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INDUSTRY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FILMOGRAPHY
More than 1,300 projects have been made in Texas since 1910 -- including WINGS, the first film to win an Academy AwardŽ for Best Picture, which was made in San Antonio in 1927. Here's a selected list of notables, old and new, and from across the state.

BEING A FILM EXTRA
Interested in working as an extra? Here's how to find out who's hiring, and what you need to do.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: THE ENTRY-LEVEL JOB ON A FILM CREW
There are many, many jobs besides actor and director. This is one of them.

YOUR FIRST RESUME
Helpful information on know how to frame your experience and skills into an effective film resume.

YOUR PROPERTY IN FILMS
Could your house be a star? Maybe. Learn more about having your property used as a filming location.

USING MUSIC IN FILMS
Some basics for musicians hoping to provide music for film soundtracks and scores. And if you're a filmmaker seeking music, there's some basic information for you too.

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FILM PROGRAMS
A list of university and college level film, television, animation and game programs in Texas.

FILM FESTIVALS
A month-by-month list of film festivals all over Texas.

ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Texas Film Commission tracks the economic impact of the film, television, commercial, animation and video game industries in Texas.

WHO REPRESENTS ME?
Who Represents Me is a free online resource provided by the Texas State Legislature, which allows you to search for your current Texas Senator and House Representative in your district by using your home address.

MOVING IMAGE ARCHIVE PROGRAM
The Texas Film Commission's Moving Image Archive Program celebrates the history of Texas and its film production heritage by preserving pieces of the past, and making them available to the public.

TFC'S P.A. WORKSHOPS
A two-day, introductory course taught by industry professionals that comprehensively teaches the requirements of being a Production Assistant on a film set.