ST. LOUIS, MO

Great location, easy access, a favorable economy, four distinct seasons, an eclectic music scene, cooperative city and county governments, and great transportation options are just a few of the advantages to filming in St. Louis. The St. Louis Film office is here to help you find the best the city can provide.

Founded by the National Park Service in 1935 to commemorate Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a transcontinental United States, the Gateway Arch National Park (formerly known as the “Jefferson National Expansion Memorial”) stretches from the Old Courthouse to the steps overlooking the Mississippi River. Its riverfront stretches 1.5 miles. The landscape around the Gateway Arch reflects the monument’s curvilinear nature. Anchoring the west end of the park, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal architecture.

When it opened in 1894, the St. Louis Union Station was the world's largest and busiest railroad station and its trainshed was the largest roof span in the world. The station was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, as an important surviving example of large-scale railroad architecture from the late 19th century. Today, Union Station is a beautiful balance of nostalgia and renovation. The stylish and sophisticated Grand Hall features elegant historic touches like the original terrazzo floor, green glazed terracotta bricks, stained glass windows and wooden carpentry detailing.

Located just north of Gateway Arch National Park on the Mississippi Riverfront, the Landing is a multiblock collection of cobblestone streets and vintage brick-and-castiron warehouses dating from 1850 through 1900. The district is the only remaining section of St. Louis’ 19th century commercial riverfront.

Lemp Brewery

Originally a beer brewery established in 1840, the Lemp Brewery complex currently consists of 27 buildings on a 13.7-acre site bounded by Cherokee Street on the north, Lemp Avenue on the west and South Broadway on the southeast. The original complex buildings were designed in the Italian Renaissance style, with a wealth of brick detailing, arched openings and multilight windows.

FILM CREDITS

Up in the Air, Escape From New York

ADDITIONAL REASONS

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

CHOOSE ST. LOUIS:

• Diverse shooting locations

• Impressive production crew base

• Professional, diverse talent pool

• State-of-the-art post-production facilities

• 38,000+ hotel rooms with over 7,000 in downtown St. Louis

• Non-stop flights from L.A., New York, Chicago and more than 60 major U.S. cities

• Extensive equipment rental

• Stage space, soundstages, unique venues and theaters

• Easy permitting system

EXPLORE ST. LOUIS FILM

Renee M. Eichelberger

Film Commissioner 314-992-0643 reichelberger@explorestlouis.com explorestlouis.com

Missouri just passed a Film Incentive for the state. Now waiting for the Governor's signature and hopefully will be in place in early Fall 2023.

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