Global Search: Louisiana
Latest News (174)
Texas film incentive saved from chopping block with a reduced fund
After an initial proposal from the Texas House of Representatives to slash the state’s film incentive completely, the scheme has now been allocated a fund of USD22 million for the 2017-2018 period. While those in favour of the incentive are…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: How to Talk to Girls at Parties shot 70s sci-fi entirely in the UK
John Cameron Mitchell’s period sci-fi feature, How to Talk to Girls at Parties will screen this Sunday as part of the ‘Out of Competition’ selection at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Shot entirely within the UK, the film’s locations include…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck decorated New York for two distinct periods
Wonderstruck, the new drama by Todd Haynes (Carol, Certain Women) will be competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot entirely within the state of New York. During production, the majority of Brown…
Minnesota Film & TV issues a call to action amidst funding drop for Snowbate incentive
The Minnesota Film & TV Board are urging the production community to speak out against the recently passed Omnibus Jobs Bill, which seeks to reduce the local film incentive fund to USD1 million over the next two years. Alongside cuts…
Los Angeles hit by drop in on location filming
The number of feature films shot on location in Los Angeles fell by nearly a third in 2017’s first quarter, according to a new report from FilmL.A., Inc. A 36.3% drop was calculated in comparison to the same period in…
Atlanta entices new Robert De Niro film away from Toronto with “attractive” incentive
Robert De Niro’s next project, The War with Grandpa, has shifted production away from Toronto, instead opting to film on location in Atlanta. While no official reason was provided to explain the sudden change in location, the Hollywood Reporter notes…
Louisiana attracts Marvel’s new Cloak and Dagger TV series
Filming has begun on Marvel’s upcoming TV series, Cloak and Dagger, with principal photography taking place in New Orleans. The new series will be the first collaboration between Marvel and Freeform (previously ABC Family), subsequently targeted at a young teenage…
Speaking with Steve Brain, Vice President and General Manager of Arizona’s Sneaky Big Studios
With over 30 years of experience in the production industry, it’s fair to say that Steve Brain is something of an expert on the topic. While he has worked for such companies as Universal Studios, Fox Animation, Silver Pictures and…
China to install massive 40% tax rebate courtesy of Wanda Group
International films that shoot in China will soon be able to access an incredible 40% rebate, jointly funded by Wang Jialin’s Dalia Wanda Group and the Qingdao regional Government. The rebate won’t apply on a national scale however, accessible only…
Scenes shot around Wimbledon, London for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The second film in the Jack Reacher cinematic series, set to release October 21st was partially shot on location in Merton Park, London. The shoot involved landing a helicopter in Merton Park while sound stages at Wimbledon Studios were also…
Forums (1)
Directory (29)
New Orleans Plantation Country
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United States of America
Covering: New OrleansAce Media
Category: Production Companies
Country: United States of AmericaCeltic Media Centre
Category: Studios
Country: United States of AmericaIslands of the Marsh Productions
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United States of AmericaPatrick Mizell
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: Mississippi, LouisianaSecond Line Stages
Category: Studios
Country: United States of AmericaThe Louisiana Wave Studio
Category: Studios
Country: United States of AmericaReinvention Media
Category: Production Companies
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: USAJefferson Parish Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of AmericaMAC Rentals
Category: Location Finders/ Scouts
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: sorry, minimal
Locations (8)
Alabama
Alabama lacks the filmmaking profile of some of its southern neighbours, but it has a lot to offer productions. It’s one of the most biologically diverse states and can provide everything from bustling modern cities to sandy beaches and dense…
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Situated in central New Mexico in the south-west US, Albuquerque is already an established production centre. The state launched its 25% filming rebate back in 2002 – along with Louisiana it’s the oldest scheme in the country. The city rests…
California
California has increased its tax credit incentives with an annual fund of USD330 million. Dedicated funds are available for non-independent and independent films, TV pilots, MOWs, Miniseries, new, recurring and relocating TV series. Multiple TV Series have returned to The…
Florida
With lawmakers failing to agree on a method of extending the previous incentive programme, Florida's production industry is now lacking in financial backing. HBO's Ballers, a staple of local production has now moved to California for a better deal. Miami…
Louisiana
Louisiana's production industry has suffered after the state film incentive was temporarily suspended througout 2016. While now reinstated, the incentive has already depleted its funding from the backlog of Producers hoping to sell their tax credits back to the state.…
New York
New York maintains its status as one of the top production hubs in the US, offering a network of studio facilities, a skilled crew base and a generous filming incentive programme. The state offers USD420 million a year – still…
Texas
Texas has had a recent profile boost due to the success of HBO's The Leftovers. The show's second season was filmed almost entirely in the state. From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series is among the highest-profile productions currently filming in…
United States of America
Going into 2017, the majority of US states offer filming incentives of some kind, but only a few have ever offered strong enough support to attract high-profile productions. The balance of US filming is likely to continue shifting. California has…