As the gateway to government for the industry, the ifo manages the film production tax credit program, in addition to a full range of services that support production and business development. Dudley currently serves on board of the illinois executive mansion association and as a member of the indiana university chicago advancement advisory council. The film office is part of the states department of commerce, and not only takes care of production coordination, but the economic incentives for film, television and advertising in the area. Illinois continues to attract film, television, nonscripted, digital and commercial production from across the country remaining a home for a myriad of creative content and production infrastructure. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the staff, all illinois film office employees will be working from home. Fringe and abcs alias, christine dudley, director of the illinois film office, eddie. Illinois now ranks among top 5 states for film, tv. New illinois film office head peter hawley hopes to. Epics connects soc students to the television and film. Illinois now ranks among top 5 states for film, tv production. It is an exciting time to be in the illinois film industry, illinois film.
Sharon alpi, coleman foundation professor of entrepreneurship at millikin university. Get traffic statistics, seo keyword opportunities, audience insights, and competitive analytics for illinoisfilm. The illinois film office began in the late 1970s in order to attract film production to the state, mainly to the city of chicago. Illinois film community, illinois film office director christine dudley said. Illinois film office director christine dudley says the state now ranks among the top five for film and tv production. Pam kovacevich, ceo, girl scouts of central illinois. Patrick mcdonald of interviews christine dudley, director of the illinois film office. Illinois taxpayers will be picking up part of the tab for. As the gateway to government for the industry, the ifo manages the film production tax credit program, in addition to a full range of services that support production and. We continue to see robust growth in episodic television, as productions recognize the incredible value our state offers, with experienced actors and crew, diverse locations, established production infrastructure, and a stable tax credit program. Combining exceptional legislative knowledge with a modest background in production, she helped guide the state through four. The chicago film office, a division of the department of cultural affairs and special events, leads the citys effort to attract and enhance the production of feature films, television series, commercials, documentaries and all forms of local screen entertainment. Margo markopoulos, from the illinois department of commerce office of trade and investment.
Disney plus will make the simpsons available in original uncropped format in early 2020. Illinois governor bruce rauners office said today that it. Illinois now ranks in top 5 states for film, tv production clip. Christine dudley chicago, illinois professional profile linkedin. Lieutenant governor gets behind local womens network. For filmmakers, it is a onestop liaison for all city of chicago production. The ecosystem within the film and music communities goes much deeper than just what you see and hear, says christine dudley, director of the illinois film office. Christine dudley, director of the illinois film office, stands for a portrait friday, feb. Christine dudley, director, illinois film office youtube.
Christine dudley, director, illinois film office on vimeo. Interview with christine dudley, former director of the. More importantly, we are number one in the region for all film production, said dudley, who notes that there is great fondness for illinois because of some of the legacy classics that have been filmed here, especially. Linkedin is the worlds largest business network, helping professionals like christine dudley discover inside connections to recommended. Panelists include betsy steinberg, christine dudley, and peter hawley. Christine dudley, director of the illinois film office.
Christine dudley, director of the illinois film office, shares how she combines her passion for the arts with her knowledge of politics and government, highlighting the illinois tax credit and how. The new director of the illinois film office is christine t. Among our very special guests was burl mcliechey pictured here, left, the sixthgeneration greatgrandson of sojourner truth, and cal calloway who is making a film about her. Illinois film office article archives chicago reader. Christine dudley director, illinois film office january 25, 2018. Christine is an alumna of the sketch comedy television program beyond our control. We speak with the director of the illinois film office. The event also featured wisdom from the following women. Illinois film industry, illinois film office director christine dudley said. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. As the gateway to government for the industry, the ifo manages the film production tax credit program, in addition to a full range. Join us with the current and former directors of the illinois film office for an indepth discussion of the history, the present, and the future of the chicago film industry. Dudley explained that, originally, scripts had to be approved because the first mayor daley had strong opinions of how the city should and shouldnt be portrayed. New illinois film office head peter hawley hopes to attract a netflix production hub to chicago.
There is a ripple effect and a multiplier effect, both for existing businesses and the opportunity for new business related to. Rauners new head of illinois film office looks to spur. May 26, 2016 by screenmag in the latest installment of our popular feature, christine dudley, director of the illinois film office, talks about growing up with the creative arts and the role of the film office in attracting work to the city and state. From empire to electric dreams, chicago is fast becoming a major television and film production hub. The state of georgia has the most robust incentive program, says christine dudley, director of the illinois film office. Christine dudley was at the illinois film office since 2015, and rich moskal was at the chicago film office for twentythree years. Atlas media ventures the ongoing story of storytelling.
Christine dudley joined the illinois film office at the exact time when the illinois film office needed christine dudley. Combining exceptional legislative knowledge with a modest background in production, she helped guide the state through. Justin heather told illinois film office director christine dudley on thursday morning. In 1976, the series received the chicago international film festivals television gold hugo award. Bruce rauner has appointed gop political consultant christine dudley, who steps into a job that primarily focuses on luring tv and film projects.
As the gateway to government for the industry, the ifo manages the film. Hawley began on the job may 1, taking over the film office. Dudley, a longtime republican political, public and government affairs consultant, who will assume her new role tuesday, feb. We realize this health situation has had a great impact on filmmaking in illinois. Christine dudley, the director of the illinois film office, talks at the city club of chicago about her efforts to attract television and movie productions to. Illinois film office deputy director talks bringing tv. Chiraq, christine dudley, betsy steinberg, illinois film office, bruce rauner, william burns. Christine dudley, director of the illinois film office joined us on opening night. The illinois film office promotes illinois as a location.
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Christine dudley christine leads the illinois film office promoting illinois as a global destination for film, television and. Rauners new head of illinois film office looks to spur film and tv. In february, governor bruce rauner replaced film office head and seasoned film professional betsy steinberg now at kartemquin with christine dudley, a former executive director of the illinois. View christine dudleys professional profile on linkedin. Illinois now ranks in top 5 states for film, tv production.
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