The state film office within the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, promoting Illinois as a destination for film, television, and advertising production. It assists productions with location scouting and administers the state's 35% film production tax credit.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 35% (resident/vendor/post); 30% non-resident labor (max 13)
- Credit type
- Transferable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $100,000 (30+ min); $50,000 (under 30 min)
Figures describe the Illinois program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Illinois incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonIllinois offers the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit: a 35% transferable credit on all qualified Illinois spending, including a 15% additional credit on salaries of individuals from economically disadvantaged areas.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Websitedceo.illinois.gov
Emailfilm@illinois.gov
Phone(312) 814-3600
DirectoryProduction directory
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