Michigan Theater work

Cedar Rapids Director Miquel Arteta in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Miguel Arteta, Director of the movie "Cedar Rapids," poses in front of the Michigan Theater marquee in Ann Arbor, MI after the Sundance premier of Cedar Rapids on Jan 28, 2011. Michigan's generous film tax incentives have lured filmmakers in recent years but new Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is proposing to replace the film tax incentive program with a $25 million cap on future film credits.

Director Nicholas Stoller

Producer Rodney Rothman, left, and Director Nicholas Stoller answer questions after a sneak peak showing of their movie "The 5-Year Engagement" at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI on April 20, 2012.

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Director Todd Louiso showed his independent film "Hello I Must Be Going" on opening night of the Cinetopia International Film Festival at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI on May 31, 2012. Louiso also has an established acting career, with key roles in movies like High Fidelity and Jerry Maguire. (Mark Bialek / Special to the Det News)

Ann Arbor-based Production Stills Photographer Mark Bialek.

Actor Mike Binder talks Michigan Tax Incentives

Michigan-born actor Mike Binder talks about the state of the Michigan film industry during a town hall meeting in Livonia, MI on Feb 24, 2011. Binder urged a crowd of about 3000 to contact their representatives and the state legislature to plead to keep Michigan's generous film tax incentives in place. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is proposing to replace the film tax incentive program with a $25 million cap on future film credits.

Actor Jeff Daniels talks Michigan Tax Incentives

Actor Jeff Daniels talks about the state of the Michigan film industry during a town hall meeting in Livonia, MI on Feb 24, 2011. Daniels, a Michigan native, urged a crowd of about 3000 to contact their representatives and the state legislature to plead to keep Michigan's generous film tax incentives in place. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is proposing to replace the film tax incentive program with a $25 million cap on future film credits, which Daniels and other film executives believe would virtually put an end to the booming Michigan film industry.