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The Multi-Million Dollar Impact of Film Production in Champaign County
The presence of these productions in Illinois created a cascade of positive financial impacts, from the state level down to the local community. The most powerful takeaways are the tangible, direct benefits felt on the ground: the $3.78 million spent directly with Champaign County businesses and the $12.3 million in total economic activity generated statewide.
6 days ago5 min read


January 2026: Welcome to the New Year
Happy New Year - here's what we did in 2025, and what you can expect in 2026
Jan 14 min read


The Enhanced Illinois Film Credit: A Strategic Overhaul and Competitive Advantage
Discover the New Illinois Film & Television Tax Credits and their strategic advantages. Learn how these New Illinois Film & Television Tax Credits can boost your projects.
Dec 13, 20256 min read


Turnkey Sound Stages and Production Facilities are Transforming Film Production Logistics with "Autopilot"
The studio doesn’t just offer a rental space; they offer a fully integrated, turnkey operation. The 100,000 sq ft of soundstages and lockups, the 3 fully furnished production offices, and the massive 100,000 sq ft of set dec, props and wardrobe are all pre-loaded, pre-vetted, and ready to go. My time, and more importantly, the Director's time, is immediately focused on the creative vision, not on the logistics of getting a printer installed.
Nov 10, 20256 min read


Newly Passed Illinois Film Tax Incentives to Strengthen Downstate Production
SB1911 cleared the House & Senate and this means, as a state, Illinois will have a 35% film tax credit, but it also means that at Flyover Film Studios we will have a 40% tax credit (including the outside of Chicago 5% bump) with the potential of 45% with the sustainability bump (retroactive to July 1, 2025 & once the Governor signs the bill).
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Flight log 04: wrap it up 🎁
Q4 is on the horizon, we have events and so much more coming your way
Oct 17, 20253 min read




Music Videos: Dying Wish
Dying Wish shot their music videos, I DON'T BELONG HERE and I'LL KOW YOU'RE NOT AROUND at Flyover Film Studios
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Flight log 03: July 2025
Learn what's heating up this summer at Flyover Film Studios
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Oxy Morons
The indie comedy Oxy Morons, which shot additional photography at Flyover Studios with help from our Workforce program, is officially...
Jun 11, 20251 min read


flight log 02: tornado season
The April Newsletter from Flyover Studios
Apr 7, 20251 min read


The Twister from Netflix
Flyover Film Studios hosted Netflix's THE TWISTER: CAUGHT IN THE STORM the summer of 2024, and you can see it now, exclusively on...
Apr 4, 20251 min read


flight log 01: happy new yeaR
Happy New Year! From all of us on the flight deck, we hope you are off to a great start in 2025 and we are excited to share with you...
Jan 1, 20252 min read


Holiday Holdup
Learn more about the feature film HOLIDAY HOLDUP, shot at Flyover Film Studios
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Albany Road
Learn more about Christine Swanson's feature film ALBANY ROAD, shot at Flyover Film Studios
Nov 26, 20241 min read


the lamb: music video
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Canadian metal band COUNTERPARTS recently made the trip to central Illinois to film their epic music video with...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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