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The independent Texas film guide VOL. 01 / EST. 2026

Big state.
Bigger stories.

Find your location. Build your crew. Make your film.
Your starting point for bringing a Texas story to life.

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WEST TEXAS · ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION BY EFRAIN GUTIERREZ JR.
Your production resources

Find what you need.

Find crew, locations, opportunities, and planning help. Save useful links for your next visit.

Explore Texas

One state. So many possibilities.

Start with a region. Connect with the people who know it.

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Regional starting point

Austin & Central Texas

Start with the Austin Film Commission for local production connections. Build a scout around your story, then check access, sound, parking, and travel between locations.

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Practical guides

Less guesswork.
More time behind the camera.

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GUIDE 001 / PRE-PRODUCTION

Your first Texas shoot starts here.

Turn the script into a workable plan, from the first scout to the final location confirmation.

Make a production plan →
GUIDE 002 / LOCATIONS

A great backdrop is only the beginning.

A practical scout checklist for sound, power, access, parking, and the unexpected.

Scout with a purpose →
GUIDE 003 / CREW

Find the people who bring it to life.

Write a useful crew brief and compare services with your actual production needs in mind.

Start building your crew →
A little preparation goes a long way

Before you
call “action.”

A simple starting checklist for your next shoot. Keep your progress here, or print a copy for the production folder.

A planning aid, not a substitute for location-specific requirements.
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