KY film credits boost economy, officials and film experts say. Not everyone is convinced.

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 2,081

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Kentucky towns are serving as the backdrop of holiday movies, thrillers and “Ethan Almighty,” an upcoming film about the dog who inspired the passage of a Kentucky law criminalizing abuse of dogs and cats.

The bump in film production in the commonwealth can be attributed to Kentucky lawmakers building up the state’s film incentives in recent years. Yet, some criticize …

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