New Leadership & Fiscal Year Re-Cap
September marks a new fiscal year as we celebrate our past year's accomplishments and welcome new leadership: Stephanie Whallon as Director and Lindsey Ashley as Deputy Director. Stephanie most recently served as Incentive Program Manager and has been with the agency since 2011. Lindsey most recently served as Senior Production Consultant and has been with the agency since 2006.
Photo Credit: New Republic Studios
'How To Be A Film Friendly Location' Workshops
Re-Cap: Thank you to hosts Bastrop County &
New Republic Studios for inviting us to join them in educating Texas property
owners on the benefits of hosting local productions. The event was so popular that San Marcos is hosting their own next month!
Photo Credit: San Antonio Film Commission
'Film 101 Workshop' in San Antonio
Re-cap: Over 50 San Antonio filmmakers attended the discussion 'Film 101 Workshop' where local industry professionals learned about the variety of services and initiatives we offer - both locally and statewide. Thank you to the San Antonio Film Commission for inviting us to participate. What a great turnout from the local industry!
Photo Credit: St. Juju Photography
'Lone Star Producing' Panel
Re-cap: On Sep. 6, Deputy Director Lindsey Ashley participated in the panel discussion 'Lone Star Producing: Navigating Feature Film Production in Texas' alongside experienced Texas filmmakers, hosted by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) which is currently exploring
the possibility of creating a local chapter in Texas.
Photo Credit: Texas Monthly
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