Filmmakers Are Welcome In The Quad Cities

Positioned perfectly in the Heartland, our midwestern destination provides a diverse backdrop, unique and open landscapes, the world-renowned Mississippi River, unexpected architecture, industrial buildings, downtowns & main streets, farmland, several housing options, and much more. We are known around the Midwest for our creativity in-market along with the right people “Quad Citizens” who understand the business.  

Local and talented crews, pre-production services, a variety of accommodations, affordability, and easy access to the QC make us desirable to production companies for film, multimedia, and television. And, the Quad Cities close proximity to Chicago, which we like to say we are the westernmost suburb of Chi-town along with an airport (MLI) that offers direct flights makes us an ideal and an attainable community for the creative class.

We have local expertise and will connect you with the right partners to bring your ideas, stories, and projects to life. We are storytellers too so we get it and will assist you every step of the way.

The State of Illinois is supportive of the industry and provides a 30% Film Tax Credit as an opportunity for filmmakers.

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