Illinois has long been the location of choice for many
film makers
.
With the renewal of the Illinois
Film Production Services Tax Credit Act
, Illinois can hope to see an even greater number of films being produced within the state.
Making a movie requires the skills of many other workers beyond those listed in the movie credits. The following links provide information about many types of jobs related to the film industry:
·
Illinois business
which provide expertise and services to the film industry and are registered with the Illinois Film Office.
·
Glossary description
of movie industry jobs.
·
Illinois workNet links
to movie industry related job descriptions and income potential.
Many Illinois colleges, universities, and technical schools offer education and training for individuals interested in film related careers. Please access the following links for further information:
·
Illinois workNet
links to Education and Occupational Training opportunities.
·
Illinois technical schools
offering film and photography studies.
The following Illinois-based opportunities are currently available in the film industry:
·
Illinois workNet links
to CareerBuilder.com and other partners with film related job postings.
You may also register with workNet from this page to access these job boards and customize your job search.
·
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development
job posting site for film cast and crew.
·
Information from the Illinois Film Office concerning their ‘for credit’
Film Internship Program
.
·
Downloadable application and guidelines for the 2008
‘
Shortcuts’ film competition
offered by the Illinois Film Office.
·
Illinois-based
film production companies
.