LocationCentral Texas
Filmed in Austin
621 films and TV shows were shot in Austin, Texas, including Boyhood, Sin City and The Tree of Life.
Travis County · 503 films · 118 TV shows · 179 companies
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Filming in Austin
Statewide| Status | Production | Where | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filming | Cowgirls & IndiansFeature Indie feature from writer-director Tejal Desai, starring Manisha Koirala, set to start shooting in November around Austin and nearby towns.Austin · From Nov 2026 | Austin | From Nov 2026 | Variety ↗︎ |
| Soon | I to IShort Independent short shooting Nov 14–15, 2026 in Austin, per its Texas Film Commission Job Hotline post.Austin · Nov 14 – Nov 15 2026 | Austin | Nov 14 – Nov 15 2026 | Texas Film Commission Job Hotline ↗︎ |
| Soon | Undun (Student)Short Short film with City of Austin film permits for Nov 20–21, 2026.Austin · Nov 20 – Nov 21 2026 | Austin | Nov 20 – Nov 21 2026 | City of Austin Office of Special Events (film permits) ↗︎ |
| Wrapped | Raising ColeFeature Independent family drama directed by Jared Christopher, with Michael Druck Casting booking extras and stand-ins for an Oct. 13 to Nov. 13 shoot around Austin, Bastrop, San Marcos and Dripping Springs, including Central Austin days on Nov. 4 and Nov. 6-7.Austin · Nov 11 – Nov 11 2026 | Austin | Nov 11 – Nov 11 2026 | Project Casting ↗︎ Project Casting ↗︎ Project Casting ↗︎ Project Casting ↗︎ Project Casting ↗︎ City of Austin Office of Special Events (film permits) ↗︎ |
| Wrapped | LayersShort · Getzel Moshiko Productions LLC Independent short shooting Nov 6–9, 2026 in Austin, per its Texas Film Commission Job Hotline post.Austin · Nov 6 – Nov 9 2026 | Austin | Nov 6 – Nov 9 2026 | Texas Film Commission Job Hotline ↗︎ |
| Wrapped | VinesShort Short film with City of Austin film permits for Nov 1–5, 2026.Austin · Nov 1 – Nov 4 2026 | Austin | Nov 1 – Nov 4 2026 | City of Austin Office of Special Events (film permits) ↗︎ |
| Wrapped | Prosecuting Evil with Kelly SieglerSeries Season 3 shot B-roll on Austin streets under city film permits, Jul 15–21 and Aug 3–5, 2026.Austin · Jul 15 – Aug 5 2026 | Austin | Jul 15 – Aug 5 2026 | City of Austin Office of Special Events (film permits) ↗︎ City of Austin Office of Special Events (film permits) ↗︎ |
Shot in Austin
Films
503 titlesTV
118 showsFilming locations in Austin
StatewideSet in Austin
Filmed elsewhere or unrecorded| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No Trespassing | Alexander Glandien |
| 2023 | The Last of Us TV series | Kantemir Balagov, Craig Mazin |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star TV series | — |
| 2018 | Polyamorous 'vampire' couple who run a private members club for fellow enthusiasts reveal how they use sexual energy and BLOOD to 'feed' - and even 'become ill' when in direct sunlight | — |
| 2017 | Something Like Summer | David Berry |
| 2008 | The Mentalist TV series | — |
| 2000 | Road Trip | Todd Phillips |
Film businesses in Austin
Statewide directory| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Dine 4 Fine CateringAustin caterer that feeds film crews on shoot schedules and works film and photo shoots, with chefs who also do food styling. | Catering | 2dine4.com ↗︎ |
| 3rd + Lamar StudioSmall north Austin studio with a motion-control operator and cinema robots for commercial and product work. | Studio | 3rdandlamar.com ↗︎ |
| 48 Hour Film Project AustinLocal 48-hour short film contest. | Festival | 48hourfilm.com ↗︎ |
| Acclaim TalentTalent agency representing adult, teen and kid actors for film, TV and commercials. | Talent agency | acclaimtalent.com ↗︎ |
| Actors ClearinghouseTalent agency representing union and non-union actors for film, TV and commercials. | Talent agency | actorsclearinghouse.com ↗︎ |
| Aduro StudiosNorth Austin pre-lit cyc stage plus on-site grip, truck and camera rentals. | Studio | adurofilm.com ↗︎ |
| AFS CinemaNonprofit two-screen art-house cinema. | Venue | austinfilm.org ↗︎ |
| AFS Creative CareersAustin Film Society's paid internship and training tracks for new crew, with job placement help. | Film program | austinfilm.org ↗︎ |
| aGLIFFLong-running LGBTQ+ film festival. | Festival | agliff.org ↗︎ |
| Ajax CreativeProduction company with end-to-end video work from shoot through post. | Production company | ajaxcreative.com ↗︎ |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema AustinMulti-location Austin cinema chain and Fantastic Fest home. | Venue | originalalamo.com ↗︎ |
| Alliance Francaise d'Austin Cine-ClubFrench cinema screening series with networking. | Organization | afaustin.org ↗︎ |
| ArtworkslabVFX studio doing compositing, 3D, color and AI-assisted visual effects for film, TV and commercials. | VFX & animation | artworkslab.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Audio PostDialogue editing, Foley, sound design and Atmos mixing. | Post house | atxaudiopost.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Event Systems StudioGated south Austin campus with a 12,000 sq ft studio and curved LED wall for virtual events and shoots. | Studio | atxes.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Film StudiosLarge private studio complex near the airport with six stages, a backlot and attached offices. | Studio | |
| ATX Food Truck Association - Film CateringFood-truck catering for film productions. | Catering | atxfta.org ↗︎ |
| ATX GripGrip, lighting and specialty rental house known for camera cars, remote heads and grip trucks. | Rental house | |
| ATX MOHO RentalsRents cast and crew trailers around Texas. | Rental house | atxmoho.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Self-TapeAustin self-tape studio with lighting, backdrops and audio for audition recordings, in person or over Zoom. | Self-tape studio | atxselftape.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Short Film ShowcaseMonthly local short film screening. | Festival | atxshortfilmshowcase.com ↗︎ |
| ATX Television FestivalFour-day TV festival. | Festival | atxfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Action Film FestFestival for action and stunt-driven video. | Festival | austinactionfest.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Asian American Film FestivalAsian and Asian American cinema festival. | Festival | aaafilmfest.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Comedy Film FestivalShort comedy film festival. | Festival | filmfestivalcircuit.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Community College Radio-Television-FilmTransfer degrees and certificates in film and emerging media production at a community-college price. | Film program | admc.austincc.edu ↗︎ |
| Austin Dance Festival presents Dance on FilmFilm festival, February 2027: Dance films. | Festival | filmfreeway.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Entertainment Business (meetup)Meetup for business-side networking of creatives. | Organization | meetup.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Film CommissionVisit Austin office providing permits help, locations, directory and incentives info. | Film commission | austintexas.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Film Commission - Insurance RequirementsExplains insurance the City expects (general liability naming the City as additional insured) for public-property filming. | Permits & locations | austintexas.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Film FestivalScreenwriter-focused festival and conference. | Festival | austinfilmfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Film MeetIndie filmmaker networking and collaboration group with monthly mixers. | Organization | austinfilmmeet.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Film ProjectNonprofit that produces and screens local projects with bi-weekly meetings. | Organization | |
| Austin Film SocietyNonprofit founded by Richard Linklater; runs Austin Studios, AFS Cinema, Austin Public, grants and the Texas Film Hall of Fame. | Organization | austinfilm.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Horror Film FestivalIndependent horror film festival. | Festival | austinhorrorfilmfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Austin International Film FestivalFilm festival, April 2027: Narrative and documentary features and shorts, international and Texas categories. | Festival | |
| Austin Jewish Film FestivalAnnual Jewish cinema festival. | Festival | austinjff.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Lift-Off Film FestivalLocal program of the Lift-Off short film network. | Festival | liftoff.network ↗︎ |
| Austin Models & TalentAgency booking actors, print models, voiceover artists and animal talent. | Talent agency | austinmodelsandtalent.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Movie GearAustin rental shop for cinema cameras, lenses, lights and support gear. | Rental house | austinmoviegear.com ↗︎ |
| Austin PBS Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage6,600 sq ft broadcast stage with seating, available for tapings, screenings and forums. | Studio | austinpbs.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Picture CarsDatabase of period and modern picture vehicles including police, ambulance and taxi. | Picture cars | austinpicturecars.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Polish Film FestivalPolish cinema festival by Austin Polish Society. | Festival | austinpolishfilm.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Props & Set DressingHand props, furniture and set decor rentals. | Rental house | austinprops.com ↗︎ |
| Austin PublicCommunity media center run by Austin Film Society with studios and post bays for trained local residents. | Studio | austinfilm.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Revolution Film FestivalIndependent film festival with networking events. | Festival | austinrevolution.com ↗︎ |
| Austin School of Film - Cinemaker StudioEvent and production floor space at the Austin School of Film campus east of downtown. | Studio | austinfilmschool.org ↗︎ |
| Austin ShortsfestInternational indie short film festival. | Festival | austinshortsfest.com ↗︎ |
| Austin Spotlight Film FestivalInternational festival for shorts, music videos and trailers. | Festival | austinspotlightfilmfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Austin StudiosAustin Film Society's 20-acre city-owned lot with sound stages, flex stages and production offices. | Studio | austinfilm.org ↗︎ |
| Austin Under The Stars Film FestivalOutdoor film and music festival at the Domain. | Festival | austinunderthestars.com ↗︎ |
| Austin VisualsAustin VFX, 3D animation, compositing and game-cinematics studio. | Post house | austinvisuals.com ↗︎ |
| AVAFF Austin Veteran Arts Film FestivalFestival for films by veterans and military families. | Festival | avafest.org ↗︎ |
| Axiom VFXAustin real-time VFX studio working in games, film and VR. | Post house | axiomvfx.com ↗︎ |
| Bennett CreativeAustin video production company for brand and commercial work. | Production company | bennettcreative.co ↗︎ |
| Beth Sepko CastingAustin film and TV casting office at Austin Studios. | Casting | bethsepkocasting.com ↗︎ |
| Big Dog PyroLicensed pyrotechnics and mechanical effects crew for film, TV and commercials: explosions, gunshot hits, fire gags and breakaways. | Stunts | bigdogpyro.com ↗︎ |
| Black Auteur Film FestivalFestival for films by Black Texans. | Festival | blackauteurfilmfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Black Film CollectiveSupports and trains Black filmmakers and local exhibition. | Organization | |
| Black Market StudiosWoman-owned Austin post studio covering editorial, VFX, color and audio. | Post house | blkmktstudios.com ↗︎ |
| Blue SuitcaseFilm and video production with feature documentaries and brand films. | Production company | bluesuitcase.tv ↗︎ |
| Bob Billiams ProductionsComedy-driven commercial and streaming-ad producer. | Production company | bobbilliamsproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Bobbi Colorado & The Wild BunchAnimal actors, trainers and wranglers for feature films, TV series, commercials and print across Texas and the Gulf South. | Animals | bobbicolorado.com ↗︎ |
| bokcreative inc.Full-service casting agency based in Austin. | Casting | bokcreative.com ↗︎ |
| Burton CastingAustin-based casting directors. | Casting | burtoncasting.com ↗︎ |
| C2C MediaConcept-to-completion video production: commercials and branded content for national brands, and the Juice documentaries on electricity with Robert Bryce. | Production company | c2cmedia.tv ↗︎ |
| Caldera FilmsBrand film and commercial production company. | Production company | calderafilms.com ↗︎ |
| Cano Sisters CastingAustin casting directors for film, TV and commercials. | Casting | canosisterscasting.com ↗︎ |
| Castleview Productions StudioSmall central Austin soundstage with a cyc wall and lighting grid. | Studio | castleview.agency ↗︎ |
| Cevallos Brothers Productions Studio3,000 sq ft stage with hair/makeup and green room, suited to commercial and photo shoots. | Studio | cevallosbrothers.com ↗︎ |
| Chez Boom AudioAudio post studio with a SAG-AFTRA approved ADR stage, plus sound editing, design and mixing for TV, film and ads. | Post house | chezboomaudio.com ↗︎ |
| Cine Las AmericasInternational festival of films from the Americas and Spain. | Festival | cinelasamericas.org ↗︎ |
| Cinema Touching Disability Film FestivalFestival on disability representation by the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. | Festival | txdisabilities.org ↗︎ |
| City of Austin - Film Production City ContactsCity directory of film permitting contacts. | Permits & locations | austintexas.gov ↗︎ |
| City of Austin - Film Production City PermitsCity guide: no blanket film permit, but public streets, sidewalks and parks need permits; private property usually does not. | Permits & locations | austintexas.gov ↗︎ |
| Cognitive Studio Rental6,000 sq ft sound-abated cyc studio on Ben White for video and photo. | Studio | cognitivefilms.com ↗︎ |
| CohnReznickAccounting firm with Texas offices whose entertainment group serves film and TV production companies, including state incentive work. | Payroll & accounting | cohnreznick.com ↗︎ |
| Collier Talent AgencyAustin agency representing actors for film, TV and commercial work. | Talent agency | colliertalent.com ↗︎ |
| ConvoyAustin grip, lighting and production rental house with custom production vehicles, opened 2021. | Rental house | convoyatx.com ↗︎ |
| Dead Weird Film FestFilm festival, February 2027: Underground shorts: horror, sci-fi, comedy, experimental, animation, music videos, docs, Made in Texas. | Festival | austinfilmseries.com ↗︎ |
| Deaf Film FestivalFilm festival, October 2027: Animation, narrative and documentary shorts and features, screenplays, student films. | Festival | deafff.com ↗︎ |
| Distribution HallEast Austin warehouse stage with cyc wall, hangar space and courtyard. | Studio | distributionhall.com ↗︎ |
| Entourage Model & TalentModeling and acting agency covering Austin and San Antonio, with kids and baby divisions. | Talent agency | entourageagency.com ↗︎ |
| EPIC Insurance Brokers - Film, TV & MediaNational broker with an Austin office writing production, equipment, liability, workers comp and E&O coverage. | Insurance | epicbrokers.com ↗︎ |
| Ethereal Horror FestIndie genre horror festival. | Festival | etherealhorrorfest.com ↗︎ |
| Extreme Force Hollywood StuntsAustin stunt team offering stunt and fight coordination, wirework, airbags and rigging. | Stunts | extremeforcehollywoodstunts.com ↗︎ |
| Fabulous Affairs Events and CuisineAustin caterer with a production and craft food line, feeding cast and crew on TV tapings and multiweek shoots. | Catering | fabulousaffairscatering.com ↗︎ |
| Fantastic FestAlamo Drafthouse's annual genre festival. | Festival | fantasticfest.com ↗︎ |
| Film Consortium AustinFilmmaker cooperative chapter. | Organization | filmconsortium.com ↗︎ |
| Films for the ForestRainforest Partnership short film challenge. | Festival | filmsfortheforest.org ↗︎ |
| Goldilocks Virtual Production Studio (Virtigo Pictures)Virtual production stage with an LED volume wall, tracking and motion-control services. | Studio | virtigopictures.com ↗︎ |
| Goldsmith Production ServicesAustin producer of record and fixer for out-of-state shows: UPMs, Texas crew and locations, and the state-incentive audit file built as you shoot. | Production services | goldsmithproductionservices.com ↗︎ |
| HDaerialAerial cinematography company flying drones and camera helicopters with Shotover and Cineflex systems for features, TV and commercials. | Production services | hdaerial.com ↗︎ |
| Hearty FilmsAustin documentary and branded video studio. | Production company | heartyfilms.com ↗︎ |
| Hill Country Catering CompanyEvent caterer that also does craft service and crew meals, including early-call snacks. | Catering | hillcountrycateringcompany.com ↗︎ |
| Hyper Real Film ClubPop-up film screening club that also supports local artists. | Organization | |
| Hyperdrive Filmworks - Stunt CoordinatorsProduction services company with a page listing available stunt coordinators. | Stunts | hyperdrivefilmworks.com ↗︎ |
| IATSE Local 484Union local for Texas film and TV technicians. | Organization | iatse484.org ↗︎ |
| In The Moment Acting StudioAustin Meisner acting studio with ongoing classes and private coaching for film, TV and stage. | Acting class | inthemomentacting.com ↗︎ |
| Indie Meme Film FestivalSouth Asian film festival. | Festival | indiememe.org ↗︎ |
| Insogna CPAAustin CPA firm with a film and movie accounting practice alongside payroll and tax services. | Payroll & accounting | insognacpa.com ↗︎ |
| InsuredProduction.com (Austin)Online quote service for short-term and annual production insurance in Austin. | Insurance | insuredproduction.com ↗︎ |
| Johnson Media Co.Award-winning Austin video team serving Central Texas including Round Rock, Georgetown and New Braunfels. | Production company | johnsonmediaco.com ↗︎ |
| Keyland SoundDolby Atmos mix rooms, ADR and sound design. | Post house | keylandsound.com ↗︎ |
| kidsActing StudioAustin-area youth acting studio whose classes include Acting for TV & Film for ages 7 to 15. | Acting class | kidsactingstudio.com ↗︎ |
| KMFA Draylen Mason StudioAcoustically strong hardwood-floor studio built for music, usable for music video and commercial shoots. | Studio | kmfa.org ↗︎ |
| Labyrinth CreativeProps, set dressing, flats and custom fabrication rentals. | Rental house | labyrinthcreative.net ↗︎ |
| LCRA Parks - Film PermitsFilm permits for Lower Colorado River Authority parks along the Highland Lakes and Colorado River. | Permits & locations | lcraparks.com ↗︎ |
| Lenz CastingBackground, stand-in and principal casting for TV, film and commercial productions in the Austin area. | Casting | lenzcasting.com ↗︎ |
| LocalEyes Video ProductionEmmy-winning Austin commercial and corporate video production company. | Production company | localeyesit.com ↗︎ |
| Location GourmetOn-location catering and craft services for film, TV and commercial productions, with a local Austin office serving Texas shoots. | Catering | locationgourmet.com ↗︎ |
| Lone Star Picture CarsSpecializes in government-style vehicles like prison and school buses, fire trucks and military. | Picture cars | lonestarpicturecars.com ↗︎ |
| Lone Star RanchHill Country working ranch that provides horses, livestock and ranch settings for film, TV and other productions. | Casting | lonestarranchtexas.com ↗︎ |
| Loot RentalsFurniture, props and decor rentals for sets. | Rental house | lootrentals.com ↗︎ |
| Marco Perella's Film Actor WorkshopAustin film acting workshop with on-camera classes, audition prep and private sessions for teens and adults. | Acting class | actorworkshop.com ↗︎ |
| Maxwell Locke & RitterAustin CPA firm whose entertainment group handles audits, tax planning and film incentive credit work for film, TV and music clients. | Payroll & accounting | mlrpc.com ↗︎ |
| Michael Druck CastingPrincipal and background casting for features, TV, commercials and new media across Texas. | Casting | michaeldruckcasting.com ↗︎ |
| Minnow MountainAnimation studio known for rotoscoped and hand-drawn work on features, series and commercials. | VFX & animation | minnowmountain.com ↗︎ |
| Misc. Rentals (Production Rentals)Production equipment rental with delivery to Round Rock and the Austin metro. | Rental house | miscaustin.com ↗︎ |
| Moontower VFXAustin animation, VFX and game-cinematic studio. | Post house | |
| MP&E Camera Lens and Lighting RentalRents cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, grip and electric, and grip trucks from shops in Austin and Carrollton (Dallas). | Rental house | hdgear.tv ↗︎ |
| MPS Film (Austin)Camera, lens, lighting, grip and studio rentals with an Austin shop at Austin Studios. | Rental house | mpsfilm.com ↗︎ |
| Mueller (filming program)Mueller neighborhood site listing a location filming process and fees. | Venue | muelleraustin.webflow.io ↗︎ |
| Network Austin MixerFree mixer for film, music and game industry people. | Organization | networkaustinmixer.com ↗︎ |
| no.85 film rentalsAustin grip and lighting rental with 1-ton and 3-ton truck packages, HMIs, electric, carts and expendables, available across Texas. | Rental house | no85filmrentals.com ↗︎ |
| Omega Broadcast & Cinema StudioGreen-screen stage with a Reflecmedia kit and an on-site post suite. | Studio | omegabroadcast.com ↗︎ |
| One ChameleonFull-service film/TV production company with branded-content capability. | Production company | onechameleon.com ↗︎ |
| Originator StudiosSoundproofed East Austin stage with a lowering grid for motion control, VR and photo. | Studio | originatorstudios.com ↗︎ |
| OUTsider LGBTQIA FestivalLGBTQIA film and art festival. | Festival | outsiderfest.org ↗︎ |
| Paramount Summer Classic Film SeriesSummer classic film series at the Paramount Theatre. | Festival | austintheatre.org ↗︎ |
| Paramount TheatreHistoric Congress Avenue movie palace with classic film series. | Venue | austintheatre.org ↗︎ |
| Pouch 6 StudiosDowntown self-serve creator studio for video, photo, editing and podcasts. | Studio | pouch6studios.com ↗︎ |
| Powerhouse Animation2D animation studio making series, game cinematics and commercial animation. | VFX & animation | powerhouseanimation.com ↗︎ |
| Precision Camera & Video - Studio SpaceCamera shop with a rentable cyc wall and screening/event room. | Studio | precision-camera.com ↗︎ |
| Producer's Choice Lighting (PC Lights)Central Texas lighting, grip, power and camera support rental for film and video since 1994. | Rental house | pclights.com ↗︎ |
| Ross Tokosch PhotographyAustin photographer who shoots actor headshots in commercial, theatrical and character looks. | Headshot photographer | rosstokoschphoto.com ↗︎ |
| SAG-AFTRA Houston-Austin LocalUnion local for the region; its franchised-agents list is the authoritative way to find legitimate agents. | Talent agency | sagaftra.org ↗︎ |
| Sarah Dowling CastingAustin casting services. | Casting | sarahdowlingcasting.com ↗︎ |
| Score HeadshotsAustin headshot studio with actor headshot sessions. | Headshot photographer | texasheadshotphotos.com ↗︎ |
| SGS Studios (production services)Austin trailers, honeywagons and production supplies. | Rental house | sgs-studios.com ↗︎ |
| Shorthand CameraAustin cinema camera and lens rental house with ARRI, Sony, Zeiss and Cooke packages and support gear. | Rental house | shorthandcamera.com ↗︎ |
| SoundcrafterAudio post facility for recording, sound design, editing and mixing on feature films, TV series and other media. | Post house | soundcrafter.com ↗︎ |
| Soundstage on St. ElmoSouth Austin stage with in-house lighting, fabrication shop and green room. | Studio | stelmostage.com ↗︎ |
| Spice & Thyme CateringOn-location craft services and set catering with setup and strike, mainly for commercial and photo shoots. | Catering | spicethymecatering.com ↗︎ |
| State Preservation Board - Texas Capitol Production RequestsRequest process for filming and photography at the Texas Capitol and its grounds. | Permits & locations | tspb.texas.gov ↗︎ |
| Storyhouse StudioSouth Lamar loft-style content studio with multiple looks for brand film and podcasts. | Studio | storyhouse.studio ↗︎ |
| Stuck On OnEmmy-nominated Austin color, sound and finishing house, est. 2007. | Post house | stuckonon.com ↗︎ |
| Subdivision Production ServicesLocation library plus scouting, permitting, location management and craft services for photo and film shoots. | Production services | subdivisionlocations.com ↗︎ |
| Sweet Pea StudiosBlackout photo/video studio near The Domain with app-controlled lighting. | Studio | |
| Swng Productions RentalsAustin production company that rents cameras, lighting and other video equipment. | Rental house | gear.swngproductions.com ↗︎ |
| SXSW Film & TV FestivalHuge annual film, TV, music and tech festival each March. | Festival | sxsw.com ↗︎ |
| TBD PostFull-service Austin post house: editorial, color, sound mixing, VFX and finishing, founded 2012. | Post house | tbdpost.com ↗︎ |
| Texas Documentary Film FestivalFilm festival, November 2027: Documentary features, shorts, micro docs, series episodes, animated and AI-made docs. | Festival | filmfestivalcircuit.com ↗︎ |
| Texas Film CommissionState film office running the Texas Production Directory, incentives and job hotline. | Film commission | gov.texas.gov ↗︎ |
| Texas Film Commission - Film Friendly Texas Certified CommunitiesStatewide list and map of certified film-friendly towns with local liaisons. | Permits & locations | gov.texas.gov ↗︎ |
| Texas Film Commission - Permitting OverviewState guide noting permits are location-specific and routing productions to the right local contact. | Permits & locations | gov.texas.gov ↗︎ |
| Texas Grip StudioTwo rentable studios (white and green cyc) plus an in-house grip and lighting rental inventory. | Studio | texasgrip.com ↗︎ |
| Texas Media Production Alliance (TXMPA)Statewide advocacy group for production incentives. | Organization | txmpa.org ↗︎ |
| Texas Short Film FestivalFilm festival, January 2027: Shorts in many genres, docs, experimental, music videos, AI-made films. | Festival | filmfreeway.com ↗︎ |
| The Acting Group (TAG)Austin talent agency for film and television actors. | Talent agency | tagtalentagency.com ↗︎ |
| The Actor's SchoolAustin acting school with adult classes in on-camera acting and self-taping. | Acting class | theactorsschool.org ↗︎ |
| The BearEmmy-winning production company for features, branded documentary and commercials. | Production company | thebear.us ↗︎ |
| The Brown AgencyAustin model and talent management with commercial, theatrical and kids divisions for film, TV, commercials and print. | Talent agency | brownagency.co ↗︎ |
| The Cast StationCasting office handling commercial and theatrical casting out of Austin, with sessions in Dallas and Houston. | Casting | thecaststation.com ↗︎ |
| The Comedy Film FestivalFilm festival, May 2027: Comedy features, shorts, student shorts, pilots and web series, sketch, stand-up specials, comedy scripts. | Festival | thecomedyfilmfest.com ↗︎ |
| The Hounds GroupOn-set catering and craft service. | Catering | thehoundsgroup.com ↗︎ |
| The Props Dept.Local prop rental house. | Rental house | props-dept.com ↗︎ |
| Tone FilmsAustin commercial and brand film team with local reviews. | Production company | tonefilms.com ↗︎ |
| Troublemaker StudiosCentral Austin private studio facility with two stages, mill space and tarmac staging. | Studio | troublemakerstudios.com ↗︎ |
| Two Headed BoyProduction services including on-set catering and craft. | Catering | twoheadedboy.tv ↗︎ |
| Urban Cowboy Food (film shoot catering)Full-service on-set catering with mobile kitchens, drop-off meals and dietary accommodations. | Catering | urbancowboyfood.com ↗︎ |
| UT Austin Radio-Television-Film (RTF)Moody College department with BS, MA, MFA and PhD tracks; recently ranked the top public film school in the country. | Film program | rtf.utexas.edu ↗︎ |
| Vicky Boone CastingAustin casting director. | Casting | vickyboonecasting.com ↗︎ |
| Violet Crown Cinema AustinDowntown indie and foreign film theater. | Venue | austin.violetcrown.com ↗︎ |
| Widespread CreativeCreative agency and producer of features, documentaries and branded campaigns. | Production company | widespreadcreative.com ↗︎ |
| Wolf StuntworksStunt coordination, pyro/FX and wirework. | Stunts | |
| Women in Film & Television AustinChapter connecting and advancing women in screen industries. | Organization | wiftaustin.org ↗︎ |
| Zach TheatreAustin's oldest theater, with adult acting classes and audition-based youth training. | Organization | zachtheater.org ↗︎ |
| Zepol StudiosNorth Austin production studio at 1991 Rawhide Drive. | Production company | zepolstudios.com ↗︎ |
Locations for rent in Austin
Location library
Schedule in Austin
Calendar| Date | Event | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5to Nov 15 | Austin Polish Film Festival 2026 (21st)Polish features, docs and shorts at AFS Cinema plus a poster exhibit; one more event Nov 15 at KMFA's Draylen Mason Music Studio. | Festival | Austin | Add to Google |
| Nov 12 | Film Friendly Texas Workshop – AustinTFC workshop for city, county, CVB and EDC staff pursuing Film Friendly Texas certification; 9 AM–4 PM, check-in from 8 AM. | Workshop | Austin | Add to Google |
| Nov 12to Nov 15 | New French Cinema Week 2026AFS's annual showcase of new Francophone films, programmed with partners from Austin's sister city Angers, France. | Festival | Austin | Add to Google |
| Nov 12to Nov 19 | Austin Jewish Film Festival 2026Annual Jewish film festival, mostly at the Dell JCC with a few UT-area events; a Texas-only virtual section follows. | Festival | Austin | Add to Google |
| Nov 21to Nov 22 | Blood Over Texas Film Fest 2026Second annual two-day horror film festival, held inside the Horror For The Holidays Expo. | Festival | Austin | Add to Google |
| Nov 23 | ATX TV Pitch Competition 2027 – Regular DeadlineRegular deadline (7:59am CT) for TV pitch submissions; finalists pitch live at ATX TV Festival in June 2027. | Deadline | Austin | Add to Google |
| Dec 1 | Austin Action Fest 2027 – Earlybird DeadlineEarlybird deadline for action/stunt-driven projects for Austin Action Fest & Market 2027 (Aug 20–22). | Deadline | Austin | Add to Google |
| Dec 1 | Austin Dance Festival Dance on Film 2027 – DeadlineOnly deadline for dance-film submissions to the Feb 25, 2027 screening. | Deadline | Austin | Add to Google |
Crew based in Austin
The crew list| Crew | Based | |
|---|---|---|
| James Treakle-SmithCamera | Austin, travels | Booked |
Festivals in Austin
Every Texas festival| Festival | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Hour Film Project – AustinTimed race | Usually early June | Active |
| 512 ATX Short Film FestivalFestival | Dec 3, 2026 | Active |
| AFS Artist IntensiveWorkshop or lab | Usually fall | Active |
| AFS Creative CareersWorkshop or lab | Usually applications open each December | Active |
| AFS Doc IntensiveWorkshop or lab | Usually spring | Active |
| aGLIFFFestival | Usually late September (2026); October in 2025 | Active |
| APL Film FestivalFestival | Mar 20, 2027 | Active |
| ATX Short Film ShowcaseShowcase | Nov 9, 2026 | Active |
| ATX TV FestivalFestival | Jun 3, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027 | Active |
| ATX TV Festival Indie TV Pilot Competition & ShowcaseShowcase | Jun 3, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027 | Active |
| ATX TV Festival Pitch CompetitionPitch competition | Jun 3, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Action Fest & MarketFestival | Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027 | Active |
| Austin After Dark Film FestivalFestival | Oct 16, 2027 | Active |
| Austin AI Film FestivalFestival | Usually October | Active |
| Austin Asian American Film FestivalFestival | Usually June | Active |
| Austin Cinema Grand Slam Film Festival and Screenwriting CompetitionScreenplay contest | Aug 31, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Comedy Film FestivalFestival | Sep 25, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Dance Festival presents Dance on FilmScreening series | Feb 25, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Film Critics Association AwardsAwards | Usually December | Active |
| Austin Film FestivalFestival | Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay CompetitionScreenplay contest | Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Film Festival Summer Film CampsWorkshop or lab | Usually June–July | Active |
| Austin Film Festival Writers ConferenceConference | Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Film Festival Young Filmmakers CompetitionFestival | Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Film Meet Member Screening & AwardsShowcase | Usually fall | Active |
| Austin Horror Film FestivalFestival | Oct 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Indie FestFestival | Usually March | Active |
| Austin International Film FestivalFestival | Apr 17, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Jewish Film FestivalFestival | Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Lift-Off Film FestivalFestival | Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Micro Film FestivalFestival | Oct 24, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Polish Film FestivalFestival | Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 | Active |
| Austin Revolution Film FestivalFestival | Jan 28, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Short Film FestivalFestival | Nov 7, 2026 | Active |
| Austin ShortsfestFestival | Aug 13, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Spotlight Film FestivalFestival | Sep 25, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Under the Stars Film FestivalFestival | Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | Active |
| Austin Underground Film FestFestival | May 29, 2027 | Active |
| AVAFEST Veteran/Military Film FestivalFestival | Nov 6, 2026 | Active |
| Big Texas Little Film TourShowcase | Oct 9, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 | Active |
| BIPOC PoP Animation FestivalFestival | Mar 4, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027 | Active |
| Black Auteur Film FestivalFestival | Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027 | Active |
| Blood Over Texas Film FestFestival | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | Active |
| Christian Arts Film FestivalFestival | Usually September | Active |
| Cine Las Americas International Film FestivalFestival | May 20, 2027 – May 23, 2027 | Active |
| Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival and Short Film CompetitionFestival | Usually September | Active |
| College Dance Film FestFestival | — | Active |
| ConnectHER Film FestivalFestival | Apr 17, 2027 | Active |
| Dead Weird Film FestivalFestival | Feb 27, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | Active |
| Deaf Film FestivalFestival | Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027 | Active |
| Emergente Youth International Film FestivalFestival | May 22, 2027 | Active |
| ERCATX Local Filmmakers' ShowcaseShowcase | Usually mid-September | Active |
| Ethereal Horror FestFestival | Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | Active |
| Ethereal ResurrectionShowcase | Usually April | Active |
| Fantastic FestFestival | Usually September | Active |
| Fantastic PitchesPitch competition | Usually applications February–May; pitches at Fantastic Fest in September | Active |
| Film Friendly Texas WorkshopWorkshop or lab | Nov 12, 2026 | Active |
| Films for the ForestShowcase | Usually varies | Active |
| HFC Presents: Short Film ShowcaseShowcase | Oct 24, 2026 | Active |
| Horror For The Holidays ExpoConvention | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | Active |
| Hyperreal Short Film FestFestival | Usually late February–March | Active |
| Indie Meme Film FestivalFestival | Apr 21, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | Active |
| Jim Franklin "The Armadillo Man" Film FellowshipWorkshop or lab | Usually selection in spring; film premieres at Austin Film Festival in October | Active |
| Lifestyle Spectrum International Film FestivalFestival | Apr 8, 2027 | Active |
| Lone Star Festival of FilmFestival | Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | Active |
| OUTsider FestivalFestival | Mar 5, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027 | Active |
| Packed House Pictures Screenwriting CompetitionScreenplay contest | — | Active |
| PREHEATFestival | Usually varies | Active |
| Pride of TerrorShowcase | Oct 18, 2026 | Active |
| Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival – AustinFestival | Usually August | Active |
| Square Peg SocialWorkshop or lab | Usually mid-September | Active |
| SXSW Film & TV FestivalFestival | Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027 | Active |
| Texas Documentary Film FestivalFestival | Oct 24, 2026 | Active |
| Texas Film AwardsAwards | Usually March | Active |
| Texas Medal of Arts AwardsAwards | Feb 22, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027 | Active |
| Texas Short Film FestivalFestival | Jan 16, 2027 | Active |
| The Comedy Film FestivalFestival | May 14, 2027 – May 16, 2027 | Active |
| The Front FestivalFestival | Usually late August–Labor Day weekend | Active |
| The Percy Award for Film (Academy of Independent Motion Pictures)Awards | Apr 24, 2027 | Active |
| Thru the Lens Film FestivalFestival | Usually spring | Active |
| UIL Young Filmmakers FestivalFestival | Feb 24, 2027 – Feb 25, 2027 | Active |
| Water, Texas Film FestivalFestival | Usually April–May (screening); submissions close in February–April | Active |
| We Regret To Inform You Film FestivalFestival | Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 | Active |
| 10 Under 10 Film FestivalShowcase | Held in May | Ended 2010 |
| 512 Film FestivalFestival | Held in December | Ended 2019 |
| Austin Youth Film FestivalFestival | Held in May | Ended 2021 |
| Battle of The SketchesFestival | — | Dormant since 2023 |
| Butt-Numb-A-ThonFestival | Held in December | Ended 2016 |
| Capital City Black Film FestivalFestival | Held in early December | Ended 2021 |
| Contrast Film FestivalFestival | Held in July | Ended 2020 |
| Housecore Horror Film FestivalFestival | Held in late October | Ended 2015 |
| Other Worlds Film FestivalFestival | Held in early December | Ended 2022 |
| Quentin Tarantino Film FestivalFestival | Held in varied | Ended 2006 |
| Sloppy Firsts Film FestivalShowcase | — | Dormant since 2022 |
| Texas Union Film FestivalFestival | Held in April | Ended 2021 |
| The Arthouse Film FestivalFestival | Held in October | Dormant since 2024 |
| Transform Film FestShowcase | Held in February | Ended 2018 |
| What Will They Think of Next Film FestivalFestival | Held in December | Dormant since 2023 |
| Zavala Screenplay CompetitionScreenplay contest | — | Dormant |
Film groups in Austin
Every group| Group | Kind | Size |
|---|---|---|
| aGLIFF (Austin's LGBTQ+ Film Festival) ↗︎Austin's LGBTQ+ film organization, founded in 1987 as the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival and a 501(c)(3) since 1995. | Nonprofit | — |
| Alliance Française d'Austin Ciné-Club ↗︎French-language film club run by the Alliance Française d'Austin. | Screening club | — |
| Animators Club (UT Austin) ↗︎Student club at UT Austin for anyone interested in 2D or 3D animation, concept design, storyboarding or animated film and TV, as a career or | Student club | — |
| ATX 48 Hour Film Project forum ↗︎Facebook forum group linked from the 48 Hour Film Project's Austin city page, alongside the project's other social channels. | Facebook group | — |
| ATX Principal Actors ↗︎Facebook group for Austin actors, listed by ATX Theatre under cast-only resources on its Theatre & Film Connection page, alongside the Austi | Facebook group | — |
| ATX Screenwriters ↗︎Bi-weekly workshop for Austin screenwriters of all levels. | Workshop group | 573 |
| Austin Actors Group ↗︎Facebook group for actors in the Austin area, listed by ATX Theatre under cast-only resources on its Theatre & Film Connection page. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Animation and Moving Image Art (Google Group) ↗︎Public Google Group set up for Austin-affiliated animators and moving image artists, also open to people who want to collaborate with them. | Mailing list | — |
| Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) ↗︎Austin 501(c)(3) that runs an annual Asian American film festival and year-round events. | Nonprofit | — |
| Austin Entertainment Business (AEB) ↗︎Networking group for people on the business side of entertainment — producers, casting directors, actors, executives and brands — with guest | Meetup group | 3,512 |
| Austin Film Casting ↗︎Email list of casting calls for features, shorts and commercials in the Austin and San Antonio area, from studio productions to micro-budget | Mailing list | 2,042 |
| Austin Film Creators Meetup Group ↗︎Meetup group for independent filmmakers, producers, executive producers, writers, cinematographers, crew and film fans in Austin, open to al | Meetup group | 614 |
| Austin Film Critics Association ↗︎Association of working film critics based in Austin, which marked its 20th anniversary in December 2025. | Membership org | — |
| Austin Film Festival membership ↗︎Year-round membership program of the Austin Film Festival, the October festival and conference known for its focus on screenwriters. | Membership org | — |
| Austin Film Meet ↗︎Community for independent film and video makers in Austin that grew out of a Meetup group; its site dates it to 2008. | Membership org | — |
| Austin Film Meet (Facebook group) ↗︎Main Facebook group of Austin Film Meet, used for community questions and requests for help among independent filmmakers, crew and actors in | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Content Creators Group ↗︎Facebook group run by Austin Film Meet for YouTubers and online content creators in the Austin area. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Kids & Youth Group ↗︎Facebook group run by Austin Film Meet for film, video and theater opportunities for kids and youth in the Austin area. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Meet members Discord ↗︎Private Discord server for paying members of Austin Film Meet, the Austin independent film and video community. | Discord | — |
| Austin Film Meet Screenplay Read & Review ↗︎Online table-read sessions run by Austin Film Meet, where selected screenplays are read aloud by actors and then discussed. | Workshop group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Short Film Challenge ↗︎Seasonal production program in which Austin indie filmmakers of mixed experience make narrative short films together using volunteer cast an | Collective | — |
| Austin Film Meet Video Production Practice Group ↗︎Small, application-only practice group run by Austin Film Meet for people who want to sharpen video production skills by doing short exercis | Workshop group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Women in Film, Video & New Media Group ↗︎Facebook group run by Austin Film Meet for women working in film, video and new media in Central Texas. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Wordsmiths Writers Group ↗︎Austin Film Meet's screenwriters focus group on Facebook, limited to screenwriting posts. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Project ↗︎Austin nonprofit that produces and distributes local film projects. | Nonprofit | — |
| Austin Film Social ↗︎Social Meetup group for film people in Austin — writers, producers, directors and crew. | Meetup group | 1,381 |
| Austin Film Society ↗︎Austin nonprofit founded in 1985. | Membership org | — |
| Austin Filmmakers ↗︎Facebook group that ATX Theatre describes as an open forum for Austin filmmakers to ask questions, share resources and connect with projects | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Filmmakers (Google Group) ↗︎Public Google Group described as dedicated to filmmakers in Austin. | Mailing list | — |
| Austin Filmmakers and Entrepreneurs ↗︎Meetup group that calls itself one of the largest film groups in Austin, with about 2,850 members. | Meetup group | 2,850 |
| Austin Horror Movie Club ↗︎Meetup group for horror fans, started in 2022, with about 1,700 members. | Screening club | 1,735 |
| Austin Independent Filmmaking Meetup Group ↗︎Small Meetup group for experienced and aspiring independent filmmakers in Austin, covering topics such as financing, pitching and story stru | Meetup group | 120 |
| Austin PBS Filmmakers Mixer ↗︎Free evening mixer at the Austin PBS studios for local filmmakers and creators. | Mixer | — |
| Austin Public Producer Program ↗︎Austin's public-access media center, run by the Austin Film Society for the City of Austin. | Co-op | — |
| Austin Screenwriters (Google Group) ↗︎Public Google Group set up for aspiring and established screenwriters in Austin to discuss craft and business, share contest information and | Mailing list | — |
| Austin Screenwriters Group ↗︎Longtime Austin screenwriting group focused on narrative feature scripts, which held table reads and feedback sessions twice a month and bro | Workshop group | — |
| Austin Writers Workshop ↗︎Weekly Austin table-read group where local writers bring scripts and get group feedback on dialogue and structure. | Workshop group | — |
| Avant-garde Cinema ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2021, that goes to arthouse and repertory screenings around Austin together and meets at nearby bars or restaurants | Screening club | 605 |
| Beyond Frames Productions (UT Austin) ↗︎Student film organization at UT Austin that builds a community of student filmmakers and gives them production experience, connections and r | Student club | — |
| Black Film Collective ↗︎Austin collective that the Austin Film Commission lists among local film development organizations. | Collective | — |
| Central Texas Film Makers ↗︎Facebook group where film job listings of all kinds are posted for a wide radius around Austin. | Facebook group | — |
| Central TX Actors Group ↗︎Facebook group for actors across Central Texas, listed by ATX Theatre under cast-only resources on its Theatre & Film Connection page togeth | Facebook group | — |
| Cine Las Americas ↗︎Austin 501(c)(3) that has showcased Latine/x and Indigenous film since 1998. | Nonprofit | — |
| Cinema Terriblé: Austin ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2013, for fans of so-bad-it's-good movies — cult classics, B-movies, exploitation and midnight films — and of riffi | Screening club | 1,154 |
| Collective Studios (UT Austin) ↗︎Student-led filmmaking studio at UT Austin. | Student club | — |
| DKA Professional Cinematic Society (UT Austin chapter) ↗︎UT Austin chapter of Delta Kappa Alpha, a national, gender-inclusive professional cinematic society for film students. | Student club | — |
| Film Consortium Austin ↗︎Austin chapter of the San Diego-based Film Consortium. | Collective | — |
| Hyperreal Film Club ↗︎Volunteer-run film club founded in 2016 that screens cult, genre, arthouse and independent films, usually paired with short films from Austi | Screening club | — |
| IATSE Local 205 ↗︎IATSE stage local for live events in the Greater Austin area, from Georgetown to San Marcos and Bastrop to Blanco: theater, festivals, conce | Union local | — |
| Indie Meme ↗︎Austin 501(c)(3) that has run the Indie Meme Film Festival of films from South Asia and its diaspora since 2013. | Nonprofit | — |
| Network Austin Mixer ↗︎Free networking get-togethers for people working in Austin's film, music and game industries. | Mixer | — |
| North Austin Movie Appreciation Club ↗︎Small movie discussion group started in March 2026 that meets on Monday evenings in the lobby of the Alamo Drafthouse Village on Anderson La | Screening club | 49 |
| Plan II Film Club (UT Austin) ↗︎Registered student organization at the University of Texas at Austin that holds weekly Sunday film screenings and discussions in Joynes on c | Student club | — |
| r/austinfilmmakers ↗︎Subreddit for meeting local Austin filmmakers, created in February 2013. | Subreddit | 713 |
| Stage 32 Austin Film Festival Rooftop Bash ↗︎Yearly rooftop party that the online film networking site Stage 32 hosts for its members during the Austin Film Festival, now in its 13th ye | Mixer | — |
| Texas Student Television (TSTV) ↗︎Student-run, FCC-licensed digital broadcast television station at UT Austin, part of Texas Student Media. | Student club | — |
| The Independent and Classic Film Fans Meetup Group ↗︎Long-running Meetup group for fans of classic, arthouse, cult, noir and independent film in Austin, started in 2006. | Screening club | 1,709 |
| VC Austin Hub (Video Consortium) ↗︎Austin chapter of the Video Consortium, a membership network for documentary and nonfiction video makers. | Collective | — |
| Voice Acting for Beginners ↗︎Austin-based Meetup group that teaches voice acting online over Zoom. | Meetup group | 596 |
| Women in Film & Television Austin (WIFT Austin) ↗︎Volunteer-run organization for female-identifying people in Austin film, television and media, first organized in late 2018 and launched in | Membership org | — |
| Women Writing for Film and Television - ATX Meetup Group ↗︎New Meetup group for women screenwriters in Austin, started in September 2026, open to experienced writers and beginners. | Meetup group | 17 |
| IATSE Local 484 (Motion Picture Studio Mechanics) ↗︎IATSE local for below-the-line film, television and commercial crew in Texas and Oklahoma, covering crafts such as grip, electric, art, cons | Union local | — |
| Lone Star VO ↗︎Texas voiceover community based in Austin. | Collective | — |
| Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) ↗︎Statewide nonprofit, founded in 1979, that matches artists, including film and television makers, and small arts nonprofits with volunteer l | Nonprofit | — |
| Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) ↗︎Austin nonprofit archive of Texas film and video, with an online collection, web exhibits, free K-12 lesson plans, and licensing and digitiz | Nonprofit | — |
| Texas Entertainment Industry ↗︎Austin-based association listed by the Texas Film Commission's production directory among Texas industry associations. | Membership org | — |
| Texas Film Commission Newsletter ↗︎Email newsletter from the Texas Film Commission covering state industry news, events, workshops and programs. | Mailing list | — |
| Texas Media Production Alliance (TXMPA) ↗︎Statewide 501(c)(6) advocacy group for the Texas film, television, commercial, video game and VFX industries. | Membership org | — |
| Writers' League of Texas ↗︎Statewide nonprofit for writers, based in Austin, that runs classes, conferences, a summer retreat and social events, in person and online. | Membership org | — |
| Austin School of Film Slack ↗︎Free Slack workspace launched in October 2023 by the Austin School of Film, the nonprofit now operating as the Motion Media Arts Center. | Forum | — |
| Black Student Media Association (UT Austin) ↗︎Student organization at the University of Texas at Austin, founded in 2023, that supports Black content creators telling stories about the P | Student club | — |
| Latine/x Voices in Film: Creatives Meet Up (Cine Las Americas at SXSW) ↗︎Annual meetup that Cine Las Americas hosts during SXSW for local Latine/x filmmakers to meet international guests and other creatives and lo | Mixer | — |
| Austin Indie Film (Facebook group) ↗︎Facebook group named for Austin's independent film scene. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Core (Facebook group) ↗︎Austin filmmaking group on Facebook that Austin Community College's Radio-Television-Film department lists under casting calls on its Austin | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film (Facebook group) ↗︎Facebook group named simply Austin Film. | Facebook group | — |
| Austin Film Meet Slack ↗︎Slack workspace of Austin Film Meet, the Central Texas networking and collaboration group for indie film and media makers. | Forum | — |
| AAVClub (Austin Asian American Film Festival at AFS Cinema) ↗︎Repertory screening series that the Austin Asian American Film Festival programs at AFS Cinema, with support from the Austin Film Society. | Screening club | — |
Texas film legacy
Rooster Teeth Productions
Rooster Teeth Productions
El Rey Network
Longhorn Network
Burnt Orange Productions
Drafthouse Films
Digital Anvil
Satex Film Company
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Paramount Theatre
AFS Cinema (Austin Film Society)
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Austin Studios
Harry Ransom Center Film Collections
Texas Archive of the Moving Image
Dobie Theatre
Stateside at the Paramount
Ritz Theatre
Violet Crown Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Village
EVO Entertainment
Varsity Theatre
Ain't It Cool News
The Austin Chronicle (Screens section)
Birth.Movies.Death.
CinemaTexas program notes
Film School Rejects
Spill.com
Double Toasted
On Story
Slackerwood
Austin Film Critics Association
Cinapse
FilmTexas
Junkfood Cinema
One of Us
Hyperreal Film Journal
Lights Camera Austin
The Velvet Light Trap
Rooster Teeth Productions
El Rey Network
Longhorn Network
Burnt Orange Productions
Drafthouse Films
Digital Anvil
Satex Film Company
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Paramount Theatre
AFS Cinema (Austin Film Society)
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Austin Studios
Harry Ransom Center Film Collections
Texas Archive of the Moving Image
Dobie Theatre
Stateside at the Paramount
Ritz Theatre
Violet Crown Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Village
EVO Entertainment
Varsity Theatre
Ain't It Cool News
The Austin Chronicle (Screens section)
Birth.Movies.Death.
CinemaTexas program notes
Film School Rejects
Spill.com
Double Toasted
On Story
Slackerwood
Austin Film Critics Association
Cinapse
FilmTexas
Junkfood Cinema
One of Us
Hyperreal Film Journal
Lights Camera Austin
The Velvet Light Trap
Work in Texas film
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