Incentives

When you choose Shreveport-Bossier, you're not just getting a diverse range of film-ready locations—you’re also unlocking incredible savings through generous state and local incentives designed to stretch your budget and support your success.

Local

No-cost or low-cost public locations including parks, government buildings, downtown areas, and waterfronts
Streamlined permit processing and dedicated film office support
Local partnerships with law enforcement, public works, and city services for ease of production
Discounted lodging rates for cast and crew through our hospitality network
Vendor & crew directories to help you hire locally and keep your costs down
Access to training programs and internships to build out your crew

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State

Up to 40% total tax credit on qualified in-state expenditures with bonus credits
25% base tax credit on qualified in-state expenditures
10% increase for Louisiana screenplay productions
5% increase if outside of New Orleans Metro Statistical Area
Transferable and refundable credits
Available for films, television, commercials, animation, and more

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Other Production Perks

Easy travel: multiple non-stop flights daily from major cities. Direct flights to New York (≈3h) & LAX/Burbank (≈4h).
Lodging: abundant hotels with competitive rates and first‐class accommodations.
Temperate weather: mild winters & falls; long springs & summers. Average high ~82°F, low ~50°F.
Cast & crew capacity: can handle up to 15 films simultaneously with strong local crew base.
Robust infrastructure: sound stages, post-production facilities, network of equipment services & vendors.
Diverse shooting locations: landscapes that emulate jungles, deserts, Midwestern farmlands, European villages, etc. The Locations Lookbook helps inspire and guide.

Louisiana. The Best Place to Film.

View full Lookbook at FilmLouisiana.com

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