Locations, Permits, & Productions Services
Thanks to competitive tax incentives, Louisiana has quickly become one of the premier locations for film and television production in the United States. As for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, filmmakers can enhance their production value by taking advantage of the unique communities and sub-tropical climate. Located between Houston and New Orleans, Lake Charles has great access to additional film industry services from neighboring areas.
In Lake Charles, our focus is on your production. A small sampling of our location menu includes a national register historic district, jungle terrain, swampy marshlands, rural towns, beaches, waterways, and farms.
Need production assistance? Visit Lake Charles offers assistance and information regarding:
- Scouting Assistance
- Film-friendly Crew Accommodations
- Restaurants and Craft Services
- Equipment rentals
- Talent and Technical Crew
- Casting Assistance for Extras
- Transportation Assitance
- Governmental Liaisons
- Film Permits
- Attractive statewide incentives
- Location photos
All productions are required to have a filming permit. Pending approval by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and based on availability at the time of the request.
