About filmings
Summary
This section of EveryBlock publishes movie, television and TV commercial film shoots in Chicago, as reported by the Chicago Film Office.
Where we get the data
The data is from a list prepared by the Chicago Film Office. There is no other online resource for this list.
How often we get the data
EveryBlock receives the film list periodically from the Film Office after the filming takes place. The data is only available after the filming is complete.
About filmings in general
The Chicago Film Office publishes information on procedures for filming in Chicago, including necessary permits and neighbor notifications as well as rates for police, fire, and streets and sanitation department support. Note that the volume of film shooting drops during winter.
Permits are for use of the public way for truck parking and filming. The Chicago Park District (parks and lakefront) and the Chicago Transit Authority (el and subway) have their own permitting process.
Other source material
See the Made in Chicago section of the city Web site.