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The Midwest Awards

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$150,000,000 Production studio in Chesterfield is the the largest production studio in the US.

Hollywood is planting its feet firmly. Are we ready?

Oct 7, 2025

Lights. Camera. Midwest..

Missouri Film Tax Passed

Films like Gone Girl, American Honey, and Up in the Air, along with acclaimed series such as Ozark, have all found their way to Missouri. Each capturing a piece of the state’s cinematic soul. From Cape Girardeau to Kansas City and the scenic stretches of the Ozarks, Missouri has served as both backdrop and muse for some of Hollywood’s most striking stories. The Midwest Awards have a place here to honor and keep film here.

Oct 7, 2025

Gov. Kehoe signs bill creating STL into entertainment district.

The Future of Entertainment is here.

Governor Mike Kehoe signs Missouri bill creating downtown St. Louis entertainment district, paving the way for future Midwest Awards events and creative industry growth.

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