Texas Media Production Alliance

01/13/2025

Join our partner First Take for an exclusive casting workshop with Helen Geier, founder of The Casting Concierge. With over 20 years of experience in casting, Helen has worked with top talent and productions, offering a wealth of knowledge that you won’t want to miss.

📅 Feb 04, 2025
🕧 6p – 9p CST
💻 Zoom

This interactive workshop will give actors an insider’s look at the casting process, expert tips on how to stand out in auditions, and advice on making lasting impressions that will get them noticed.

Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to take your craft to the next level, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the best in the industry.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! https://www.firsttaketx.com/event-details/virtual-casting-workshop-with-the-casting-concierge

01/13/2025

The 2025 Deaf Film Festival will be a three-day event -- expanding from the first festival's one day screening schedule.

Some new additions to this year's festival: Workshops, Panels, and a Screenplay Contest!

Deaf writers are encouraged to submit their scripts, whether for TV or Film, on the FilmFreeway page: https://filmfreeway.com/DeafFilmFestival

01/08/2025

Don't miss the highly anticipated Grand Opening of South Side Studios Dallas, where creativity meets opportunity in the heart of the Dallas film and television community!

📅 January 14th
⏰ 6pm-9pm
📍 South Side Studios Dallas, 2901 Botham Jean Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215

*WHAT TO EXPEXT*
--> It's FREE
--> Networking Opportunities: Connect with filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders
--> Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres: Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you mingle
--> Exclusive Studio Tours: Explore the newly revamped sound stages and production facilities

*SPECIAL GUESTS*
Steve Demmler - CEO of Talon Entertainment Finance
Tony Armer - Head of Production, Talon Entertainment Finance
Becky Reed - Studio Manager, South Side Studios
Katie Schuck - New Dallas Film Commissioner
Austin Flores-Vasquez, M.A. - Film Coordinator, Dallas Film Commission

Come check out the newly renovated South Side Studios! With over 70,000 square feet of production spaces, the team is ready to show it off!

01/07/2025

The 41st Annual KidFilm Family Festival, it will take place January 18-19 at the Angelika Film Center & Café - Dallas, featuring 12 programs with feature films, short films, and author appearances.

KidFilm is a spinoff of the USA Film Festival, the Dallas-based, 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in film and video arts.

The highlight of KidFilm is a screening of The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, the first fully-animated feature-length film in Looney Tunes history.

All programs will be presented FREE, but tickets are required. Tickets for all shows are available at the theater on the day of show only, beginning one hour before each showtime.

A kid-themed film festival is coming to Dallas: Called The 41st Annual KidFilm Family Festival, it will take place January 18-19 at the Angelika Film Center Dallas, featuring 12 programs with feature films, short films, and author appearances.

01/06/2025

📢 🎬 The Denton Black Film Festival recently unveiled its 2025 festival lineup, including an array of in-person and virtual experiences.

The in-person festival will run from January 22-26, 2025, with virtual programming extending through February 2, 2025. This year's theme: Resilience.

The 2025 will showcase 73 films, a New Texas Short Screenplay Competition w/ Award Sponsors - Austin Film Festival, Final Draft and Coverfly, featuring live reads, two art exhibits, spoken word performances, comedy, music, and a youth gaming competition.

Workshops and panels will cover various topics, including storytelling, virtual production, budgeting for Indie films, and much more. This year’s Social Justice Panel and Films on Human Trafficking addresses this urgent form of modern-day slavery.

How to attend? --> https://dentonbff.com/

01/06/2025

It’s no secret that Dallas has become a more critical marketplace for cinematic activity than ever before, and it is quickly rising to become the third-largest “film city” in the United States after New York and Los Angeles.

Although much of this attention is due to the growing presence of premium theaters in the DFW area, a major expansion to the DIFF Dallas International Film Festival will certainly add a new level of “prestige” to the yearly celebration of independent cinema.

DIFF now has the distinction of being an Oscar Qualifying Festival for the short-film categories. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestows this honor on only a select few festivals; there are 181 events that qualify, including 59 in the U.S. The process of gaining this distinction was not an easy one, but DIFF’s qualification indicates that it’s being taken seriously by pundits beyond the region.

North Texas is now the third-largest film market in the country, and Dallas has become an Oscar-qualifying city.

01/03/2025

Many thanks to our longtime supporter the Mary Collins Agency for increasing their sponsorship level from Star to Guest Artist!!!

TXMPA is a member and sponsor supported organization - we would not have the resources to effectively advocate for our industry without your support.

We are incredibly proud to represent our community as we head into the 89th legislative session on January 14th -- thank you again to Mary Collins and all of our sponsors and members!

Interested in becoming a TXMPA sponsor - learn more here: https://www.txmpa.org/sponsors

01/02/2025

🚨 ADVANCE SCREENING ALERT FOR ATX 🚨

TXMPA members are invited to attend an advance screening of THE NIGHT AGENT Season 2 w/ series star Gabe Basso in attendance to promote this new season.

📅 January 7th
⏰ 7:30p
🏢 Regal Westgate, 4477 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78745

TXMPA Members DM us for RSVP details!

How far would you go to answer the call? Add The Night Agent S2 to your watch list: https://www.netflix.com/thenightagent only on Netflix, January 23.Based o...

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Fred, Ian and CJ!!!

Here's to hope and hard work, kindness and resilience.

Here's to your dreams and a 2025 full of possibilities

Here's to y'all!

12/31/2024

Did you know There Will Be Blood's smoke invaded No Country For Old Men's set?

Do you know what Texas town they were filmed in?

Is something burning?

12/30/2024

The 89th Texas Legislature convenes on January 14th, 2025!

Stay up to date and learn how you can most effectively support the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) through the TXMPA newsletter and socials!

As Tarrant County lawmakers prepare to kick off the Texas legislative session Jan. 14, Fort Worth Report journalists are exploring the policies set to be reshaped in Austin. Click here

12/26/2024

May the Seven Principles guide you toward a year of unity, purpose and success. A very joyous Kwanzaa from Fred, Ian and CJ!

12/25/2024

Fred, Ian and CJ would like to wish you eight nights of laughter and love, and a season of joy. ✨ May the miracles of Hanukkah inspire you throughout the year.

12/25/2024

A Very Merry Christmas from Fred, Ian and CJ to all our incredible members, sponsors, partners and supporters.

Here’s to a bright and creative 2025! 🌟🎄

12/24/2024

🚨 ADVANCE SCREENING ALERT FOR ATX-DTX-HTX 🎬

On behalf of Amazon MGM Studios, we would like to invite you to an advance screening of UNSTOPPABLE. TXMPA Members DM us for RSVP details!

—> Wednesday, January 8th

12/23/2024

One of my favorite things about our here in Texas is how much we invest in the , from to , we're committed to positioning up and coming artists and technicians for success.

After wrapping a rigorous and successful fall semester, Brad Maule and some of his Stephen F. Austin State University students - Elizabeth Molano, Allison Fisk and Carson Fowler - got to play at powerhouse Stray Vista Studios.

And here's a little fun fact -- Mr. Brad Maule spent 22 magnificent years on the longest-running American currently in .

Comment👇 if you know which one and have fond memories of it because your childhood babysitter June watched it daily.

12/20/2024

TXMPA Members in Austin, Dallas and Houston, we've been invited to advance screenings of Paramount Pictures "Better Man" on January 8th -- drop us a DM if you'd like to attend!

"Better Man" is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

12/20/2024

⭐ 🎬 Congratulations to The City of Missouri City, Texas on earning their Film Friendly Texas designation from the Texas Film Commission!!! ⭐ 🎬

“Missouri City is thrilled to join the ranks of Film Friendly Texas communities,” said Mayor Robin J. Elackatt. “This certification highlights our city as a vibrant hub for creativity, collaboration, and opportunity. We look forward to welcoming filmmakers to showcase our unique landscapes and diverse culture, strengthening our local economy and telling our community’s story to the world.”

Founded in 1890, the "Show Me City" is located about 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston.