Lakes, Bayous, Streams, Marshland & Even the Gulf ! Glistening waters are in abundance in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, perfect for catching that peaceful sunrise or warm sunset. Southwest Louisiana is a growing area with unique cities, towns and rural areas all in its midst. There is an active film commission and film alliance, and in Southwest Louisiana, filmmakers can enhance their production value by taking advantage of the unique communities as well as the sub-tropical climate. Lake Charles is also neatly nestled between the major metropolitan cities of Houston and New Orleans, where additional talent or equipment is just a phone call away. The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Film Commission is committed to building a motion picture industry by offering assistance and information regarding accommodations, talent or technical personnel, casting assistance for extras, transportation, catering, governmental liaisons and scouting assistance.
For more information on filming in Southwest Louisiana, contact the Film Commission at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-456-7952 or log onto www.shootlakecharles.com.