Kentucky Film Resources
Use the official Kentucky film offices below for permits, incentives, location scouting, and crew connections. KYfilm.org is an independent site and is not affiliated with the Kentucky Film Office or the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Meg Fister
Meg Fister runs the Kentucky Film Office, which manages the state’s film incentive and helps productions statewide. For incentive questions and applications, the Film Office is your first call.
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
Home agency of the Kentucky Film Office. Posts the KEI guidelines, regulations, approvals and Kentucky Film Leadership Council meeting materials. KEI applications are filed online through the Kentucky Film Office.
FilmLEX
Powered by VisitLEX. Led by Lisa Brin, formerly of The Walt Disney Company and Universal Pictures. 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 regional film commission connecting productions with Eastern Kentucky crew, locations and businesses. Appalachian landscapes, authentic small towns, and rural locations.
For general inquiries not covered by the offices above:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Kentucky film crew?
Search the full Kentucky crew directory at KYFilmCrew.org — Kentucky film and TV professionals across every department. Search by department, name or city, and sort by years of experience.
How do I apply for the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive?
Applications are filed online through the Kentucky Film Office at kentucky.location.pro/incentive. Guidelines and deadlines are posted at filmkentucky.org. Our Incentives page has the plain-English version.
What types of productions qualify?
Feature films, TV programs, documentaries, commercials with a live-action component, industrial films, music videos, video games, and national touring Broadway productions.
What’s the difference between 30% and 35%?
30% is the base rate. Some spending, such as Kentucky crew wages, and some locations and project types earn 35%. The Kentucky Film Office guidelines have the details, and our Incentives page has the short version.
