Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City is ending 2025 with a lot of energy, pride, and an increasing spotlight on its creative center. Mayor Quinton Lucas said that the city’s growing position in the entertainment industry has brought in more than $24 million to the local economy. This was another historic year for local film production. The Kansas City Film Office says that the numbers are for movies, TV shows, and commercials that were finished between January and October.
This success didn’t happen overnight. Kansas City has been slowly creating a filmmaking identity over the past ten years. This is thanks to policies, incentives, and a culture that encourages storytellers. Mayor Lucas talked enthusiastically about that long-term commitment, saying that municipal incentive programs are no longer just ideas, but real things. There are new jobs. Small firms are getting new jobs.
“Over the past decade, Kansas City has built one of the most dynamic local film industries in the country,” said Mayor Lucas. “Our incentive programs are creating real jobs, as well as driving business growth in the community. We’re excited to continue strengthening Kansas City’s reputation as a national hub for creative talent and storytelling.”…