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Illinois   Tax Uplift   For Green Films  

Illinois has introduced the first in the nation, 5% sustainability tax credit uplift for certified green films. As a qualified independent verification company for the Illinois Film Office sustainability certification, Ecofixr positions Illinois projects to successfully earn the uplift.

We have been advocating alongside the IFO for the 5% uplift, collaborating with local vendors to grow an Illinois circular economy, partnering with unions and community organizations, and actively expanding clean tech equipment options for Midwest productions.

With Ecofixr, sustainability is purposeful, measurable, and financially intelligent.

Ecofixr is Here For You

Training and Certifications

Our certifications qualify us to be a required third party vendor

ALBERT TRAINED, Sustainable Productions 2023

AIMIHIEARTH Sustainability Essentials 2024

Adgreen All Employees trained

Vetted Green the Bid vendor

Woman Owned Business

Creative Industries Pact for Sustainability

Chicago Sustainability Task Force

What Is the Illinois 5% Tax Credit Uplift?

Illinois offers a competitive film production tax credit designed to attract film, television, and commercial projects to the state.

With the upcoming sustainability-focused expansion, qualifying productions may receive an additional 5% credit when sustainability criteria are met.

The key is not simply “doing sustainability” it’s structuring and documenting it correctly.

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Projected Savings By Production Type.

Projected savings based on anticipated 5% uplift applied to 2024 average Illinois production spending by category. Commercial figure based on Ecofixr client history. Criteria pending final approval

Film

$74,832

projected savings potential for films.

Commercial

$33,000

projected savings potential for commercials.

Episodic TV

$1,044,407

projected savings potential for Episodic TV.

Illinois-Based Matters

Ecofixr is not a national company with a regional office. We live here, work here, and are invested in building a sustainable production ecosystem that serves Illinois productions for the long term.

  • 100% of our services qualify as eligible expenses across all IFO tax credit programs — not just the 5% uplift
  • Direct relationships with the Illinois Film Office, Chicago Film Office, and other prominent film organizations
  • Active vendor network built from Illinois production experience
  • Deep knowledge of Midwest production workflows and regional infrastructure realities

We are invested in growing the Illinois clean tech and sustainability ecosystem for production.

Local Vendor Networks

Regional Infrastructure Realities

State Incentive Structures

Midwest Production Workflows

For productions already budgeting sustainability, the new tax incentive can:

Offset implementation costs

Increase competitiveness in greenlighting decisions

Improve reporting credibility

How Ecofixr Supports Illinois Incentive Alignment

Pre-Production Planning.

  • Sustainability action plan and incentive risk assessment
  • IFO checklist optimization, maximizing points based on your production’s strengths
  • Vendor and crew coordination
  • Clean energy and fuel reduction coordination

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On-Set Execution.

  •  Real-time data collection, carbon accounting, and troubleshooting
  •  Audit-ready documentation and compliance management
  •  Illinois Film Office relationship management and site visit coordination
  •  Department Coordination
  •  Resource rescue logistics

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Documentation & Reporting.

  •   Metric tracking systems
  •   Formal submission of all required IFO documentation
  •   Post-wrap Ecofixr Incentive Verification Report

We ensure sustainability efforts are implemented and clearly defensible.

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