Louisiana Entertainment

Sundance: ‘Mudbound’ Premieres to Rapturous Standing Ovation and Oscar Buzz

1.23.17 - A year ago, “Manchester by the Sea” debuted on the first Saturday of Sundance 2016. That same magic must have rubbed off on Dee Rees’ “Mudbound,” an operatic drama about two families set in 1940s Mississippi Delta that premiered to the most enthusiastic standing ovation of this year’s Park City gathering so far.

Grammy Award nominations 2017: See the Louisiana connections

12.9.16 - Thanks to two powerhouse recordings from the same family name, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, and an infatuation with the city of New Orleans, two sisters represent the city's most notable connections to the 2017 Grammy Award nominations. 

Special Message Regarding CPA Assignment

1.21.16 - Louisiana Entertainment is now assigning CPAs to perform the expenditure verification report.

SPECIAL MESSAGE REGARDING EXPENDITURE VERIFICATION REPORTS

11.12.15 - Beginning on January 1, 2016, in accordance withnew state laweffective that date, Louisiana Economic Development will contract with Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to prepare expenditure verification reports for the Film, Digital Interactive Media, Sound Recording and Live Performance programs.

Special Message regarding LEDs Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for CPAs

10.5.15 - Beginning on January 1, 2016, in accordance with state law, Louisiana Economic Development will assign Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to prepare expenditure verification reports for various programs throughout the department.

Update - Special Message Regarding OEID's High Level Overview Of The 2015 Legislative Changes Made To The Film Program

8.19.15 - Thank you for visiting Louisiana Entertainment, we are committed to promoting Louisiana as the best location destination for the film industry.

Special Message Regarding OEID's High Level Overview Of The 2015 Legislative Changes Made To The Film Program

8.12.15 - The 2015 Legislative Session produced twelve separate bills impacting Louisiana's Motion Picture Incentive Program which are now state law. Louisiana Entertainment is committed to providing the most current information regarding the tax credit program.

SPECIAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE RECENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2015

7.6.15 - The 2015 Legislative Session produced twelve separate bills impacting Louisiana's Motion Picture Incentive Program which are now state law. Louisiana Entertainment is committed to providing the most current information regarding the tax credit program.

Special Message From Chris Stelly

6.6.15 - There are many bills that have recently passed the Louisiana Legislature this session.  At this time, none have become law.  My office is working on getting information prepared in order to explain any new provisions that impact the incentive programs we administer.  Please keep checking our website for the latest.