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The Austin Film Commission is the official film commission for Austin, TX, and is part of Visit Austin.

07/27/2026

Austin's summer of cinema is in full swing! From indie gems and cult classics, to special events and networking opportunities, experience the creativity and community of Austin's film scene:

🎬 Now through August 30: Paramount Theatre Summer Classic Film Series at the State Theatre and Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX Theatre

🎬 July 30-August 2: Pan African Film & Arts Festival at Austin Film Society Cinema

🎬 August 6–9: Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival at Austin Film Society Cinema

🎬 August 14-16: Austin Action Fest & Market at Galaxy Theatres Austin

🎬 August 25: ATX Short Film Showcase Best of the Year Fest

🎬 August 29: The Front Festival Film Showcase curated by Future Front Texas

Don't miss your chance to beat the heat and grab a seat 🍿 Explore even more upcoming Austin area film festivals here: https://www.austintexas.org/film-commission/festivals/

07/20/2026

Summer's here and the time is right for... creating a new or updating your existing Austin Film Commission Production Directory listing 🎬 ✨

This free resource helps productions filming locally easily connect with experienced Austin area crew members, film-friendly local businesses, and established industry vendors.

✅ New Production Directory features:

• Highlight if you’re an Austin area Veteran working in the industry
• Note your union and professional organization memberships (IATSE, AICP, Women in Film & Television Austin (WIFT), Location Managers Guild (LMGI), and more)

👉 Update (or create) your free Austin Film Commission Production Directory listing today:
https://austin.reel-scout.com/crew_login.aspx

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07/17/2026

This , we're spotlighting Visit Austin, Texas's new Austin Insider Pass and its free, self-guided "Made in Austin" Film Trail.

Explore iconic filming locations across Austin and relive moments from "Made in Austin" favorites like Boyhood, Spy Kids, Dazed and Confused, Q***r Eye, and more. Check in at all five featured stops to redeem a free, commemorative poster at the Austin Visitor Center & Gift Shop in celebration of the Austin Film Commission's 40th anniversary.

🎬 Step into Austin's film history and start exploring:
https://www.austintexas.org/experiences/

07/16/2026

Looking for talented local crew and trusted Austin area vendors for your next production?

From experienced department heads to emerging PAs, Austin’s got you covered. The Austin Film Commission's Production Directory is a free resource that helps productions filming locally connect with skilled Austin area crew members, film-friendly small businesses, and established industry vendors 🎬✨

Plus, new Production Directory features make it even easier to find:

✅ Austin area Veterans with industry experience
✅ Local crew with union and professional organization memberships, including IATSE, AICP, Location Managers Guild (LMGI), Women in Film & Television Austin (WIFT), and more

Crew up here and find your next great hire: https://bit.ly/3RDR2c8

📸 Arts+Labor

07/14/2026

Your script calls for great locations. Your budget calls for even greater incentives. Fortunately, Austin offers both ✨

Did you know? Productions filming in the Austin area can now qualify for up to 33.5% in combined production incentives, including:

✅ Up to 31% rebate through the enhanced Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP)

✅ Austin Economic Development's Creative Content Incentive Program (CCIP) stackable 2.5% rebate on qualifying local hires

But the value doesn't stop there...

Austin offers experienced local crews, turnkey studio facilities, diverse locations, film-friendly permitting, established vendors, homegrown talent, and a creative community that's been making on-screen magic happen for more than 50 years 🎬

The numbers are impressive. The production experience is even better.

With TMIIIP's final rules officially in effect, there's never been a better time to explore filming in Austin: https://www.austintexas.org/film-commission/incentives-and-grants/

07/11/2026

🎥 : Explore Austin Through the Lens of Boyhood

Join the Austin Film Society in celebrating the 12-year anniversary of Richard Linklater's groundbreaking film Boyhood with a special screening and fundraiser event on Saturday, July 18, featuring red carpet, and live Q&A with Director Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, and Ellar Coltrane ✨

Filmed over 12 years in and around Austin, and across the state, Boyhood captures the spirit of Texas, and endures as one of the most celebrated achievements in film history. Join AFS for this unforgettable reunion while supporting the expansion of AFS Cinema. Learn more here: https://www.austinfilm.org/press/12-year-reunion-boyhood/

📍 Then explore the Austin-area filming locations featured in Boyhood using our Austin Film Commission Film Tourism Guide: https://www.austintexas.org/film-commission/film-tourism-guide/

Poster credit: Mutant & Oliver Barrett

07/09/2026

Looking for sound stages? Austin's ready to roll when you are 🎬

From commercial shoots to large-scale series, Austin offers a proven landscape of established studio facilities ready to support productions of every size. Whether you're looking for turnkey production offices, one-of-a-kind backlots, or cutting-edge virtual production technology, you'll find all the infrastructure needed to make it happen right here ✨

Explore the Austin area's 20+ studio facilities and find the right fit for your next project: https://lnkd.in/gB_7uPEd

📸: Austin Studios (operated by Austin Film Society), ATX Film Studios, Troublemaker Studios, Spiderwood Studios 969, Stray Vista Studios, Virtigo Pictures Goldilocks Virtual Production Studio, ATX Event Systems, LLC, Austin PBS Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage

07/07/2026

Do you own (or manage) an Austin area restaurant, bar, coffee shop, store, event venue or other small business that's ready for its close-up?

Industry pros from around the world use the Austin Film Commission Locations Gallery to spark inspiration, envision filming their projects in Austin, and explore the region's diverse locations 🎬

Create your business' free listing today - put your place on the map and get on the radar of upcoming film, TV and commercial productions:

https://lnkd.in/dKQZcUr9

07/01/2026

From first scout to final shot, the Austin area delivers unmatched range — the kind that elevates every frame. Get inspired by the versatility of Austin's locations and envision filming your next project here 🎬

Flat farmland. Piney woods. Rugged Hill Country terrain. Iconic small towns. Pristine lakes and rivers. All within 30 miles of downtown’s modern skyline ✨

Explore the Austin area's diverse looks: https://bit.ly/40Aubm9

06/29/2026

🎥 Build your filmmaking skills with the Austin Film Society's Summer Education Series. Connect with fellow creatives, gain hands-on experience, and learn from Austin-based working filmmakers including Kat Candler, Kayla Galang, Stephen Ohl, Maya Perez, Alex Chew, and more.

Open to anyone interested in growing their creativity and craft, this series kicks off with a weeklong Directing program on July 6, followed by a weeklong Writing program on July 20. See the full lineup and get your class pass: https://www.austinfilm.org/afs-summer-education-series-2026/

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4900 Old Manor Rd
Austin, TX
78723

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