Lansing is making strides to become the Hollywood of the future.
At a news conference at 2:30 p.m., city officials announced they are in talks with East Lansing’s Gillespie Group and Lansing film production firm Ahptic Film & Digital to start an approximately $9 million project to create a movie studio in downtown Lansing.
The project includes a 71,000-square foot studio facility, including twin 24,000-square foot soundstages.
The state approved a tax incentive package in April that would encourage the growth of the film industry in Michigan.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said he is excited for the project because of the many opportunities it will bring to the city.
“What a tremendous opportunity to diversify and add strength to this economy,” he said. “Did I ever think we were going to be Hollywood, Michigan? I didn’t, but you are making a believer out of me.”
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