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 2025 Special Edition: Expansion of the Film Tax Credits Approved by the Legislature
In this edition of our newsletter, we outline the recent expansion of the Illinois Film Tax Credit.
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 (12/17/25): Governor JB Pritzker Signs New Expansion of Illinois Film Production Tax Credit
SB 1911 Expands and Extends Benefits for Resident Hiring, Vendor Spending, and Statewide
“The Film Production Tax Credit continues to fuel an industry that is central to Illinois’ cultural and economic vitality,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With this expansion, we are doubling down on our commitment to building a world-class creative workforce and ensuring that productions from around the globe choose Illinois as their home.”
“This legislation ensures that Illinois remains a global leader in motion picture production,” said Anthony Barracca, President of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Production Alliance and Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer for IATSE Local 476. “SB 1911 strengthens an already successful program, one that supports thousands of high-quality jobs, drives economic growth across the state, and reflects Governor Pritzker’s strong and consistent support for the film, television, and commercial production industries.”
Read more about the details of the expansion here or contact the Illinois Film Office at 312-814-3600 or FilmTaxCredit@illinois.gov.
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.”
Recent Work and Highlights
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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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