Why Lake Charles?
Thanks to competitive tax incentives, Louisiana has quickly become one of the premier locations for film & television production in the United States. As for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, filmmakers can enhance their production value by taking advantage of the unique communities as well as the sub-tropical climate. Located between Houston and New Orleans, Lake Charles has great access to additional film industry services from neighboring areas.
| Baton Rouge | 122 miles |
| Houston | 140 miles |
| New Orleans | 218 miles |
| Austin | 272 miles |
| Mobile | 320 miles |
| San Antonio | 341 miles |
| Destin | 432 miles |
Other Selling Points
- Conveniently located on I-10 between Houston and New Orleans
- Local talent
- Local crew
- Casting assistance for extras
- Publicity
- Catering
- Transportation
- Governmental liaisons
- Scouting assistance
A small sampling of our location menu includes: bayous, backwaters, lakes, a national register historic district, jungle terrain, swampy marshes, rural towns and farms. The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Film Commission is committed to building a motion picture industry by offering assistance and information regarding accommodations, talent or technical personnel, casting assistance for extras, transportation, catering, governmental liaisons, and scouting assistance.
For more information on filming in the area, contact Cindy Johnson at cjohnson@visitlakecharles.org, or call 800-456-7952.