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THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives?
Incentive was renewed!! http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Film/Tax+Incentives/new+credit+-5-1.htm
a. Details including percentage? SEE LINK
b. Refundable/Transferable/Rebate?
c. Brokerage contact?
d. Difference between local productions vs. productions/corps from out-of- state?
2. Are there cash rebates offered? No
3. What are your caps/minimums?
a. Cap per production?
b. Annual cap?
c. Is there a minimum spend requirement per production?
4. Are there sales tax discounts? No
5. Are there hotel tax discounts? Yes, hotel tax waived after 30 days
6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? State locations free
7. Is your state a “right to work state? No
8. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) 5 AA Crews
b. Number of non-union crews: 5
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) Yes
d. Crew contact information- http://www2.illinoisbiz.biz/film/viewlist.asp
9. Do you have sound stages? 28
a. How many, size, website?
http://www2.illinoisbiz.biz/film/searchresults.asp?Category=Sound+Stage+Rentals
b. Measurements of stages? Whole range
c. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Available
d. Proximity to city center: Most in Chicago, all in drive-to
10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Many, search list at: http://www2.illinoisbiz.biz/film/searchlist.asp
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles: 37grip, 10 camera,
b. Where are they located? Most in Chicago
11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes
a. Please specify- Astro Lab 16 & 35 mm
b. Where are they located? 61 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 60610, 312.280.5500
12. Specify your weather patterns: Weather patterns for the whole state delineated at: http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Film/RulesAndRegs/
13. What are the child labor laws in your area? Specific rules available at: http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Film/RulesAndRegs/ChildLabor.htm
14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Film/FilmsInIllinois/
15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
The Illinois Film Office promotes and services film, television and commercial production in Illinois. Currently under the guidance of Managing Director Betsy Steinberg the IFO provides the following to the help build the production community in Illinois:
ILLINOIS FILM TAX CREDIT- Offering a fully transferable credit representing 20% of production budgets spent here, Illinois boasts one of the most aggressive film tax incentives in the country. The IFO guides production companies through the application process and helps them qualify for the credits.
LOCATION SCOUTING- The IFO has an extensive locations library that is open to the public. We also maintain an electronic library to provide immediate delivery of photographs to producers around the world
PRE-PRODUCTION- The IFO publishes a Production Guide available at no cost to filmmakers, providing extensive information about all production services available in our state.
PROMOTING DIVERSITY- The IFO is committed to helping productions create crews which reflect the diversity of our state. We publish a minority crew list and a minority vendor guide to help promote minorities. These efforts are spearheaded by the IFO's Diversity Officer, Joyce Kilburg.
CASTING & CREWING-
The IFO provides announcement assistance on two hotlines:
Cast: 312-814-9605 Crew: 312-814-7155
WEBSITE www.filmillinois.state.il.us
The Illinois Production Guide and Illinois Film Tax Credit information are available on our website.
Contact Information
Illinois Film Office
100 West Randolph, 3rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312-814-3600
312-814-8874/Fax
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