MISSOURI

Missouri has three major Midwest cities and hundreds of charming small towns. St. Louis is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and is the home of the iconic Gateway Arch, while Kansas City boasts more than 200 beautiful European fountains and some of the country's best barbecue, and Springfield is the founding home of Route 66. Whether you need a sun-drenched setting, spectacular fall foliage or are storyboarding a snowball fight, you can film it in Missourisometimes in the same day!

Missouri Film Office is a great resource when looking for a variety of locations in one spot. Step back in time at well-preserved historic buildings and districts across the state, fabulous sites ready to recreate the industrialization period, the prohibition era, or mid-century life. And if nature is what you need, explore Missouri’s 59 accessible rivers and streams, six major lake destinations, more than 7,000 natural caves and awardwinning outdoor trails.

The Missouri State Penitentiary is a historic building that brings a rich history and sits along the Missouri River. After opening in 1836, the prison housed inmates for 168 years, making it the longest operating prison west of the Mississippi River until 2004 when it was decommissioned. The large stone brick building and walls, long hallways and barred cells will give you a sinister feeling that old jails portray, making it the perfect location to film a prison movie.

Missouri has the most caves per square mile in the United States, giving it the well-earned moniker of “The Cave State.” But Fantastic Caverns, located just north of

Springfield, Missouri, is the only ridethru cave, not just in the state, but in the whole country! The cave boasts gorgeous rock formations from the size of soda straws to massive columns that span floor to ceiling, and a crystal clear underground river.

Union Station (Kansas City)

This restored Gothic Revival landmark offers a location that shows off beautiful architecture with plenty of space. The spacious rooms, sunlit corridors, extravagant fountain and elaborate light fixtures offer elegance and early 20th century charm that will add period accuracy to your production.

Missouri Mine State Historic Site (Park Hills)

This mine, built in 1907, provides an authentic industrial environment. The structure of the building, rusted walls, broken windows and railroad tracks all provide diverse set-ups for filmmakers. If your project seeks a factory setting or working-class backdrop, this facility can serve your needs.

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Beautiful views, scenic hiking trails and a sparkling lake aren’t the only things you’ll be getting at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. This location offers two swimming beaches, boating and an active lake environment, hiking, biking and equestrian trails, a variety of natural features like overlooks, sunny glades and wooded areas.

FILM CREDITS

American Honey, Gone Girl, Up in the Air, Winter's Bone, You’re Next, Ride With the Devil, Escape From New York, Tom Sawyer, Paper Moon

MISSOURI FILM OFFICE

Andrea Sporcic

573-526-3566 andrea.sporcic@ded.mo.gov MoFilm.org

New for Fall of 2023, Missouri offers a 20% transferable tax credit on qualified production expenses with additional potential increases to 40%. Get all the details at MoFilm.org. In addition, the Kansas City Film Office offers a 10% rebate for projects produced in the KC Metro area.

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