For some time in the early 2000s Northwest Louisiana, namely Shreveport was known as "Hollywood South". During that time several movies were filmed in Shreveport, both on-location as well as at studios and soundstages in town. Several of these films ended up doing really well in the box-office and others became cult sensations.

The following list is host to what most would consider the best-of-the-best of the Shreveport filmography. Familiar names like, Rainn Wilson, Jim Carrey, and even Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are all over this list. And let's not forget the TONS of Shreveport local's names that litter the rolling credits from featured extras to behind-the-scenes. Check out the list, and check IMDB for the full credits, and you may spot someone you know!

25 Most Popular Movies That Filmed in Shreveport

Once upon at time, Shreveport was one of the hottest filming destinations in the country. We had everything from major blockbusters to low-budget indie films shot here. So, here are the most popular films shot right here in Shreveport according to IMDB. This contains only movies, not television shows. If we included TV shows, True Blood would be number 1 with a bullet.

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