The St. Louis Film Office has supported more than 50 registered productions during the past year with combined budgets topping $12 million – work that has directly fueled local jobs, hotels, and production companies.
Passage of Missouri’s Motion Media Tax Incentive passed in 2023 has been essential, according to the Film Office, a subset of Explore St. Louis.
Hiatt said the Film Office expects to register at least 40 new projects in the coming year, with almost half already approved for the tax incentive.
“The Motion Media Tax Incentive has given St. Louis a chance to prove itself on a national stage,” said Film Office manager Kelley Hiatt.
“These projects don’t just tell great stories, they create good-paying jobs, fill hotels and grow new creative businesses that keep talent here at home.”
The productions delivered approximately…
