Film in Paducah
From pre-production to wrap, the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help you find the right locations, connect with local creatives, and tap into the many ways Paducah can bring your story to life. Our city offers a versatile canvas of riverfront views, timeless architecture, wooded trails, and rural landscapes for any genre of film.
Located in the heart of Western Kentucky, Paducah provides easy access to interstates, airports, and nearby metro areas. Diverse filming locations are all within a short drive away. Paducah's places to stay, ranging from chain hotels and unique lodging, allow for a comfortable stay for your film production's cast and crew.
Kentucky Film Incentive
The Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) offers refundable, nontransferable tax credits for qualifying projects. The KEI program rewards eligible in-state spending on approved film, television, and live entertainment productions.
West Kentucky Film Commission
Paducah is an active partner in the West Kentucky Film Commission, a regional effort to attract and support film and media productions across western Kentucky. This partnership expands access for film production crews to location options, crew resources, and industry connections.
Why Paducah?
A UNESCO Creative City: Direct access to a deep bench of visual and performing arts professionals, studios, and creative infrastructure
Authentic character, big-production capability: Historic streetscapes and local charm, backed by regional access to larger-scale production resources
On-the-ground support: The West Kentucky Film Commission provides hands-on production assistance every step of the way
Real dollars back: Competitive incentives through the Kentucky Film Incentive Program
A single point of contact: The Paducah CVB offers personalized assistance and connects productions to the right local people
