Keep your finishing work in state, and you could receive up to 20% back on qualified post-production costs. If your project is also shot in Louisiana with a certified local production company, your rebate could climb to 40%.
Louisiana’s incentives are fully transferable and cashable, allowing you to sell your credits back to the state at around 88 cents on the dollar—no in-state tax liability required. That’s flexible, real-world value you can build into your bottom line.
And the value doesn’t end with the rebate. Producing in Louisiana is, on average, 18% more cost-effective than in other major production markets.* That means stretching your budget—without sacrificing creativity, quality, or crew.
Everything you need to bring your story to life—without leaving the state.
From high-end features to branded content and indie productions, Louisiana has become one of the most competitive and consistent film destinations in the country. Our stable incentive program supports everything from micro-budgets to major studio projects—with the hospitality and grit to match.
Qualifying for Louisiana’s Motion Picture Production Program is more accessible than you might think. The minimum in-state spend is $300,000—or just $50,000 if you’re producing a Louisiana screenplay.
And here’s the best part – that minimum doesn’t have to come from a single project. You can meet the threshold with a slate of productions, making the program ideal for content creators, agencies, and production companies managing multiple projects throughout the year.
Whether you’re producing a feature film, commercial series, or branded content campaign, Louisiana’s incentives are built to scale with your slate.