Want to film in New Orleans? Start here. Film New Orleans acts as a liaison for all film and video projects working in the city. The City of New Orleans generates a blanket, free of charge film permit that is required to acquire all additional permits through other city agencies.
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Details Louisiana’s tax incentive program. Find answers to your most common questions and understand part of what makes New Orleans such a film friendly city.
The central knowledge base for any film project. Each section represents a required step in the process of beginning a production in New Orleans.
The easiest way to connect to the film industry. Fill out our form add your business or location to the Film New Orleans database.
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Extras or ‘background actors’ are the people hired to fill out a set to make a scene more realistic. There are MANY opportunities to work as an extra throughout South Louisiana. All you need is some free time and initiative! We offer information on finding jobs as an extra, how to conduct yourself on set and some helpful rules of thumb.
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The history of film in New Orleans film is rich and extensive. Take a look at our filmography for a full listing of past projects or see the current listings page to find out what’s upcoming or filming now.