Filmmakers have long sought this region for its picturesque and unique locations. But there are plenty of other advantages for producers here … like our professional soundstage, a supportive film office, tax credit programs, and the area’s proximity to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We have hosted several, large Louisiana productions, including feature films, TV commercials and more. Take a look at our credits and you’ll see … New Orleans Plantation Country has become a premier destination for Louisiana films and digital media productions.
Email or call Coy St. Pierre at 985-359-0372 for more information.
Louisiana Tax Incentives:
Motion Picture Production Incentives:
• 25% transferable tax credit for total in-state expenditures related to the production of a motion picture.
• An additional 10% for local-hire labor.
Infrastructure Incentive:
• 40% tax credit granted on expenditures related to building infrastructure that supports and services the motion picture industry.
A transferable tax credit can be sold by a production to a third party or the state, or it can be applied against Louisiana tax liability.
Must spend at least $300,000 in Louisiana to qualify.
No annual cap of tax credits
Infrastructure tax credits are capped at $25 million per project.
Sound Recording Production Incentives:
• 25% refundable tax credit based on total in-state expenditures related to the production of a sound recording.
Infrastructure Incentive:
• 25% refundable tax credit based on total in-state expenditures for the development of sound recording studios.
A refundable tax credit is similar to a direct rebate: the total amount of tax credits earned is paid by the state as a rebate to qualifying applicants.
The project must spend at least $15,000 in Louisiana to qualify and provide advance notice of intent to apply for the Sound Recording incentive.
Digital Media Production Incentives:
• 20% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 1 & 2.
• 15% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 3 & 4.
• 10% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 5 & 6.
No annual cap of tax credits.
The tax credit can be sold or applied against Louisiana tax liability.
Digital interactive production such as a video game or other interactive media may qualify.
New Orleans Plantation CountryEmail or call Coy St. Pierre at 985-359-0372 for more information.
Louisiana Tax Incentives:
Motion Picture Production Incentives:
• 25% transferable tax credit for total in-state expenditures related to the production of a motion picture.
• An additional 10% for local-hire labor.
Infrastructure Incentive:
• 40% tax credit granted on expenditures related to building infrastructure that supports and services the motion picture industry.
A transferable tax credit can be sold by a production to a third party or the state, or it can be applied against Louisiana tax liability.
Must spend at least $300,000 in Louisiana to qualify.
No annual cap of tax credits
Infrastructure tax credits are capped at $25 million per project.
Sound Recording Production Incentives:
• 25% refundable tax credit based on total in-state expenditures related to the production of a sound recording.
Infrastructure Incentive:
• 25% refundable tax credit based on total in-state expenditures for the development of sound recording studios.
A refundable tax credit is similar to a direct rebate: the total amount of tax credits earned is paid by the state as a rebate to qualifying applicants.
The project must spend at least $15,000 in Louisiana to qualify and provide advance notice of intent to apply for the Sound Recording incentive.
Digital Media Production Incentives:
• 20% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 1 & 2.
• 15% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 3 & 4.
• 10% of the base investment in Louisiana for a digital media production during years 5 & 6.
No annual cap of tax credits.
The tax credit can be sold or applied against Louisiana tax liability.
Digital interactive production such as a video game or other interactive media may qualify.
