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Effective July 1, 2022, the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit program will officially be expanded, implementing the new provisions provided in the Illinois Production+ legislation championed by the Illinois Production Alliance.
DCASE Homepage > Film Office >. (click on image to enlarge) The State of Illinois offers a 30% transferable Tax Credit for qualified productions. For more information about the film incentive program, please contact the Illinois Film Office.
- About The Newly Expanded Film Incentive
- Illinois Production Workforce Development
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- How Ep Can Help Your Illinois Production
Illinois offers a 30% to 45% transferable tax credit, with no annual cap or project cap. Previously in Illinois, only residents – crew, actors, and vendors – were eligible for the film tax credit. Now, eligibility has expanded to include nine non-resident crew positions (Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Production Designer, Costume Design...
One of the highlights of the new incentive program is the creation of the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund, with a focus on grant funds allocated for historically underrepresented communities. The Illinois Film Office, under Peter Hawley’s leadership, piloted the beginnings of this program in 2019 where they awarded seven grantees wit...
Grants, a growing workforce, and rising production means Illinois is not slowing down, and there are expanding resources for filmmakers who choose to make Illinois their production home. Is your production considering Illinois? To begin, connect with the Illinois Film Office or the Chicago Film Office. Both teams are quick to assist with concierge ...
Except for mountains, Illinois can give filmmakers almost any look: modern and historic architecture, rolling farmlands, and wildflower-filled prairies. Lake Michigan can double for an ocean and Chicago can stand in for New York City! When the perfect terrain and location can’t be found, stages are on the rise, and their most popular is the ever-gr...
Looking to sell your Illinois Transferable Film, TV and Commercial Tax Credit? Then contact EP’s Tax Incentive Team, North America’s leading provider of film and TV tax credit placement services. EP's expertise is an unmatched resource for productions. We service all jurisdictions and can help you find the perfect incentive location to film your ne...
Apr 12, 2022 · Effective July 1, 2022 the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit program will officially be expanded, implementing the new provisions provided in the Illinois Production+ legislation championed by the IPA.
Jun 16, 2022 · Both the Illinois Film Office and Chicago Film Office assist with supporting productions with questions about locations, permits, and tax credits.
Jul 2, 2024 · The Illinois Film Production tax incentive continues to generate revenue, create jobs and provide career-building opportunities for local film talent. This incentive makes Illinois a...
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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 support the production of feature films, television series, commercials, documentaries and all forms of screen entertainment produced in Chicago.
