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!

• Warren Spector to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Game Developers Choice AwardsFeb 8, 2012
  

  Austin-based designer Warren Spector will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Click for full article.

   

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• Austin and San Antonio Included in Moviemaker Magazine's Top Cities for FilmmakingFeb 6, 2012
  

  Austin (#2) and San Antonio ("City on the Rise") were included in Moviemaker Magazine's annual list of the best U.S. cities for filmmaking. Click for full article.

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• 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 »

• 2012 Texas Filmmakers Showcase Now Accepting EntriesJan 11, 2012
  

  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 »