Film Office & Commission
Film New Orleans (City of New Orleans Office of Film)
Film New Orleans is the City of New Orleans' film office, acting as a liaison for all production needs including permits, city services and logistical support. It issues film and location permits, coordinates across city departments, and manages productions from initial request through location filming while minimizing community impact.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 25% base + bonuses up to 40%
- Credit type
- Transferable; state buyback at 88% net
- Min. spend
- $300K qualified Louisiana spend
Figures describe the Louisiana program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Louisiana incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonHighlights production incentives (Louisiana state motion picture tax credit plus local New Orleans support) for productions shooting in the city.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
ContactCarroll G. Morton, Director
Websitefilmneworleans.org
Phone504-658-4355
DirectoryProduction directory
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