Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt, will emcee the reception to be held on Wednesday, March 27 at NBC Universal.
The event caps off the Governor’s marketing mission to Hollywood, where he will be discussing the benefits of filming in Illinois, including key findings of the first-ever Economic Impact Study of the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit commissioned by the IPA and published in January 2024.
“The strides Illinois has made in growing our film and television production sector in recent years is nothing short of remarkable, and it’s time to ensure that every production company and studio knows exactly what we can offer them here in the Land of Lincoln,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This trip will be a chance to shed light on what the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit, as well as our increased film infrastructure, can offer companies who may be looking to expand beyond Southern California.”
“When production companies choose Illinois, they not only get the benefits of the state’s Film Production Services Tax Credit, gorgeous locations, world-class service providers, top-flight infrastructure across the state, they also get access to a dedicated, talented workforce,” said Christine Dudley, Executive Director of the Illinois Production Alliance. “One thing that everyone agrees on – labor, business, and government alike – is that bringing more film and television production to Illinois benefits everyone.”
From the golden age of silent film, to Bueller, Blues Brothers, and Batman; to current productions including The Bear, Somebody Somewhere, NBC’s One Chicago series, and upcoming features like We Grown Now and Ghostlight, Illinois has enjoyed a starring role in Hollywood history. Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois celebrates that history while sharing Governor Pritzker’s vision for the future of the Illinois production community. With our world-class crews, growing production infrastructure, and generous film production tax credit – there’s no place like Illinois.
The marketing push is timely as The Fields Studios opened it’s doors earlier this month. The brand new purpose-built film studio sits on 21 acres in downtown Chicago and features 9 soundstages along with production offices and support facilities to house multiple streaming projects. It’s easy to see how Illinois is making a push to become a serious player in the production industry with backing from key officials, a strong incentive program, talented local crews and now key infrastructure with the Fields.
The Fields Studios – Now open in downtown Chicago
