Texas Industry Resources

TEXAS

• TAFTP (Texas Association of Film and Tape Professionals) - A trade organization promoting the film, video and commercial production industry. http://www.taftp.com/
• TEXAS FILM - News group covering film in Texas. http://www.film-texas.com/Film_Texas.html
• TEXAS FILM COMMISSION - State film commission that has been assisting filmmakers for more than 35 years and is working to keep Texas a competitive destination for all media industries. http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/film
• TEXAS PERFORMS: Provides the hottest HALF PRICE and DISCOUNT TICKETS for live performances all over Texas. https://www.texasperforms.com/
• TXMPA (Texas Motion Picture Alliance) - Industry wide organization working toward legislation that provides competitive economic incentives for the film, video, interactive, and video game industry. http://txmpa.org/main/index.php

AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO/SOUTH TEXAS

• AUSTINACTORS.NET: An Austin film and theatre community resource and service. http://www.austinactors.net/auditions/
• AUSTIN CIRCLE OF THEATERS (ACoT): A performing arts service organization whose projects and programs strengthen Austin's performing arts community and bring new audiences to the arts. http://www.acotonline.org/Pages/Home.html
• AUSTIN FILM CASTING: Yahoo group providing casting information for the Austin area. http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/AustinFilmCasting/messages
• AUSTIN FILM COMMISSION: The Austin Film Office assists filmmakers with scouting and securing locations for filming, and acts as a liaison for city services such as road closures, permits, use of public property and code compliance issues. http://www.austintexas.org/film/
• AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL: Dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all artists who use the language of film to tell a story. http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/
• AUSTIN FILM GUERILLA: A film festival offering sci-fi, fantasy and horror films to the Austin audience. http://www.austinfilmguerilla.com/
• AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY: Nationally recognized exhibition of films and artist services with community outreach and education. http://www.austinfilm.org/
• AUSTIN SCREENWRITERS GROUP: A resource to serve local screenwriters, providing guidance and support in all areas of the field. http://www.austinscreenwriters.org/
• NOW PLAYING AUSTIN: The leading online resource for Arts and Cultural information for Austin and Central Texas. http://www.NowPlayingAustin.com
• REEL WOMEN: A local support system for women at all levels of experience in the film and video industries. http://reelwomen.org/calendar.html
• SAN ANTONIO FILM COMMISSION - Central film commission that is the resource for filming in San Antonio and surrounding areas. http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/film/
• SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST: Internationally known showcase offering a music and media conference, interactive festival and film conference and festival. http://2007.sxsw.com/
• SOUTH TEXAS FILM CASTING: Yahoo group providing casting information for the South Texas area. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southtxfilmcasting/
• THE ALLIANCE: A cooperative of Casting Directors, Talent Agents and Acting Coaches to develop and promote Central Texas and use of Austin for TV and Film. http://www.theallianceaustin.com/

DALLAS/FT. WORTH

• AFI DALLAS: AFI’s International Film festival that provides a stage for moviemakers from around the globe. http://www.afidallas.com/
• DALLAS FILM CASTING: Yahoo group providing casting information for the D/FW area. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dallasfilmcasting/
• DALLAS FILM COMMISSION: Promotes the DFW region to film, television and media professionals as a destination/location for feature films, TV, documentaries, commercials, videos and all forms of media. http://www.filmdfw.com/index.php
• DALLAS PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION: Promotes the local film and video production market as a highly creative, competitive, and international source of professional production expertise. http://www.dallasproducers.org/
• DALLAS SCREENWRITERS ASSOCIATION: Support organization for area screenwriters. http://www.dallasscreenwriters.com/
• S.T.A.G.E. (Society for Theatrical Artists' Guidance and Enhancement): Promotes the theatrical, broadcast, and film industries, serving as an information clearinghouse, and providing training and education in many facets of the entertainment industry. http://www.stage-online.org/
• WOMEN IN FILM/DALLAS: Committed to promoting and enhancing women in production, as well as creating educational and advancement opportunities. http://www.wifdallas.org/

HOUSTON

• HOUSTON FILM COMMISSION: Provide resources for local professional crew and helps in finding accommodations, and equipment, plus acts as a liaison with other City of Houston departments. http://www.filmhouston.texaswebhost.com/
• ONLY IN HOUSTON: The one-stop source for find Houston creative. http://www.onlyinhouston.org/index.asp
• SWAMP (Southwest Alternate Media Project): Has been promoting the creation and appreciation of film, video, and new media as art forms of a multicultural community for 30 years. http://www.swamp.org/
• WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION/HOUSTON: Dedicated to helping women reach the highest level of achievement in television, film, and other moving-image media and promoting equity for women in these industries. http://www.wift-houston.org/
• WORLDFEST HOUSTON: One of the oldest and largest film & video competitions in the world, with more than 4,500 category entries, now celebrating 47 years. http://www.worldfest.org/