Music Box Films is a Chicago-based company founded in 2007 that distributes and releases foreign-language and independent films across theatrical, home video, and video-on-demand markets in the United States. It is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation, which also owns and operates Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre. Its early releases included Tell No One, which became the highest-grossing foreign film in the U. S. in 2008.
Run by: William G. Schopf — Founder, Brody Sheldon — CEO, Brian Andreotti — Head of Acquisitions
Known for: Tell No One (2008) · Ida (2013) · A Man Called Ove (2016) · A Quiet Passion (2016) · Transit (2018)
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Film offices covering Chicago
- Chicago Film OfficeChicago · 5.5 mi · 35% (resident/vendor/post); 30% non-resident labor (max 13)
- Illinois Film OfficeChicago · 5.5 mi · 35% (resident/vendor/post); 30% non-resident labor (max 13)
Offices near this location, and the one covering the whole state. Proximity is not jurisdiction: confirm with the office before relying on it for permits.
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