According the Louisiana Department of Economic Developement, Louisiana was ranked third behind California and New York in film production. This boost is largely due to the recent film tax incentives offered by the state, making it more affordable to film a project. Louisiana's economy has been positively effected as the amount of in-state spending continues to rise.
The purpose of these tax incentives is to increase employment opportunites in the state, increase film productions in Louisiana, as well as increase the amount of trained labor in the entertainment field. Louisiana's Tax Incentives allows investors to receive 10% of the investment that is spent paying individuals employed by a production. If the investment is greater than $300,000, then investors can receive a tax credit up to 25%. Louisiana also provides tax incentives for sound recording projects. If the investment is between $15,000-$150,000, the investor may be able to receive a 10% tax credit. For further information please visit www.lafilm.org to access the official documentation.
Louisiana not only offers tax incentives, but beautiful and diverse shooting locations for any projects.
Film makers can find a variety of landscapes and scenery including alligator marshes, rivers, swamps, historic districts, famous cemetaries, jungle terrain, universities, military bases, and much more! 4-Show.biz provides helpful lists of Louisiana resources to encourage projects to come to Louisiana!
Currently in Production/Post- Production in the Louisiana
FILM PRODUCTION
The Patriot- The Weinstein Company. Starring Forrest Whittaker. Shooting location: Metarie
The Open Road- Independant Feature. Starring Justin Timberlake and Jeff Bridges. Shooting Locations: Hammond and Baton Rouge,
Final Destination 4- New Line CinemaHarahan
Chess- Shooting Location: New Orleans
Robo Sapien- Crystal Sky Productions. Shooting Location: New Orleans
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt- Millenium Films. Starring Michael Douglas and Amber Tamblyn. Shooting location: Shreveport
Midnight Man- The Weinstein Company.
Mardi Gras- Screen Gems. Shooting Location: New Orleans
Year One- Sony Pictures. Starring Jack Black and Michael Cera. Shooting Location: Shreveport
The Comeback- The Weinstein Company. Starring Ice Cube. Shooting Location: Shreveport
Dirty Politics- Feaure Film. Filming in Erath.
TELEVISION
Librarian 3- TNT Movie of the Week. Starring Noah Wiley. Shooting Location: Harahan
Sunday Sunday Sunday- Disney TV Pilot. Shooting Location: Harahan
The Fab 5- Fox Television StudiosMovie of the Week. Shooting Location: Harahan
Speed Freaks- Comedy Central. Shooting Location: Shreveport
4-how.biz offers listings and helpful information regarding the following:
LOUISIANA RESOURCES – Available to Members
LOUISIANA FILM COMMISSION
STATEWIDE FILM COMMISSION LIST
STATEWIDE TAX INCENTIVES
LOUISIANA TAX INCENTIVES
DECLARATION OF LOUISIANA RESIDENCY FORM-FROM LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LOUISIANA HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (BATON ROUGE, NEW ORLEANS, SHREVEPORT)
LOUISIANA AIRPORT LISTINGS
LOUISIANA DIGITAL MEDIA TAX INCENTIVES
CURRENT AND POST PRODUCTION PROJECTS LISTING IN LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA RADIO STATIONS LISTING
LOUISIANA CONCERT VENUES LISTING
