St. Joseph
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Introduction to St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph is easily accessible in a variety of ways, as it is the crossing location of Highway 36 and I-29. It has its own airport (Rosecrans Memorial Airport) but is also conveniently located a short drive north of Kansas City International Airport.
About the St. Joseph Film Office
The St. Joseph Film Office supports filmmakers near and far with dedicated regional liaisons to help streamline production. They can assist with location scouting, permitting, production logistics, and more.
Productions That Call St. Joseph Home
Production Credits
- Paper Moon (1973)
- Christmas at the Chateau (2019)
- 25 Miles to Normal (2024)
A Few Filming Locations in St. Joseph
Corner of Eighth & Felix St.
Shakespeare Chateau
Downtown Banks
Missouri River & Parks
Corner of Eighth & Felix St.
A “Welcome” sign arches over the popular downtown intersection of Eighth and Felix Street. It’s a perfect location to showcase the charming, friendly downtown district of a smaller city while evoking a nostalgic atmosphere for an unmistakable bygone era scene. Additionally, it neighbors a nice restaurant on the corner with patio seating and a very picturesque rooftop bar.
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Corner of Eighth & Felix St.
A “Welcome” sign arches over the popular downtown intersection of Eighth and Felix Street. It’s a perfect location to showcase the charming, friendly downtown district of a smaller city while evoking a nostalgic atmosphere for an unmistakable bygone era scene. Additionally, it neighbors a nice restaurant on the corner with patio seating and a very picturesque rooftop bar.
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Shakespeare Chateau
The Shakespeare Chateau Inn and Gardens is a historic mansion featuring stunning woodwork, opulent stained glass and wallpapering, and other unique features rarely found anywhere else in the U.S. when compared to its overall aesthetic. Today, it operates as a successful bed and breakfast and is a perfect location to represent the high-class lifestyle of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Shakespeare Chateau
The Shakespeare Chateau Inn and Gardens is a historic mansion featuring stunning woodwork, opulent stained glass and wallpapering, and other unique features rarely found anywhere else in the U.S. when compared to its overall aesthetic. Today, it operates as a successful bed and breakfast and is a perfect location to represent the high-class lifestyle of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Downtown Banks
St. Joseph’s multiple banks have made appearances in numerous feature films, including Paper Moon (1973), with its iconic filming spot in front of the Missouri Valley Trust Bank at the corner of 4th and Felix St. Whether you’re looking for something similar to what Jesse James would have robbed or something larger that represents multiple decades of styles and architectural choices, St. Joseph has it. Location scouts in downtown St. Jo will find an array of red brick facades and ornate architecture to artfully and authentically capture period shots.
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Downtown Banks
St. Joseph’s multiple banks have made appearances in numerous feature films, including Paper Moon (1973), with its iconic filming spot in front of the Missouri Valley Trust Bank at the corner of 4th and Felix St. Whether you’re looking for something similar to what Jesse James would have robbed or something larger that represents multiple decades of styles and architectural choices, St. Joseph has it. Location scouts in downtown St. Jo will find an array of red brick facades and ornate architecture to artfully and authentically capture period shots.
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Missouri River & Parks
St. Joseph sits just on the east side of the Missouri River, making it an ideal location with bluff lookouts for sunsets and river scenes. St. Joseph also boasts one of the most extensive park systems in the region, featuring a 26-mile parkway and boulevard system that spans 53 parks and related facilities, covering over 1,500 acres. The St. Joseph Parks system is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Missouri River & Parks
St. Joseph sits just on the east side of the Missouri River, making it an ideal location with bluff lookouts for sunsets and river scenes. St. Joseph also boasts one of the most extensive park systems in the region, featuring a 26-mile parkway and boulevard system that spans 53 parks and related facilities, covering over 1,500 acres. The St. Joseph Parks system is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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St. Joseph, MO Filming Incentives & Rebates
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20% base, fully-transferable credit on every qualified dollar you spend in-state—wages, rentals, hotels, vendors with a Missouri address all count. wrapbook.com
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Four stackable 5% boosts available to productions shooting in St. Joseph:
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Majority-Missouri Bonus (+5%) – film at least 50% of principal photography inside the state. wrapbook.com
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Rural/Blighted Area Bonus (+5%) – put 15%+ of qualified spend in a rural county; Buchanan County meets the definition. wrapbook.com
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Resident Advancement Bonus (+5%) – promote three Missouri crew members to the next craft level. wrapbook.com
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Positive-Portrayal Bonus (+5%) – script or on-screen credit that markets Missouri in a positive light. wrapbook.com
Hit all four and your rebate tops out at 40%.
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Statewide pool: $16 million per year ($8M reserved for features, $8M for episodic/streaming). Credits are issued first-come, first-served, so reserve early. wrapbook.com
Why roll cameras in St. Joseph?
Historic brick downtown, Victorian mansions, rural backroads and riverfront views all sit within a 15-minute radius—yet you’re only an hour from Kansas City gear houses. The St. Joseph Film Office can pre-score your budget for the full 40%, streamline state paperwork and connect you with local crew and vendors so every eligible dollar lands inside Buchanan County.
Ready to unlock Missouri’s 40% return?
Reach out to the St. Joseph Film Office before your first spend and lock in your Show MO allocation.
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