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Chicago, IL

Film locations in Chicago

Architecture capital. 30% IL tax credit.

Architecture capital of America. Chicago's lofts, rooftops, and lakefront estates offer a cinematic scale that competes with any city in the country.

Why film here

1Illinois Film Tax Credit: 30% on qualifying Illinois expenditures — among the best in the Midwest.
2World-class architecture spanning every era from industrial to ultra-modern.
3Strong local crew base and full-service production infrastructure.

What you will find

Rooftop spacesIndustrial loftsLakefront estatesHistoric brownstonesGold Coast mansions

Film incentives

Illinois Film Services Tax Credit: 30% on qualifying Illinois production expenditures. Apply through the Illinois Film Office.

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