Austin 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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Austin
Region: Austin area
Brian Gannon, Director
Austin Film Commission
(512) 583-7230
bgannon@visitaustin.org
www.austintexas.org/film-commission
Austin Area Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Seasons 4 & 5 (TV Series: 2018 - 2020) • Alita: Battle Angel (2019) • The Son (TV Series: 2017) • Boyhood (2014) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • Friday Night Lights (TV Series: 2006 - 2011) • Spy Kids Franchise (2001 - 2011) • True Grit (2010) • Office Space (1999) • Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
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Bastrop
Region: Austin area
Becki Womble, President / CEO
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
(512) 303-0558
bwomble@bastropchamber.com
www.filmbastrop.com/film-friendly
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
Bastrop Filmography (partial): Panic (TV Series: 2019 - 2020) • Fugitive Dreams (2019) • A Country Called Home (2015) • Boyhood (2014) • Joe (2013) • Prince Avalanche (2013) • Bernie (2011) • Friday the 13th (2009) • Where The Heart Is (2000) • Lonesome Dove (TV Mini-Series: 1989)
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Buda
Region: Austin area
Lysa Gonzalez, Director of Tourism
City of Buda
(512) 295-7170
lgonzalez@ci.buda.tx.us
www.budatxtourism.com
Buda Filmography (partial): Oxygen Network (Commercial: 2017) • Bank of America "Boys of Summer" (Commercial: 2016) • Urban Cowboy (TV Pilot: 2015) • The Association (2015) • BBQ With Franklin (TV Episode: 2014) • Revolution, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2014) • The Doo Dah Man (2014) • Thunder Broke the Heavens (2013) • Friday Night Lights (TV Series: 2006 - 2011) • The Newton Boys (1998)
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Cedar Creek
Region: Austin area
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
Cedar Creek Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Series: 2018) • Legal Zoom (Commercial: 2018) • Little Woods (2017) • You Can't Turn That into a House, Season 1 (TV Series: 2017) • Lumberjack Man (2013) • Balls Out (2013) • Flutter (2012) • A Perfect World (1993) • The Hidden Jungle (1989)
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Cedar Park
Region: Austin area
Fran Irwin, Community Affairs Director
City of Cedar Park
(512) 401-5008
Fran.Irwin@cedarparktexas.gov
www.cedarparktexas.gov
Cedar Park Filmography (partial): Mobley "Dreams of Empire" (Music Video: 2020) • Fugitive Dreams (2019) • Iron Resurrection, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2016) • The Conway Curve (2015) • Revolution, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2014) • American Crime, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2014) • Safe Auto (Commercials: 2013) • The Great Christmas Light Fight (TV Episode: 2013) • The New Guy (2002) • Connect 5 (1996)
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Dripping Springs
Region: Austin area
Pam Owens, President & CEO
Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau
(512) 858-4740
pam@destinationdrippingsprings.com
www.destinationdrippingsprings.com
Dripping Springs Filmography (partial): BBQuest, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2019) • The Son, Seasons 1 & 2 (2016 - 2018: TV Series) • Iron Resurrection, Seasons 1 - 4 (TV Series: 2016 - 2020) • Barracuda (2016) • Men, Women & Children (2014) • Deliverance Creek (TV Pilot: 2013) • The Day Tripper (TV Series: 2012) • Predators (2010) • Appaloosa (2008) • The Alamo (2004)
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Elgin
Region: Austin area
Amy Miller, Community Services Director, Public Information Officer
City of Elgin
(512) 229-3213
amy.miller@elgintexas.gov
elgintexas.gov
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
Elgin Filmography (partial): The Lost Husband (2019) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2018) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • The Tree of Life (2011) • Temple Grandin (TV Movie: 2010) • A Scanner Darkly (2006) • Barbecue: A Texas Love Story (2004) • Friday Night Lights (2004) • The New Guy (2002) • Varsity Blues (1999)
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Florence
Region: Austin area
Peggy Morse, President
Florence Chamber of Commerce
(512) 423-6597
peggy.morse@gmail.com
www.florencechamberofcommerce.org
Forrest Hyde, Director
Florence Chamber of Commerce
(512) 826-4568
forresthyderealtor@gmail.com
www.florencechamberofcommerce.org
Florence Filmography (partial): Tip Your Waitress (Short: 2016) • Fool's Gold (1999)
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Granger
Region: Austin area
Syrissa Dominguez, Main Street Manager
City of Granger
(512) 859-2755
mainstreet@cityofgranger.org
www.grangertx.us
Granger Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Episode: 2018) • Kill or Be Killed (2015) • Revolution, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2014) • True Grit (2010) • The Return (2006) • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) • When Zachary Beaver Came To Town (2003) • 25th Hour (2002) • Michael (1996) • Purgatory County (1996)
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Hutto
Region: Austin area
Kristi Barnes, Conventions & Tourism Manager
City of Hutto
(512) 759-4029
kristi.robich@huttotx.gov
https://www.huttotx.gov/496/Downtown-Tourism
Hutto Filmography (partial): Lone Star Law (TV Episode: 2016) • Iron Resurrection, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2016) • Life Without Color (Documentary: 2015) • Bug (2015) • From Dusk Till Dawn, Season 1 (TV Series: 2014) • The Devil's Candy (2014) • Land of Leopold (2013) • The Stanton Family Grave Robbery (2008) • Flesh and Bone (1993) • Blood Simple (1984)
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Kyle
Region: Austin area
Victoria Vargas, Director of Economic Development
(512) 262-3932
victoria@cityofkyle.com
kyleed.com/about-kyle-ed/film-friendly-community
Kyle Filmography (partial): Lonelyboy (Short: 2019) • The Son, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2018) • Oxygen Network (Commercial: 2015) • Lost in the Sun (2014) • Summer League (2013) • Secret At Arrow Lake (2009) • The Lights (2009) • Where the Heart Is (2000) • Blood Simple (1984) • Resurrection (1980)
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Lago Vista
Region: Austin area
Amanda Hawkins, Communications and Marketing Coordinator
City of Lago Vista
(512) 267-1155 x114
amanda.hawkins@lagovistatexas.gov
www.lagovistatexas.org
Lago Vista Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2018) • Pool Kings, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2018) • The 5 Year (2017) • Vacation Home Equation (TV Episode: 2017) • House Hunters International (TV Episode: 2016) • Hot Air (2014) • Tryst of Fate (2009) • God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Short: 2005)
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Leander
Region: Austin area
Mark Tummons, Director of Parks & Recreation
City of Leander
(512) 528-9909
mtummons@leandertx.gov
www.leandertx.gov
Leander Filmography (partial): Never Alone (Short: 2018) • Nissan Maxima (Commercial: 2017) • The Conway Curve (2015) • Forced Change (Documentary: 2015) • Safe Auto (Commercial: 2013) • Dadgum, Texas (2011) • Dance With The One (2008) • Pineapple (2008) • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) • The Rookie (2002)
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Liberty Hill
Region: Austin area
Katie Amsler, City Event Coordinator
City of Liberty Hill
(512) 417-8448
kamsler@libertyhilltx.gov
www.libertyhilltx.gov
www.experiencelhtx.com
Liberty Hill Filmography (partial): Iron Resurrection, Season 1 & 2 (TV Series: 2015 - 2017) • Beyond the Night (2016) • Kleenex "Kindred Spirits" (Commercial: 2015) • Spirit Reins (Short Documentary: 2015) • At Wit's End (Short: 2010) • Simon Van Winkle (Short: 2008) • When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2002) • 3 Gun Nation, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2002) • Cicadas (2000) • The Newton Boys (1998)
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Lockhart
Region: Austin area
Mike Kamerlander, Economic Development Director
City of Lockhart
(512) 398-3461
ecodev@lockhart-tx.org
www.lockhartedc.com/site-selectors/film-in-lockhart
Lockhart Filmography (partial): Panic (TV Series: 2019 - 2020) • Fear the Walking Dead, Seasons 4 & 5 (TV Series: 2017 - 2018) • The Leftovers, Season 2 (TV Series: 2015) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • Joe (2013) • Bernie (2011) • Where The Heart Is (2000) • The Newton Boys (1998) • Waiting for Guffman (1996) • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
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Manor
Region: Austin area
Scott Moore, City Manager
City of Manor
(512) 272-5555
smoore@cityofmanor.org
www.cityofmanor.org
Manor Filmography (partial): Fugitive Dreams (2019) • Little Woods (2018) • The Son (TV Series: 2018) • Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) • Lost in the Sun (2016) • American Crime, Season 1 (TV Series: 2015) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • Friday Night Lights, Season 3 (TV Series: 2008) • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
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Marble Falls
Region: Austin area
Erin Burks, Downtown and Marketing Manager
City of Marble Falls
(830) 798-7065
eburks@marblefallstx.gov
www.marblefallstx.gov
Marble Falls Filmography (partial): Lone Star Law, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2019) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2018) • One Hand Clapping (2018) • Ram Trucks (Commercial: 2018) The Son (TV Series: 2017) • The Daytripper (TV Series: 2016) • H-E-B "Spurs" (Commercial: 2016) • Killer Women (TV Pilot: 2014) • Thank You a Lot (2014) • Barbecue: A Texas Love Story (2004)
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McDade
Region: Austin area
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
McDade Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Series: 2018) • From Dusk Til Dawn, Season 1 (TV Series: 2014) • Lumberjack Man (2013) • Varsity Blood (2012) • The Magnificent Dead (2010) • Doonby (2010) • True Women (TV Movie: 1997) • The Lone Star Kid (TV Movie: 1986)
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Pflugerville
Region: Austin area
Terri Toledo, Director of Management Services
City of Pflugerville
(512) 990-6115
territ@pflugervilletx.gov
www.pflugervilletx.gov
Pflugerville Filmography (partial): American Crime (TV Pilot: 2015) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • Cinema Six (2012) • Friday Night Lights (TV Series: 2006 - 2011) • Secondhand Lions (2003) • The Newton Boys (1998) • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) • Blood Simple (1984) • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
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Rockne
Region: Austin area
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
Rockne Filmography (partial): Bud Light - Super Bowl LV (Commercial: 2021) • The Whole Wide World (1996)
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Round Rock
Region: Austin area
Scot S. Wilkinson, Director for Arts and Culture
City of Round Rock
(512) 671-2705 (x2705) (O)
(940) 391-1928 (C)
swilkinson@roundrocktexas.gov
www.roundrocktexas.gov
Round Rock Filmography (partial): Iron Resurrection, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2018) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Series: 2017) • American Crime, Seasons 1 & 2 (TV Series: 2014 - 2016) • No No: A Dockumentary (2014) • Friday Night Lights, Season 4 & 5 (TV Series: 2009 -2010) • Idiocracy (2006) • The Rookie (2002) • Miss Congeniality (2000) • Blood Simple (1984) • Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
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San Marcos
Region: Austin area
Sarah Smith, Social Media Specialist
San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau
(512) 393-5935
ssmith2@sanmarcostx.gov
visitsanmarcos.com/media/film
San Marcos Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 6 (TV Episode: 2019) • Day 5, Season 2 (TV Episode: 2017) • Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) • American Crime (TV Series: 2015 - 2016) • Boyhood (2014) • The Tree of Life (2011) • Friday Night Lights (TV Series; 2006 - 2011) • The Faculty (1998) • Courage Under Fire (1996) • The Getaway (1972)
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Smithville
Region: Austin area
Robert Tamble, City Manager
City of Smithville
(512) 237-3282
citymanager@ci.smithville.tx.us
www.ci.smithville.tx.us
Adena Lewis, Director
Tourism & Economic Development, Bastrop County
(512) 581-4011
adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us
www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/ds.tourism_economic
Smithville Filmography (partial): Panic (TV Episode: 2020) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 4 (TV Episode: 2018) • The Son, Seasons 1 & 2 (TV Series: 2016 - 2018) • A Country Called Home (2015) • My All American (2015) • Joe (2013) • Bernie (2011) • The Tree of Life (2011) • Fireflies In The Garden (2008) • Hope Floats (1998)
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Taylor
Region: Austin area
Jan Harris, Mainstreet Manager
City of Taylor
(512) 352-3463
(512) 365-4041
jan.harris@taylortx.gov
www.ci.taylor.tx.us
Taylor Filmography (partial): Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2019) • The Leftovers, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2016) • Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) • Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) • Joe (2013) • Friday Night Lights (2004) • Barbecue: A Texas Love Story (2004) • The Rookie (2002) • Where The Heart Is (2000) • Varsity Blues (1999)
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Wimberley
Region: Austin area
Tammy Heller, City Secretary/Film Friendly TX Liaison
City of Wimberley
(512) 648-2403
theller@cityofwimberley.com
www.cityofwimberley.com
Leanne Kirby, Director of Tourism/Film Friendly TX Liaison
(512) 847-0422 (O)
(512) 842- 7783 (C)
lkirby@cityofwimberley.com
Wimberley Filmography (partial): Gulf States Toyota (Commercial: 2019) • Iron Resurrection, Season 2 (TV Series: 2019) • Fear the Walking Dead, Season 5 (TV Series: 2018) • Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) • American Pickers, Season 7 (TV Series: 2016) • Sir Doug and the Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove (2015) • Deliverance Creek (TV Pilot: 2014) • Hot Air (2014) • Smirnoff (Commercial: 2014) • Revolution, Season 2 (TV Series: 2013)
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