Texas Media Production Alliance

11/12/2025

🌟 The Lone Star Film Festival Gala lit up Fort Worth last week — celebrating the magic of Texas storytelling and the artists who bring it to life!

Honorees included the legendary Sam Elliott, recognized for his iconic career and enduring connection to Western film, and Fort Worth’s own Abraham Alexander, the soulful musician and actor who continues to shine on the national stage.

Now in its 19th year, the Lone Star Film Festival continues to elevate Fort Worth (and Texas) as a destination for film lovers and creators alike — proving once again that Texas talent runs deep.

🎥 Here’s to the filmmakers, musicians, and dreamers who keep the spotlight shining on the Lone Star State!

At this year's Lone Star Film Festival Gala, the spotlight wasn’t just on the attending Hollywood stars. Fort Worth itself was a cause célèbre, with

11/11/2025

🎖️ This Veterans Day, we honor Texas stories of courage, service, and resilience.

From real-life heroes to the filmmakers who bring their stories to life, these Texas-connected films remind us why the Lone Star State is a powerhouse for storytelling:

🎬 American Sons (2025) – A Texas-based documentary honoring Marines from the state and the challenges they face after service.

🎬 The Long Road Home (2017) – Filmed in Texas, including Fort Hood, depicting the heroism and sacrifices of a U.S. Army unit.

🎬 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) – Follows a Texan soldier navigating fame, trauma, and homecoming after combat.

🎬 American Sniper (2014) – The story of Texan Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, capturing service, sacrifice, and the human toll of war.

🎬 Lone Survivor (2013) – Based on Texan Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell’s true story of courage and brotherhood.

🎬 Alamo Bay (1985) – Set in a Texas coastal town, it explores the struggles of a returning Vietnam veteran.

⭐ From the screen to the heart of Texas, these films honor veterans while showcasing the state’s incredible production talent.

11/11/2025

🎙️ From podcast to prestige TV — Texas storytelling continues to make waves.

🛢️ The Boomtown podcast, created by Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace, captured life in the Permian Basin during the oil boom. Now, that same story has become Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s hit series for Paramount+, about to premiere its second season.

🎥 Filmed across North Texas, Landman builds on the grit, humor, and heart that made Boomtown a breakout success — proof that authentic Texas stories resonate far beyond our borders.

🇨🇱 This journey from local journalism to global streaming series shows just how powerful Texas-rooted storytelling can be when the industry, talent, and production infrastructure come together.

✨ Here’s to more Texas stories finding new life on screen — and to the crews, creators, and communities that make it happen.

Just two weeks before “Landman” Season 2 premieres, the show’s co-creator returned to Fort Worth to speak about the oil industry series.

11/11/2025

🎄 Holiday cheer with a Texas connection!

❄️ San Antonio-based USAA has partnered with the Hallmark Channel on a brand-new movie, "Christmas on Duty" — a heartfelt story celebrating service, community, and the holiday spirit.

🎁 This collaboration highlights how Texas-based companies like USAA continue to invest in creative partnerships that share meaningful, uplifting stories with audiences nationwide.

🌟 It’s always exciting to see Texas connections shining on screen — reminding us that creativity and storytelling thrive across industries here in the Lone Star State.

Call it love among the actuarial tables. San Antonio’s USAA has teamed up with the Hallmark Channel on a new romance, Christmas on Duty, part of the network’s annual Countdown to Christmas rollout of warm and fuzzy holiday films.

11/11/2025

🎬 Texas storytelling at its finest!

🎥 The new indie drama "Due West" shines a heartfelt light on the realities of rural Texans’ access to medical care — a story grounded in compassion, community, and the Texas spirit.

🇨🇱 Filmed right here in our state, "Due West" showcases the power of local storytelling and the incredible talent that brings these meaningful narratives to life. It’s a reminder that Texas stories aren’t just entertaining — they connect, challenge, and inspire.

For our industry in Texas, this story matters:

✔️ It’s made in-state, featuring local settings and talent who know these landscapes intimately.
✔️ It brings meaningful issues to the screen — reminding us that Texas‐set stories can carry both creative weight and community connection.
✔️ It’s a call to action for us in production, crew, writing, and development: let’s keep prioritizing authentic Texas voices and settings.

✨ Here’s to raising up more Texas stories that aren’t just seen — but felt.

11/07/2025

🎬 Big wave of excitement for Texas filmmakers!

The Billy the Kid Film Festival is back for its 7th edition in Hico, Texas (Nov 7–9) — showcasing more than 50 films, from features to shorts to music videos, all celebrating stories that go against the grain.

Why this matters for our Texas production community:

⭐ It’s a true Texas-made platform where local and global filmmakers connect.
⭐ The festival spotlights emerging voices, local crew, and creative collaboration.
⭐ It’s proof that even small towns like Hico can host meaningful, high-impact film events — boosting both local economies and our state’s creative ecosystem.

🎥 If you’re in production, post, writing, or crew — consider submitting, attending, or just showing up to connect and get inspired.

Let’s keep lifting up Texas storytelling — from Dallas to Hico and everywhere in between.

This year’s 50-film slate kicks off this weekend in Hico, and will include an appearance by Oak Cliff’s Michael Martin Murphey.

11/07/2025

🎬 Big news from the San Antonio Film Commission!!!

City Council has approved major updates to the San Antonio Film Incentive (SAFI) — now offering rebates up to 45% (combined w/ state incentives) on eligible costs, making it one of the most competitive film incentive programs in the nation.

Partnered with the state’s historic $1.5B Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, this update strengthens Texas’ creative edge by:

🎥 Attracting high-profile productions
🎥 Expanding eligibility to include commercials, music videos & more
🎥 Investing in local crew, veterans, and workforce training

San Antonio’s film scene is booming — film permits up 165% since 2022 and ranked #20 on MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.”

💫 This is what collaboration and investment in Texas storytellers looks like.

Here’s to more productions, more jobs, and more Texas pride on screen!

San Antonio is rolling out the red carpet for film and commercial productions. On Thursday, November 6, the City Council approved major updates to the local film incentive program, creating what city leaders are branding Texas’ most robust rebate package to lure filmmakers to Alamo City.

11/07/2025

🎬 Big news for Texas film, television, gaming & digital media professionals!

The Houston Cinema Arts Society Festival is back with over 50 films, a dozen workshops, live music showcases, short-film programs and more — all across Houston including at the iconic River Oaks Theatre.

What’s especially relevant for our TXMPA members:

📍 Local Texas-made stories are central, with Houston-shot and Texas-set films featured.

📍 The festival blends art + industry: beyond screenings, expect workshops, networking and arts-market opportunities.

For our Texas creative community, this is more than just a festival—it’s a vibrant platform to connect, be inspired, and elevate our collective voice in the media production industry.

👉 If you’re involved in film/TV/gaming/digital, consider building this into your calendar: attend a screening, join a workshop, meet a fellow creator, and amplify Texas stories.

👋 We’ll be cheering you on, and we’d love to hear if/which sessions you attend.

Let’s use these events to strengthen our network and drive growth in Texas production.

There’s something almost deliciously defiant about sitting in a dark theater, enveloped in a movie these days. Letting a film wash over you instead of

11/07/2025

🎬 Big shout-out to our hometown hero Glen Powell — who proves that the Texas film & production community is full of heart, hustle, and home-grown pride! 💛

From Austin roots to Hollywood sets and back again, Glen’s story is a reminder that home-base matters and so does every story made in Texas.

Here’s why we’re cheering him on:

✔️ He’s embraced his Austin and Longhorn roots while capturing global audiences.
✔️ He’s reminding us that authentic stories come from places with real character — like Texas.
✔️ His return brings more visibility to the vibrant production landscape right here that we build and support every day.

We’re incredibly proud to see talent like Glen rising with purpose, locally grounded and globally connected. 🚀

Here’s to more films, more stories, more Texas in every frame!

Despite all of his Hollywood success, the star of ‘Chad Powers’ and ‘The Running Man’ has stayed true to his school, his family, and his hometown of Austin.

11/05/2025

🎬 Only in Texas could a filmmaker like Richard Linklater turn the idea of making a movie into a masterpiece all its own.

✨ His latest film, Nouvelle Vague, reimagines the making of the French New Wave — blending fiction, nostalgia, and cinematic magic right here in Austin.

🩶 From its meta storytelling to its love letter to creativity itself, Nouvelle Vague reminds us why Texas continues to be a haven for visionary storytellers. Austin’s film community showed up big for this one — proving once again that the spirit of independent cinema is alive, thriving, and very much Made in Texas.

Starting in the late 1950s, the Nouvelle Vague movement, or New Wave, swept across France as filmmakers began experimenting with disjointed, often existential narratives that took to the screen with snappy, low-budget editing and production. At the heart of this movement lies the 1960 film, “À bo...

11/05/2025

🎬 Big cheers to the team at hyperreal film club!

🎟️ They’ve built a true clubhouse for film lovers—screening cult, genre, arthouse, and independent films through the week, with community, snacks, and all-night movie magic.

🍿 For Texas creators and audiences alike, this kind of space embodies what our storytelling scene is all about: bold choices, vibrant community, and roots right here in the Lone Star State.

✨ Here’s to more nights under the-screen lights, more shorts made locally, more voices shared, and more stories celebrated. Texas film is alive and well—especially in places like this.

For years, the club held pop-up screenings at different venues until it moved into its new space. The founders say the club is as much about celebrating the people who show up to watch movies as the movies themselves.

11/05/2025

🌟 Meet Taylor Hardy — a trailblazing leader who’s helped transform Fort Worth into one of Texas's top film hubs.

🔥 From photographer-intern to head of the Fort Worth Film Commission, Taylor’s ten-year journey reflects a milestone moment for the region: over 1,000 productions, nearly $1 billion in economic impact, and 50,000 jobs created under her watch.

🎬 Whether it’s the massive new studio campuses or local crew training programs, Fort Worth is creating opportunity and showing how Texas stories get made. Proud to celebrate this moment and the people making it happen.

From humble intern to film industry powerhouse — meet the woman helping Fort Worth take center stage.