Scott Robbe. There's only one independent film currently in pre-production in the state, Robbe said. There are some people who are sincerely working to grow a substantial film, television and video gaming industry (including myself who only has an in-direct benefit from its success) and there are those who choose to play "Monday Morning Quarterback" and criticize from the stands. I don't want to have to leave this state for a second time. We have graduates from our univeristy system who move to New York of Los Angeles to find work instead of staying here and feeding our tax revenues. We also had all or part of 16 TV shows shoot in Wisconsin and they never asked for a penny. Perhaps you non-union guys should think about joining the IA if you want a call so bad. All you naysayers should get a clue. Wisconsin is just getting its feet wet when it comes to building a film industry The idea you couldn't find a construction foreman in the state of Wisconsin seems ridiculous to us. The idea that paying 25 percent of a Hollywood director's seven-figure salary somehow has a direct economic impact to the State of Wisconsin is ludicrous. Until now, filming a movie in Milwaukee meant shooting in outdoor locations, but filmmakers can shoot even their indoor locations on RDI's sets. Last year we were one of only nine states that didn't have anything shot here. It doesn't really matter because most actors aren't union anyway. We don't need a dolly; we're not moving any furniture. What we’re trying to do is create an office that’s composed of people who know the industry. |
You're going to have to move the truck. Oh, stop it with that toy. Soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft, soft... Clock, clock, clock, clock, woof, back. If we just put a big fuckin' light over on this side and light the piss out of it, it'll look pretty good. Light, dark, light, dark, light. What I want to know is, what do we need a goddamn generator for it we have all this power on the wall. You know what this shot needs? A plant in the background. Normally I'm an editor. Wisconsin crews are just as good as California crews without the attitude Ready, aaaaand... Is there anything that can be done to minimize that shadow? More folksy. What channel is this gonna be on? Let's really milk that line. This is our only battery for the day. I'd hate to know what you say about me when I'm not around. Do it this way, even though it doesn't feel natural. Do what feels natural. One more just like that. How long will that take to light? Perfect! Do it again. One more. Last one. Why don't you have her take her panties off.
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