The Revisionist<\/em>, with Dustin Hoffman, Andre Holland and Alison Brie. Productions are drawn to Louisville\u2019s wide range of locations, mild four-season climate, and cash-back incentive, which goes up to 35%. State-of-the-art local theater Speed Cinema, known for curating visionary films, hosts the Flyover Film Festival, which just celebrated its 15th year. One sign of the local film scene\u2019s innovation and growth is the Kentucky College of Art and Design launching a new film degree this year. Additionally, the Louisville Film Office and local non-profit 502 Film conduct workforce development and production assistant training programs and workshops year-round, to keep building up local expertise.They also just held Kentucky\u2019s first-ever film incubator for local and Appalachian filmmakers. If you\u2019re wondering why the non-profit is called 502 Film, it\u2019s because 502 is the main area code for Louisville. Filmmakers are dialing it a lot more lately.It\u2019s also a mere 100 miles away from the next city on our list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n15. CINCINNATI, OHIO <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBesides hosting Superman<\/em> alongside Cleveland, Cincinnati has also recently welcomed Kelly Reichardt\u2019s art-heist drama The Mastermind<\/em>, starring Josh O\u2019Connell and Alana Haim. Film Cincinnati offers a very streamlined permitting process, honed over 30 years of service, and the commission aims to think like a producer to make productions more efficient at every stage. There\u2019s a strong emphasis on quality of life that includes plentiful green space and an expanding network of bike trails. There are plenty of local equipment rental houses and post production facilities, and notable locations include Union Terminal, a 1932 Art Deco landmark that appears in Superman<\/em>. A plethora of Italianate architecture in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, makes Cincinnati an especially inviting backdrop for period films. Cincinnati offers the same 30% state rebate as Cleveland, and the cost of living is similarly below the national average, so buying a house doesn\u2019t have to be a distant dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe San Antonio River Walk. Courtesy of Visit San Antonio<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n14. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSan Antonio had more film production in 2025 than in 2024, and the future is bright: In addition to Texas\u2019 aforementioned Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which offers a grant rebate of up to 31%, San Antonio offers its own rebate, which was just increased to 10%, with two potential uplifts of 2% each for local hire and veteran hire thresholds. Those add up to total rebates of up to 45% on eligible costs, which means San Antonio has some of the best incentives anywhere. When the news came out in November, Krystal Jones, executive director of San Antonio\u2019s Department of Arts & Culture, said it \u201cpositions our city as one of the most competitive film hubs in the U.S.,\u201d and added that it underlines \u201cour commitment to being a premier destination for creative professionals, storytellers, and filmmakers everywhere.\u201d It\u2019s also a place rich with character and history, with a cost of living that\u2019s below the national average. Recent productions range from indies to documentaries to reality shows, and San Antonio also draws lots of commercials thanks, to its blue skies and photogenic landscapes. The number of crew and vendor listings is up dramatically this decade, and it has some locations that can stand in for a wide range of other times and places, and others, like the River Walk and the Alamo, that are wholly unique. And it\u2019s a mere 80 miles from Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNew Orleans is a perennial on our annual list, and we often say variations on the same thing: You could use it to double for many other cities, but why would you? New Orleans is one of the most fascinating places on earth, where a vast array of cultures and values coalesce into an irresistible gumbo. Audiences love seeing it onscreen, because it\u2019s a place you can taste and feel. The architecture, music and food are all unmatched, and the tax incentives are quite competitive: In addition to the 25% base credit, increases include a 15% credit on Louisiana resident payroll, and a 10% credit on screenplays by Louisiana residents. The strong local festivals include the New Orleans Film Festival, which specializes in amplifying overlooked Southern stories, and the genre-focused Overlook Film Festival. Recent productions include James L. Brooks\u2019 Ella McKay<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAli Larter as Angela Norris<\/em> at Fort Worth’s Meacham Airport in an episode of <\/em>Landman. Paramount+.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n12. FORT WORTH, TEXAS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother Texas city jumping several places since last year, Fort Worth is benefitting from the previously mentioned boost in the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. In addition to offering filmmakers a grant rebate of up to 31% \u2014 up from 22.5% \u2014 it\u2019s very well funded, providing $1.5 billion through 2035, or $300 million every two years. Its goal is not just to lure Hollywood productions, but to keep Texas filmmakers working in Texas. At the top of the list is Taylor Sheridan, who graduated from Fort Worth\u2019s R.L. Paschal High School, and shoots a slew of shows in the area, including Landman<\/em>, Special Ops: Lioness, <\/em>the Yellowstone<\/em> spinoff The Madison, <\/em>and another upcoming show from the Yellowstone<\/em> universe. SGS Studios, which Sheridan founded, recently partnered on a new 450,000-square foot production campus at Fort Worth\u2019s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development. It isn\u2019t all Taylor Sheridan: Fort Worth also draws a healthy mix of reality TV and commercial shoots, and offers local incentives that include the You Stay We Pay Hotel Rebate, a $5 return for each room night on a minimum stay of 75 nights. Fort Worth prides itself on an easy permitting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n11. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough most of HBO\u2019s The Pitt <\/em>is shot on a soundstage, not in Pittsburgh, the medical drama still captures a lot of what makes Pittsburgh great: dependability, professionalism, flashes of incredible beauty. The Steel City has been a reliable Hollywood location for decades, and is among the cities on this list that reported significantly more film revenue this past year than the year before, thanks to projects including Paramount+\u2019s Mayor of Kingstown<\/em> and Apple TV\u2019s Parallax. <\/em>Recent films include Hershey<\/em> \u2014 starring Finn Wittrock as chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as his wife, Catherine, and directed by Mean Girls<\/em> veteran Mark Waters \u2014 and How to Rob a Bank<\/em>, starring Nicholas Hoult and Zoe Kravitz, and directed by David Leitch. The Pittsburgh region has a wealth of locations, from old factories to sleek cityscapes to abundant green spaces, and Pennsylvania offers a 25% tax credit for films that spend at least 60% of their total production budget in the commonwealth. It climbs to as high as 30% for shoots that use a state-eligible production facility. Pittsburgh is also affordable, can stand in for almost anywhere, and is extremely film-friendly, with easy permitting, four full crews, plenty of equipment rental houses, more than 15 post houses, and great schools including Carnegie Mellon University, known for producing some of the best actors in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n10. HOUSTON, TEXAS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA filmmaking life in Houston is more sustainable than ever, thanks in part to the aforementioned increase in the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program \u2014 which, again, now offers grant rebates of up to 31%. But Houston also stands out for its arms-wide-open welcoming of the film industry. As the biggest city in Texas, and fourth biggest city in America, Houston has nearly every type of location, from cityscapes to piney woods to rolling hills to nearby farmland. It\u2019s close to Galveston Island and the Gulf of Mexico, and car commercials love the absence of billboard advertising. The city thrives on diversity \u2014 you\u2019ll meet a beautiful blend of humanity in Houston \u2014 and its cost of living, which is just below the national average, is the lowest of the four biggest U.S. cities. The city has enough film crew for two to three sizable features, and recent shoots have included the thrillers Eleven Days, <\/em>with Taylor Kitsch, and A Love<\/em>, from director Courtney Glaude, Tyler Perry Studios\u2019 executive creator of Scripted and Unscripted. Houston is also notable for a strong contingent of films with budgets under $1 million. The many film festivals include the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which just celebrated its 17th year, and Houston Latino Film Festival, which just celebrated its ninth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n stars Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams meet the Phillie Fanatic in beautiful Philadelphia. Photo by Gilles Mingasson\/Disney. Courtesy of Greater Philadelphia Film Office<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n9. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nViewers can get a strong sense of the many varied locations in the Philadelphia area from HBO\u2019s Task<\/em>, the crime drama starring Mark Ruffalo and led by Mare of Easttown <\/em>creator Brad Ingelsby, a local. The region has become a go-to for blue-collar dramas, but Philadelphia\u2019s greatest advantages are its versatility and affordability. It welcomes everything from experimental films to pilots to features, and its rich history makes it a natural destination for documentaries. It can double for a slew of other cities, but also has one-of-a-kind neighborhoods and characters you\u2019ll be hard pressed to duplicate. The crews are experienced; the rental houses, production companies, casting agencies and studio spaces are plentiful; and permitting is easy. The tax credits, as in Pittsburgh, range from 25-30%. One indication of the local scene\u2019s strength is the fact that over half of recent tax credits went to projects produced in the region. The city\u2019s reverence for art is made clear by the evocative murals that seem to cover every available wall. But unlike nearby New York, Philadelphia remains affordable to rising artists. Your best bet might be to live in the City of Brotherly Love and take the Amtrak to NYC for meetings and occasional jobs. Local film festivals include Blackstar, a regular on our list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBoston Blue star Donnie Wahlberg filming at Fenway Park. Photo by Josh Schneider, courtesy of Massachusetts Film Office. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n8. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBoston is on the rise thanks to shows like Boston Blue<\/em>, in which local Donnie Wahlberg comes home after years of playing a New Yorker on Blue Bloods<\/em>. Other local TV productions include Walking Dead: Dead City<\/em>, which shoots in both Beantown and nearby Brockton, among other close locations. Boston-area film productions include Amazon\u2019s Love of Your Life, <\/em>Apple\u2019s Weekend Warrior, <\/em>and Searchlight Picture\u2019s Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers<\/em>. Massachusetts\u2019 incentives include a 25% payroll tax credit and 25% production expense credit, along with a sales tax exemption on qualified purchases and rentals, with no annual or per-project caps, and credits are fully transferable or refundable at 90%. The close-knit film community includes the Massachusetts Production Coalition, which strives to bring film professionals together to innovate and problem solve. Boston University counts both Benny and Josh Safdie among its alums, and Emerson College alums include The Daniels. PBS\u2019s Frontline<\/em> and American Experience<\/em> are based out of local public station WGBH and reflect a strong, highly professional documentary scene. Also, MovieMaker\u2019<\/em>s editor and publisher live just beyond the city limits, and find the region one of the most pleasant, sane, and beautiful parts of our country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n7. DALLAS, TEXAS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Film Commission notes that the city is made for the spotlight, with its dazzling skyline, striking architecture, ubiquitous public art, and vast green spaces. But it\u2019s always been about commerce as much as art: In addition to hosting many of the same Taylor Sheridan productions as nearby Fort Worth, including Landman<\/em> and The Madison<\/em>, it also does brisk business with commercials for a bevy of major brands. The state\u2019s grant rebate of up to 31% is a major boon, as is Dallas\u2019 deep crew base: Seasoned crew members go back to the days of Walker, Texas Ranger<\/em> and the soapy classic Dallas<\/em>. It is known for highly skilled craftspeople, and its sharp ad agencies and production companies create cutting-edge narratives for all platforms. The Dallas Film Commission recently launched its first free production assistant training course, and works with film schools and unions to expand educational opportunities. The city boasts more than 150 IATSE members, and usually has two long-format crews staffed concurrently. The strong local film festivals include the Dallas International Film Festival and Oak Cliff Film Festival. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n6. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDecades ago, Vancouver was the face of so-called \u201crunaway productions\u201d \u2014 films that dared go north instead of shooting in Los Angeles. Today Vancouver is an established cornerstone of the industry and the first choice of countless film and TV productions. They\u2019re drawn to incredibly photogenic locations \u2014 from the cobblestoned streets of Gastown to the Stanley Park rain forest to neighborhoods that can emulate any time or place \u2014 as well as a deeply entrenched industry that excels in live action, virtual production, animation, VFX and post. Recent local productions have included HBO\u2019s The Last of Us<\/em>, FX\u2019s Shogun<\/em>, and AMC\u2019s new Silicon Valley-set The Audacity<\/em>. Recent features include Netflix\u2019s upcoming Remarkably Bright Creatures<\/em>, starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, as well the horror hit Final Destination: Bloodlines. <\/em>British Columbia\u2019s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs made major updates in March 2025, which include the Production Services Tax Credit rising from 28% to 36% \u2014 or 38% for B.C. productions with costs greater than $200 million. The many film schools include the Vancouver Film School, one of our Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada, and festivals include the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival, one of our 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.We love Vancouver\u2019s atmosphere, good public transportation, and lively nightlife, but don\u2019t take our word for it: It was ranked the seventh most liveable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2025. That was the highest ranking of any city in the Americas. The fact that Vancouver shares a time zone with Los Angeles just makes everything easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n5. AUSTIN, TEXAS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLike local hero Richard Linklater, Austin seems capable of doing anything and making it look easy. Its recent productions include the DIY horror film Texas Cult House<\/em>, the true-crime phenomenon The Yogurt Shop Murders<\/em>, and Linklater\u2019s Broadway adaptation Merrily We Roll Along<\/em>, which he\u2019s shooting over the next two decades. It may be the best city of all for festivals \u2014 including SXSW, the Austin Film Festival, and the TV-focused ATX. One of its best attributes is Austin Studios, a 20-acre complex that operates out of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport and boasts more than 200,000 square feet of production space. It\u2019s operated by the city in partnership with the Austin Film Society. The region has more than 1,000 crew members and many great film programs, including the top-tier University of Texas at Austin, one of our Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. Austin also benefits from the previously noted Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which offers a grant rebate of up to 31%. And you\u2019ve probably heard, many times, that Austin has some of the best food, music and nightlife anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCalgary, Alberta. Photo courtesy of Tourism Calgary<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCalgary\u2019s thriving film scene has helped drive growth up north for years, and recently enjoyed a major upswing in location-scouting requests. The city has plenty to offer: Its varied, affordable locations range from downtown cityscapes to stunning prairies, badlands and the Rockies. Recent productions have included Netflix\u2019s My Life With the Walter Boys<\/em>, MGM\u2019s Billy the Kid,<\/em> the long-running Canadian family drama Heartland<\/em>, and the USA Network’s new national-park thriller Anna Pigeon<\/em>. It\u2019s a beautiful place, especially when you need snow, and it also makes financial sense: The Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit provides a rolling 22%-30% refund for all expenses in film and television projects. The credits can also be stacked with a Canadian federal tax credit that can bring the effective refund to 35% or more. Additionally, Alberta also has no provincial sales tax. The city is known for capable, experienced crews, and is home to two beloved festivals, the Calgary International Film Festival and the Calgary Underground Film Festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nChicago has seen steady growth in recent years, thanks in part to reliable paychecks coming from TV shows including The Bear, Chicago Med, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, <\/em>and more. Its many very competitive incentive offerings include up to a 30% credit on qualified Illinois production spending and a 30% credit on Illinois salaries, up to $500,000 per worker, in certain positions. Chicago also offers a vast range of locations, from the iconic Chicago skyline to the shores of Lake Michigan to historic neighborhoods, and you\u2019re not far from prairies and farmland. Equipment rental houses and post facilities abound \u2014 this is one of the world\u2019s great cities. But for all its epic sweep, Chicago offers human-scale, and a cost of living that\u2019s only slightly above the U.S. average, striking for such a metropolis. Its great educational institutions include Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, and Northwestern. Yes, it gets cold and windy, but that\u2019s a good thing \u2014 it weeds out people who lack grit and character, and makes the summers all the sweeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n(L-R): <\/em>Honey Don\u2019t writer-producer Tricia Cooke, star Margaret Qualley, and writer-director-producer Ethan Coen in Albuquerque, the top American big city on our list of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWatch Vince Gilligan\u2019s new Apple TV+ show Pluribus<\/em> for a great sense of Albuquerque\u2019s versatility: The city not only doubles for other locations, but also shines when it\u2019s playing itself, whether star Rhea Seehorn is walking through its charming airport (two words that don\u2019t usually go together) or freaking out in her killer-view neighborhood, which the city cleared the way to allow Pluribus<\/em> to build. After basing two of the best TV shows ever in Albuquerque \u2014 Breaking Bad<\/em> and Better Call Saul<\/em> \u2014 you might think Gilligan would try somewhere else, especially since he\u2019s not a local and is working with a big Apple budget. But when something works, it works \u2014 and Albuquerque works. Other recent projects to shoot locally include the Duffer brothers\u2019 Stranger Things<\/em> follow-up, Netflix\u2019s The Boroughs<\/em>, the pilot for Disney\u2019s Holes, <\/em>with Greg Kinnear and Aidy Bryant, and Lone Wolf,<\/em> with Lily Gladstone and returning Breaking Bad<\/em> star Bryan Cranston. Both Netflix and NBCUniversal have made massive commitments to keep making projects in Albuquerque for the next few years, and New Mexico\u2019s tax incentives range from 25 to 40%. Albuquerque also provides Local Economic Development Act funds for qualified production facility builds, which is one reason Albuquerque is home to Netflix Studios Albuquerque. Film commissioner Cyndy McCrossen, whose family ties go back generations, is fantastic at helping productions of all sizes find the perfect place to shoot. Finally, New Mexico\u2019s cost of living is below the national average, meaning you can actually afford to make a life in the Land of Enchantment. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA free outdoor screening during the Toronto International Film Festival<\/strong> in the top big city on our list of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2026. Photo courtesy of TIFF<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles just barely beat Toronto in a seven-game World Series, but Toronto is also giving L.A. a serious challenge when it comes to production. Among the shows shooting in Canada\u2019s largest city are Prime Video\u2019s The Boys<\/em>, NBC\u2019s Brilliant Minds<\/em>, Peacock\u2019s Copenhagen Test, <\/em>AMC\u2019s Interview With the Vampire<\/em>, Hulu\u2019s The Testaments<\/em>, Prime\u2019s Reacher, <\/em>Netflix\u2019s Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, <\/em>and Paramount+\u2019s Star Trek <\/em>shows Starfleet Academy <\/em>and Strange New Worlds. <\/em>Recent films to shoot in Toronto include Guillermo del Toro\u2019s Frankenstein<\/em>, 100 Sunset<\/em>, Blood Lines<\/em>, Dinner With Friends<\/em>, and Nika & Madison,<\/em> all of which also played at the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the most influential fests in the world. Toronto\u2019s crews, post-production facilities, and equipment rental houses are plentiful and top-tier, and robust tax incentives make Toronto a natural choice for both Canadian and international productions. The federal tax credits are stackable with Ontario\u2019s provincial tax credits, and all are substantial. The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit provides eligible Canadian productions with a fully refundable tax credit, available at a rate of 25% of qualified Canadian labor costs, while the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit provides eligible production corporations, including international productions, with a 16% tax credit on qualified Canadian labor expenditures. The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit is typically calculated as 35% of eligible Ontario labor costs for a qualifying production company, but international productions may opt for the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit, which is calculated as 21.5% of all qualifying production expenditures incurred in Ontario. Toronto is a city to delight your cast, your crew, and whoever does your accounting. It\u2019s a thriving, vibrant city of roughly 3 million with more than 2 million square feet of studio space. It employs 35,000 industry professionals, and its many impressive film programs include the Toronto Film School \u2014 one of our 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTHE BEST PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK AS A MOVIEMAKER: SMALLER CITIES AND TOWNS<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAshland, Oregon. Photo by Claudia Gronberg, courtesy of Film Southern Oregon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n10. ASHLAND, OREGON <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKnown for awe-inspiring trees and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland welcomes a wide range of productions from Bruce Campbell\u2019s Ernie & Emma<\/em> to indie shorts to documentaries to stop-motion animation projects. Oregon\u2019s incentives include a 25% rebate on goods and services and a 20% rebate on labor, and they go up to 27.5% and 22%, respectively, for projects that shoot primarily outside of the Portland area, including in Ashland. There are no fees to film in state parks, and there\u2019s no state sales tax. Additionally, the state recently approved $40 million in capital construction funds for a new Creative Industries Complex to be built in Ashland on the campus of Southern Oregon University, which is on our list of the Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada. It will include a new sound stage, digital design labs, and a large screening room, all of which will be available to local filmmakers. 9. ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nKnown for beaches and year-round sunshine, St. Pete is an arts-loving town that embraces a vast range of film and TV projects: Recent features include Tyler Cornack\u2019s new indie Mermaid<\/em>, which premiered to acclaim at SXSW and juxtaposes St. Pete\u2019s pastel beauty with dark comedy, and Hats Off to Love<\/em>, a Hallmark Channel movie starring Holly Robinson Peete and Ginna Claire Mason. The vibe is laid back, film permit fees are non-existent, and the many arts institutions include the Dali Museum. If this sounds expensive, it\u2019s not: St. Pete\u2019s cost of living is barely above the national average. Though Florida has no statewide film incentives, the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission offers a regional cash rebate incentive program that includes a 10-20% cash rebate on qualified expenditures with a local spend of at least $100,000. There are some caveats, including that the project must positively portray local locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n8. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNestled about an hour from the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers a lower cost of living than the national average and the kind of stunning natural beauty you can\u2019t put a price on. You can film in plenty of gorgeous local locations for free, including the tranquil Augusta Quarry, World\u2019s Fair Park downtown, and the charming Market Square and Gay Street, both of which have several buildings that lend themselves to period stories. Tennessee offers a cash rebate in the form of a 25% grant for projects with a qualified spend of at least $500,000, and Knoxville offers a film incentive of 5% of a film\u2019s budget for productions inside Knox County. Recent films include director Paula Kay Hornick\u2019s indie My Mayfly<\/em>, and TV shows to shoot locally include 9-1-1: Nashville<\/em>. Knoxville also draws a big basket of reality shows, including TV One\u2019s Fatal Attraction<\/em>, Oxygen\u2019s Snapped<\/em>, and ID Channel\u2019s American Detective<\/em>. Knoxville is also home to the Film Fest Knox, one of our 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. It partners with the Knoxville-based Regal Cinemas chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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