Kentucky Film Resources
Use the official Kentucky film offices below for permits, incentives, location scouting, and crew connections.
Meg Fister
Louisville native with close to 20 years in television, film, and nonprofit leadership. Producer and development executive whose senior roles at Quinn’s House Productions (NBC, Universal, Warner Bros.) included managing multi-million-dollar budgets and guiding projects from pitch through delivery for major networks and studios. Also held artistic leadership positions at Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and Actors Theatre of Louisville.
As Executive Director, Meg leads the charge to attract film and television productions to Kentucky, strengthen the commonwealth’s creative workforce, and position the state as a premier filming destination.
Appointed by the Kentucky Film Leadership Council, January 2026.
Kentucky Film Offices & Commissions
Connect directly with the offices that move productions forward.
Kentucky Film Office
The state’s dedicated film office — your first call for incentive guidance, location support, and connecting with local resources statewide.
KY Cabinet for Economic Development — KEI
Administers the 30–35% Kentucky Entertainment Incentive. Required first contact for all tax credit applications. Apply early — the $75M cap can be exhausted.
FilmLEX
Powered by VisitLEX. Led by Disney and Universal veterans. Permits, location scouting, local vendor connections, and dedicated production liaisons.
502 Film — Louisville Film Office
Connects productions with Louisville-area crew, equipment rentals, accommodations, and established local vendors across the metro region.
Southern Kentucky Film Commission
Regional expertise for south-central Kentucky. Diverse filming landscapes — caves, rivers, limestone bluffs, historic sites, and rural character locations.
Eastern Kentucky Film Commission
501(c)(3) nonprofit building Eastern Kentucky as a premier filming destination. Appalachian landscapes, authentic small towns, and rural locations.
For general inquiries not covered by the offices above:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Kentucky film crew?
Search the full Kentucky crew directory at KYFilmCrew.org — vetted, production-ready professionals across every department. You can filter by department, location, and experience level.
How do I apply for the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive?
Contact the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development directly at CED.KEI@ky.gov to schedule the mandatory introductory call and begin your application. Apply early — the $75M annual cap can be exhausted.
What types of productions qualify?
Feature films, TV series, miniseries, TV movies, pilots, documentaries, streaming content (Netflix, Hulu, etc.), Broadway touring shows, and industrial/commercial projects all qualify.
What’s the difference between 30% and 35%?
Standard spend qualifies for 30%. Shooting in one of Kentucky’s designated Enhanced Counties OR hiring Kentucky-resident below-the-line crew triggers the 35% rate on those expenditures.
