Illinois awaits…

Rock River Studios is a filmmaker-focused production campus in Northwest Illinois, designed to support independent films and series seeking space, flexibility, and efficiency just 90 miles from Chicago.

Proudly women-owned and operated, the studio provides a collaborative, production-ready environment with access to Illinois film incentives and the resources of the Chicago production community.


Rock River Studios creates a refreshingly warm environment for film production to flourish. 

Dixon, IL

We operate out of Dixon and Oregon, Illinois and the surrounding area. This central Illinois area offers historical, rural, commercial/industrial, suburban, medium & small town variety of location opportunities surrounded by multiple state parks. This location offers close proximity to Chicago coupled with the benefits of the Illinois Film Office.

The beauty of the area unfolds as you drive the short distance from Chicago. The still, calm of the Rock River settles into a productive and peaceful working environment. Rock River Studios has sought the beauty and serenity of the Rock River to share with the film-making team as well as the audience of each production.


Bring your ideas, creativity, talent, and energy to this beautiful slice of heaven.