The Illinois Production Alliance
The Illinois Production Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the Illinois film production community. We work closely with State and Local legislative bodies to create growth and opportunities for all sectors of our community.
Who We Are:
The Illinois Production Alliance was established (2002) to support & promote Film Production in Illinois. The IPA served as the driving force in the passage of the first Film Production Services Tax Credit as well as the 2022 legislation expanding & extending the credit.
The Alliance is a 501 c6 that continues to serve as an advocate and lobby for the interests of the film community with government officials, industry stakeholders, community leaders and the media. We market Film In Illinois through industry events, support for the Chicago and Illinois Film Office, and one-on-one communication with industry executives, producers, and decision makers.
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The IPA newsletter was born out of the need to communicate to our Illinois Film Production Community during the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic. Our community needed help understanding new COVID regulations, accessing unemployment, and finding a new way to stay connected. So we created a newsletter. Thanks to our subscribers, the newsletter has become a successful way of connecting the Illinois Film Industry to local and national industry news, government, informative data, announcements, professional development events and yes, even a little fun….
November 2024 Edition: Moving Forward
In this edition of our newsletter, we discuss the election, the potential for a federal film production tax credit, and the many upcoming industry events and professional opportunities.
Featured News Highlights
For a full list of our press, please see the “In The News” section of our website. Or subscribe to our newsletter below to keep up to date with all of our work.
Illinois Production Alliance Press Release (7/8/25): Illinois Production Alliance Elects New Board President, Members
New Leadership Seeks to Enhance Film Production Tax Incentive Program in Fall Veto Session
“We’re building momentum,” said Tony Barracca, newly-elected President of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Production Alliance. “This bill made it to the brink of passage thanks to a significant effort from lawmakers, local vendors, rank and file labor, studios, union and business leaders. Our coalition isn’t going anywhere.”
“Illinois continues to lead the way in film and television production due to our talented and diverse workforce, expansive infrastructure, and second-to-none locations,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “In 2024, we saw more than $653 million in production spending and over 18,000 quality jobs created. The return on our investment is undeniable, and there’s even greater potential ahead. I look forward to working with the Illinois Production Alliance, the General Assembly, and our industry partners to expand opportunity further and strengthen Illinois’ position as a global production hub.”
Find details about the proposed enhancements here.
Illinois Film Office Press Release (4/15/25): Governor Pritzker Announces Second-Highest Film Production Expenditures in State History
“Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois film industry leaders today to announce film production expenditures of $653 million in 2024 - the second-highest expenditure total in state history - along with estimated wages of $351 million and 18,200 estimated hires in the industry (excluding extras). The high expenditures demonstrate Illinois' ability to bounce back in the wake of the strikes that halted production in 2023.”
Variety (7/1/24): Illinois Expands Production Tax Credit Program to Cover Talk Shows, Game Shows and Other Unscripted TV Formats
“… Pritzker has signed bill HB 5005 into law, which allows national talk shows, contest-based shows and game shows to participate in the state’s Film Production Services Tax Credit program.”
Chicago Tribune (4/4/24): Column: Is Gov. Pritzker’s sales pitch to Hollywood working?
Governor JB Pritzker, in the Chicago Tribune: “Over the last couple of years, the Illinois production tax credits have improved in the eyes of the production world. When I came into office in 2019 we had about $400 million in production expenditure. By 2022, we reached almost $700 million. Many people I talked to hadn’t heard about the extension of the Illinois tax credit through 2032. That was met with a very encouraging response. A 30% tax credit has put us in a category with the states getting the most business. … I also pointed out that the number of square feet of soundstage (in Illinois) is approaching a million. That surprised a lot of people who aren’t currently working here. We have 2,500 plus film crew workers, and we’re adding 200 to 300 every year through our workforce development program and 75% of those people are people of color or women. All that was very attractive to everybody I talked to last week.”
NBC 5 Chicago (1/30/24): Study Shows Economic Impact of IL Film Production Tax Credit
“The report shows that for every dollar the State of Illinois spent on the tax credit, nearly seven dollars were generated.”
Crain’s Chicago Business (1/29/24): Study shows how much of a boon Illinois’ Film Tax Credit has been
“The top-line numbers are eye-popping: The state averaged $404 million in direct production expenditure by Hollywood studios from 2012 to 2022, billions in additional economic benefits over that time and a $6.81 return on investment for every dollar the state spends on the tax incentive.”
Recent Work and Highlights
Our most recent endeavors and highlights are featured here. For more detailed information, check out the rest of our website or subscribe to our monthly newsletter, below.
Illinois Film Production Tax Incentive Program Extended Through 2032
As reported by Screen Magazine: “The new year opens with tremendous news for the Illinois film and television production community. The Illinois Senate and House convened after the first of the year to conclude the business of the 102nd General Assembly.” On January 10th, legislation was passed extending the Illinois Film Production Tax Incentive Program until December 31st, 2032.
Economic Impact Study of the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit
The Illinois Production Alliance has unveiled its Economic Impact Study of the Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit, the first-ever study measuring the economic impacts of film, television, and commercial productions in the state. The report, conducted by international screen sector consultancy Olsberg SPI, demonstrates that the Illinois tax credit has been a key driver of economic activity and jobs and that it has a significant positive impact on attracting productions that would not otherwise have been filmed in the state.
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The Illinois Production Alliance is a 501-c6 organization. Our annual Form 990, W9, and all applicable documents as required by the IRS, are available upon request.
Email us at illinoisproduction@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
106 N Aberdeen St #100,
Chicago, IL 60607
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