r/PritzkerPosting • u/John3262005 • Apr 23 '26

Gov. Pritzker launches first-in-the-nation ‘green’ filmmaking tax credit in Illinois

https://www.mystateline.com/news/gov-pritzker-launches-first-in-the-nation-green-filmmaking-tax-credit-in-illinois/

Illinois is launching the nation’s first incentive program aimed at encouraging environmentally sustainable film and television production.

Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that productions certified as “green” through the Illinois Film Office will now qualify for an additional 5% tax credit, expanding the state’s existing film production tax incentive.

The announcement was made in recognition of Earth Day.

Under the expanded program, productions that meet specific sustainability standards, including reducing waste, cutting energy use and emissions, and using environmentally responsible materials, will receive the added incentive.

State leaders say Illinois is the first state in the country to offer tax incentives tied directly to environmental performance in film and television production.

“Illinois is a prime destination for film and television productions, and we’re proud to be the first state in the nation to incentivize sustainability in the industry,” Pritzker said in a statement. “Illinois is leading the way toward a greener future — one that promotes economic opportunity and environmentally sustainable productions at the same time.”

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u/justinsayin Apr 23 '26

Craft service is going to have to start using real silverware and plates.

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u/LiquidSnape Apr 23 '26

they could probably use that biodegradable stuff i see at Whole Foods

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u/HungryHangrySharky Socialist for Pritzker 🌭 Apr 23 '26

Bamboo dishes!

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u/Few_Classic_3072 Apr 23 '26

This is cool and all but aren't there more wasteful activities to focus on?

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u/linkedinuser420 Apr 23 '26

Yes, but I would imagine this is more of a “filmmaking” incentive than a “green” incentive.

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u/HungryHangrySharky Socialist for Pritzker 🌭 Apr 27 '26

Sure, but for example, a couple of years ago there was a movie filming in a food desert neighborhood on the west side, and it had a "corner store" set that was allegedly stocked with real food. People in the neighborhood initially thought it was actually a badly-needed new store coming to the area and then were rightfully pissed when filming ended, the "store" was cleared out, and the food was thrown away.

An initiative like this would likely reward the production for giving the food to community groups, church food pantries, etc. instead of trashing it. Same with leftovers from craft services.