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
Jeremy Thomas, Communications Coordinator, Video & Community Outreach
City of Arlington
(817) 459-6413
film@arlingtontx.gov
www.arlingtontx.gov/film
Arlington Filmography (partial): Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (TV Special: 2019) • The Game Chasers Movie (2019) • Texas Flip N' Move, Seasons 6 & 7 (TV Series: 2017 - 2018) • The Gifted (TV Pilot: 2017) • Dallas, Seasons 1 - 3 (TV Series: 2012 - 2014) • The Rookie (2002) • Tin Cup (1996) • Bull Durham (1988) • Tender Mercies (1983) • Logan's Run (1976)
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Azle
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
David Hawkins, Director of Planning and Development
City of Azle
(817) 444-7084
dhawkins@cityofazle.org
www.azleabsolutely.com
Azle Filmography (partial): Texas Flip N' Move (TV Series: 2015 - 2020) • Rock Dog (2015) • Highway Cowboys (TV Episode: 2014) • Necessary Roughness (1991)
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Cedar Hill
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Russell Read, Director of Customer & Visitor Experience
Visit Cedar Hill
(469) 272-2942
(972) 291-5100 ext. 1006
russell.read@cedarhilltx.com
www.cedarhilltx.com
Cedar Hill Filmography (partial): The Game Chasers Movie (2019) • Queen of the South (TV Series: 2018) • The Great Christmas Light Fight (TV Episode: 2017) • Texas Parks & Wildlife "Your Adventure Begins Here" (PSA: 2016) • Chris Kyle: The Man Behind the Legend (Documentary: 2016) • Second Chance (TV Pilot: 2015) • Deion's Family Playbook, Season 2 (TV Series: 2014) • Big Tips Texas (TV Series: 2013) • Storage Wars: Texas, Season 2 & 3 (TV Episodes: 2012 - 2013) • Strayer University (Commercial: 2012)
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Celina
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Brandy O'Keefe, Downtown Manager
City of Celina
(469) 3015725
BOKeefe@Celina-tx.gov
https://www.celina-tx.gov/
Celina Filmography (partial): Dangerous Curves (TV Series: 1992 - 1993) • Three Days to a Kill (1992) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Season 4 (TV Series: 1996)
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Dallas
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Tony Armer, Commissioner
Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office
(214) 571-1050 (O)
(469) 394-6331 (C)
tony.armer@dallascreates.org
info@dallascreates.org
www.dallascreates.org
Dallas area Filmography (partial): Last Summer (TV Pilot: 2019) • The Chosen (TV Series: 2017 -2019) • A Ghost Story (2017) • Queen of the South, Seasons 1 - 3 (TV Series: 2016 - 2018) • Dallas, Seasons 1 - 3 (TV Series: 2012 - 2014) • Bottle Rocket (1994) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001) • Robocop (1986) • Dallas, Seasons 1 - 14 (TV Series: 1978 - 1991) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Denton
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Matilda Weeden, Economic Development Specialist
City of Denton
(940) 349-7732
Matilda.Weeden@cityofdenton.com
www.originaldentondistrict.com
Denton Filmography (partial): Tasmanian Devil (2019) • Texas Flip N' Move, Season 7 (TV Episode: 2018) • Bomb City (2017) • Lone Star Law (TV Episode: 2016) • The Daytripper (TV Series: 2013) • Armageddon (1998) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001) • What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) • Benji (1974) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Fort Worth
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Jessica Christopherson, Film Commissioner
Fort Worth Film Commission
(817) 698-7842
(800) 433-5747
jessicachristopherson@fortworth.com
www.fortworth.com/film
Fort Worth area Filmography (partial): Lawmen: Bass Reeves (TV Series: 2023) • 1883 (TV Series: 2021 - 2022) • Yellowstone (TV Episode: 2020) 12 Mighty Orphans (2019) • Miss Juneteenth (2019) • Never Goin' Back (2018) • The Old Man and The Gun (2018) • The Long Road Home (TV Mini-Series: 2017) • Lone Star Law, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2016) • My All-American (2015) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001) • Pure Country (1992) • Dallas, Seasons 1 -14 (TV Series: 1978 - 1991)
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Frisco
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Cori Powers, Director of Marketing & Communications
Visit Frisco
(972) 292-5256
cori@visitfrisco.com
www.visitfrisco.com/press-room
Frisco Filmography (partial): The Dude Perfect Show, Seasons 1 - 3 (TV Series: 2019 - 2016) • Baylor Scott & White (Commercial: 2018) • Queen of the South, Season 2 (TV Series: 2017) • Friday Night Tykes, Season 4 (TV Series: 2016) • Barney & Friends, Seasons 1 - 13 (TV Series: 1992 - 2009) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Season 3 (TV Series: 1995) • Striking Range (2006) • Slap Her, She's French (2002) Dallas (TV Series: 1978)
Frisco Gameography (partial): Battleborn • Borderlands 3
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Grand Prairie
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Sara Dedeluk, Tourism Supervisor
Visit Grand Prairie
(972) 292-5256
sdedeluk@gptx.org
https://www.gptx.org/Home
Grand Prairie Filmography (partial): Never Goin' Back (2018) • Cruel Summer (TV Series, Season 1: 2021) • The Gifted (TV Series, Pilot: 2017)
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Lavon
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Charlie Allen, Film Friendly Coordinator
(972) 375-7276
bosleydsa@yahoo.com
Kim Dobbs, City Administrator
City of Lavon
(972) 843-4220
kim.dobbs@cityoflavon.org
www.cityoflavon.com
Charles A. Allen, Executive Director
Lavon Economic Development
(927) 375-7276
www.lavonedc.com
Lavon Filmography (partial): Murder Made Me Famous (TV Episode: 2018) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Mansfield
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Rosalie Gilbert, Manager of Arts & Event Services
City of Mansfield
(817) 728-3690
rosalie.gilbert@mansfieldtexas.gov
www.visitmansfieldtexas.com
Tim Roberts, Tourism Manager
City of Mansfield
(817) 728-3690
tim.roberts@mansfieldtexas.gov
www.mansfieldtexas.gov
Mansfield Filmography (partial): Lone Star Law, Season 5 (TV Episode: 2019) • Taco Bueno (Commercial: 2016) • AT&T (Commercial: 2015) • Texas Flip N' Move, Seasons 1 & 2 (TV Series: 2014 - 2015) • Texas Music Scene with Ray Benson (2014) • My Son (2013) • Texas Women, Seasons 1 & 2 (TV Series: 2011 - 2012) • Unto Thee (1996) • Roadie (1980) •Semi-Tough (1977)
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McKinney
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Beth Shumate, Communications Manager
McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau
(972) 547-2061
bshumate@visitmckinney.com
www.visitmckinney.com
McKinney Filmography (partial): Queen of The South, Season 2 (TV Series: 2017) • Hoovey (2015) • Lone Star Law (TV Series: 2015) • Toyota (Commercial: 2015) • Troubador TX, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2014) • Chase, Season 1 (TV Series: 2010) • Prison Break, Season 2 (TV Series: 2006) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001) • True Stories (1986) • Benji (1974)
McKinney Gameography (partial): Super Lucky's Tale • Creativerse • Dungeon Boss • Anvil: War of Heroes • Words With Friends • Words With Pirates • Chess With Friends
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Mesquite
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
James Johnson, CVB Marketing Coordinator
Mesquite Convention & Visitors Bureau
(972) 204-4927
jbjohnson@cityofmesquite.com
www.visitmesquitetx.com
Mesquite Filmography (partial): Revenge in Kind (2016) • Dallas, Season 3 (TV Series: 2015) • Storage Wars: Texas (TV Episode: 2012) • Married to Jonas (TV Episode: 2012) • Dirt: A Season Inside the Devil's Bowl (Documentary: 2015) • Slap Her, She’s French! (2002) • Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series: 1991) • Boys Don't Cry (1998) • Problem Child (1990) • Cotton Candy (TV Movie: 1978)
Mesquite Gameography (partial): Doom
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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 (partial): Texas Flip N' Move, Season 6 (TV Episode: 2018) • Iron Resurrection, Season 1 (TV Episode: 2016) • Nail 32 (2014) • Shell "Reactions" (Commercial: 2013) • Lone Star, Season 1 (TV Episode) • Pure Country (1991) • Breaking Home Ties (TV Movie:1987) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Pilot Point
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Denise Morris, Executive Director
Pilot Point Economic Development Corporation
(940) 218-3411
director@developpilotpoint.com
www.developpilotpoint.com
Pilot Point Filmography (partial): Texas Flip N' Move, Season 2-4 (TV Series: 2016-2015) • Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Puppy (2009) • Saving Jessica Lynch (TV Movie: 2003) • The President's Man: A Line in the Sand (TV Movie: 2002) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Season 8 (TV Series: 2000) • Armageddon (1998) • Finding North (1998) • In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy (TV Movie: 1995) • A Bullet for Pretty Boy (1970) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Roanoke
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Diana Rice, Communications & Pulbic Engagement Officer
City of Roanoke
(817) 491-2411
drice@roanoketexas.com
www.roanoketexas.com
Roanoke Filmography (partial): Texas Flip N' Move, Seasons 1 - 7 (TV Series: 2015 - 2018) • The Crossroads of Hunter Wilde (2017) • Dallas, Season 3 (TV Episode: 2015) • Texas Flip N' Move (TV Pilot: 2013) • The Best Thing I Ever Ate (TV Episode: 2011) • Midnight Clear (2006) • Dakota (1987)
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Sanger
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Jim Bolz, Interim Public Works Director
City of Sanger
(940) 458-2571
jbolz@sangertexas.org
www.sangertexas.org
Sanger Filmography (partial): 90 Ft. From Home (2019) • Texas Flip N' Move, Seasons 1 - 7 (TV Series: 2015 - 2018) • Lentil Soup (2016) • Rock Dog (2015) • Armageddon (1998) • In the Name of Love (TV Movie: 1995)
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Sunnyvale
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Burton Barr, Economic Development Director
Town of Sunnyvale
(972) 203-4154
burton.barr@townofsunnyvale.org
www.townofsunnyvale.us
Sunnyvale Filmography (partial): American Idol, Season 15 (TV Series: 2016) • Streets of Harvest (2015) • After Sundown (2006) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001)
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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 (partial): The Game Chasers Movie (2019) • A Ghost Story (2017) • Queen of the South, Seasons 1 - 3 (TV Series: 2016 - 2018) • Prison Break, Season 2 (TV Series: 2006) • Pure Country (1992) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Seasons 1 - 9 (TV Series: 1993 - 2001) • The Trip to Bountiful (1985) • Places in the Heart (1984) • Tender Mercies (1983) • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Weatherford
Region: Dallas / Fort Worth area
Kristen Pegues, Economic Development Planning Coordinator
Economic Development Department, City of Weatherford
(817) 598-4279
kpegues@weatherfordtx.gov
www.chooseweatherford.com
Weatherford Filmography (partial): 12 Mighty Orphans (2019) • Texas Size Medium (TV Episode: 2019) • The Chosen, Season 1 - 2 (TV Series: 2017 - 2019) • Texas Flip N' Move, Seasons 1 - 7 (TV Series: 2015 - 2018) • Gallows Road (2015) • Rock Dog (2015) • Rock Star Vets (TV Series: 2015) • Road Rivals (TV Series: 2015) • Rodeo Girls (TV Series: 2013 - 2014) • Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero (2012)
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