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.
Film Location Scouting
Courthouse Bench
There is a large old fashioned chandelier in the courtroom.
Boats and Birds
Birds flock to Southwest Louisiana.
Sailboat Dock
Southwest Louisiana is filled with docks and marinas.
Rope Swing
A country scene with a bridge and rope swing.
Courthouse
Right across from Historic City Hall in Lake Charles
Courtroom
View of the courtroom
DeQuincy Railroad Museum
Home of the railroad museum and the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival each April
View of Downtown Lake Charles
Downtown Lake Charles has a quaint appeal.
Downtown Lake Charles
Downtown Lake Charles has a quaint appeal.
Gothic Church
This is an example of Gothic architecture in Lake Charles.
Historic City Hall from Courthouse
An interesting view of Historic City Hall taken from the Courthouse from across the street.
Historic Neighborhood
Homes in the Charpentier Historic District have colorful exteriors and lots of character.
Lacassine Pool
The pool at the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
Skyline Reflected in Water
The downtown area in Lake Charles shimmers in the water at night.
Sunrise over the Marsh
The sunlight reflecting on the water paints a picture.
Outside Courthouse
Large oak outside the courthouse steps
Prison Cell
Prison cell in Southwest Louisiana.
Prison Facility
Prison facility in Southwest Louisiana.
Prison Work Stations
Prison work station in Southwest Louisiana.
Rails in DeQuincy
The heart of DeQuincy as a railroad town.
Rice Farm
Farming communities surround the area.
Sam Houston Jones State Park
Swamps and scenery at Sam Houston Jones State Park
Sunset Fishing Adventure
Fishing is a work of art.
Sulphur Aquatic Center
The Sulphur Aquatic Center houses an Olympic size swimming pool, outdoor and indoor pools, basketball courts,...
Swamp
Where land and water come together
Town of DeQuincy
Perfect for a western.
Two-Tier Prison
Two Tier Prison in Southwest Louisiana
Former Calcasieu Marine Bank...
The historic Calcasieu Marine Bank Building is located in downtown Lake Charles near the heart of downtown and...
Front of Former Calcasieu Marine...
The historic Calcasieu Marine Bank Building is located in downtown Lake Charles near the historic Charpentier...
