Film & Television in Owensboro, Kentucky – Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation

Lights. Camera. Owensboro.

Welcome to Owensboro, Kentucky, where unmatched incentives meet versatile backdrops, world-class facilities, and Kentucky’s signature hospitality. From bustling downtown streets to rolling farmland, our city offers a cinematic canvas for every story.

Why Film in Owensboro?

Unmatched Incentives
Kentucky’s competitive tax credits make filming here one of the most affordable choices in the U.S. Productions can earn up to 35% back on qualified expenditures

Diverse Backdrops
Find it all in one place – the modern downtown, charming small town, historic landmarks, bourbon distilleries, riverfront views, farmland, and breathtaking natural landscapes

Unique Venues
Owensboro offers one-of-a-kind filming locations including the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Green River Distilling Co., the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, and the famous Blue Bridge along the Ohio River

State-of-the-Art Sound Stage
Access Kentucky’s 52,000 sq. ft. sound stage featuring traditional stages and LED virtual production powered by Unreal Engine

Central Location
Owensboro sits within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population and is easily connected through regional airports with direct flights to Chicago

Streamlined Support
We’re here to make your production seamless with personalized assistance, local vendor connections, and an affordable, welcoming community. As founding members of the Western Kentucky Film Commission, we’re connected to a regional network of resources and advocates working to grow the film industry from the ground up.

Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program

Kentucky offers one of the most aggressive film incentive packages in the nation. Productions can receive:

30% base tax credit on qualified expenditures
Additional 5% credit for Kentucky resident crew or enhanced counties
Refundable and non-transferable credits applicable against income or payroll withholding taxes

Owensboro is committed to growing its selection of locations, crews, vendors and resources to become competitive in the film industry and ensure your film, television production or industrial project is a success!

Feature films, television shows, documentaries, and even Broadway productions may qualify. Minimum spend requirements begin as low as $20,000 for documentaries.

Learn More About The Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Here