10/16/2026
What a wonderful evening last night at the historic Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion celebrating another important part of Louisiana's rich arts and cultural heritage! A special thank you to Dr. Sinella Aghasi and her incredible staff for hosting another great evening showcasing Louisiana and, more importantly, our state's contributions to the film industry. Former Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne took us on a wonderful trip down memory lane, highlighting 75 films that were filmed right here in Louisiana!
From the bayous and small towns to our historic downtowns, plantations, and larger cities, Louisiana has provided the backdrop for some of Hollywood's most memorable productions. It was a great evening of memories, storytelling, and recognizing just how much our state has contributed to the motion picture industry.
Many people may not realize is that Louisiana's film industry is much more than celebrities and movie cameras. The Louisiana Motion Picture Production Tax Credit has helped provide employment opportunities for countless Louisiana artists, actors, musicians, technicians, craftspeople, and other creative professionals. Just as importantly, the economic impact of these productions reaches far beyond the film sets, supporting local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and services, including those in our rural communities across the state.
The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts continues to advocate for recognizing our arts and cultural industries as important economic drivers for Louisiana. Film is another great example of how investing in the creative economy creates jobs, supports our communities, and showcases everything that makes Louisiana unique!
Thank you again to everyone who made this wonderful evening possible. Louisiana has so many stories to tell, and what better place to tell them than right here at home!
