Production Resources

Everything you need to plan, pitch, and green-light your Kentucky production.

Picture It In Kentucky

30–35% fully refundable tax credits, $75M annual cap. The complete filmmaker's guide to Kentucky's film incentives and why it beats the competition.

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A Producer’s Dream — LEX Studios

52,000 sq. ft. of production-ready space. 3 full-service sound stages, hair & makeup rooms, 150+ crew dining, 100+ vehicle parking. Lexington, KY.

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Kentucky Production Economics

A comprehensive breakdown of production costs, incentive ROI, and the full financial case for choosing Kentucky over competing states.

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Kentucky's Talent Pipeline

The depth of Kentucky's film talent pool — crew, cast, and production professionals available for your next project.

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Kentucky Film Business Guide

The definitive business guide to Kentucky's film industry — incentives, infrastructure, key contacts, and how to get production moving.

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Kentucky Film Offices & Commissions

Connect directly with the offices that move productions forward.

State Office

Kentucky Film Office

The state’s dedicated film office — your first call for incentive guidance, location support, and connecting with local resources statewide.

filmoffice.ky.gov
(502) 564-3456
meg.fister@ky.gov

Incentive Program

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.

ced.ky.gov/KEI
800-626-2930
CED.KEI@ky.gov

Lexington & Central KY

FilmLEX

Powered by VisitLEX. Led by Disney and Universal veterans. Permits, location scouting, local vendor connections, and dedicated production liaisons.

visitlex.com/filmlex
859-244-7728
film@visitlex.com

Louisville Metro

502 Film — Louisville Film Office

Connects productions with Louisville-area crew, equipment rentals, accommodations, and established local vendors across the metro region.

502film.org
502-805-7850
info@502film.org

Southern Kentucky

Southern Kentucky Film Commission

Regional expertise for south-central Kentucky. Diverse filming landscapes — caves, rivers, limestone bluffs, historic sites, and rural character locations.

southernkentuckyfilmcommission.com
(270) 524-5219
terry.martin@sokyfilm.com

Eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky Film Commission

501(c)(3) nonprofit building Eastern Kentucky as a premier filming destination. Appalachian landscapes, authentic small towns, and rural locations.

kentuckyfilm.org
(859) 585-6467