Destination Film Guide

What if a shuttered Air Force base could become the next big film destination?
In Rantoul, Illinois, Flyover Film Studios is transforming abandoned military buildings into soundstages, production offices, standing sets and more—and helping put this small town on the map for filmmakers.

🎬 See how Rantoul is making a bid to become the “Hollywood of the Midwest” in our latest feature: https://destinationfilmguide.com/starting-mid-flight/
📍Experience Champaign-Urbana + Champaign County Film Office

Starting Mid-Flight - Destination Film Guide Inside Flyover Film Studios, where five filmmakers turned a shuttered Illinois Air Force base into central Illinois' bid to be the "Hollywood of the Midwest"

🎬 Why Florida? Filmmakers have options.
From the sugar-white beaches of the Panhandle to Miami’s iconic skyline, Florida offers an incredible range of production locations all within one state.

Our guide explores Film Florida's four distinct production regions, including:
📍 North Florida’s historic towns, beaches and natural landscapes
📍 East Central Florida’s urban, coastal and aerospace settings
📍 West Central Florida’s Gulf Coast cities, beaches and waterfronts
📍 South Florida’s tropical landscapes, Art Deco architecture and world-famous destinations

Plus, learn about Florida's Sales Tax Exemption and local production incentives that can help qualified projects manage production costs. All online at: https://destinationfilmguide.com/florida-filming-locations/

Looking for the perfect destination for your next production? LocationEXPO® at American Film Market brings film commissions and production experts together with filmmakers and producers seeking new locations, incentives, resources and on-the-ground support.

Discover the destinations and connections that can help bring your next production to life, November 10-15 in Los Angeles.
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LocationEXPO | American Film Market LOCATIONEXPO AT AFM Explore the world’s leading film destinations, incentives and production services in one location. How to Exhibit Welcome to LocationEXPO® at the American Film Market! LocationEXPO connects AFM attendees with film commissions, production facilities, and service companies from ...

🎬 Where are the next great filming opportunities?
This week’s InSite newsletter explores film-friendly destinations, production incentives and industry news from across North America—from Santa Clarita and North Alabama to the Mountain West, Utah and Missouri.

Plus, discover a new Midwest film hub, this week’s Production Roundup and upcoming film festivals worth knowing about. Read the latest InSite free online at: https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/destination-film-guide-insite-september-14

🎬 This week’s Production Roundup takes us from a 1980s NASA story in Atlanta to a star-studded romantic comedy in New York, and a post-apocalyptic thriller that has wrapped production in Kentucky. Read all about it at:

Production Roundup September 14 - Destination Film Guide This week’s Production Roundup takes us from a 1980s NASA story in Atlanta to a star-studded romantic comedy preparing to film in New York and a post-apocalyptic thriller that has already wrapped production in Kentucky. Atmosphere Atlanta is preparing to stand in for the world of NASA’s early Sp...

🎬 The best filming destinations are offering more than a backdrop.
From Alberta and Georgia to New Zealand and Utah, destinations are investing in incentives, crews, infrastructure and faster permitting to win productions.

For producers and location scouts, that means more options — and more leverage. Read our recent feature exploring how successful productions are changing the location-scouting game:

How Viral Filming Locations Are Winning Better Deals for Productions - Destination Film Guide As a producer, selecting a filming location used to be a simpler proposition.

🎬 This week's InSite newsletter digs into the real factors behind choosing a production location — from hidden costs and weather risks to film incentives and how destinations are reinventing themselves for different genres. We're covering Texas' new $500M incentive fund and what it means for producers, the hidden costs of filming on location, Florida's tax exemptions and production-ready locations, California's vast production network and more.
Read this week's InSite for free: https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/destination-film-guide-insite-september-2

🎥 A darkly comic murder mystery set in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, a returning Hulu crime thriller in NYC, and a Sony baseball drama shooting around Citi Field highlight the range of stories taking shape across the U.S. Learn more about these exciting projects in this week's Production Roundup:

Production Roundup September 2 - Destination Film Guide A darkly comic murder mystery set in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, a returning Hulu crime thriller in NYC, and a Sony baseball drama shooting around Citi Field highlight the range of stories taking shape across the U.S. Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone Prime Video’s new murder-mystery ser...

🎬 Oneida County, NY offers production versatility in the heart of Upstate New York.
Historic architecture, industrial sites, classic small-town streetscapes, scenic landscapes and four distinct seasons give productions a wide range of looks—all within a convenient, compact area.

Productions can also benefit from New York State film incentives, including an Upstate labor bonus, plus local support from Film Utica, including location pulls, crew referrals and hands-on assistance. Explore filming opportunities in Oneida County: https://www.filmutica.com/
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🎬 Your next production could be on the Jersey Shore:
https://destinationfilmguide.com/atlantic-city-new-jersey/
From iconic Boardwalk views and beaches to historic landmarks, casino resorts and versatile venues, Atlantic City offers a lot of cinematic variety in one destination.

Plus, eligible productions can access 30%–35% transferable tax credits through New Jersey’s film incentive program.
Explore our guide to filming with Visit Atlantic City: https://destinationfilmguide.com/atlantic-city-new-jersey/