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Becoming a Film Friendly Certified Community

Certification Steps:

  1. Attend a "How to Become a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community" workshop, hosted by the Texas Film Commission.
    View upcoming workshops.
  2. Pass administratively enforceable filming guidelines that promote media production in a way that is both mutually beneficial for residents and industry professionals alike.
    View a sample document. 
  3. Submit photos of a minimum of five (5) filming locations in your community for inclusion in the Texas Film Commission location database.
    Learn more about about how to submit your community's photos.

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