Always changing. Always on the cusp. Always reinventing itself. Illinois is a hub of cinematic creativity.

The production of independent and feature films, commercials and televisions productions, all kinds of visual media in fact, has become big business in Illinois.

 Legislation

Tax Incentive

The Illinois Production Tax Credit provides a 20% tax credit on total production spending within the state.



Tax Calculator

Commercial Producers: Calculate the potential value of your Illinois Production Tax Credit with the IPA's easy-to-use calculator.


 Membership

DEC 5 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Becoming a member of the IPA the best way to make a difference.

Current Members

IPA members include some of the most well-respected people and organizations in the Illinois visual media industry.

Become a Member Today
There are several affordable ways to join the Illinois Production Alliance.

Individual

Join the IPA as an Individual Member and take part in your industry.

Company/Organization

Start making a difference and receive all the benefits of IPA membership.

Contact the IPA

Illinois Production Alliance NFP

One E. Erie, Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: 312-867-5504
Email: info@illinoisproduction.org

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 Tax Credit

Illinois Film Production Tax Credit Program Extended for 2006-2007

On May 5, 2006 the Illinois legislature voted to approve and extend these important initiatives. The IPA thanks its members and the production community for its efforts on behalf of these programs.

 Tax Incentive

Find out more about what production companies are eligible for the Illinois Production Tax Credit and all about the application process in the IPA's
Tax Credit Tutorial.

 Tax Calculator

Interested in bring a production to Illinois? See how much you might save with the IPA's easy-to-use
Commercial Tax Calculator.

Visual Media

What is visual media

The making of visual media in Illinois is grounded in the manufacture of all kinds of visual media that create jobs, businesses, and new opportunities.

Download the White Paper (PDF)
creating_visual_media.pdf (1.2MB)

 

In the spotlight

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Governor Blagojevich's proposed Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) on businesses will greatly impact our industry. Chris Meister and Kristi Lafleur from DCEO invited the IPA to a meeting with IFO director Betsy Steinberg to hear our perspective.

Read the full report in the April 2007 Newsletter here

Letter to DCEO regarding the GRT here


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