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The Central Illinois Film Commission
is a membership-supported non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting central Illinois as a historical and film-friendly region, attracting projects to our area, and supporting local projects and talent.
We Serve:
- Film
- Television
- Video
- Photography
- Documentary
- Music Video
We Support:
- Talent
- Servces
- Experiences
Leadership
Over 120 Years in the Entertainment Industry
Dean Williams
President, PhotographerStill photographer for more than 165 major motion picture and television productions.
Jim Betts
Set DesignerFormer Paramount Studios™ Head of Set Construction and Painting.
Dr. Karl Luthin, DVM
Props, WranglerOver 30 years providing horses, wagons, livery, and props to the motion picture industry.
Work
A few examples of project in which CIFC Members participated either in front of or behind the camera.
Lights in the Rear View Mirror
An educational video shown to high school driver education classes in the state of Illinois as mandated by the Illinois General Assembly.
View on Youtube
Roosevelt
A commercial production introducing the Teddy Roosevelt commemorative stamp.
I See Deer
A live-action and partially animated children's music video.
Photos by Ron RT McDonald.
World-Wide Movie Premier!
Trick and Treats Exclusive World Wide Premiere to be held at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater
Eric Hector’s Locally-Shot Indie Horror Film Trick and Treats Debuts at Decatur, Illinois’ Lincoln Square Theater, Saturday, September 20, 2025
Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater had a wife and couldn’t keep her. So, he put her in a pumpkin shell, and there he kept her very well. The trick is figuring out how many pieces you have to cut your wife into before she’ll fit inside a pumpkin.
Synopsis: On Halloween, Ashley and her friends find themselves locked in a biker bar, facing torture and death. All is lost until Ashley hears the legendary jack-o-lantern "Trick” (Malcolm McDowell) whispering in her mind. Is he trying to help, or is he merely a product of Ashly's panicked imagination? The trick is figuring it out before everybody dies.
- Just in time for Halloween, Mt. Zion’s Heroic Age Studios, in association with Frightful 5000 Films, is proud to announce the premiere of Trick and Treats at Decatur's Lincoln Square Theater
- An event literally years in the making
- A perfect start to the season, a frightening film premiere at what is widely recognized as one of the most haunted theaters in Illinois
- Directed by Mt. Zion native Eric Hector and stars Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) with Academy Award Nominee Gary Busey (The Buddy Holly Story).
- Shot on many locations across Decatur, Macon County and surrounding areas, and on the soundstage at Mt. Zion’s Heroic Age Art Center, originally the Old Mt. Zion Grade School, where many residents of Mt. Zion attended class
Attend the pre-show red-carpet photo event with a filmmaker meet and greet, as well as an exclusive Q&A Session with the filmmakers after the movie!
- 5:00 p.m.: Red Carpet and Photo Event
- 7:00 p.m.: Movie Starts
- 8:45 p.m.: Optional Q&A after the movie
Tickets on Sale Online NOW at
lincolnsquaretheater.com or
call the Box Office at (217) 454-4583
October Meeting
Due to this month's schedule, there will be no meeting. We look forward to seeing you November 6th at the Golden Corral at 1038 Lejune Dr, Springfield, Illinois.
Membership
All memberships purchased before October expire with the calendar year.
Student
$15 / year
(Identification required)
Standard
$30 / year
Family
$80 / year
2 adults + 2 kids. Additional kids $5 each.
Store
New Online Store Coming Soon!
To order merchandise, please call Customer Service at +1 217 529 1555.
Men's UltraClub Cool & Dry Mesh Polo Shirt (Black or White)
Look and be cool with our stylish polo with the CIFC logo on the front.
S-XL - $20.00
2-3XL - $25.00.
T-Shirt - Gildan DryBlend 50/50 (White or Black)
For a great cooler casual look, try the Gildan® DryBlend™ 50/50 T-Shirt in White or Black with the CIFC logo on back.
All adult sizes - $15.00
Logo Ball Cap (Black or White)
Proudly wear the Central Illinois Film Commission Logo ball cap wherever you go!
One size fits most - $15.00.
Lincoln's Funeral DVD
This video captures the sights, sounds, and experiences of the historic 3-day event which recreated Lincoln's funeral. You can own a copy of the DVD which chronicles this once-in-a-lifetime event.
DVD - $24.95 + S&H
A Beatle in Benton
A documentary of Beatles' lead guitarist George Harrison's first US visit to Benton, Illinois to visit his sister, Louise Harrison-Caldwell. Contains exclusive interviews.
2-DVD Set - $24.95 + S&H
The Showdown DVD
A US Marshal on a mission to reunite his family finds nothing but trouble after settling in a small Texas town. Shot in Central Illinois with mostly CIFC members.
DVD - $24.95 + S&H
Contact
We'd love to hear from you!
info@centralillinoisfilmcommission.com
Call
Founder & President
Dean Willams
+1 217 725 1187