New Orleans Film Production Transportation: Behind the Scenes with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle

🎥 Welcome to Hollywood South

New Orleans has long been a muse for filmmakers, but over the last two decades, it has transformed into a production powerhouse. Dubbed “Hollywood South,” Louisiana—and particularly New Orleans—has become a top filming destination for major motion pictures, Netflix series, and music videos alike.

The draw? A perfect storm of film tax incentives, rich scenery, and skilled local crews. But there’s another key component to any smooth-running set: reliable transportation.

That’s where Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle comes in.

 

🚐 Why New Orleans Film Crews Choose Jazzy

New Orleans film production transportation isn’t your average point A to point B service. Productions demand precision, adaptability, and 24/7 availability. Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle delivers with unmatched professionalism and an insider understanding of the industry’s pace.

We’re Trusted Because:

• We coordinate directly with production managers, location scouts, and talent teams
• We provide standby service on-site for multi-day shoots
• We offer airport/FBO pickups, hotel runs, and even gear and catering hauls
• Our fleet is built to handle everything from principal cast to background extras
• We maintain discretion with signed NDAs and confidentiality protocols
  

 

🎬 A Legacy of Productions Served

Our vehicles and chauffeurs have supported productions including:

• NCIS: New Orleans
• Queen Sugar
• The Burial starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones
• Your Honor (Bryan Cranston)
• Numerous independent films, commercials, and live event shoots

We’ve driven everyone from award-winning producers to local stagehands. When you’re shooting in New Orleans, you’re part of our community—and we protect your timelines like our own.

 

Our Fleet, Tailored to Set Life

🚙 Executive Sedans & SUVs

Perfect for producers, directors, and talent—our Cadillac and Suburban options offer privacy, climate control, and onboard charging.

🚐 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

These versatile vans are ideal for:

• Transporting wardrobe, makeup, or props
• Shuttling crew to basecamp or distant sets
• VIP cast shuttles with upgraded interiors and reclining seats

Need multiple Sprinters? We’ve got them—ready to deploy on call.

🚌 Executive Mini-Coaches

Accommodating up to 41 passengers, these Grech Motors buses are ideal for:

• Background extras
• Daily crew transport
• Studio visitors and production office shuttles
  

💼 Box Trucks & Gear Hauling (By Request)

We partner with logistics teams to offer gear-ready box trucks and drivers who understand load-in/out protocol.

 

🛬 Airport & FBO Coordination

Flying in talent or executives? We handle:

• MSY airport transfers with name sign meet-and-greet
• Private terminal/FBO pickups with tarmac-side access
• Fleet dispatch to multiple locations/hotels
• Luggage and prop transfers
• Hotel check-in coordination via concierge partners

We’re also available for late night arrivals, ensuring your production never misses a beat.

 

🗓️ On-Set Support for Daily Production

One call to Jazzy and your set is covered for:

• Morning crew shuttles from hotels to set
• Midday coffee runs or vendor pickups
• Talent standbys between scenes
• End-of-day crew returns or drop-offs at wrap parties

We work directly off your call sheet—and we update in real time with dispatch. Our team has worked in extreme conditions, rural areas, and even overnights during festival season.

 

🤝 Discretion & Professionalism Always

Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle is known for its VIP service—and we understand the sensitive nature of production.

• All drivers are vetted and experienced
• We sign NDAs and uphold 100% discretion for public figures
• Drivers are trained to stay on standby but out of frame
• Vehicles are always clean, polished, and production-ready

From celebrity confidentiality to union crew comfort, we’re the go-to choice for reliable transport in the industry.

 

📍 Where We Operate

We don’t just serve the French Quarter. We’re ready to roll across:

• New Orleans Metro (all neighborhoods + surrounding parishes)
• Baton Rouge and Ascension filming corridors
• Northshore cities like Covington, Slidell, Madisonville
• South Louisiana bayous, plantations, and swamp filming locations
• Mississippi Gulf Coast for coastal or casino scenes
• Lafayette and Acadiana region

We know how to move film crews in both urban chaos and remote shoots.

 

🏨 Need Lodging? Catering? We Know People.

Over the years, we’ve partnered with:

• Top-tier hotels like the Ritz-Carlton, Windsor Court, Four Seasons
• Short-term luxury rentals through our Book NOLA affiliate
• Caterers, couriers, and nightlife venues for wrap parties or location support

Need a secure lot for production basecamp or help coordinating hotel buyouts? We can refer trusted vendors and get the ball rolling.

 

🍽️ New Orleans Cuisine on Screen & Off

Many productions we transport shoot the cuisine that New Orleans is famous for—gumbo, crawfish boils, beignets, and oysters. These iconic visuals often come with a deeper story: our local fishermen and seafood industry supply not only restaurants but also props departments.

We’ve even delivered ice chests full of fresh catch to remote shoots, and our chauffeurs know the difference between a real po’boy and a tourist trap.

 

👥 Who Books Our Services?

We serve:

• Location managers
• Line producers
• Transportation captains
• Film commissions and studio representatives
• VIP concierges handling talent travel
• Independent creators filming short films or music videos

Whether you’re backed by Netflix or self-funding a local project, we’ll make it work.

 

📞 Booking New Orleans Film Production Transportation

We make booking easy and professional:

✅ 24/7 dispatch for productions
✅ Flexible billing (daily, weekly, or per trip)
✅ On-demand, multi-vehicle fleets
✅ Point-of-contact project managers available
✅ Email summaries, insurance documents, and call sheets accepted

 

⭐ Let’s Talk Numbers

• 3,500+ trips per year
• $2.2M+ in revenue since 2021
• Trusted by Endymion Gala (650+ guests transported annually)
• Led the 3-day Côte d’Ivoire delegation with State Police escort
  

Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle is New Orleans’ most experienced transport partner for high-profile logistics.

 

🎬 Ready to Roll?

Whether it’s the next Oscar contender or a gritty HBO pilot, Jazzy is proud to support the creative force of our city. When cameras roll, we’re already in position.

📞 Call us now at 504.320.8448
📧 Or email info@jazzytransportation.com
🌐 Book Online

Let Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle handle your New Orleans film production transportation with the precision your set deserves.