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Louisiana's entertainment industry has had significant economic impact on the state since the state Legislature first passed tax incentives in 2002. The success of this industry has gained nationwide interest and attracted investors to pursue entertainment infrastructure projects in several Louisiana locations. Now, motion pictures, music/sound recording and digital media are expanding Louisiana's entertainment legacy of jazz and the arts to increase positive economic growth for the state.

Motion picture, sound recording and digital media enterprises in Louisiana enjoy a unique tax incentive program:

  • Motion Picture Industry Development Tax Credit
    A transferable credit of 25% for motion picture production and an additional 10% on Louisiana labor, plus a 40% credit for infrastructure development
  • Music/Sound Recording Tax Credit
    Refundable tax credit of 25% for sound recording and infrastructure development
  • Digital Media Tax Credit
    Interactive digital media, such as videogame developers, earn up to a 20% tax credit against expenditures in Louisiana

For a brochure outlining Louisiana's entertainment industry tax credit programs, click here. Or, for more information, visit these pages:

  • MOTION PICTURE
    Find out why Louisiana the #1 place to shoot outside of L.A. and New York City.
  • MUSIC/SOUND RECORDING
    Louisiana is known for its jazz, Zydeco and Cajun music. See why Louisiana's music industry is becoming even more of an attraction.
  • DIGITAL MEDIA
    Louisiana's digital media incentives target the cutting-edge animation, gaming and digital effects industries.

Businesses in the entertainment industry may also qualify for the incentive programs listed below:

For more information, contact:
Sherri McConnell
Director, Entertainment
225.342.5403
smcconnell@la.gov

Economics Research Associates Report: Trends in Film, Music and Digital Media
Louisiana Economic Development retained Economics Research Associates to evaluate current film and music industry trends, the impact of the state's film incentive program and the prospects for moving Louisiana's film and music industries forward.