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1. screenmag.com › jonah-zeiger-named-new-deputyJonah Zeiger Named New Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago ...

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   Dec 15, 2022 · Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced Jonah Zeiger as Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Film Office (CFO). Zeiger replaces Kwame Amoaku who served in this role since 2019 and recently left Chicago government this past June.

2. www.chicago.gov › city › enCity of Chicago :: Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues ...

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   Jun 16, 2022 · Additionally, in 2021, Chicago Film Office launched a new “Chicago Made” initiative to strengthen Chicago’s TV and film industry — including a workforce development program and public awareness campaign based on recommendations from the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 Recovery Task Force.

3. www.chicago.gov › provdrs › chicago_film_officeChicago Film Office - City of Chicago

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   The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, leads the city’s effort to attract and make possible the production of movies, television series, commercials and all forms of visual media.

4. reelchicago.com › article › illinois-breaks-filmIllinois breaks film industry records ... - Reel Chicago News

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   Mar 19, 2023 · The Chicago Film Office’s innovative “Chicago Made” workforce development program aims to transform the region’s TV and film workforce by offering job training and placement to Chicago residents ages 24 to 50, primarily from underserved areas of our city, to help meet the industry’s increasing demand for skilled workers.

5. reelchicago.com › article › welcome-jonah-zeiger-asWelcome Jonah Zeiger as head of the Chicago Film Office

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   Dec 22, 2022 · Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE announced Jonah Zeiger as Deputy Commissioner for the Chicago Film Office. Zeiger replaces Kwame Amoaku who served in this role since 2019 and recently left Chicago to promote filming in NYC as the deputy commissioner for film at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

6. reelchicago.com › article › lightfoot-and-dcaseLightfoot and DCASE announce new 'Chicago Made' TV & Film ...

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   Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Film Office at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced a new initiative to strengthen Chicago’s TV and film industry.

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   What is the Chicago Film Office?

   • DCASE Homepage > Chicago Film Office > Chicago Made The Chicago Film Office, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, leads the city’s effort to attract and support the production of feature films, television series, commercials, documentaries and all forms of screen entertainment produced in Chicago.

   Chicago Film Office - City of Chicago

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   What is Chicago’s film campaign?

   • The campaign’s creative will emphasize the grit and authenticity of Chicago’s film industry and its unique style of filmmaking — via digital billboards, advertising on CTA trains and busses, advertising at O’Hare, social media, community news and more.

   Lightfoot and DCASE announce new 'Chicago Made' TV & Film

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   What happened to the Illinois Film Office in 2020?

   • Prior to the year 2020, the Illinois Film Office saw more than 10 consecutive years of growth. With the onset of the pandemic and a pause in filming, 2020 experienced a dip, with revenues reaching record highs in 2021.

   Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in

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   How much money will Chicago's film industry make in 2021?

   • CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced that projected film production revenue in 2021 hit a record high of $630 million, shattering pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by $70 million.

   Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in

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   How much money is filmed in Chicago?

   • Over the last four decades, thousands of films, television episodes, commercials and documentaries have filmed in Chicago contributing billions of dollars to the local economy.

   Chicago Film Office - City of Chicago

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   Is Chicago a good place for film production?

   • The State of Illinois’ generous film tax incentives, administered by the Illinois Film Offfice, together with Chicago’s growing inventory of full service production studios, equipment vendors, a robust union workforce, and world-class acting talent pool, have made Chicago a preferred destination for studio, network, and independent production.

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8. dceo.illinois.gov › whyillinois › filmRecent News - Media - Illinois

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   Mar 17, 2023 · In 2022, the Chicago Film Office issued 1,561 film permits and earned more than $575,000 in permit revenue.