I assure you Chicago would be thrilled if it had a retread of the St. Patrick's day parade every episode and consisted mostly of kielbasa jokes. That show is generating 100+ full time jobs for union crews. The main cast (which is HUGE) are all staying in hotels and spending generous per diems(?) (Not sure what the plural on that one should be.)
There are probably 150 man-days for background actors per episode. There are large equipment packages on rental for the duration and there's a soundstage (or converted warehouse) and a fairly large suite of offices on rental also.
The city gets $25 per day per location for permits and cops on set (required if you're in the streets) cost $30/hr (and up) with a 6 hour minimum (but it's more likely you'll have each one on payroll for 13-14 hours. There are other fees for any other city services or shooting in public buildings, parks, etc. (These are really reasonable fees, but they add up fast.)
This is only the tip of the iceberg. Chicago LOVES having that show there. (And we love having The Good Wife shooting in NY even though it's supposed to be Chicago. :D)
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Date: Tuesday, 8 February 2011 19:00 (UTC)There are probably 150 man-days for background actors per episode. There are large equipment packages on rental for the duration and there's a soundstage (or converted warehouse) and a fairly large suite of offices on rental also.
The city gets $25 per day per location for permits and cops on set (required if you're in the streets) cost $30/hr (and up) with a 6 hour minimum (but it's more likely you'll have each one on payroll for 13-14 hours. There are other fees for any other city services or shooting in public buildings, parks, etc. (These are really reasonable fees, but they add up fast.)
This is only the tip of the iceberg. Chicago LOVES having that show there.
(And we love having The Good Wife shooting in NY even though it's supposed to be Chicago. :D)