FILM KENTUCKY Discover Why Productions Choose Kentucky Kentucky is more than a filming location - It's a cinematic landscape and a full-service production partner.
From Appalachian Mountains to modern skylines, underground caves to historic main streets, Kentucky offers one of the most visually diverse production environments in the United States.
Backed by the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) and a growing network of industry professionals and infrastructure, Kentucky is quickly becoming one of the most desirable and accessible filming destinations in the country.
Competitive Financial Incentives $75 Million Available Annually
Unmatched Location Diversity
Growing Production Infrastructure
270+ Productions Incentivized
$795M Spent in Kentucky
27,000+ Jobs Created
*Data 2022-Present
KENTUCKY ON SCREEN: Real Production Impact
Explore how film and television projects are creating jobs, investing in communities and showcasing Kentucky's unique landscapes.
FEATURED PRODUCTIONS
Wildcat Director: Ethan Hawke 246 jobs created Starring: Maya Hawke and Laura Linney Filmed in: Franklin, Jefferson, Kenton, Marion and Shelby Counties
She Dances Director: Rick Gomez Writer: Steve Zahn, Rick Gomez 119 jobs created Filmed in: Fayette, Jefferson, Powell, Pulaski and Woodford Counties
Red Right Hand Director: Esho Nelms, Ian Nelms Writer: Jonathan Easley 356 jobs created Starring: Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell Filmed in: Jefferson County
Murder in Glitterball City Directors: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato Produced by: HBO Documentary Films Available on: HBO Max Filmed in: Floyd, Jefferson, Pike Counties
Bob Trevino Likes It Writer/Director: Tracie Laymon Starring: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, and French Stewart Filmed in: Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Jefferson, Kenton, Madison, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby and Simpson Counites