Film New Orleans

Locations. Resources. Incentives.

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For Filmmakers.
- Permitting
  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.
- Production Essentials
  The central knowledge base for any film project. Each section represents a required step in the process of beginning a production in New Orleans.
- Crew & Resource Directory
  A searchable directory of local people and services. Search or browse the entire directory or by a specific sub-category.
- FAQ
  The most common questions posed on the site about us and the city at large.
- Tax Incentives
  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.
- Regional Film Offices
  Find contact information for each of Louisiana’s three major production hubs: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.
For the Local Community.
- FAQ
  Start here! Answers to the most common questions posed by locals.
- Filmed in New Orleans
  The history of film in New Orleans film is rich and extensive. Take a look at our filmography or a full listing of past projects or see Current Productions to find out what’s upcoming or filming now.
  - Current Productions
  - Filmography
- Get Listed
  The easiest way to connect to the film industry. Fill out our form add your business or location to the Film New Orleans database.
- Getting Started in the Industry
  One of the most difficult things about breaking in to the film industry is securing your first job. We outline steps to make the process easier.
- Becoming an Extra
  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.
- Training & Education
  Still looking for more information? We can connect you to some great outside resources.
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Home •• For the Local Community. •• Filmed in New Orleans •• Current Productions

Current Productions

Upcoming Projects

The Last Exorcism 2

Feature Film
Begin Principle: March 19
Crew Email: tle2prodoffice@gmail.com

The Tomb

Feature Film
Begin Principle: April 16
Crew Email: thetombresumes@gmail.com

Beautiful Creatures

Feature Film
Prep: January 9
Begin Principle: April 23
Crew Email: bcresumes16@gmail.com

Untitled Diablo Cody Project (aka Lamb of God)

Feature Film
Prep: January 16
Begin Principle: March 5
Crew Email: lambproductionsresumes@gmail.com

The Untitled Tom Cruise Project

Feature Film
Filming in Baton Rouge & New Orleans
Crew Email: craterlakeprods@gmail.com

The Host

Feature Film
Filming in Baton Rouge & New Orleans
Crew Email: host.resumes@gmail.com or Fax: 225-952-9030
Construction Crew Email: thehost@filmconstruction.net

Django Unchained

Feature Film
Begin Principle: February 28
Crew Email: djangoprodoffice@gmail.com and supercoolresumes@gmail.com

Ender’s Game

Feature Film
Prep November 28th
Begin Principle February 24
Crew Email: egproduction1@gmail.com

The Game Stands Tall

Feature Film
Prep December
Begin Principle March 2012
Crew Email: gamestandstall@mandalay.com

In Production

The Hot Flashes

Feature Film
Wraps: March 17
Crew Email: thehotflashes2012@gmail.com

Treme Season 3

TV Series
Wraps: May 17
Crew Email: blowndeadlineprod@gmail.com
Extras Email: tremeextras@gmail.com

Common Law

TV Series
Wraps: March 14
Crew Contact: commonlawresumes@gmail.com or fax resumes to 504.731.3588.
Extras Email: commonlawcasting@gmail.com

Now You See Me

Feature Film
Wraps: March 26
Crew Email: nowyouseeme2011@gmail.com