Animation, VFX, Video Games, and XR in Texas



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Digital Media Newsletter - Summer 2024
TFC Continues to Expand Digital Media Resources

Most people know the Texas Film Commission (TFC) supports TV, film, and commercial production in Texas, but did you know that we also serve the *animation [ [link removed] ], VFX [ [link removed] ], video game [ [link removed] ], *and *XR [ [link removed] ] *industries in just as many ways? We've spent the last few years gathering feedback, meeting with stakeholders, retooling existing resources—and creating brand new ones [ [link removed] ]—to make our office the first stop for Digital Media projects, companies, and crew. We have even more planned for the coming months, so stay tuned!

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List in the Texas Production Directory [ [link removed] ]

The Texas Production Directory (TPD) is the best way our office can accurately recommend Texas-based *animators*, *VFX artists*, and *video game designers/programmers*. The TPD allows you to list as an individual or as a company, and there are categories for *Virtual Production Studios*, *XR Companies*, *Environment Artists*, *Video Game Producers*, and so much more [ [link removed] ]! Check out the rules & requirements [ [link removed] ] to create a listing so our office can start recommending you or your company's services to showcase the amazing Digital Media talent we have all across Texas!

Texas Production Directory [ [link removed] ]

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Cedar Park: Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified!

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Congratulations to *Cedar Park* [ [link removed] ]—the first-ever Digital Media Friendly Texas certified community! Through the DMFTX program, cities and towns take an important step in attracting business opportunities, cultivating their Digital Media community, and helping close the digital divide across Texas. Many communities have already started the process to join a network of forward-thinking cities and towns across the state. If you are a local government or non-profit economic development and tourism community organization in Texas and are interested in cultivating digital media industries and growing local jobs, click the link below for more information.



Digital Media Friendly Texas Overview [ [link removed] ]

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(1) Stay Cool (2) Stay Inside (3) Play Texas Games

The Texas Film Commission's official Steam curator page continues to pick up steam! With roughly 250 games either developed or published by Texas-based companies, our page showcases the indies, the AA, and the AAA games that Texans helped create. Like blockbuster action based on films? Maybe you're into AA multiplayer survival horror? Stressed enough by this world and just want to unwind and relax by building your own? We've got it all and are thrilled to showcase Texans' hard work! Be sure to give us a follow because we're adding more games every week!

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TFC Steam Curator Page [ [link removed] ]

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Credit: Image Courtesy of Sony

ICYMI: Virtual Production Comes to Texas A&M

Preparing our high school and college grads for the careers of tomorrow is of utmost importance here in Texas. That's why it's no surprise that the 88th Texas Legislature allocated $25 million to fund Texas A&M's Virtual Production Institute—the first of its kind in the nation! Not only will this prepare A&M students for high-paying creative industry jobs, it will also offer advanced XR use case scenarios for the manufacturing, health care, military/aerospace, and architecture industries. Click below to learn more!

Texas A&M's Virtual Production Institute [ [link removed] ]

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Financial Incentives for Digital Media Projects
TMIIIP

The Texas Film Commission has many financial resources for Digital Media projects eyeing Texas. The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (*TMIIIP*) not only received a record-breaking *$200 million *appropriation last biennium, but recent changes made to the program also make it easier for animation, VFX, video game, and XR projects to participate. Whether you've never applied or haven't applied in a few years, we encourage you to reach out to our office to get the process started. For more information about TMIIIP and other financial incentives our office administers, click the link below.

Financial Incentives for Digital Media Projects [ [link removed] ]

Digital Media Events Calendar

*August 24
*Hub City Comic Con (Lubbock)

*August 24
*Dallas Comic Show (Lewisville)

*October 11
*Houston Arcade Expo (Houston)

*October 15
*Augmented Enterprise Summit (Dallas)

More Digital Media Events [ [link removed] ]

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Digital Media Job Hotline

Click the link below to check out dozens of job opportunities, including new ones from:


* Infinity Ward (Austin)
* KingsIsle Entertainment (Round Rock)
* Magic Leap (Austin)
* Probably Monsters (Fort Worth)
* White Rhino VFX (San Antonio)

Animation, VFX, Video Game & XR Jobs [ [link removed] ]

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Additional Resources

* Virtual Production Studios in Texas [ [link removed] ] (*New!*) — With our new "STUDIOS - Virtual Production Facility" category in the TPD, looking for your next state-of-the-art soundstage in Texas is easier than ever!
* Made in Texas Interview Series: Digital Media Edition [ [link removed] ] — Explore our interviews where we talk to animators, game developers, and digital media creators about working in Texas!

 






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The Texas Film Commission within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism is your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game & 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 and helps Texas communities grow local jobs and attract new investments.

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Texas Film Commission  •  Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism
P.O. Box 12428 • Austin, Texas 78711 • (512) 463-9200 • (512) 463-4114 fax



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