In celebration of Earth Day, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has added an additional incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production.
Under the expanded program, projects recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Illinois Film Office will be eligible for an additional 5% tax credit – making Illinois one of the few states to incentivize film and television productions for meeting certain sustainability standards.
“Illinois is leading the way toward a greener future – one that promotes economic opportunity and environmentally sustainable productions at the same time,” said Pritzker.
The enhanced tax break comes, he said, as the state’s film industry grows at a record pace, with film production expenditures reaching a record $703 million in 2025 and supporting an estimated 18,000 industry hires with productions like Chicago Fire, The Bear and The Chi. The dollar figure reps a 25%
...Keep reading this article on DEADLINE.
