Dallas / Fort Worth Area
The Film Friendly Texas (FFTX) program provides ongoing training and guidance to help statewide communities effectively accommodate on-location filming and market their communities as filming destinations.
Certified communities have attended a Film Friendly Texas training workshop, have submitted photo coverage of potential filming locations for inclusion in the Texas Film Commission location database and have passed filming guidelines approved by our office.
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Arlington
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Ryan Hunt, Communications Coordinator - Social Media & Broadcasting
City of Arlington
817-459-6414
ryan.hunt@arlingtontx.gov
www.arlington-tx.gov/filmfriendly
Arlington Filmography: The Amazing Race (TV Episode: 2015) • Man v. Food (TV Episode: 2012) • Entourage (TV Episode: 2010) • Prison Break (TV Episode: 2007) • Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) • The Rookie (2002) • Tin Cup (1996) • Bull Durham (1988) • Tender Mercies (1983) • Logan's Run (1976)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Cedar Hill
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Russell Read, Director of Experience
Visit Cedar Hill
972-291-5100 ext. 1006
214-577-2226 (cell)
russell.read@cedarhilltx.com
www.visitcedarhilltx.com
Allison J. H. Thompson, Director of Economic Development
Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation
972-291-5132, ext. 2
allison.thompson@cedarhilltx.com
www.visitcedarhilltx.com
Cedar Hill Filmography: Queen of the South (TV Series: 2018) • The Great Christmas Light Fight (TV Episode: 2017) • Storage Wars (TV Episode: 2012) • Fugitive Among Us (1992) • Hell House • Ollie Hopnoodle's haven of Bliss (1988)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Dallas
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Janis Burklund, Director
Dallas Film Commission
877-817-FILM
janis.burklund@dallascityhall.com
www.dallasfilmcommission.com
Dallas area Filmography (partial): A Ghost Story (2017) • Bomb City (2017) • Queen of the South (TV Series: 2016) • Undercover Boss (TV Series: 2016) • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (TV Series: 2016) • Dallas (TV Series: 2014) • Donna Decorates Dallas (TV Series: 2014) • Chasing Shakespeare (2013) • Top Chef (TV Series, S9: 2012) • Storage Wars: Texas (TV Series: 2013) • The Good Guys (TV Pilot: 2010) • Chase (TV Series: 2010) • Lone Star (TV Series: 2010) • The Deep End (2010) • Open Season 3 (2010) • Open Season 2 (2008) • Prison Break (TV Series: 2007) • Missionary Man (2007) • Barney & Friends (TV Series: 2010) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) • Dallas (TV Series: 1978)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Denton
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Julie Glover, Economic Development Program Administrator
Denton Economic Development Partnership, City of Denton
940-349-7732
940-382-7151
julie.glover@cityofdenton.com
www.dentonedp.com
Denton Filmography (partial): Bomb City (2017) • The Teller and the Truth (2016) • The Daytripper (TV Series: 2013) • Slap Her, She's French! (2002) • Armageddon (1998) • Late Bloomers (1996) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1993-2001) • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) • Necessary Roughness (1991) • Benji (1974) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Fort Worth
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Jessica Christopherson, Director
Fort Worth Film Commission
817-698-7842
800-433-5747
jessicachristopherson@fortworth.com
www.fortworth.com/film
Fort Worth area Filmography (partial): A Ghost Story (2017) • My All-American (2015) • The Amazing Race (TV Episode: 2014) • Dallas (TV Series: 2012) • Lone Star (TV Series: 2010) • Glory Road (2006) • Pure Country (1992) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1991) • Problem Child (1990) • Dallas (TV Series: 1978) • Logan's Run (1976)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Additional local production incentive information.
Frisco
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Ryan Callison, Director of Marketing & Communications
Visit Frisco
972-292-5256
214-620-1703
rcallison@visitfrisco.com
www.visitfrisco.com/media
Wesley Lucas, Communications Manager
Visit Frisco
972-292-5266
469-514-5041
wlucas@visitfrisco.com
www.visitfrisco.com/media
Frisco Filmography: The Biggest Loser (TV Episode: 2011) • Prison Break (TV Series: 2009) • Barney & Friends (TV Series: 2009) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1991) • She Gets What She Wants • Bloodlines • Dallas (TV Series: 1978)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Lavon
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Charlie Aubrey Allen, Film Friendly Coordinator
Lavon Economic Development
972-375-7275
bosleydsa@yahoo.com
www.lavonedc.com
Lavon Filmography: Exsanguination (2011) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Mansfield
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Rosalie Gilbert, Cultural Arts Supervisor
Mansfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
817-804-5768
rosalie.gilbert@mansfieldtexas.gov
www.visitmansfieldtexas.com
Theresa Cohagen, Tourism Coordinator
City of Mansfield
817-804-5785
theresa.cohagen@mansfield-tx.gov
www.mansfieldtexas.gov
Mansfield Filmography: Texas Music Scene with Ray Benson (2014) • My Son (2013) • Unto Thee • Semi-Tough (1977)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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McKinney
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
DeeDee Guerra, Executive Director
Visit McKinney
(214) 544-1407
(888) 649-8499
dguerra@visitmckinney.com
www.visitmckinney.com
McKinney Filmography: Prepper (2016) • The Real Housewives of Dallas (TV Series: 2016) • Hoovey (2015) • Lone Star Law (TV Series: 2015) • Rooms To Go (Commercial: 2015) • Toyota (Commercial: 2015) • Shark Tank, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2013) • Troubador TX, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2014) • Language of a Broken Heart (2011) • Chase, Season 1 (TV Series: 2010) • Prison Break, Season 2 (TV Series: 2006) • A Promise To Carolyn (TV Movie: 1996) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1993-2001) • An American Story (TV Movie: 1992) • A Killing in a Small Town (TV Movie: 1990) • When the Time Comes (TV Movie: 1987) • True Stories (1986) • Benji (1974)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Mesquite
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Amber Patterson, Marketing Coordinator
Communications and Marketing Department, Mesquite Convention & Visitors Bureau
972-204-4927
apatterson@cityofmesquite.com
www.realtexasflavor.com
Mesquite Filmography: Storage Wars: Texas (TV Episode: 2012) • Married to Jonas (TV Episode: 2012) • Slap Her, She’s French! (2002) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1991) • Problem Child (1990) • Cotton Candy (TV Movie: 1978)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Midlothian
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Chris Dick, City Manager
City of Midlothian
972-775-7195
chris.dick@midlothian.tx.us
www.midlothian.tx.us/
Midlothian Filmography: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Roanoke
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Morgan Roundy, Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator
City of Roanoke
(817) 491-2411
mroundy@roanoketexas.com
www.roanoketexas.com
Roanoke Filmography: Texas Flip N' Move (TV Series: 2016) • The Best Thing I Ever Ate (TV Episode: 2011) • Midnight Clear (2006)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Sanger
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Jim Berman, Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Sanger
940-458-2059
jberman@sangertexas.org
www.sangertxedc.org
Sanger Filmography: Lentil Soup (2016) • Armageddon (1998) • In the Name of Love (TV Movie: 1995)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Sunnyvale
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Traci Anderson, Economic Development Director
Town of Sunnyvale
972-203-4154
traci.anderson@townofsunnyvale.org
http://www.townofsunnyvale.org/
Sunnyvale Filmography: American Idol (TV Series, S15: 2016) • The Good Guys (TV Series: 2010) • My Plane Disaster • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Waxahachie
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Amy Borders, Director of Communications and Marketing
City of Waxahachie
469-309-4000
aborders@waxahachie.com
www.waxahachiecvb.com
Waxahachie Filmography: A Ghost Story (2017) • Queen of the South (TV Series: 2016) • Hoovey (2015) • From Above (2013) • Storage Wars: Texas (TV Series, S3: 2013) • Prison Break (TV Series, S2: 2006) • Serving Sara (2002) • Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) • Pure Country (1992) • Walker, Texas Ranger (1991) • The Trip to Bountiful (1985) • Places in the Heart (1984) • Tender Mercies (1983) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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Weatherford
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Debra Wakeland, Main Street Manager & Historic Preservation Officer
City of Weatherford
817-598-4211
dwakeland@weatherfordtx.gov
http://www.weatherfordtx.gov/
Weatherford Filmography: Finding Glory (2017) • Texas Flip N' Move (TV Series: 2015-2016) • Rock Star Vets (TV Series: 2015) • Road Rivals (TV Series: 2015) • Rodeo Girls (TV Series: 2013-2014) • Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero (2012) • Traveling (2011) • Knife (Short: 2011) • Slap Her, She's French (2002)
Locations photo coverage available at LocationsHub.
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