Explore St. Louis

A Few Filming Locations in St. Louis

Downtown St. Louis

Starting at the banks of the Mississippi River, where you’ll find Gateway Arch National Park, downtown St. Louis encompasses architectural wonders, world-class attractions, public art and more. St. Louis has a friendly and talented local crew base ready to take on your major project without all of the major market frustrations.

Starting at the banks of the Mississippi River, where you’ll find Gateway Arch National Park, downtown St. Louis encompasses architectural wonders, world-class attractions, public art and more. St. Louis has a friendly and talented local crew base, ease of access from both coasts, favorable economy, four distinct seasons, cooperative government agencies, a competitive motion media state tax incentive and an abundance of diverse architecture.

With a history as colorful as its trademark homes, Lafayette Square is an interesting intersection of past and present in St. Louis city. Features tree-lined streets, a picturesque park and numerous eateries and social establishments. Take a leisurely stroll around Lafayette Square to fully appreciate the “Painted Ladies,” meticulously restored 150-year-old Victorian mansions doused in vibrant hues of yellow, salmon, green, blue, and purple.

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS)

GSPS boasts over 300,000 square feet of cutting-edge facilities, making it the largest and most technologically advanced production complex in the United States. With three state-of-the-art studio spaces, the campus is equipped to handle everything from arena-sized competition production to motion picture and television shoots. Backed by its in-house Production Services team, GSPS delivers integrated turnkey solutions in audio, video, lighting, and fabrication – supporting every phase of the production process from concept through execution.

Founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800s, the unique St. Louis neighborhood has a rich history. Among the mom-and-pop shops, authentic Italian bakeries, well-established trattorie and fine-dining restaurants, 21st-century establishments – think coffee shops, breweries, taco joints, and studios.

Home to world-class attractions, it’s considered one of the best urban parks in the country. You can spend hours, even days, enjoying cultural institutions such as the Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, and Saint Louis Zoo. More than 30 miles of walking and biking trails traverse Forest Park, which also boasts more than 190 acres of nature reserves that encompass old-growth forests, restored forests and woodlands, wetlands, tallgrass prairies and savannas. These habitats form a corridor across the park that both wildlife and visitors utilize. Together, the nature preserves provide a positive environmental impact, natural balance, educational opportunities, and appealing aesthetics, all within the heart of a highly urban area.