February Newsletter
Fort Worth Approved as Media Production Development Zone
Fort Worth MPDZ
We want to wish a Texas-sized congratulations to the City of Fort Worth for recently receiving approval from the Texas Film Commission (TFC) to establish their newest Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ)!
The first Qualified Media Production Location within the new zone will be located in Hillwood's AllianceTexas corridor. The existing 224,616-square-foot facility will be transformed into a premier soundstage and production hub to accommodate both large-scale film productions and long-term television tenants.
The MPDZ Program [ [link removed]. ] is an incentive program designed to encourage the development of permanent moving image production sites in Texas and is administered by the Texas Film Commission. MPDZ certification allows for up to a two-year sales and use tax exemption for the construction, maintenance, expansion, improvement or renovation of a media production facility at a qualified media production location.
Interested in learning more about the MPDZ Program? Click the button below to review program information and reach out to our team to discuss further.
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Calls for Entries
Several Texas Film Festivals are currently accepting submissions from filmmakers for their upcoming festivals. Here are just a few:
* Oak Cliff Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Regular Deadline: 3/24 | Late Deadline 4/14 | Extended Deadline: 4/25
* Round Top Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Early Deadline: 4/1 | Regular Deadline: 7/21 | Final Deadline: 8/18
* South Texas International Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Regular Deadline: 3/31 | Late Deadline: 5/10
* Viva Texas Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Early Deadline: 4/1 | Regular Deadline: 5/1 | Late Deadline: 7/1
* REEL East Texas Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Regular Deadline: 4/13 | Extended Deadline: 6/8 | Late Deadline: 7/13
* Lone Star Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Early Deadline: 4/7 | Regular Deadline: 7/28 | Late Deadline: 8/25
* Austin Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Early Deadline: 3/25 | Regular Deadline: 5/20 | Late Deadline: 6/24 | Extended Deadline: 7/8
* Austin Jewish Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Regular Deadline: 8/31
* Dallas International Film Festival [ [link removed] ]
* Late Deadline: 2/26 | Final Deadline: 3/1
For more information on upcoming Texas Film Festivals, make sure to check our TFC Event Calendar at the button below.
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Legislative Update
Lege Update
As we enter the second month of the 89th Legislative Session in Texas, the TFC continues to provide information about media production in the Lone Star State. Bills continue to be filed, legislative meetings are being held, and there is strong interest in the work the TFC does and the resources we provide.
As a reminder, you can stay up to date and follow the progress of all bills filed at Texas Legislature Online [ [link removed] ].
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The TFC at the Sundance Film Festival
TFC at Sundance
Left to right: Texas Film Commission Director Stephanie Whallon and team members Willita Mahone, Steven McCaig and Michelle Habecker
This past month, Texas Film Commission Director Stephanie Whallon and team members Willita Mahone, Steven McCaig and Michelle Habecker had the pleasure of attending the Sundance Film Festival, where they met with filmmakers, producers and industry professionals from around the world.
While in Park City, the TFC was proud to help sponsor the Film in Texas Brunch with Amplify Asian, which offered an opportunity for Texas filmmakers and industry representatives to meet one another and find ways to collaborate to ensure Texas remains a top-tier production location for the foreseeable future.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the event, as well as those who took the time to get to know us while waiting in line for the movies. We can't wait to see you here in Texas!
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Upcoming Events
*3/1
*Texas Focus: For the Love of Meat [ [link removed] ] (Austin)
*3/12
*Houston Latino Film Festival [ [link removed] ] (Houston)
*3/22
*Houston Jewish Film Festival [ [link removed] ] (Houston)
*3/27
*Digital Media x TMIIIP Virtual Office Hours [ [link removed] ] (Virtual)
TFC SXSW Event [ [link removed] ]
More Events [ [link removed] ]
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Job Hotline
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Animation, VFX, Video Game & XR Jobs [ [link removed] ]
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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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P.O. Box 12428 • Austin, Texas 78711 • (512) 463-9200 • (512) 463-4114 fax
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