News & Announcements
Made in Texas | Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse executive producers Jarrett Lambo & Aric Laferriere
On the 10th anniversary of the Waco-based megahit "Fixer Upper", we asked Aric Laferriere and Jarrett Lambo - longtime Reality TV producers and executive producers of "Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse" - what it is that makes producing Reality TV in Texas unique. Their answer? As good as any we could have asked for.
TFC August Digital Media Newsletter
TFC Digital Media Newsletter, August 2024
TFC July Newsletter
TFC Newsletter, July 2024
Governor Abbott Congratulates Cedar Park As First Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cedar Park on being designated as the first Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process.
Made in Texas | Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience’s David Hartstein & Sam Wainwright Douglas
This one might feel a bit more personal for our Austin friends. We recently sat down with David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas to discuss their documentary, "Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience", for our latest Made in Texas interview. Listen in to hear about how they realized their idea of a short film actually needed to be a feature, what it was like co-directing and – of course – the enduring idiosyncratic allure of the late, great KUTX host John Aielli.
Made in Texas | In Tow director Sharon Arteaga
When asked about the process of making her latest short film, "In Tow", director Sharon Arteaga told us: "We went into it thinking so many things were going to be so difficult and then it turned out they were a lot easier to achieve than we thought." Watch our whole Made in Texas interview with Sharon to learn more about why making this short was simpler than she expected, what it was like working with more effects than she ever has before, learning how to shut down a road and more!
TFC March Newsletter
TFC Newsletter, March 2024
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Communities to Film Friendly Texas Forum
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission today announced a Film Friendly Texas Forum to be held on May 16 in New Braunfels. Communities across Texas interested in pursuing local job creation and economic expansion strategies by becoming Film Friendly Texas or Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Communities are invited to attend.