Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on New Illinois Film and Television Production Campus

Illinois Touts State Filming Tax Credit as New Studio Facility Breaks Ground

Gov. JB Pritzker touted his state's production tax credit at the groundbreaking for a new studio facility in southern Illinois.

Hollywood River Studios Breaks Ground On Major Production St. Louis Campus

WOOD RIVER, Ill.—Hollywood River Studios broke ground this week on a new film and television production campus here that will offer six large modular soundstages from global purpose-built modular structure specialist Spantech International.Located about 15.5 miles north of St. Louis, the campus will give the U.S. market a permanent studio infrastructure capable of hosting major film, TV and streaming productions.The project reflects a developing…

Wood River Breaks Ground on New Film Production Group Called Hollywood River Studios

WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River broke ground on Hollywood River Studios.On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, community members and partners gathered at the site of the future Hollywood River Studios for a groundbreaking ceremony. Leaders, including Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzer, agreed the investment in the Metro East is an exciting moment for Illinois.“It’ll just bring in a lot more incentive for people to live here in…

Gov. Pritzker breaks ground on new Illinois film and television production campus

Gov. JB Pritzker broke ground on Hollywood River Studios in Wood River, a 110-acre film and television production campus expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

Developers to break ground on new Metro East film studio

Developers will break ground Monday on Hollywood River Studios, a new $95 million film and television facility planned for 100 acres in Wood River, Illinois.

Film/TV Studio Breaks Ground in Wood River, IL; Governor Cites Job Creation - Construction Forum

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Hollywood River Studios marked a major step toward establishing a film and television production campus in the Metro East with an October 5 groundbreaking at the former EnviroTech Business Park in Wood River, IL. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined developer Chris Breakwell, local officials, labor representatives and project […]