Building the Future of Film: Fresh Films and the Vision for a Quad Cities Soundstage

In this episode of Talking Art, Kelli and Esland Feigley of Fresh Films discuss their ambitious vision to bring a multi-stage film and television production facility to Rock Island, Illinois. The planned $12 million soundstage project aims to create new opportunities for filmmakers, artists, students, and creative professionals while strengthening the region's growing creative economy.


The conversation explores the impact a professional production facility could have on the Quad Cities—from attracting film and television projects to creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and expanding opportunities for arts education and workforce development. Kelli and Esland share how Fresh Films is working to build not only a production space, but a creative ecosystem that can benefit the entire community.