IFO Night at the Movies is a new program for citizens around the state to see movies shot in Illinois for free and to learn more about Illinois’ bustling film industry. The program kicked off in Champaign on Monday, June 30th with a screening of Universal Pictures' "Wanted." "Wanted" was shot in and around Chicago in 2007, accounting for more than 800 job hires and about $8 million in Illinois spending.
On Tuesday, September 23, Rockford-area veterans were among the first in the nation to see the new movie "The Lucky Ones." "The Lucky Ones" was shot throughout Illinois in 2007, accounting for more than 941 job hires and about $4.2 million in Illinois spending.
Sergio J. Estrada, Assistant Director of Veterans Affairs and
Betsy Steinberg, Managing Director of the Illinois Film Office
The Audience in Rockford
Stay tuned for details about our next screening!