How did the Baton Rouge film industry fare in 2025, and what comes next?

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For the Capital Region’s film industry, 2025 was a year of highs and lows. Studio-backed productions were scarce, but independent filmmaking activity held steady, according to Katie Pryor, executive director of the Baton Rouge Film Commission. “The short of it is, it was a slow year for studio projects and a decent year for independents,”

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