Louisiana's Most Generous Incentives

3% of qualified local spend, including payroll for residents & lodging

Minimum local spend: $150,000
Must have either productiuon office or soundstage / alternative filming facility in Jefferson Parish

$100,000 per-project cap for new productions
$115,000 per-project cap for subsequent productions within 12 months of completion of previously-incentivized project
$10,000 cap increase if both production office and soundstage are in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson is adjacent to New Orleans and is part of the New Orleans Prouction Hub

"Jefferson Parish understands the business of filmmaking and exceeded expectations on our shoot. Local government is experienced and was a pleasure to work with."

-- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Marc Hammer, Production Superisor
Paramount Pictures & Warner Bros.
"Jefferson Parish accomodated our every need with one phone call. They know how to cut through the "red tape" and make sure that production requests are expedited. We look forward to working with them again."

-- Cirque du Freak, Universal Pictures