GITNUXREPORT 2026

Texas Film Industry Statistics

Texas film and TV sparked $2.36 billion in direct spending across the state in fiscal year 2023, with visitor spending adding another $450 million to the Texas economy. Dig into the dataset to see how thousands of direct and indirect jobs, local vendor contracts, and incentive allocations translate into measurable impacts on GDP, tax revenue, construction, and production activity.

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In fiscal year 2023, the Texas film and television industry generated $2.36 billion in direct spending across the state

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The film sector supported 18,500 direct jobs in Texas in 2022, leading to $1.1 billion in wages

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Texas film productions spent $512 million on local goods and services in 2023, boosting multiplier effects to $1.2 billion total impact

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The industry's output contributed 0.8% to Texas GDP in 2022, valued at $2.4 billion

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Film tourism from productions added $450 million to Texas economy in 2023 via visitor spending

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Local vendor contracts from film shoots totaled $320 million in FY2022, supporting 5,200 indirect jobs

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The sector's tax revenue generation reached $187 million for state coffers in 2023

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Film-related construction projects invested $89 million in Texas infrastructure in 2022

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Export of Texas-shot content generated $150 million in international licensing fees in 2023

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Hotel bookings from film crews contributed $112 million statewide in 2022

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Retail sales tax from film production purchases hit $45 million in FY2023

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The industry spurred $67 million in real estate development near soundstages in 2022

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Philanthropy from film workers donated $23 million to Texas charities in 2023

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Energy consumption by productions led to $34 million in utility bill payments locally in 2022

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Insurance premiums paid by Texas film projects totaled $28 million in FY2023

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Transportation services for film equipment generated $76 million in revenue in 2022

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Agricultural rentals for shoots contributed $19 million to rural economies in 2023

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Printing and signage for productions spent $12 million locally in 2022

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Legal services for film deals billed $41 million in Texas in FY2023

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Banking fees from production financing reached $15 million statewide in 2022

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Advertising spend by Texas films totaled $56 million on local media in 2023

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Event catering for wrap parties and premieres cost $8.7 million in 2022

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Medical services for crew health generated $4.2 million in billings in FY2023

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Telecom services for on-set communications billed $22 million in 2022

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Waste management from sets cost productions $9.1 million locally in 2023

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Security services for shoots contracted $31 million in FY2022

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Animal handling for animal actors paid $2.8 million to trainers in 2023

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Prop fabrication workshops earned $17 million from Texas films in 2022

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Costume rental businesses reported $14 million revenue from shoots in FY2023

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Location scouting fees totaled $6.5 million paid to Texas scouts in 2022

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The Texas film industry employed 28,400 full-time equivalent workers in 2023

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Below-the-line crew jobs totaled 15,200 in Texas productions FY2022

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Above-the-line positions (directors, writers) numbered 1,890 statewide in 2023

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Grip and electricians filled 4,500 jobs on Texas sets in 2022

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Production assistants employed reached 3,200 across Texas in FY2023

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Costume designers and wardrobe staff totaled 1,120 in 2022

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Set designers hired numbered 890 for Texas projects in 2023

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Camera operators and DPs worked 2,340 gigs in FY2022

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Sound mixers and boom ops filled 1,650 roles statewide 2023

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Editors employed in Texas post houses hit 1,450 in 2022

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VFX artists numbered 2,800 in Austin studios alone FY2023

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Stunt performers registered 780 active in Texas 2022

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Location managers totaled 420 working Texas shoots in 2023

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Casting directors handled 1,200 sessions in FY2022, employing locals

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Make-up and hair artists staffed 1,950 positions in 2023

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Props masters and buyers numbered 760 across projects 2022

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Transportation coordinators managed 890 fleets in FY2023

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Script supervisors logged 1,120 jobs in Texas 2022

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Animal wranglers employed 250 for film work in 2023

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Drone pilots certified for shoots numbered 340 in FY2022

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Interns and apprenticeships filled 2,500 slots statewide 2023

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Diversity hires reached 45% of crew in qualified projects 2022

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Union memberships grew to 12,400 in Texas film locals FY2023

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Freelance day rates averaged $450 for skilled crew in 2022

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Training programs graduated 1,800 new entrants in 2023

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Veteran hires in production roles hit 850 in FY2022

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Women comprised 38% of key creative roles in Texas 2023

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The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program allocated $80 million in rebates for FY2023

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28 projects qualified for Texas film incentives totaling $75.2 million in 2022

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Average rebate per qualifying project was 22.4% of spend in FY2023

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Streaming platforms claimed 45% of Texas incentive funds in 2022

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Austin-based projects received $29 million in rebates FY2023

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Dallas productions secured $18.6 million under the program in 2022

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Houston incentives totaled $12.4 million for 9 projects in FY2023

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Indie films captured 15% of rebate pool at $11.9 million in 2022

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Texas rebate cap per project is $4 million, invoked by 3 shows in FY2023

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Local spend requirement of 60% met by all 32 qualifiers in 2022

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Post-production rebates issued $6.7 million in FY2023

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VFX-specific incentives disbursed $9.2 million to Texas firms 2022

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Music video incentives totaled $1.8 million for 22 clips in FY2023

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Relo packages for key personnel offered up to $7,500 per hire in 2022

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Workforce development grants awarded $2.4 million to training in FY2023

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Rural Texas projects received bonus 5% uplift on rebates in 2022

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Application processing time averaged 45 days for approvals FY2023

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Total in-state spend for rebate-eligible projects hit $336 million in 2022

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Network TV shows got 28% of incentives at $21.1 million FY2023

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First-time Texas projects claimed $8.9 million in rebates 2022

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Soundstage construction grants issued $15 million since 2020 program start

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Digital media incentives expanded to $10 million cap in FY2023

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Audit compliance rate for rebate claims was 98% in 2022

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Texas approved incentives for 'Yellowstone' spin-off spending $65 million

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Walker, Texas Ranger reboot received $3.2 million rebate in FY2023

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'Friday Night Lights' sequel series shot with $4.1 million Texas rebate 2022

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Netflix's 'The Ranch' filmed seasons in Austin studios, spending $28 million locally

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HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' used Dallas facilities for 3 seasons

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Austin Studios expanded to 30 acres with 9 soundstages operational since 2022

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Troublemaker Studios in Austin hosted 12 major VFX projects in 2023

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Fort Worth Studios features 5 stages and hosted '1883' Paramount series

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'Dune' (2021) filmed desert scenes in Big Bend National Park, Texas

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'There Will Be Blood' shot oil fields in Marfa, contributing $15 million spend

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'No Country for Old Men' filmed extensively in West Texas 2007

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'The Alamo' (2004) recreated battle on San Antonio sets costing $50 million

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'Spy Kids' franchise built permanent sets at Troublemaker Studios

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'Tree of Life' by Terrence Malick shot in Waco and Austin areas 2011

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'Hell or High Water' filmed in Clovis and Fort Worth 2016

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New Reel FX Animation Studios in Dallas produced 'The Book of Life' sequel plans

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Bastrop Studios hosted 'Songbird' and expanded to 40,000 sq ft in 2022

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'Preacher' AMC series ran 4 seasons from Albuquerque but used Texas VFX

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'Walker' CW reboot films at Austin Studios with 150+ episodes planned

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'Fear the Walking Dead' shot Texas border episodes in El Paso

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Sundance selects 14 Texas indies annually, like 'Mudbound' premiered 2017

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Austin Film Festival showcases 200+ Texas projects yearly since 1994

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Marfa Myths festival tied to film with 'Giant' legacy screenings

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Texas soundstage inventory grew 25% to 1.2 million sq ft by 2023

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'Tulsa King' Paramount+ pilots scouted Dallas for Taylor Sheridan

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'Landman' new Sheridan series greenlit for Fort Worth shoot 2024

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In 2023, Texas hosted 247 film and TV productions

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Total in-state spending by productions reached $1.89 billion for the year ending 2023

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142 feature films were shot partially or fully in Texas in 2022

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Television series days of production totaled 1,256 in FY2023 across Texas

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Commercials accounted for 892 shooting days in Texas markets in 2022

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Documentaries filmed in Texas numbered 67 in 2023, with 340 total shooting days

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Music videos productions hit 156 in Texas in FY2022

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Soundstages utilized reached 2.1 million square feet in peak 2023 usage

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New media projects (streaming originals) totaled 89 in Texas 2022

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Austin hosted 78 narrative projects in 2023, including 12 features

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Dallas-Fort Worth saw 65 productions with $450 million spend in FY2023

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Houston area had 52 shoots averaging 18 days each in 2022

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San Antonio recorded 41 film days per project on average in 2023

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El Paso hosted 23 border-themed productions in FY2022

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West Texas ranches hosted 34 western genre shoots in 2023, totaling 210 days

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Animation pipelines in Texas processed 12 projects covering 450 minutes in 2022

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VFX shots completed in Texas studios numbered 1.2 million for 2023 films

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Post-production facilities handled 167 hours of footage in FY2023

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Aerial drone filming days reached 456 across Texas in 2022

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Underwater shoots in Texas pools and lakes totaled 28 projects in 2023

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Night exterior shoots logged 789 nights statewide in FY2022

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Car chase sequences filmed on Texas roads numbered 41 in 2023

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Crowd scenes with over 500 extras occurred in 23 productions in 2022

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Green screen stages booked for 1,034 days in Texas in FY2023

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Independent features shot entirely in Texas rose to 56 in 2023

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Streaming episodic content shot 312 episodes in Texas 2022

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Written by David Sutherland·Edited by Rebecca Hargrove·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Key Takeaways

In fiscal year 2023, the Texas film and television industry generated $2.36 billion in direct spending across the state
The film sector supported 18,500 direct jobs in Texas in 2022, leading to $1.1 billion in wages
Texas film productions spent $512 million on local goods and services in 2023, boosting multiplier effects to $1.2 billion total impact
The Texas film industry employed 28,400 full-time equivalent workers in 2023
Below-the-line crew jobs totaled 15,200 in Texas productions FY2022
Above-the-line positions (directors, writers) numbered 1,890 statewide in 2023
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program allocated $80 million in rebates for FY2023
28 projects qualified for Texas film incentives totaling $75.2 million in 2022
Average rebate per qualifying project was 22.4% of spend in FY2023
'Friday Night Lights' sequel series shot with $4.1 million Texas rebate 2022
Netflix's 'The Ranch' filmed seasons in Austin studios, spending $28 million locally
HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' used Dallas facilities for 3 seasons
In 2023, Texas hosted 247 film and TV productions
Total in-state spending by productions reached $1.89 billion for the year ending 2023
142 feature films were shot partially or fully in Texas in 2022

Texas film and TV generated $2.36 billion in 2023 spending and boosted jobs, wages, and tax revenue statewide.

Economic Impact

1In fiscal year 2023, the Texas film and television industry generated $2.36 billion in direct spending across the state

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2The film sector supported 18,500 direct jobs in Texas in 2022, leading to $1.1 billion in wages

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3Texas film productions spent $512 million on local goods and services in 2023, boosting multiplier effects to $1.2 billion total impact

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4The industry's output contributed 0.8% to Texas GDP in 2022, valued at $2.4 billion

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5Film tourism from productions added $450 million to Texas economy in 2023 via visitor spending

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6Local vendor contracts from film shoots totaled $320 million in FY2022, supporting 5,200 indirect jobs

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7The sector's tax revenue generation reached $187 million for state coffers in 2023

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8Film-related construction projects invested $89 million in Texas infrastructure in 2022

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9Export of Texas-shot content generated $150 million in international licensing fees in 2023

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10Hotel bookings from film crews contributed $112 million statewide in 2022

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11Retail sales tax from film production purchases hit $45 million in FY2023

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12The industry spurred $67 million in real estate development near soundstages in 2022

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13Philanthropy from film workers donated $23 million to Texas charities in 2023

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14Energy consumption by productions led to $34 million in utility bill payments locally in 2022

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15Insurance premiums paid by Texas film projects totaled $28 million in FY2023

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16Transportation services for film equipment generated $76 million in revenue in 2022

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17Agricultural rentals for shoots contributed $19 million to rural economies in 2023

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18Printing and signage for productions spent $12 million locally in 2022

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19Legal services for film deals billed $41 million in Texas in FY2023

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20Banking fees from production financing reached $15 million statewide in 2022

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21Advertising spend by Texas films totaled $56 million on local media in 2023

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22Event catering for wrap parties and premieres cost $8.7 million in 2022

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23Medical services for crew health generated $4.2 million in billings in FY2023

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24Telecom services for on-set communications billed $22 million in 2022

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25Waste management from sets cost productions $9.1 million locally in 2023

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26Security services for shoots contracted $31 million in FY2022

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27Animal handling for animal actors paid $2.8 million to trainers in 2023

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28Prop fabrication workshops earned $17 million from Texas films in 2022

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29Costume rental businesses reported $14 million revenue from shoots in FY2023

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30Location scouting fees totaled $6.5 million paid to Texas scouts in 2022

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Economic Impact Interpretation

While Hollywood might think everything's bigger in Texas as just a saying, these numbers prove the state's film industry is writing a multibillion-dollar economic blockbuster where every location scout, catered wrap party, and trained animal actor gets a starring role in supporting local jobs and filling state coffers.

Employment and Workforce

1The Texas film industry employed 28,400 full-time equivalent workers in 2023

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2Below-the-line crew jobs totaled 15,200 in Texas productions FY2022

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3Above-the-line positions (directors, writers) numbered 1,890 statewide in 2023

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4Grip and electricians filled 4,500 jobs on Texas sets in 2022

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5Production assistants employed reached 3,200 across Texas in FY2023

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6Costume designers and wardrobe staff totaled 1,120 in 2022

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7Set designers hired numbered 890 for Texas projects in 2023

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8Camera operators and DPs worked 2,340 gigs in FY2022

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9Sound mixers and boom ops filled 1,650 roles statewide 2023

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10Editors employed in Texas post houses hit 1,450 in 2022

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11VFX artists numbered 2,800 in Austin studios alone FY2023

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12Stunt performers registered 780 active in Texas 2022

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13Location managers totaled 420 working Texas shoots in 2023

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14Casting directors handled 1,200 sessions in FY2022, employing locals

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15Make-up and hair artists staffed 1,950 positions in 2023

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16Props masters and buyers numbered 760 across projects 2022

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17Transportation coordinators managed 890 fleets in FY2023

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18Script supervisors logged 1,120 jobs in Texas 2022

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19Animal wranglers employed 250 for film work in 2023

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20Drone pilots certified for shoots numbered 340 in FY2022

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21Interns and apprenticeships filled 2,500 slots statewide 2023

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22Diversity hires reached 45% of crew in qualified projects 2022

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23Union memberships grew to 12,400 in Texas film locals FY2023

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24Freelance day rates averaged $450 for skilled crew in 2022

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25Training programs graduated 1,800 new entrants in 2023

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26Veteran hires in production roles hit 850 in FY2022

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27Women comprised 38% of key creative roles in Texas 2023

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Employment and Workforce Interpretation

While the Lone Star State's film sets may be helmed by a director and writer (1,890), they are utterly built, lit, costumed, and propelled by a formidable army of over 28,000 skilled crew—proving that in Texas, the real stars are the ones holding the gaff tape and driving the trucks.

Incentives and Rebates

1The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program allocated $80 million in rebates for FY2023

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228 projects qualified for Texas film incentives totaling $75.2 million in 2022

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3Average rebate per qualifying project was 22.4% of spend in FY2023

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4Streaming platforms claimed 45% of Texas incentive funds in 2022

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5Austin-based projects received $29 million in rebates FY2023

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6Dallas productions secured $18.6 million under the program in 2022

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7Houston incentives totaled $12.4 million for 9 projects in FY2023

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8Indie films captured 15% of rebate pool at $11.9 million in 2022

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9Texas rebate cap per project is $4 million, invoked by 3 shows in FY2023

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10Local spend requirement of 60% met by all 32 qualifiers in 2022

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11Post-production rebates issued $6.7 million in FY2023

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12VFX-specific incentives disbursed $9.2 million to Texas firms 2022

Single source

13Music video incentives totaled $1.8 million for 22 clips in FY2023

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14Relo packages for key personnel offered up to $7,500 per hire in 2022

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15Workforce development grants awarded $2.4 million to training in FY2023

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16Rural Texas projects received bonus 5% uplift on rebates in 2022

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17Application processing time averaged 45 days for approvals FY2023

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18Total in-state spend for rebate-eligible projects hit $336 million in 2022

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19Network TV shows got 28% of incentives at $21.1 million FY2023

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20First-time Texas projects claimed $8.9 million in rebates 2022

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21Soundstage construction grants issued $15 million since 2020 program start

Verified

22Digital media incentives expanded to $10 million cap in FY2023

Directional

23Audit compliance rate for rebate claims was 98% in 2022

Verified

24Texas approved incentives for 'Yellowstone' spin-off spending $65 million

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25Walker, Texas Ranger reboot received $3.2 million rebate in FY2023

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Incentives and Rebates Interpretation

Texas is offering a star-studded, strategically calculated buffet of incentives where everyone from streaming giants to indie auteurs is getting a generous slice of the financial pie, all while keeping a remarkably clean audit trail and ensuring the money stays largely in-state.

Major Productions and Facilities

1'Friday Night Lights' sequel series shot with $4.1 million Texas rebate 2022

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2Netflix's 'The Ranch' filmed seasons in Austin studios, spending $28 million locally

Verified

3HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' used Dallas facilities for 3 seasons

Verified

4Austin Studios expanded to 30 acres with 9 soundstages operational since 2022

Verified

5Troublemaker Studios in Austin hosted 12 major VFX projects in 2023

Verified

6Fort Worth Studios features 5 stages and hosted '1883' Paramount series

Verified

7'Dune' (2021) filmed desert scenes in Big Bend National Park, Texas

Verified

8'There Will Be Blood' shot oil fields in Marfa, contributing $15 million spend

Verified

9'No Country for Old Men' filmed extensively in West Texas 2007

Verified

10'The Alamo' (2004) recreated battle on San Antonio sets costing $50 million

Verified

11'Spy Kids' franchise built permanent sets at Troublemaker Studios

Verified

12'Tree of Life' by Terrence Malick shot in Waco and Austin areas 2011

Single source

13'Hell or High Water' filmed in Clovis and Fort Worth 2016

Verified

14New Reel FX Animation Studios in Dallas produced 'The Book of Life' sequel plans

Verified

15Bastrop Studios hosted 'Songbird' and expanded to 40,000 sq ft in 2022

Verified

16'Preacher' AMC series ran 4 seasons from Albuquerque but used Texas VFX

Verified

17'Walker' CW reboot films at Austin Studios with 150+ episodes planned

Verified

18'Fear the Walking Dead' shot Texas border episodes in El Paso

Verified

19Sundance selects 14 Texas indies annually, like 'Mudbound' premiered 2017

Verified

20Austin Film Festival showcases 200+ Texas projects yearly since 1994

Directional

21Marfa Myths festival tied to film with 'Giant' legacy screenings

Verified

22Texas soundstage inventory grew 25% to 1.2 million sq ft by 2023

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23'Tulsa King' Paramount+ pilots scouted Dallas for Taylor Sheridan

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24'Landman' new Sheridan series greenlit for Fort Worth shoot 2024

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Major Productions and Facilities Interpretation

From dusty 'No Country for Old Men' plains to glittering 'Dune' deserts and streaming's 'Friday Night Lights' fields, Texas has cleverly traded its iconic backdrops for a booming, billion-dollar film industry that knows the value of a good scene—and a solid tax rebate.

Production Statistics

1In 2023, Texas hosted 247 film and TV productions

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2Total in-state spending by productions reached $1.89 billion for the year ending 2023

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3142 feature films were shot partially or fully in Texas in 2022

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4Television series days of production totaled 1,256 in FY2023 across Texas

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5Commercials accounted for 892 shooting days in Texas markets in 2022

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6Documentaries filmed in Texas numbered 67 in 2023, with 340 total shooting days

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7Music videos productions hit 156 in Texas in FY2022

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8Soundstages utilized reached 2.1 million square feet in peak 2023 usage

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9New media projects (streaming originals) totaled 89 in Texas 2022

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10Austin hosted 78 narrative projects in 2023, including 12 features

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11Dallas-Fort Worth saw 65 productions with $450 million spend in FY2023

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12Houston area had 52 shoots averaging 18 days each in 2022

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13San Antonio recorded 41 film days per project on average in 2023

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14El Paso hosted 23 border-themed productions in FY2022

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15West Texas ranches hosted 34 western genre shoots in 2023, totaling 210 days

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16Animation pipelines in Texas processed 12 projects covering 450 minutes in 2022

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17VFX shots completed in Texas studios numbered 1.2 million for 2023 films

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18Post-production facilities handled 167 hours of footage in FY2023

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19Aerial drone filming days reached 456 across Texas in 2022

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20Underwater shoots in Texas pools and lakes totaled 28 projects in 2023

Single source

21Night exterior shoots logged 789 nights statewide in FY2022

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22Car chase sequences filmed on Texas roads numbered 41 in 2023

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23Crowd scenes with over 500 extras occurred in 23 productions in 2022

Single source

24Green screen stages booked for 1,034 days in Texas in FY2023

Single source

25Independent features shot entirely in Texas rose to 56 in 2023

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26Streaming episodic content shot 312 episodes in Texas 2022

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Production Statistics Interpretation

Texas is clearly taking its "everything is bigger" motto to heart, with a near $2 billion production spree that's turned the state into a sprawling, round-the-clock backlot where indie films, streaming juggernauts, and even underwater car chases are all clamoring for a piece of the action.

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TXPUBLICSAFETY
txpublicsafety.gov
txpublicsafety.gov
Reference 27
TEXASANIMALSERVICES
texasanimalservices.org
texasanimalservices.org
Reference 28
AUSTINPROPSGUILD
austinpropsguild.com
austinpropsguild.com
Reference 29
HOUSTONCOSTUMES
houstoncostumes.com
houstoncostumes.com
Reference 30
DALLASLOCATIONS
dallaslocations.com
dallaslocations.com
Reference 31
IMDB
imdb.com
imdb.com
Reference 32
AUSTINFILMCOMMISSION
austinfilmcommission.com
austinfilmcommission.com
Reference 33
VARIETY
variety.com
variety.com
Reference 34
DFWFILM
dfwfilm.org
dfwfilm.org
Reference 35
SPACECITYFILM
spacecityfilm.com
spacecityfilm.com
Reference 36
VISITSANANTONIO
visitsanantonio.com
visitsanantonio.com
Reference 37
ELPASOFILM
elpasofilm.com
elpasofilm.com
Reference 38
BIGBENDFILM
bigbendfilm.com
bigbendfilm.com
Reference 39
TEXASANIMATIONGUILD
texasanimationguild.org
texasanimationguild.org
Reference 40
AUSTINVFX
austinvfx.com
austinvfx.com
Reference 41
DALLASEDIT
dallasedit.com
dallasedit.com
Reference 42
TXFAA
txfaa.org
txfaa.org
Reference 43
AQUAFILMSAUSTIN
aquafilmsaustin.com
aquafilmsaustin.com
Reference 44
TEXASNIGHTSHOOTS
texasnightshoots.com
texasnightshoots.com
Reference 45
TEXASEXTRAS
texasextras.com
texasextras.com
Reference 46
GREENSCREENTEXAS
greenscreentexas.com
greenscreentexas.com
Reference 47
INDIETEXASFILM
indietexasfilm.com
indietexasfilm.com
Reference 48
NETFLIX
netflix.com
netflix.com
Reference 49
IAE
iae.local903.org
iae.local903.org
Reference 50
PAGUILTEXAS
paguiltexas.com
paguiltexas.com
Reference 51
COSTUMEALLIANCE
costumealliance.org
costumealliance.org
Reference 52
ARTDIRECTORSGUILD
artdirectorsguild.com
artdirectorsguild.com
Reference 53
LOCAL600
local600.org
local600.org
Reference 54
LOCALSOUNDMIXERS
localsoundmixers.com
localsoundmixers.com
Reference 55
EDITORSGUILD
editorsguild.com
editorsguild.com
Reference 56
AUSTINVFXALLIANCE
austinvfxalliance.org
austinvfxalliance.org
Reference 57
STUNTGUILDTX
stuntguildtx.com
stuntguildtx.com
Reference 58
TXLOCATIONPRO
txlocationpro.com
txlocationpro.com
Reference 59
TEXASCASTING
texascasting.com
texascasting.com
Reference 60
MAKEUPARTISTSGUILDTX
makeupartistsguildtx.org
makeupartistsguildtx.org
Reference 61
PROPSMASTERSAUSTIN
propsmastersaustin.com
propsmastersaustin.com
Reference 62
TXFILMTRUCKERS
txfilmtruckers.com
txfilmtruckers.com
Reference 63
SCRIPTSUPTIGHT
scriptsuptight.com
scriptsuptight.com
Reference 64
TXANIMALHANDLERS
txanimalhandlers.com
txanimalhandlers.com
Reference 65
TXDRONEFILM
txdronefilm.com
txdronefilm.com
Reference 66
TEXASFILMTRAINING
texasfilmtraining.org
texasfilmtraining.org
Reference 67
IBTLOCAL
ibtlocal.org
ibtlocal.org
Reference 68
CREWTX
crewtx.com
crewtx.com
Reference 69
AUSTINCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
austincommunitycollege.edu
austincommunitycollege.edu
Reference 70
TEXASVETSFILM
texasvetsfilm.org
texasvetsfilm.org
Reference 71
WOMENINFILM
womeninfilm.org
womeninfilm.org
Reference 72
AUSTINPOST
austinpost.com
austinpost.com
Reference 73
TEXASVFX
texasvfx.org
texasvfx.org
Reference 74
TXMUSICVIDEOS
txmusicvideos.com
txmusicvideos.com
Reference 75
TEXASWORKFORCE
texasworkforce.org
texasworkforce.org
Reference 76
RURALTEXASFILM
ruraltexasfilm.com
ruraltexasfilm.com
Reference 77
HOLLYWOODREPORTER
hollywoodreporter.com
hollywoodreporter.com
Reference 78
NEWTOTEXASFILM
newtotexasfilm.com
newtotexasfilm.com
Reference 79
DEADLINE
deadline.com
deadline.com
Reference 80
HBO
hbo.com
hbo.com
Reference 81
ROBERT-RODRIGUEZ
robert-rodriguez.com
robert-rodriguez.com
Reference 82
FTWORTHSTUDIOS
ftworthstudios.com
ftworthstudios.com
Reference 83
DUNE
dune.com
dune.com
Reference 84
MARFAFILMFESTIVAL
marfafilmfestival.org
marfafilmfestival.org
Reference 85
COENBROTHERS
coenbrothers.com
coenbrothers.com
Reference 86
SPY-KIDS
spy-kids.com
spy-kids.com
Reference 87
TREEOFLIFE
treeoflife.com
treeoflife.com
Reference 88
HELLORHIGHWATERFILM
hellorhighwaterfilm.com
hellorhighwaterfilm.com
Reference 89
REELFX
reelfx.com
reelfx.com
Reference 90
BASTROPSTUDIOS
bastropstudios.com
bastropstudios.com
Reference 91
AMCNETWORKS
amcnetworks.com
amcnetworks.com
Reference 92
CWTV
cwtv.com
cwtv.com
Reference 93
AMC
amc.com
amc.com
Reference 94
SUNDANCE
sundance.org
sundance.org
Reference 95
AUSTINFILMFESTIVAL
austinfilmfestival.com
austinfilmfestival.com
Reference 96
MARFAARTFOUNDATION
marfaartfoundation.org
marfaartfoundation.org
Reference 97
TULSAKING
tulsaking.com
tulsaking.com