FLYOVER FILM STUDIOS
Full-service offices and support spaces located in the heart of East Central Illinois
THE VISION
Central Illinois has been a prominent location for film and television productions for several years
FLYOVER FILM STUDIOS aims to revolutionize the filmmaking, workforce, and entertainment industry in Central Illinois. The company has 20,000 USF of production offices and 100,000 USF of support spaces and plans to establish state-of-the-art sound stages and production facilities at the decommissioned Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. By creating a hub for film, television, commercial and live production, FLYOVER FILM STUDIOS seeks to provide unparalleled resources, support, and opportunities in the heart of the Midwest.
INVEST IN THE VISION
PRODUCTION OFFICE BUILDING
20,000 USF
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PRODUCTION OFFICE 1
4,750 USF
3 OFFICES
BULLPEN SPACE
CUBICAL STATIONS
GIGABIT WIFI
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
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PRODUCTION OFFICE 2
9,000 USF
3 OFFICES
BULLPEN SPACE
CUBICAL STATIONS
GIGABIT WIFI
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
KITCHENETTE
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KITCHEN & CAFE
KITCHEN
LUNCHROOM
LOUNGE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
APPLIANCES
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WARDROBE WORKSPACE
9,000 USF
WARDROBE SPACE
CUBICAL STATIONS
WARDROBE RACKING
CHANGING ROOMS
STORAGE & FLEX
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AMENITIES
MALE BATHROOM
FEMALE BATHROOM
UTILITY SINK
ELEVATOR
LOADING DOCK
350 PARKING SPACES
PRIVATE ENTRANCE
GIGABIT WIFI
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SUPPORT SPACE & FUTURE STAGES
100,000 USF
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STAGE 1
50,000 USF
41' CEILING HEIGHT
CONCRETE FLOORS
600 + PARKING SPACES
ELEVATED LOADING DOCKS
INTERIOR TRUCK LOADING
LOCKUP SPACES
HOLDING SPACES
LUNCH SPACES
HEATED WORK SPACES
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
GIGABIT WIFI
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STAGE 2
50,000 USF
41' CEILING HEIGHT
CONCRETE FLOORS
600 + PARKING SPACES
ELEVATED LOADING DOCKS
INTERIOR TRUCK LOADING
LOCKUP SPACES
HOLDING SPACES
LUNCH SPACES
PALLET SHELVES
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
GIGABIT WIFI
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AMENITIES
600 + PARKING SPACES
INT/EXT TRUCK PARKING
INT/EXT BASECAMP PARKING
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
GIGABIT WIFI
STANDING SETS
FLYOVER has a range of pre-built “standing” sets. These carefully designed sets cater to various genres and production requirements, providing convenience and flexibility to filmmakers who need those hard-to-find sets. By offering ready-to-use sets, FLYOVER aims to streamline production processes, reduce costs and waste, and enhance the overall filmmaking experience for its clients.
Set Examples
INT. Airplane
INT. Tunnel
INT. Vehicle Crash Rig
INT. Industrial
INT. Offices
INT. House/Apartment
INT. Cafe
SERVICES WE SUPPLY & PARTNER WITH
PRODUCTION SUPPORT: TENTS, TABLES, CHAIRS, PROPANE HEATERS, ETC
FLEX SPACE SUPPORT: CANVAS CARTS, METRO RACKS, POLY CARTS, PANEL CARTS
WAREHOUSE SUPPORT: FORKLIFTS, CONDORS, GOLF CARTS
WARDROBE SUPPORT: Z RACKS, GARMENTS, RENTABLE STOCK, STEAMERS, WASHERS/ DYE WASHERS, DRYERS, SEWING MACHINES
SET DEC & PROPS: PALLET SHELVING, FURNITURE, SMALLS, ARTWORK AND PROPS
CAMERA SUPPORT: CAMERA CARTS, TRIPODS, MONITORS (NON-TRAVEL ITEMS)
GRIP & ELECTRIC: 5 TON PACKAGES, MULTIPLE TRUCKS, CUSTOM DMX
SETS: FLATS, RAW MATERIALS, SET PIECES, WALLS, TOOLS AND MORE
TRANSPORTATION: HONEY WAGONS, PASSENGER BUSES, PEEMOS, SPRINTERS, FLAT BED
TRAILERS STORAGE: EXTERIOR CONTAINER UNITS AND INTERIOR RENTAL LOCKUP SPACES
CASTING SUPPORT: BACKGROUND CASTING, LOCAL SPEAKING ROLES
LOCATION SUPPORT
LOCATION PHOTO LIBRARY: a collection of photographs encompassing streets and parks, educational institutions, private or closable roads, medical facilities, industrial spaces, and residential abodes.
SCOUTING: following a diligent search, we will identify suitable locations, confirm their availability, and capture photographic documentation. A curated gallery showcasing these locations will be provided for your review. Subsequently, we will organize a private scouting expedition to the chosen locations, enabling you to personally assess their suitability.
BOOKING: upon the selection of desired locations, our organization assumes the responsibility of meticulously managing every intricate detail on your behalf. This entails executing formal location agreements, engaging in negotiations with municipal entities, securing the necessary permits, hiring reliable police, fire, and security personnel, and proactively informing nearby businesses and residents of upcoming activities (amongst a range of other strategic actions). Furthermore, our extensive network and relationships enable us to have unparalleled access to a wide array of resources and individuals. Should you require assistance with matters unrelated to location selection, we are well-equipped to provide recommendations and guidance based on our extensive experience and expertise.
FILM OFFICE: film office support from CHAMPAIGN COUNTY ECU.
WORKFORCE TRAINING
The Central Illinois Film & TV Production Training course is a free program that prepares individuals interested in production to be able to get hired and work on active film and television productions in Illinois.
The training is presented by Shatterglass Studios and the Illinois Film and TV Workforce Development Program from the Illinois Film Office and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Since its inception in 2021, the program has graduated over 50 new crew members who have been hired on local projects.
FILM WORKSHOP SERIES
Get behind-the-scenes on the burgeoning film industry in Champaign County. Our ongoing Film Workshop Series (in partnership with ECU, Shatterglass Films, and The Line Film Company) highlights different aspects of the industry and presents ways for the community to be involved in the action.
Sponsor a Flyover Event: Flyover is hosting multiple workshops, labs, screenings, and more. Contact us at flyoverfilmstudios@gmail.com to see how you can uniquely brand an event.
PARKLAND COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
Parkland College recently announced a new partnership with Rantoul-based Flyover Film Studios and two Champaign-based film production companies to expand the pipeline of professionals in central Illinois entering the film industry.
Parkland students pursuing the college's Entertainment Technology AAS degree now have an option to work as an intern with professionals in the film and TV production field at Flyover Film Studios and at Shatterglass Films and The Line Film Co. of Champaign. The internship opportunities will enhance the real-world, hands-on experience the program currently provides, according to Parkland College Theatre Director Brian Morgan.
The Entertainment Technology AAS degree prepares students to pursue a variety of careers in theatre, film, television, entertainment venues, theme parks, and commercial scenery shops. This versatile program provides foundational skills in wood and metal custom fabrication, lighting and sound technologies, management principles, basic automation operation and design, and industrial safety. Graduates of the AAS degree can work as union stagehands or in a commercial technology vendor company.
Parkland Theatre student Drew Bagby, who took Flyover's Workforce Training course in Rantoul last spring, said he would recommend the internship training.
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Revolutionizing Midwest Filmmaking