JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Film Office and the Department of Economic Development’s Business Opportunities Division have announced that 54 productions that qualified for the state’s film incentive spent $40.7 million while filming in the Show-Me State in 2025.
The Motion Media Production Tax Credit program authorized nearly $15.7 million in production incentives for 54 projects, including 13 narrative feature films, three documentary feature films, two narrative shorts, nine unscripted TV series, four scripted TV series, and 23 commercials.
“We’re grateful for the work of the Missouri Film Office to support productions that are created right here in Missouri,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “By supporting Missouri-made films, the Motion Media Production Tax Credit is attracting investment, encouraging job creation, and helping Missourians prosper.”
“Christmas in Amish Country”
The $40.7 million of in-state spending supported hundreds of Missouri vendors and small businesses that served the productions. The projects also employed 2,154 Missouri residents in cast and crew positions.
“The word is spreading that Missouri has both a great film incentive and the crews and companies to support productions,” said Missouri Film Office Director Andrea Sporcic Klund. “In only our third year, we were very close to allocating all $16 million in incentives for the first time. I am very hopeful that this year, we will.”
“A Different Breed”
Several more Christmas movies found a home in Missouri: Hallmark brought “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas” back to Kansas City, UPTV’s “Christmas in Amish Country” filmed in Moniteau County, and the Branson area-set “An Ozark Mountain Christmas” will premiere on Great America Network later this year.
New seasons for several docuseries set in Missouri returned to film, including a second season of A&E’s “Ozark Law,” a second season of “A Different Breed” on Amazon Prime, and a third season of “McBee Dynasty” on Bravo. PBS’s “Antique Roadshow” and “Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl” also filmed new episodes in St. Louis.
The largest 2025 production was season four, episode one of Apple TV’s hit comedy “Ted Lasso,” which filmed in Kansas City and will air sometime this summer. In addition, the independent feature film “Chasing Summer,” filmed in St. Louis, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in January. The Film Office anticipates more releases this year.
“Antiques Roadshow”
The Missouri Film Office and the Business Opportunities Division launched the Motion Media Production Tax Credit in October of 2023 following its enactment by the Missouri General Assembly. The state authorized a combined total of more than $15.1 million in incentives in 2023 and 2024 on more than $40 million of qualified in-state spending.
About the Missouri Film Office
Since 1983, the Film Office has worked to develop, coordinate and market the film industry and film-related activities in Missouri. The Film Office serves as the official central point of contact for all state-wide inquiries: film, TV shows/segments, commercials, web content, and digital media production.
To learn more about the Missouri Film Office, visit MoFilm.org
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.