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-FORT WORTH

• DALLAS FILM SOCIETY (http://www.dallasfilm.org/) hosts the Dallas International Film Festival and is commited to their mission of celebrating film and its impact on society as well as providing educational programs for better understanding of the role of film in today's world.
• 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/