the locations you need to tell your story

END-TO-END LOCATION SERVICES FOR

PRODUCTIONS OF EVERY SCALE.

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Limelight Locations is a premier location services firm based in Chicago, IL. We provide end-to-end support for your production — expertly budgeting, scouting, and managing locations while securing all necessary municipal permits.

We recognize the unique demands of productions at every budget level and are equipped to scale our services accordingly. Whether navigating the high-stakes logistics of major commercial campaigns or supporting the creative agility of independent cinema, Limelight Locations provides the professional infrastructure needed to bring your vision to life.

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Our Services

  • Managing locations effectively means foreseeing challenges before they arise. We build comprehensive budgets based on your script and schedule; accounting for property fees, permits, infrastructure needs, and crew impact costs.

    This enables confident creative decisions that align with your fiscal realities. We explore strategic approaches that provide savings without sacrificing your story, whether through alternative site recommendations, or creative location consolidation.

  • Every script demands unique environments. We source locations across Chicago's diverse landscape that work visually, logistically, and financially for your production.

  • We handle the day-to-day tasks that keep on-location shoots running smoothly; from initial owner negotiations through final wrap and restoration. Our services include contract execution, tech scout coordination, load-in/load-out oversight, and obtaining additional needed permits as needed.

    We serve as your centralized point of contact, maintaining relationships with property owners so both your production and location hosts have a harmonious working experience.

  • We work with city and suburban governments to secure all necessary paperwork, insurance compliance, and permits for a safe and legal shoot. Our coordination encompasses applications across relevant agencies, certificate of insurance processing, street closures, parking restrictions, and specialized permits for aerial work, pyrotechnics, or stunts.

  • Need a location in a pinch?

    Our curated database contains documentation from many previous Chicagoland shoots, giving you immediate access to vetted options with established relationships. File pulls deliver photos, owner contacts, permit requirements, and location rates. This can save days of scouting time and get you moving quickly.

  • Limelight Locations partners with Redshift, Purple Pictures, and BlueBird Post; companies providing services that cover every step of the filmmaking process. Our partners offer financing options, crew staffing, editing, color grading, sound mixing, and tax credit accounting services.

    These companies work together harmoniously, creating seamless workflow integration if you choose to access their services alongside your location needs.