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

  • PRODUCTION OFFICE 1

    4,750 USF

    3 OFFICES

    BULLPEN SPACE

    CUBICAL STATIONS

    GIGABIT WIFI

    VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

  • PRODUCTION OFFICE 2

    9,000 USF

    3 OFFICES

    BULLPEN SPACE

    CUBICAL STATIONS

    GIGABIT WIFI

    VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

    KITCHENETTE

  • KITCHEN & CAFE

    KITCHEN

    LUNCHROOM

    LOUNGE

    OFFICE SUPPLIES

    APPLIANCES

  • WARDROBE WORKSPACE

    9,000 USF

    WARDROBE SPACE

    CUBICAL STATIONS

    WARDROBE RACKING

    CHANGING ROOMS

    STORAGE & FLEX

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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