Welcome to the Texas Film Commission. Whether you are an industry professional or new to the business, we are here to help with your film, television, commercial, animation and video game projects. Since 1971 our office has supported the media industries of Texas, maintaining the state’s competitive position worldwide as a production destination. We are ready to show you what Texas—and Texans—have to offer!

• Sommerville County Heritage Center to Host Texas Film Round-Up in Glen RoseJan 27, 2012
  

  The Somervell County Heritage Center brings the Texas Film Round-Up to Glen Rose to provide residents with free digitization services for their Texas-related films and videos. Materials may be dropped off at the center from February 6 - 17, weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The center will also be open Saturday, February 11 from …  Read More »

• Texas-Made THE TREE OF LIFE Nominated for Three Academy AwardsJan 24, 2012
  

  Fox Searchlight / River Road Entertainment's THE TREE OF LIFE, released to critical acclaim in 2011, has been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography. The staff of the Texas Film Commission, Office of Texas Governor Rick Perry, worked extensively with the film's production team to research and recommend Texas …  Read More »

• Registration Open for Austin FilmWorks Directing and Cinematography CourseJan 9, 2012
  

  Austin FilmWorks is now accepting registration for ‘The Film Mind: Advanced Cinematography and Directing.' Taught by Austin-based filmmaker and instructor Steve Mims, the 12-week course features an in-depth examination of large sensor digital cinematography with classic filmmaking techniques. The course will teach students the core tools of cinematography and directing. Students will create individual short films …  Read More »

• 2012 Texas Filmmakers Showcase Now Accepting EntriesDec 12, 2011
  

  Presented by the Houston Film Commission, the Texas Filmmakers Showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of Texas short films and videos (less than 40 minutes in length) shown to studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community. The filmmakers whose projects are selected to participate will travel to Los Angeles …  Read More »

• Dallas Film Society Announces New President and CEODec 1, 2011
  

  The DALLAS Film Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates films and their impact on society, has named Lee Papert as the new president and chief executive officer. The announcement was made by Lynn McBee, chairman of the board of directors. Papert brings with him over 20 years business experience and 12 years development and marketing …  Read More »