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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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