PICTURE IT IN LEXINGTON

Lexington is more than a place for creatives to realize their vision. It’s a welcoming destination with an incomparable lifestyle that redefines the production experience.

FilmLEX is a resource for film and television projects, driving business and workforce development as part of our mission to transform Lexington and Central Kentucky into a thriving hub of entertainment production.

 

30 TO 35%
FULLY REFUNDABLE
TAX CREDIT

- 10 enhanced counties within an hour’s drive of Lexington qualify at 35%

$75 MILLION
ANNUAL FUNDING CAP

- #6 highest annual cap in the U.S.

5% ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE

- Hire in-state Kentucky crew

KEI PROGRAM DETAILS HERE
 

BEST-IN-CLASS HOSPITALITY

Lexington flourishes with a welcoming spirit that thrives on inclusivity. Our dedicated team will collaborate to create a concierge-level production plan based on your needs. Explore local resources and permit requirements in one central hub. We are ready to help!

  • Navigate Kentucky’s Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program. KEI program details here.
  • Suggest locations, crew and talent, permit process and production resources. Click here for the directory.
  • The VisitLEX sales and services team can connect you to local hotel partners.
  • And much more!

FilmLEX is excited to hear from you! Contact Lisa Brin at film@visitlex.com with any questions. For a specific request, please complete the request form here and we will be in touch in a timely manner to discuss.

“We could not have shot our pilot as effectively as we did without the help of the amazing people at VisitLEX. We’ve worked in TV production for over 15 years and never had an experience where everyone we asked to be a part of it said yes until we got VisitLEX involved.”

- Dan Koob, 20/20 Visual Media Producer

“Thank you again for all the help that you gave us on the feature. You have continually come through for us.”

- Franny Baldwin, Line Producer

“I really enjoyed working with the crew and I’m glad they enjoyed their visit. In my conversations with them, they were very complimentary of VisitLEX as well.”

- Meredith Daugherty, Keeneland

“Even the birds seem happy.”

- Lindsay Colker, Elevate Communications

“This is great. Something that the Lexington crew have been talking about for a long time!”

- Michael Dickman, Crew

“We're very excited about this marketing effort - as we've done several film shoots. Been waiting on someone to develop a resource, such as this, for potential business!”

- The Event Team, DaRae and Friends Catering

 

DIVERSE AND REAL-LIFE BACKDROPS

Best known as Lexington, KY Horse Capital of the World and a bourbon lovers’ paradise, Lexington is a modern, mid-size city rich in history and abundant in creative resources. Lexington’s four seasons create mood and personality all year round in its bustling, urban cityscapes and quaint small towns frozen in time to its rolling bluegrass hills and lush forests to castles, battlefields and rickhouses. Conveniently located an hour from Louisville and Cincinnati and within a day’s drive from ⅔ of the U.S. population, the area boasts unique scenery that can serve as façades for any genre:

PERIOD

location period
location period
location period

HORROR

location horror
location horror
location horror

DRAMA

location drama
location drama
location drama

FAMILY

location family
location family
location family

COLLEGE

location college
location college
location college

HOLIDAY

location holiday
location holiday
location holiday
LOCATION DIRECTORY
 

A GROWING LOCAL CREW & TALENT COMMUNITY

Our directory continues to grow! Should you not see a specific role you’re looking to fill, please contact FilmLEX at film@visitlex.com.

CREW & TALENT DIRECTORY
 

EVOLVING PRODUCTION SUPPORT

FilmLEX is happy to suggest local businesses and people, such as craft services, cameras and equipment, sound stages and studio facilities, post-production suites and more!

VENDOR DIRECTORY
 
Permits Film

PERMIT PROCESS & GUIDELINES

Together with Lexington-Fayette Urban Co. Government (LFUCG), FilmLEX is excited to provide a new permit process and Film and Entertainment guidelines. These guidelines will be integral to your understanding of the Film and Entertainment permitting in Lexington/Fayette County and all housed within an easy, one-stop shop in the permit section of our directory. The process was designed with efficiency and simplicity in mind, and to maintain the ease and friendliness of filming in Lexington. We look forward to having you film in Lexington!

VIEW PERMITS & GUIDELINES
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PICTURE IT IN LEXINGTON

Learn more about Lexington, KY and the competitive film incentive program.

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Press

Explore FilmLEX press coverage.

IndieWire

Tax Credits Aren’t Enough: How States Are Wooing Film Productions

Business Insider

Sora's dazzling AI could democratize filmmaking for the next generation — but it still has lots of limitations

Business Insider

Hollywood is Ditching Hollywood

November 14, 2024

Queer KY

Slasher Movie “Horrified” Filming in Lexington, Bowling Green in 2025

October 31, 2024

Deadline Hollywood

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Set For Indie Drama “Liz Here Now”

October 21, 2024

Deadline Hollywood

Lexington, KY Seeking Productions of Up to $10 Million With State Tax Credit

October 15, 2024

For press inquiries, please email Lindsay Colker, Elevate Communications lindsay@elevateprco.com

 

CONTACT US

We’re ready to make your vision a reality.

Lisa Film

Lisa Brin FilmLEX Lead

(859) 244-7728 |

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