City Of Roanoke Approved As Media Production Development Zone
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Roanoke has been approved by the Texas Film Commission as a Media Production Development Zone. This approval encourages the further development of permanent moving image production sites within the Roanoke community to help create jobs and expand the local and state economies.
“Texas’ growing media production industry supports local job creation and brings new revenue into communities across our great state,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “I congratulate the City of Roanoke on their designation as a Media Production Development Zone. The Texas Film Commission works with our community partners to leverage the tools needed to help innovative entrepreneurs and hardworking Texans to thrive.”
The Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ) Program, established by the 81st Texas Legislature in 2009 and administered by the Texas Film Commission, allows for a sales and use tax exemption for the construction, maintenance, expansion, improvement, or renovation of a media production facility at a qualified media production location for up to a two-year period. Media production facilities include, but are not limited to: animation/CGI studios, post production facilities, sound stages, video game development studios, and production office space.
The City of Roanoke received an application for the MPDZ program from production company Film and Music LLC. This application allowed the community to begin the MPDZ approval process. Film and Music LLC will utilize this designation to renovate an existing building in downtown Roanoke. The building will have three studios, production offices, and editing space.
“Roanoke’s designation as a Media Production Development Zone is a strong step toward driving job creation and economic growth in our region,” said Senator Tan Parker. “It opens the door to new investment, supports both creative and technical careers, and positions North Texas as a destination for innovation in media and production. This is how Texas stays competitive and leads.”
“Congratulations to the City of Roanoke, Mayor Gierisch, and the City Council for being designated as a Media Production Development Zone by the Texas Film Commission,” said Representative Ben Bumgarner. “This designation highlights the economic and cultural significance of the City of Roanoke not only within the DFW Metroplex, but across the state of Texas.”
For more than 50 years, the Texas Film Commission in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting Texas as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality production. To learn more about the Media Production Development Zone Program visit: gov.texas.gov/film/page/mpdz
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT) within the Office of the Governor is tasked with marketing and promoting the state of Texas across the nation and around the world as the premier business location and travel destination. EDT works closely with communities and local, regional, and statewide economic development and tourism organizations, as well as partnering state agencies, to ensure Texas remains the best place to live, work, and visit.