South Dakota Film Office

South Dakota has everything you need for your next filming project.

Explore the best South Dakota has to offer:
experienced crews, film services, and incredible locations.

South Dakota has amazing location variety:

mountains

desert

rolling plains

small towns

historical buildings

quaint churches

Film Office News
25th anniversary of filming of ‘Dances With Wolves’ being commemorated in Pierre
(posted 07-08-2014 )

South Dakota State to offer film studies minor
(posted 04-29-2014 )

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Industry News
Casting Call
(posted 04-18-2014 )

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Festival Links:
Black Hills Film Festival
www.blackhillsfilmfestival.org

Cinema Falls
www.cinemafalls.com

Fischgaard Short Film Project
www.fischgaard.org

Oscar Micheaux Film & Book Festival

SoDak Animation Festival
www.sodakanimation.com

South Dakota Film Festival
www.southdakotafilmfest.org

Welcome to South Dakota.

South Dakota’s infinite variety of unique locations makes it a premier destination for filmmakers across the world. From rolling prairies, majestic mountains, thundering buffalo and endless wide open spaces, we can help you find your perfect location.

Within our state you’ll find people like no other. Our friendly and talented crew will go out of their way to make your project succeed. With no personal or corporate income tax and our cost-effective services, South Dakota makes for easy and reliable filming.

We look forward to making your project a success.

Governor Dennis Daugaard

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