Lightforce of Wisconsin



Film Incentives

  • 25% tax credit for production companies filming in Wisconsin
  • 0% sales tax for production expenditures purchased in Wisconsin
  • 15% tax credit on real property for new production companies

    • For a plain talk explanation of what the tax credits are and who can qualify: CLICK HERE


    Soon to be in Production

    Universal's "Public Enemies" directed by Michael Mann and starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale is slated to have 35 days of production in Wisconsin.

    One of the main locations is the Little Bohema Lodge in Manitowish Waters where Dillinger and "Baby Face Nelson" had a shoot out with FBI agents in 1934.


    Axium Closes Doors

    Axium, the payroll company that maintained offices in Los Angeles, Burbank, New York, Toronto and London, was on the verge of opening a new office in Wisconsin. Unfortuantely, the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on January 8th.

    Hollywood Reporter article


    Film Festivals

    Calendar:
    Beloit Film Festival - January 17-20
    Wisconsin Film Festival - April 3-6

    Song Sung Blue, a documentary about a Milwaukee husband & wife singing duo who pay tribute to the music of Neil Diamond has been invited to screen at Slamdance, the Florida Film Festival and the Wisconsin Film Festival.


    New Gear

    North American Camera


    New for 2008
  • Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 Camera for HD/SD
  • Marshall V-R84DP-HD 8.4" LCD Monitor
  • Red One Camera is scheduled to arrive at the end of January
    • Details on what's new

    www.nacamera.com

    Lightforce of Wisconsin

    Hazemax CITC Haze-Max offers an easy to use, reliable, never-clog, long-lasting, 30 minute, haze from a water-based fluid.

    No condensation...no residue, this magical box works on professional stages around the world without ever clogging or changing the heads.

    The Haze-Max is the safest, cleanest hazer on the market today.

    www.lightforceofwisconsin.com