Illinois’ film industry bounces back after 2023 strikes – WCIA (Champaign)

Illinois’ film industry bounces back after 2023 strikes – WCIA (Champaign)

the state’s film industry bounced back in 2024, bringing in $653 million in expenditures and generating $354 million in wages since the Film Production Tax Credit was passed. This marks the second-highest in state history. Unlike other states, Illinois does not have a cap on it's 30 percent film and television tax credits.

The film industry in Malta has undergone a profound transformation over the past few years and is now considered one of the most vital to the Maltese economy. This was explained in Parliament by the Commissioner for Films, Johann Grech, during a hearing of the Public Accounts Standing Committee, PAC, where he pointed out how the sector has changed from a seasonal one to one that operates throughout the year, with a direct and concrete impact on …