Tag: Rachel Kephart

Mayor: Film projects roll $24M into region’s creative economy as KC productions boom

By Tommy Felts / November 26, 2025

When Hallmark’s “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas” airs this weekend, Kansas City viewers — and audiences across the globe — will see recognizable locations from throughout the metro, where a significant portion of the movie was filmed. It’s an increasingly common showcase of KC’s versatility, said Quinton Lucas, as the region takes its place on the…

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Match this: ‘Ted Lasso’ filming in KC another win for city’s tax credit pitch, mayor says 

By Tommy Felts / July 22, 2025

Scoring state-side shooting locations for the newest season of “Ted Lasso” reflects a strategy by the KC Film Office that’s straight from the hit Apple TV+ series’ playbook: the harder you work, the luckier you get. “‘Ted Lasso’ filming in Kansas City represents everything we’ve been working toward,” said Rachel Kephart, director of the KC…

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No time to roll credits: Film tax incentives give Kansas City more screen time than ever

By Tommy Felts / June 5, 2025

After Hallmark movie touchdown, TV and film crews are scoring big in Kansas City, official says With cameras rolling and spotlights shining, Kansas City is positioning itself as one of the Midwest’s most attractive film destinations, said Rachel Kephart, noting reinvigorated support from city hall and an effective mix of local and state incentives. Interest…

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