Motion Picture Production Program
Louisiana's Motion Picture Production Program offers up to a 40% tax credit for in-state film and TV production expenses, supporting economic growth and job creation in the state's media sector.
Funder: Louisiana Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 40% tax credit on eligible in-state film/TV production expenditures, including resident and non-resident labor.
Summary: Provides significant tax credits to incentivize film and television productions for qualifying in-state expenses in Louisiana.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—application dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Motion Picture Production Program is Louisiana's flagship incentive for the film and television industry, offering up to a 40% tax credit on eligible in-state production expenditures. This includes both resident and non-resident labor, making it one of the most competitive programs of its kind in the United States. The program is designed to attract and support motion picture, television, and related media productions that generate economic activity and jobs within Louisiana.
