292 Soards Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Queenslake Mansion Movie Set
Kentucky Film Incentives

FILM PRODUCTION LOCATION

Bring your script to life at Queenslake. Scout 140 gated acres, three rustic barns, a 40-acre private lake, and our historic Greek Revival mansion, supported by Kentucky's 30%–35% tax credits.

30-35% Credit Camera Ready 140 Gated Acres

THE LOCATION / CAMERA-READY, KENTUCKY-GROWN

  • 140 private acres of uninterrupted estate — no permits-per-block, no passersby, no reshoots for background noise.
  • A 40-acre private lake for reflections, boat docks, aerials, and golden-hour coverage.
  • An "enchanted forest" — moss, canopy, and trails built for fantasy, period, or horror.
  • 3 rustic barns — production-design-ready interiors, no dressing required.
  • Miles of scenic trails for chase sequences, hero shots, and drone runs.
  • A 5-star colonial mansion — turnkey for interior shoots, lifestyle scenes, or housing key cast and crew on-site.
  • Indoor and outdoor arenas for controlled coverage, rain or shine.
  • A working cast of farm animals on standby — 65 horses, 24 goats, chickens, and more for period, lifestyle, or animal-forward scenes.
  • Serious room to run a production — basecamp staging, trailers, and heavy equipment staging all safely on-site.
CAMERA-TESTED — FEATURED IN KY TOURISM'S "FIRESIDE FORTUNE"

THE INCENTIVES

KY ENTERTAINMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
30% Refundable tax credit on qualified production expenditures & non-resident labor
35% Refundable tax credit on all Kentucky-resident labor
$10M Maximum tax credit available per project
$75M Annual statewide incentive pool backing every project
Low barrier to qualify: Just $250,000 minimum spend for out-of-state feature/TV productions, or only $125,000 for Kentucky-based production companies.
Visual Variety & Four-Season Filming

FOUR-SEASON ATMOSPHERES & MANSION SETS

From winter holiday wonderlands and misty period mornings to crimson sunrises and 140-acre drone panoramas.

140-Acre Twilight Drone Panorama at Queenslake
Drone & Aerial Basecamp

140-Acre Twilight Aerial Panorama

Full cinematic estate views showing the Greek Revival mansion, riders on horseback, private 40-acre lake, and lit championship facilities under violet dusk skies.

Winter Snow and Holiday Mansion Set at Queenslake
WINTER & HOLIDAY MOVIE SETS Candy-cane pillars, wreaths & snowfall
Misty Morning with Victorian Lantern and Mansion
PERIOD MIST & ATMOSPHERE Victorian brass lantern & golden morning fog
Fiery Sunrise over Queenslake Mansion and Pastures
GOLDEN HOUR & SUNRISE Fiery dawn skies & estate fences
Illuminated Carriage Lanterns and Crimson Twilight
CRIMSON TWILIGHT & LIGHTING Illuminated stone pillar carriage lanterns
Production Playground

DIVERSE NATURAL & EQUESTRIAN BACKDROPS

140 gated Bluegrass acres featuring 40-acre spring-fed lakes, galloping sporthorses, sailing, historic barns, and deep forest trails.

Galloping Horse in Morning Pasture at Queenslake
GALLOPING SPORTHORSES Open pasture action scenes
Sailboat on Queenslake
SAILING & WATERWAYS 40-acre spring-fed lake
Champion Thoroughbred Horse at Queenslake
EQUINE ANIMAL ACTORS Film-trained horses & handling
Lakeside Sunset and Pavilion at Queenslake
LAKESIDE SUNSET & CAMP Golden hour pavilion & fire pit
Horse and Carriage Cart on Estate Road
HORSE CARTS & ROADS Period & country transport
Trophy Bass Fishing on Queenslake Waters
TROPHY BASS FISHING Boating & prize sport fishing
Deep Forest Nature Trails and Creek
DEEP FOREST TRAILS Ancient hardwoods & creeks
Kayaking on Spring-Fed Lake
SPRING-FED LAKES Glassy water & kayaking
OFFICIAL PRODUCTION RATE CARD

COMMERCIAL FILM & MEDIA PRODUCTION RATES

Transparent, industry-standard location fees for feature films, network television, national commercials, streaming series, and commercial media shoots across our 140-acre private horse estate.

TIER 1 • MID-SIZE CREW 30–60 Crew

Independent Features & Commercials

Medium-budget independent films, regional/national spots, cable TV episodes, and documentary productions.

Shooting Day Rate (12–15 Hours)
$3,500 – $6,000 / day
Prep / Strike Days 50% of Day Rate ~$1,750 – $3,000/day
Hourly Rate $250 – $450 / hr 4 to 8-hour minimum
  • Access to designated rustic barns, arenas, lakefront & exterior pastures
  • Dedicated heavy vehicle & crew basecamp staging area
  • Standard 12 to 15-hour shooting day schedule
  • Eligible for 30%–35% Kentucky Film Tax Credits
REQUEST SCOUT FOR TIER 1
FULL ESTATE EXCLUSIVITY
TIER 2 • LARGE PRODUCTION 70–120+ Crew

Studio Features & TV Series (Buyout)

Major motion pictures, network/streaming series, high-impact episodic television, and studio tentpoles requiring complete estate privacy.

Estate Buyout Shooting Day Rate
$7,500 – $15,000+ / day
Prep / Strike Days $3,750 – $7,500 50% of Shoot Day Rate
Base Camp Staging $1,500 – $3,000 20+ semi-trucks & power
  • 100% Exclusive Site Control: Zero public or farm interference across all 140 acres
  • Complete access to 3 historic barns, 40-acre private lake, arenas, forests & Greek Revival mansion
  • Reinforced pasture & gravel staging for honeywagons, catering tents & generator trailers
  • Priority on-site lodging buyout in our 3 Royal Suites for key cast & directors
  • Full KEIP state tax credit documentation & production accounting liaison
INQUIRE ABOUT ESTATE BUYOUT
TIER 3 • FAST TURNAROUND 1–2 Day Shoots

Commercials & Music Videos

High-end brand campaigns, automotive spots, fashion lookbooks, music videos, and rapid equipment turnover productions.

Single / Multi-Day Rate
$4,000 – $8,000 / day
Hourly Rate (Short Shoots) $350 – $500 / hr Minimum 4 hours
Prep / Strike Prorated Fast schedule align
  • Rapid equipment load-in & turnkey set staging
  • Iconic backdrops: Mansion colonnade, sunset lake reflections & horse pastures
  • FAA drone flight clearance over 140 private acres
  • Rush technical scouting and accelerated contract turnaround
BOOK COMMERCIAL SHOOT
Estate Operations

OPERATIONAL ADD-ONS & SITE PROTECTIONS

Fair, transparent ancillary pricing to maintain safety, biosecurity, and pristine grounds during active production.

Refundable Escrow
Restoration Deposit
$5,000 – $20,000

Held in escrow against turf, interior, fence, or pasture damage. 100% returned immediately following post-strike walkthrough and site sign-off.

Mandatory Monitor
Dedicated Site Rep
$300 – $500 / day

A dedicated Queenslake site manager present during all call-times to manage gate access, power hookups, security, and equine safety protocols.

Live Animal Talent
Horses & Wranglers
Custom Day Rates

Trained Thoroughbreds, Friesians, warmbloods, miniature goats, and carriages available with professional equine wranglers required for on-set handling.

Post-Production
Utilities & Deep Clean
$500 – $1,500 Flat

Covers heavy electrical draw, commercial dumpster servicing, post-production sanitation, and preservation of historic mansion and barn interiors.

Production Standards

CONTRACT, INSURANCE & COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

INDUSTRY STANDARD
Certificate of Insurance (COI) Mandatory

Every commercial production must provide a valid COI with a minimum of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 Primary Commercial General Liability coverage naming Queenslake Horse Farm LLC as "Additional Insured" and Certificate Holder at least 5 business days prior to equipment load-in.

Overtime & Extended Call Times

Standard production day rate spans 12 scheduled hours (including meal breaks). Set time exceeding 12 hours is billed at 1.5x to 2.0x base hourly rates.

Kentucky Film Tax Credit Qualified Spend

Location fees, site rep fees, on-site lodging, and Kentucky resident labor qualify toward the 30% to 35% Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEIP) refundable tax credit ($250k out-of-state min / $125k KY company min).

Consumer Portrait Photography Notice

Looking for family portraits, senior photos, or engagement sessions? Consumer still photography passes start at $150/day and are booked under our Agritourism Photo Passes.

Direct Location Scouting

REQUEST A TECH SCOUT OR PRODUCTION QUOTE

Connect directly with property ownership to schedule a comprehensive tech scout, request location holds, or discuss script-specific requirements across our 140 gated acres.

DIRECT LOCATION LIAISON

Property Owner & Host: John Chmela
Direct Phone: (312) 388-2225
Production Email: john@queenslake.com
Location Address: 292 Soards Rd, Georgetown KY
Rapid 24-Hour Scouting Response

Production schedules move fast. We provide immediate answers, location photos, and drone video previews.

PRODUCTION SCOUTING & RATE REQUEST

Complete the project details below to receive custom day rate estimates and scout confirmation.