“Last year, 58 movies and TV shows filmed in Michigan, up from 52 in 2009. The state awarded $115 million in tax breaks to these projects. But these production companies spent $293 million, up 31% from $224 million in 2009. They also created 5,310 temporary production jobs and 8,179 positions for extras. Since April 2008, Michigan has offered filmmakers the most generous tax breaks in the country, paying up to 42% of their production costs.”