Tax Credit Extension Aims to Cement Film Industry’s Foothold
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We speak with the heads of the Illinois and Chicago film offices.
Chicago has become a major player in attracting TV and film productions of all shapes and sizes. The heads of the Illinois and Chicago film offices discuss the role a tax credit extension plays in getting productions made locally.
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Tax Credit Extension Aims to Cement Film Industry’s Foothold
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Chicago has become a major player in attracting TV and film productions of all shapes and sizes. The heads of the Illinois and Chicago film offices discuss the role a tax credit extension plays in getting productions made locally.
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