HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County has joined the West Kentucky Film Commission, which will help facilitate the development of film projects in the area. Having just been established in May of 2025, the commission will act as a sort of marketing agency for the city, connecting Hopkinsville to Hollywood.
“We’re very excited about it and already have tons of producers coming here and asking about locations, we are off to a great start,” Producer Kristi Kilday with WKFC told Christian County Now.
Hopkinsville is now a part of this commission along with Bowling Green, Oak Grove, Franklin, Central City, Henderson, Owensboro, Madisonville, Paducah, and all of Mullenberg County. Part of the appeal to bringing production in the area are tax incentives that the state offers along with unique locations for filming.
“No one else in west Kentucky has the look of what Hopkinsville’s Main Street looks like. Thats something unique that we can capture…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg of what can happen here in Christian County.” Kilday said. Along with historic downtown, another potential site for filmmaking is the quarry, which she said visually blew her away.
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Potential impact film production could have on Hopkinsville
Now that Hopkinsville has joined, all it takes is producer interest to get the ball rolling. Kilday hosted a presentation at the Alhambra Theater in downtown Hopkinsville this summer to inform community partners about the opportunities this presents.
Film productions could potentially bring numerous opportunities such as recruiting local restaurants to open their doors to filming, local talent being on camera, stores providing clothing, or car dealerships providing vehicles for on screen.
“This inclusion opens up incredible opportunities for local businesses and organizations,” said Visit Hopkinsville Executive Director Amy Rogers, who helped facilitate the WKFC coming to the city. “This is a pivotal moment for Hopkinsville, our chance to show the world what our community is all about. We’re a unique blend of history, mystery, strong agriculture, adventure, hidden gems, and so much more.”
Christian County is no stranger to the film industry, with a couple of local filmmakers recently completing projects in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove. A horror movie titled “Scarytales & Deadtime Stories” was shot in historic homes in Hopkinsville and released locally in fall of 2024. Also, an Oak Grove based filmmaker held local auditions last spring for his horror movie titled “Ghost Bridge”, comprised of stories based on true events that occurred in Oak Grove dating back to the 1960’s.
Moving forward, Rogers wants to spread the work about the WKFC across the county. She encourages anyone who has an idea for a film or documentary to reach out. People can send ideas, stories, photos, locations directly to Kilday at kristikilday@gmail.com.
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