12 projects, $20 million impact mark banner year for KC Film Office
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Around $20 million in economic impacts and a dozen projects filmed in the first year of Kansas City’s Film Office have marked a promising beginning for a new industry in the metro.
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced on Wednesday, May 7, that the city has emerged as a filmmaking destination as production numbers surge thanks to incentives from both the state of Missouri and the City of Kansas City.
“We’ve seen remarkable growth in Kansas City’s film industry,” said Mayor Lucas. “This showcases our city’s dedication to championing the arts and fostering creative industries. The city incentive we established eight years ago laid the groundwork for a thriving film ecosystem in our region. With the addition of the state incentive in 2023, we’re now seeing phenomenal interest from productions looking to capture the unique character and beauty of Kansas City.”
Since the Show-Me State ed a state film incentive in July 2023, Lucas indicated that Kansas City has attracted a dozen major projects between October 2023 and 2024, including 9 feature films and 2 television series. Of the feature films made in Missouri, around 60% were made in the metro area due to the city’s program.
Among last year’s successes, the Mayor noted that the collaboration between the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark was among the greatest. Filmed in Kansas City in July, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story premiered in November and became the most-watched cable movie of the year.
“We hit the ground running as soon as Missouri ed the state incentive,” said KC Film Office Director Rachel Kephart. “Combining our established city incentive and the new state program has created a powerful draw for filmmakers. These productions bring jobs, boost local businesses, and showcase Kansas City to audiences worldwide. We’re particularly excited about the projects lined up for 2025.”
With the introduction of the competitive programs, city leaders said the film office saw an increase in filming and spending locally. Projects ed by the office generated around $20 million for the region.
Among releases, The Motherhood, a Hallmark series hosted by Connie Britton, wrapped up filming in Kansas City last fall and premiered on the Hallmark Channel on May 5.
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