Chicago State University is partnering with the Illinois Film Office and DCEO to host the Illinois Film Industry Workforce Training Conference on August 10th. The event will take place at Chicago
The new director of the Illinois Film Office is Christine T. Dudley, a long-time Republican political, public
Megan Vidis, deputy director of the Illinois Film Office, will leave in mid-May for a position outside of the film industry, for the first time in her career.
During today’s visit to Los Angeles, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker highlighted the film incentives offered by his state while emphasizing its commitment to protecting individual freedoms, including LGBTQ rights, women’s
With support from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and in partnership with Production Assistance Unlimited, Filmscape Chicago announces their first Workforce Training program for production assistants. This
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office were both presented with the IFA Chicago Visionary Leadership Award at the 2024 Magic Hour Event held at Wildman Boiler & Tank
The moment the SAG strike ended, Chicago sets were prepped and back in production. In what is referred to as the TV Capital of the US, Chicago sets returned to
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago (IFA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing the community and resources needed to build a diverse and sustainable industry of independent content creators, will honor independent film director
Chicago Filmmakers Tuition-Free Workforce Training Program is accepting applications until December 11, 2023 at 11:59PM. Don’t wait ’til the last minute to submit. Jumpstart your Career in the TV & Film Industry. Free
The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA) announces its 2023 fundraiser, Magic Hour. on Thursday, November 30, at Wildman Boiler & Tank Co. and will celebrate Chicago’s independent filmmakers. The gala aims to invigorate
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual streaming continuing until October 8. Reeling is the second longest-running film
As the strike led by Hollywood’s major unions – The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, stretches into September, the economic consequences are beginning to surface, potentially costing Illinois up
If you want to follow a rising star, keep your eye on connector, builder, innovator, Troy Pryor. Five years ago Creative Cypher, founded by Pryor, launched an accelerator lab for
Filmscape 2023 scored high points as they wrapped up their annual two-day event that just keeps getting better every year. It was an outstanding weekend, bringing our film community together
At this time of year, there’s only one thing I look forward to more than the arrival of Summer Solstice and that is the release of another batch of Jane
Released on June 14, 2013, the blockbuster DCEU superhero film Man of Steel, which was filmed in Illinois, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! Directed by the divisive Zack Snyder, Man
Filmscape Chicago 2023 has released the Class Schedule for their highly anticipated annual industry trade show, to be held on the weekend of June 24 – 25. Now entering their
FX returns to film a pilot in Chicago, following the successful first season of their award-winning series The Bear. The FX pilot Me, We has setup their production office at
The 39th Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) last night presented, at an invitation only event at Instituto Cervantes, its full slate of films and special events. Produced by the International Latino
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
