Special Alert
Special Alert
Film
In Lake Charles, our focus is on your production. From Gulf beaches to alligator filled marshlands, to colorful personalities, we've got you covered. With delicious Cajun cuisine and fresh Louisiana seafood, you won't want to leave! You haven't truly shot Louisiana until you've been to Lake Charles.
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Call the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Film Commission for assistance:
- Film-friendly Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
- Restaurants and Craft Services suggestions
- Equipment rentals
- Spas and Casino Resorts
- Permits
- *2,000 sq. ft. of office space for a major film production based in Calcasieu Parish
- Attractive statewide incentives
- Location photos
- Crew and Talent
For more information about filming in Southwest Louisiana, contact Cindy Johnson, cjohnson@visitlakecharles.org or call 800-456-7952.
*Pending approval by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and based on availability at the time of the request.
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Events
The City of Lake Charles hosts the annual Red White Blue & You Celebration on July 4. Previous years have included a parade in downtown Lake Charles, a festival celebration at the Lake
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