March 27, 2006
March 27, 2006
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments and reappointments to the Michigan Film Advisory Commission:
William H. Black of Rochester Hills, legislative and community affairs director of the Michigan Teamsters. Mr. Black is appointed to represent the public at large. He succeeds Richard D. McLellan whose term has expired.
Karen Dumas of Detroit, president of Images & Ideas, Inc. Ms. Dumas is appointed to represent the public at large. She succeeds Geoffrey Fieger whose term has expired.
Marcia C. Fishman of Southfield, Detroit branch executive director of the Screen Actor’s Guild. Ms. Fishman is appointed to represent film, television, or related industry unions. She succeeds William H. Black who is appointed to represent the public at large.
Howard Hertz of Farmington Hills, attorney with Hertz, Schram & Saretsky, P.C. Mr. Hertz is appointed to represent broad areas of film and motion picture making, production of television programs and commercials, and related industries. He succeeds Tom Shields whose term has expired.
Emily J. Loeks of Grand Rapids, director of education and community partnerships for IMAX Theater for Celebration Cinema. Ms. Loeks is appointed to represent Michigan-based theater. She succeeds Nancy Hagan whose term has expired.
Timothy F. Magee of Grosse Pointe Park, international vice president and business agent with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Mr. Magee is appointed to represent film, television, or related industry unions. He succeeds Harry Carlson whose term has expired.
Robert L. Brown of Farmington Hills, managing partner of Purple Rose Films. Mr. Brown is reappointed to represent broad areas of film and motion picture making, production of television programs and commercials, and related industries.
James S. Burnstein of Plymouth, owner of Elsinore, LLC. Mr. Burnstein is reappointed to represent broad areas of film and motion picture making, production of television programs and commercials, and related industries.
Cory A. Jacobson of Southfield, owner of Phoenix Theaters. Mr. Jacobson is reappointed to represent Michigan-based theater owners.
John F. Kelly of Grosse Pointe Woods, attorney and partner with Kelly Law Firm. Mr. Kelly is reappointed to represent the public at large.
Emery C. King of Bloomfield Hills, owner and vice president of Kingberry Productions Company. Mr. King is reappointed to represent broad areas of film and motion picture making, production of television programs and commercials, and related industries. Mr. King will continue to serve as chair of the Film Commission.
Sue E. Marx of Birmingham, president of Sue Marx Films, Inc. Ms. Marx is reappointed to represent broad areas of film and motion picture making, production of television programs and commercials, and related industries.
Under the statute, all appointments to the Film Advisory Commission expired at the end of last year. Current appointees will serve for a term expiring December 19, 2008.
The Michigan Film Advisory Commission assists the Michigan Film Office in promoting the state’s film, television and video production industries and attracting media business to Michigan. It also has the responsibility of advising the Governor, the Department of History, Arts and Libraries, the Michigan Film Office, and the Legislature on how to promote and market Michigan locations, facilities, crews, talent and related services.
Governor Granholm continues to urge the Senate to pass a package of bills that would provide tax benefits to motion picture production companies that choose to shoot their films in Michigan. The House of Representatives unanimously passed the bills last year.
These appointments and reappointments are not subject to disapproval.
