There is a $300,000 minimum spend in Caddo Parish.

Projects must also have a production office located within Caddo Parish or utilize a sound stage located within Caddo Parish.

Upon executing a lease or rental agreement, contact the City of Shreveport Film Office to start the pre-qualification process. 

The application should include, but is not limited to: the total projected budget; estimated total expenditures eligible for the sales tax rebate; estimated living room nights; and a list of vendors and services likely to be utilized. 

If approved for the rebate, the production company will enter into an agreement with the City of Shreveport for the incentive payments.

The project cap is increased to $165,000 when a production company brings a subsequent production to the City of Shreveport within 12 months of completion of the prior project.

There is a $10,000 increase on the funding cap for productions which utilize a Caddo Parish based post-production company.

There is a 1.5% sales tax rebate on expenditures spent outside the city limits of Shreveport in Caddo Parish (application process and rules apply).

*Qualified expenditures include a sales tax rebate on lodging for cast and crew incurred in the City of Shreveport, lease or rental expenses, and other production and post-production expenses.