East Central 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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Bryan
Region: East Central area
Mary Lynne Stratta, City Secretary
City of Bryan
(979) 209-5008
citysecretaryweb@bryantx.gov
www.bryantx.gov/film-friendly-bryan
Lacey Lively, Communications and Marketing Director
City of Bryan
(979) 209-5008
llively@bryantx.gov
www.bryantx.gov/film-friendly-bryan
Bryan Filmography: Rekindling Christmas (2019) • The Right Stuff (TV Episode: 2016) • Shot to the Heart (TV Episode: 2016) • A Haunting (TV Episode: 2015) • Web of Lies (TV Episode: 2014): Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live Inside the Brazos County Jail (TV Movie: 2015) • Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man (TV Episode: 2013) • Kid-Thing (2012) • Quiero Mis Quinces (2012) • The Day Tripper (TV Episode: 2011) • A Fighting Chance (TV Documentary: 2010) • Jurassic Fight Club (TV Series: 2008)
Bryan Gameography: Variant: Limits • ARTé: Mecenas • ARTé: Lumière • ARTé: Hemut
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Burton
Region: East Central area
Susie Tommaney
Burton Chamber of Commerce
(713) 569-0055
stommaney@yahoo.com
www.burtontexas.org
Angela Harrington, City Secretary, Municipal Court & Utilities Manager
City of Burton
(979) 289-3402
burtonsecr@cityofburton-tx.gov
www.cityofburton-tx.gov/home
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Caldwell
Region: East Central area
Melissa Gonzalez, City Secretary
City of Caldwell
(979) 567-3271
mgonzales@caldwelltx.gov
www.caldwelltx.gov
Caldwell Filmography: The In Between (Short: 2017) • Ford "Best in Texas" (Commercial : 2015)
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Cameron
Region: East Central area
Ricky Tow, City Manager
City of Cameron
(254) 697-6646
rtow@camerontexas.net
https://www.camerontexas.net/
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College Station
Region: East Central area
Stacey Vasquez, Economic Development Coordinator
City of College Station
(979) 764-3570 (Main)
(979) 764-3545 (Direct)
svasquez@cstx.gov
www.grow.cstx.gov
College Station Filmography (partial): Lone Star Law, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2019) • Texas Flip N Move, Season 8 (TV Episode: 2018) • The Greatest Bond (Documentary: 2015) • A Country Called Home (2014) • BBQ With Franklin (TV Episode: 2014) • Kid-Thing (2012) • The Daytripper, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2010) • Southern Fried Bigfoot (Documentary: 2007) • Revenge of the Nerds (1984) • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
College Station Gameography: Variant: Limits • ARTé: Mecenas • ARTé: Lumière • ARTé: Hemut
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Cuero
Region: East Central area
Maggie J. Cromeens, Executive Director
Cuero Development Corporation
(361) 275-8178
mcromeens@cityofcuero.com
www.cuerodc.com
Cuero Filmography: Bagatelle (Short: 2018) • Friday Night Tykes, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2015) • Cold Justice, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2013) • Ruby's Town (Documentary: 2007) • Flesh and Bone (1993)
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Giddings
Region: East Central area
Denice Harlan, Executive Director
Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce
(979) 542-3455
chambergiddings@gmail.com
www.giddingstx.com
Giddings Filmography: Chef's Table, Season 7 (TV Episode: 2020) • Power Trip: The Story of Energy (Documentary: 2018) • Snake Tales (1998)
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Gonzales
Region: East Central area
Daisy Scheske Freeman, Gonzales Film Friendly Liaison
dlscheske@gmail.com
www.gonzalestexas.com
Gonzales Filmography: Fear The Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Episode: 2018) • The Son (TV Series: 2017) • Found Footage 3D (2015) • Kill or Be Killed (2015) • From Dusk Till Dawn, Season 1 (TV Series: 2014) • The Retrieval (2013) • Predators (2010) • Temple Grandin (TV Movie: 2010) • The Daytripper, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2010) • Resurrection (1980)
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La Grange
Region: East Central area
Caleb Parks, La Grange Main Street Manager
City of La Grange
(979) 968-3017
csparks@cityoflg.com
www.cityoflg.com
La Grange Filmography: ZZ Top: That Little O' Band From Texas (Documentary: 2019) • Iron Resurrection, Season 3 (TV Series: 2018) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Series: 2018) • Lost in The Sun (2016) • Jack Ingrahm (Music Video: 2015) The Tree of Life (2011) • Friday the 13th (2009) • Wire in the Blood (TV Episode: 2008) • Hope Floats (1998) • Michael (1996)
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Marlin
Region: East Central area
Bryan LeMeilleur, Director of Tourism and Marketing
City of Marlin
(254) 883-1450 ext. 1025
tourism@marlintx.net
www.marlintx.net
Marlin Filmography: Fixer Upper, Season 3 (TV Series: 2015) • Tomlinson Hill (Documentary: 2013) • Wounded (2012) • Infamous (2006) • The Knocker (Short: 2000) • Leadbelly (1976) • Breaking Into The Big League (Short: 1913)
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Rockdale
Region: East Central area
Jim Gibson, Economic Development Director
Rockdale Municipal Development District
(512) 446-2111
jim.gibson@rockdalemdd.org
www.rockdalemdd.org
Rockdale Filmography: Ford Superbowl (Commercial: 2018)
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Shiner
Region: East Central area
Susan Nolkamper, City Secretary
City of Shiner
(361) 594-3362
city_of_shiner@sbcglobal.net
www.shinertx.com
Shiner Filmography: Friday Night Tykes, Seasons 3 & 4 (TV Series: 2015 - 2016) • Shiner Beer (Commercial: 2013) • Something's Brewin' in Shiner (2012) • August Evening (2007) • The Daytripper, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2010) • Resurrection (1980)
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Temple
Region: East Central area
Teresa Anderson, Destination Marketing Manager
City of Temple
(254) 298-5649
tanderson@templetx.gov
www.templetx.gov
Heather Bates, Director of Marketing & Communications
City of Temple
(254) 298-5605
hbates@templetx.gov
www.templetx.gov
Temple Filmography: Baylor Scott & White Health (Commercial: 2018) • Lone Star Law (TV Series: 2016 - 2018) • Friday Night Tykes, Season 4 (TV Series: 2016) • Shroud (2009) • Graduation Day (2003) • The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) • Flesh and Bone (1993) • Slick Silver (1975)
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Victoria
Region: East Central area
Nancy Brittain, Marketing Manager
Explore Victoria Texas
(361) 485-3118
nbrittain@victoriatx.org
www.explorevictoriatexas.com
Victoria Filmography (partial): Lone Star Law (TV Series: 2019) • Dirty Money, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2019) • Sanzaru (2019) • Texas Country Reporter (TV Episode: 2019) • Trey the Texas Medium (TV Series: 2019) • The Texas Bucket List (TV Episode: 2018) • Self Medicated: A Film About Art (2014) • Return to Honor (2012) • The Why (2009) • The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
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Yoakum
Region: East Central area
Kevin Coleman
City Manager, City of Yoakum
(361) 293-6321
citymanager@cityofyoakum.org
www.cityofyoakum.org
Yoakum Filmography: Sanzaru (2019) • Friday Night Tykes, Seasons 3 & 4 (TV Series: 2015 - 2016)
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Yorktown
Region: East Central area
Lorene Migura, Council Member
City of Yorktown
(361) 564-2661
office@yorktowntx.com
www.yorktowntx.com/economic-development
Yorktown Filmography: Achievement Haunter (TV Series: 2018) • Upstream Color (2016) • Boomtown (Documentary Short: 2013) • Something's Brewin' in Shiner (2012) • Ghost Adventures (TV Episode: 2011) • August Evening (2007) • The Daytripper, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2010) • Resurrection (1980)
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