Local Businesses Urged to Join Film Production Pipeline

Shreveport Bossier Film Commission is asking area small businesses to register for film and TV production work as larger projects eye 2027 and 2028.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Local Services

Photograph of an unbranded production trailer and stacked equipment cases on a quiet, tree-lined Shreveport street in warm late-afternoon light. — The Shreveport Bossier Film Commission is urging area small businesses to register now for film and TV production work as larger projects eye 2027 and 2028. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Shreveport Bossier Film & Entertainment Commission is encouraging local small businesses to register with the commission for opportunities on film and television productions. Larger productions are considering local work in 2027 and 2028, driven in part by activity tied to Film Prize.

Why it matters

Productions prefer hiring local workers because bringing in outside crews is expensive, so registered Shreveport businesses may gain access to contracts for security, printing, janitorial, IT, makeup, and food services. The push comes as independent features currently make up most local productions.

Businesses register by emailing the Film Commission and listing their business, home, or property as a possible filming location. Productions and studios look first at the commission's business database, and the commission promotes that listing on its website.

The players

Shreveport Bossier Film & Entertainment Commission

The regional film office that promotes Shreveport and Bossier City to productions and maintains the business database used by studios.

Carrie Mingo Douglas

A Shreveport resident and co-credited screenwriter of the 1998 film "I Got the Hook-Up," who previously taught school in New Orleans.

The details

At a City of Shreveport Fair Share lunch and learn event, attending businesses included CPAs, janitorial, printing, food services, writers, tire and car services, architects, and potential extras. Registration with the Film Commission is the first step for any business seeking production work.

1998: "I Got the Hook-Up" is credited to screenwriters Carrie Mingo Douglas and Leroy Douglas.
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Fair Share lunch and learn event held; article published November 6, 2026.
2027 and 2028: Larger productions may pursue local work.

Local Roots

Shreveport's film activity traces back to projects such as "I Got the Hook-Up," whose local screenwriters later settled in the city. Today's Film Commission outreach aims to convert that heritage into a standing base of local vendors for productions expected in 2027 and 2028.

Shreveport businesses in printing, food, janitorial, IT, or other support services can register with the Film Commission to be listed for production crews. Registration requires only an email listing the business and any property available as a filming location.

The takeaway

Small businesses that already provide everyday services can position themselves for film work by getting listed before productions arrive. Early registration gives local vendors a head start as larger projects plan for 2027 and 2028.