Chicago Film Office
News stories about the Chicago Film Office and Chicago Filming Commission events, interviews, filming locations, and projects.
Mike Nussbaum Chicago’s Oldest Actor Dies Christmas Weekend
As possibly the oldest actor originating in Chicago, Mike Nussbaum dies at ninety-nine. On Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, the veteran...
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Chicago Cinespace Empty During the Heat of Hollywood Strike
When normally citizens will see tons of film crew flocking around Chicago, the turnout is empty as the SAG strike...
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Chicago Area Gets a Present for National Cinema Day
Worried about emptying your pockets for a movie with your significant one? Well, set that calendar for Saturday, September 3....
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‘The Batman’ Filming Closes LaSalle Street in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Department of Transporation advises motorists of planned road closures downtown for the filming of "The Batman" continues. Beginning at...
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