Missouri is open for production—and the cameras are loving it. The state’s new film tax incentive has flipped the switch, drawing directors, producers, and crews from across the country to set their stories here. With up to 42% in tax credits, filmmakers can stretch their budgets further while tapping into the Midwest’s untold beauty and growing creative workforce. The result? More lights, more lenses, and more action happening right in our backyard. Hollywood’s heart is starting to beat in Missouri. 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.

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