The St. Louis Film Office, housed within Explore St. Louis (the region's convention and visitors commission), assists film, TV and commercial productions shooting in the St. Louis metro area. It provides location assistance, permitting guidance and local production resources.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 20-42%
- Credit type
- Transferable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $50,000 (approx.)
Figures describe the Missouri 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 Missouri incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonProductions in the region qualify for the Missouri Motion Media Production Tax Credit Program: a 20% base credit with upticks to 42%, under a $16M annual cap ($8M film / $8M episodic).
Official incentive detailsContact & details
ContactKelley Hiatt, St. Louis Film Office Manager
Websiteexplorestlouis.com
Phone+1 314-992-0625
DirectoryProduction directory
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