June 10, 2023
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The Texas Film Commission is your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game and extended reality (XR) industries of Texas. Serving the public since 1971, the Texas Film Commission supports our state’s global position as a premier production destination across all media industries. If you want to produce your next project in Texas, our industry-savvy staff is ready to connect you to Texas’ diverse locations, experienced workforce, support services, industry organizations and competitive production incentive program.


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The Dallas Film & Creative Industries Presents a Weekend with Roger Deakins June, 8-11th
Texas Film Commission Posted On May 16, 2023


With excitement, we are thrilled to present two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer, Sir Roger A. Deakins, along with his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins, in Dallas from June 8th to June 11th, 2023!

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June 8 – Meet Roger and James Deakins during a book signing of “Byways” (Damiani), the latest photography book from Roger Deakins, featuring black-and-white stills from his personal collection that reflect a life spent telling stories through images, from 1971 to the present. Following the book signing, join Team Deakins for a screening of “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007). Ticket bundles include book signing + screening or book signing alone. Book signing at 3:30 PM.

June 9 – Screening of “Sicario” (2015)

June 10 – Screening of “No Country for Old Men” (2007)

June 11 – Screening of “Blade Runner 2049” (2017), followed by a live on-stage conversation with Roger & James Deakins discussing all their work.

We can’t thank the Texas Theatre enough for being the host venue for these events. There is no better place to celebrate cinema with the Deakins than at the Texas Theatre in Dallas. 🎥

We are honored to welcome the Deakins to Dallas and would like to thank everyone who helped make this possible.


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Governor Abbot Congratulates the Texas Film Commission on 50 Years of Service
Texas Film Commission Posted On May 24, 2021


Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas Film Commission (TFC) on its 50th anniversary of service to the state. Created in 1971 to encourage the development of the film industry in Texas, the TFC has since helped to grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality (XR) production.

“Texas has developed into such a vibrant destination for production across all media that the promise and potential recognized 50 years ago has been more than realized,” said Governor Abbott. “As we look to the future, I am certain that TFC will take lessons from, but not be limited by, the past 50 years and use these lessons to connect even more industry creatives and communities, to share even more of Texas’ treasures, and to help even more local economies to grow.”

“It is with Giant excitement, clear eyes, and full hearts that the Texas Film Commission looks to A Perfect World where we are more fully equipped to support our media production industries than ever before,” said Stephanie Whallon, Director, Texas Film Commission. “We are grateful for the tireless efforts expended over the past 50 years by all who have passed through our Office Space; they continue to hold special Places In The Heart.

“We look forward to increased production opportunities in towns and cities, like Paris, Texas and Dallas, and across the state. We will continue to create jobs for our Urban Cowboy(s), Lonesome Dove(s), Hellion(s), and all the media professionals in between who continue to demonstrate True Grit in the fearless telling of Texas stories.

“As the lines and Borderlands between film, television, animation, video games, XR, and more continue to converge, the Texas Film Commission will continue to grow and evolve to be the Best Little Resource for media production in Texas. For filmmakers, developers, actors, writers, coders, editors, testers, and all of our promising creatives, the future shall be big and bright in the Lone Star State. We are honored and humbled to have been granted 50 years to help cultivate, support, and share in your projects and Waking Life(s). Here’s to the next 50 and beyond.”

Connecting industry creatives and communities to economic opportunity, the Texas Film Commission in the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division has attracted $1.66 billion in local spending and created more than 157,000 production jobs across the state from 2007 to 2020. More than 150 Texas communities are now designated as Texas Film Friendly having completed the Film Friendly Texas certification process. And the Texas Film Commission continues to enhance and expand programs and resources like the Texas Production Directory and Texas Film Trails; partnerships with organizations; and professional development opportunities.

For cast, crew, and digital media job opportunities in Texas, visit: https://gov.texas.gov/film/hotline

To explore all that Film Friendly Texas communities offer, visit: https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview 

Follow the Texas Film Commission’s upcoming events for community leaders and industry professionals alike: https://gov.texas.gov/film/events/category/texas-film-commission


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Yes Texas We are Open for Media Production! | See Film Commission Guidelines
Texas Film Commission Posted On June 4, 2020


The Texas Film Commission staff, industry stakeholders and community partners continue to work together to provide assistance and resource referrals to the Texas creative industries. We are also focused on recovery and the next steps to position our industries for future success. Governor Greg Abbott and the Strike Force to Open Texas are diligently working to safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State. 

Effective 06/03/2020, on-set/on-location media production may operate provided they can comply with state-recommended safety guidelines, as outlined in the Open Texas Checklist for Media Production.

*Note: As referenced in the Open Texas Checklist, the Production Registration Form is coming soon. Please check back to this page for updates.

For individuals, production offices and other businesses or vendors that work within or serve the creative industries, we advise you to review additional Open Texas Checklists including, but not limited to:

  • Office-Based Employers
  • Office-Based Employees
  • All Employers and Employees
  • Individuals
  • Manufacturing

If you have any questions pertaining to the Checklist for Media Production, please contact us.


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