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The most complete directory for Film, Television and Commercial Production in the State of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Rated 9th by Moviemaker Magazine

MovieMaker Magazine rated Milwaukee the ninth best place to live in the U.S. for independent filmmakers. The rating was based on Wisconsin's incentive package, the recent opening of RDI, and the general cost of living. Their top 10: Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Shreveport, Albuquerque, Boston, Stamford, Memphis, Milwaukee, and Austin.
	The Badger Guide noticed an error in the caption; it should have read: Experienced golf cart driver and Key Grip Clay Simchick shoots a scene along Milwaukee's lakefront for The Watch. (Modern grammar says television shows should be in italics.)

Film Incentive News

There has been a lot of recent press activity regarding the next film incentive bill. Proposals for 2009 by the Department of Commerce have been strongly opposed by Film Wisconsin, but it doesn't seem like the DOC is budging. According to the Department of Commerce Public Enemies was not a good investment. Among the approved expenditures was Michael Mann's $2 million dollar salary and the wrap party which apparently occurred in Chicago.

Katjusa Cisar has a very informative article in Square 77 regarding the dispute.

We filed an open records request with the Department of Commerce and was advised that NBC Universal intends to file a court petition to prevent the information from being released.

Grand Opening February 3rd

Cineviz
1236 Main Street
Green Bay, WI 54302
920-430-7200

New gear

Available for Sale at North American Camera - Litepanels Micro - Great for smaller cameras without available power ports like the EX-1, HVX200, DVX100, or XL-1 and XL-2. Call Bob at 414-765-1111 to place your order. $305+tax

MCAI - Milwaukee

STUDENT VIDEO CIRQUE Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 5:30 - 8:30 Marquette University It's an opportunity for students and professionals to mix, mingle, learn, get inspired and "borrow" some great ideas from each other. Maybe even make a connection or two that could lead to something in the future. Nothing too serious, it's just for fun and networking. MCA-I Milwaukee and Marquette University will host this Student Video Cirque. Twenty students will be given the opportunity to show two minutes of one of their best works to members of Milwaukee's professional video community. A panel of judges (media communications professionals) will view students' work and offer creative feedback on all aspects of the production. Finally, the judges will award a prize to the work they deem best meets the objectives and best utilizes the medium. Both Cirque entrants and students attending just for inspiration will be eligible for the Raffle Prize drawing. 5:30 - 6:30 Marquette studio tour, Johnston Hall, 1131 W. Wisconsin Ave. 6:30 - 6:40 Travel to Marquette Hall, 1217 W. Wisconsin Ave, Room 100 6:40 - 6:50 Announcements and introduction of panelists. 6:50 - 8:30 Presentations and cirque. application

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