Texas Film Commission Newsletter, July 2016

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Greetings from the Texas Film Commission! Welcome to our first newsletter - NOW SHOWING! As the state’s official promoter of the film, television, commercial and video game industries, our team works to grow these industries to benefit Texans and our communities. This newsletter’s goal is to increase our communication to help you build your career, expand your business, widen your network, increase your resources, enjoy Texas’ creative culture through industry events and festivals, and support industry awareness and growth in Texas. Legislative session is just around the corner in January, and upcoming newsletters will keep you informed on news from the Capitol and in the industry.

In the meantime, we’re scouting locations across the Lone Star State for prospective productions; shows like AMC’S “The Son” and USA’s “Queen of the South” are creating jobs for Texas crews; video game/animation companies are growing in the state; and we’re developing two more Texas Film Trails for visitors to tour this fall.

I am proud to represent the amazing cast, crew members, developers and businesses who fight to make these industries in Texas special. Our office looks forward to working with you to create future opportunities and successes in the coming months. Thanks for all you do to make Texas shine as a great place for production of all kinds!

- Heather Page, Director

TFC ON THE ROAD

Film Friendly Texas (FFTX) Certifications

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In the past month, we’ve presented FFTX certifications to three different Texas cities. Join us in welcoming the communities of Gonzales, Nassau Bay, and Seabrook on becoming certified. View all of our FFTX communities here.

Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop in Houston

We’ve teamed up with the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) to offer a two-day, introductory P.A. Workshop. This certification course teaches the necessary skills for the industry’s entry level position of Production Assistant. Students who complete the workshop will be listed in the Texas Production Directory. Learn more about the workshop here.

Location Scouting in South Texas

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We recently went on scouting visits to explore the diverse architecture and subtropical climate of the Rio Grande Valley. We visited the cities of Brownsville, Laredo, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass. Thank you to the communities for welcoming us! View our growing collection of location photos on LocationsHub.

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FILM FRIENDLY TEXAS SPOTLIGHT: BECOMING CERTIFIED

We currently have more than 90 statewide Texas communities that are Film Friendly Certified. These communities have received training and ongoing guidance on how to effectively accommodate on-location filming and market their communities as filming destinations. To become Film Friendly Certified, communities must complete three steps:

  • Attend a Film Friendly Texas training workshop
  • Submit photo coverage of potential filming locations for inclusion in the Texas Film Commission location database  
  • Pass approved filming guidelines

Click here to access downloadable Film Friendly Texas Sample Guidelines for your community!
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