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Welcome to the Web site for the Texas Film Commission. Whether you are an industry professional or new to the business, we are here to help you with your film, television, commercial, animation, and video game projects. For more than 35 years, the Film Commission has been supporting the media industries of Texas, and helping increase Texas's competitive position worldwide as a production destination. So, we're ready to show you what Texas—and Texans—have to offer!

Gov. Perry: Fox Executives Announce New Texas Production

May 27, 2010 - Governor Perry: "As the program continues to pick up speed and productions begin popping up all over the state we’re hearing stories of a reverse migration of sorts as skilled production hands return to Texas. They are part of a growing critical mass that will continue to drive Texas forward and establish our state as the preferred location for film production, game design, commercials and television productions like the one Jim Sharp has just announced."   Read More »

Gov. Perry Announces Game On! Texas Symposium

Mar 31, 2010 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced the Texas Film Commission, AMD, Austin Chamber of Commerce and the City of Austin will host the inaugural Game On! Texas Symposium on Wednesday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the AMD Lone Star Campus. This groundbreaking symposium is designed to bring together leaders from the video gaming industry, education and business communities to discuss challenges and solutions to improving Texas' digital media and video game education programs. It will also highlight innovative teaching methods borrowed from video game development.   Read More »

Gov. Perry Signs HB 873 to Provide Incentives for Entertainment Industries

Apr 23, 2009 - Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill (HB) 873 by Rep. Dawnna Dukes and Sen. Robert Deuell, which promotes the entertainment industry in Texas by providing incentives for the film, television, video and digital interactive media production industries. "The passage of House Bill 873 is an important step in helping Texas regain its footing in the moving image business," Gov. Perry said. "With this legislation, we are strengthening our state's investment in a vital industry that not only shows off our state to the rest of the world, but also draws investment and creates jobs for Texans."   Read More »

• Sep 03, 2010 - Women in Film.Dallas Accepting Applications for 2010 Grant and Scholarships
  
• Sep 02, 2010 - Austin School of Film Presents Fall and Winter Schedule
  
• Sep 02, 2010 - Historic Texas Theatre Goes High Tech
  
• Sep 01, 2010 - Austin Film Society Grants $111,000 To Texas Filmmakers
  
• Sep 01, 2010 - Texas Filmmakers Announce 2010 Texas Film & Video Grant Recipients
  
• Aug 30, 2010 - Texas Film Commission Discount for Game Developers Conference Online
  
• Aug 23, 2010 - David Peoples to Receive Distinguished Screenwriter Award at Austin Film Festival
  
• Aug 12, 2010 - Houston Film Commission Announces Fall Screenings of Filmmakers Showcase
  
• Jul 19, 2010 - Plaza Classic Film Festival to Host Texas Film Round-Up
  
• Jul 19, 2010 - Dallas International Film Festival Accepting Entries; Target to Present $50,000 in Filmmaker Awards
  

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