The Colony Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced The Colony has been designated by the Texas Film Commission (TFC) as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step training and certification process.
“Congratulations to The Colony on joining more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “The Texas Film Commission partners with communities in every region of the state to market their unique appeal and attract new investments in media production. Through ongoing Film Friendly Texas training, communities are prepared to support media production, spurring on-site spending at local businesses and creating good-paying jobs for Texans.”
The Colony is now a Music Friendly Texas and Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
“Congratulations to The Colony on earning its Film Friendly Texas Certified Community designation,” said Senator Brent Hagenbuch. “As the line goes from the classic film Field of Dreams, 'If you build it, they will come.' By creating a community that's ready to welcome film and television productions, The Colony is opening the door to new jobs, increased tourism, and greater opportunities for local businesses. I look forward to seeing The Colony take center stage as another great Texas destination for storytellers and filmmakers.”
“Texas continues to lead by fostering an environment where businesses and entrepreneurs can thrive while attracting industries such as film and music production that create jobs, investment, and opportunity,” said Senator Tan Parker. “The Colony is a tremendous example of how forward-thinking communities strengthen local partnerships and position themselves for long-term economic growth. Congratulations on this well-deserved designation as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.”
“The Film Friendly Texas Certified Community designation opens the door to new opportunities for economic development, tourism, and local job creation,” said The Colony Mayor Richard Boyer. “We're proud to be recognized as a community that's ready to welcome filmmakers and share our unique character with audiences across Texas and beyond.”
“The Film Friendly Texas designation is another step forward in expanding The Colony's economic development efforts,” said City Manager Troy Powell. “Film and television productions generate spending at local hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, and service providers while introducing our community to new audiences. We're excited to welcome productions of all sizes and demonstrate why The Colony is an outstanding place to do business, visit and call home.”
More than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities across the state receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices, and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity in their community.
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 explore all that Film Friendly Texas Communities offer, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview. For cast, crew, and digital media job opportunities in Texas, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/hotline.