Film Louisiana Brings Louisiana Locations Lookbook to Hollywood

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Film Louisiana launched the Louisiana Locations Lookbook at its Crawfish Étouffée & Cocktails reception on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles.

The lookbook was designed to illustrate the state’s location diversity and its capacity to serve as a convincing double for domestic and international settings.

“We were thrilled to unveil our new Louisiana Locations Lookbook, a tool we believe will be invaluable to Hollywood creatives,” said Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack. “It’s designed to show Louisiana through a new lens and showcase the incredible chameleon-like quality of our state – proving that whether your script is set in a European city, a tropical jungle or a quaint small town, Louisiana has the perfect backdrop.”

The Crawfish Étouffée & Cocktails reception brought together film industry professionals, Louisiana representatives and Hollywood decision-makers for conversations about why the state continues to be one of the premier destinations for film and television production.

The updated Motion Picture Production Tax Credit program was another key focus of the event. Act 44 modernized the structure by removing outdated caps and ensuring long-term stability through 2031, while continuing to maintain the $125 million annual cap. State leadership has strongly backed these changes, signaling unified support for Louisiana’s film industry as a driver of jobs, investment and cultural visibility.

“Louisiana is more than a beautiful place to film – it’s one of the smartest investments a studio can make. Every time a film is made in Louisiana, it shines a spotlight on our unmatched locations, our skilled crews and the welcoming spirit of our people,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “We are proud to roll out the red carpet in Hollywood for this event to show firsthand why Louisiana is a world-class partner for film production. With these stronger incentives and our one-of-a-kind hospitality, we’re ready to welcome even more filmmakers and visitors to Louisiana.”