20 films and TV shows were shot in Buda, Texas, including Fear the Walking Dead, Revolution and Friday Night Lights.
Hays County · 11 films · 9 TV shows · 2 companies
Shooting here? No film office on file. Ask city hall, or the county if the place is unincorporated. Nearest film commission: San Marcos Film Office (Visit San Marcos), 15 miles. State roads and parks: permits.
| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hayden Pedigo's "Long Pond Lily" Music video | — |
| 2021 | Free Dead or Alive | — |
| 2019 | Vecinos: The Movie | — |
| 2014 | The Doo Dah Man | — |
| 2013 | Thunder Broke the Heavens | — |
| 2004 | Friday Night Lights | Peter Berg |
| 2001 | Beyond the Prairie II: The True Story of Laura Ingallls Wilder Continues TV movie | — |
| 1998 | The Newton Boys | Richard Linklater |
| 1996 | Snake Tales | — |
| 1990 | Pair of Aces | Aaron Lipstadt |
| 1976 | A Small Town in Texas | Jack Starrett |
| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Love and Death TV series | Lesli Linka Glatter |
| 2021 | Walker TV series | Jessica Yu |
| 2019 | BBQ Brawl TV series | — |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead TV series | — |
| 2015 | Urban Cowboy TV series | — |
| 2014 | BBQ with Franklin TV series | — |
| 2014 | My Big Family Renovation TV series | — |
| 2012 | Revolution TV series | — |
| 2006 | Friday Night Lights TV series | — |
| Location | Productions |
|---|---|
| Jack C. Hays High SchoolFriday Night Lights | 1 |
| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The BudioBuda production studio with two stages, a prop house and access to backlot locations. | Studio | thebudio.com ↗︎ |
| Trailr Park StudiosBuda warehouse studio with cyc, green screen and ready-built sets such as a jail cell and hospital room. | Studio | trailrparkstudios.com ↗︎ |
| Company | Department | City | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Miller ProductionsKyle-based broadcast and film production firm with mobile production trucks, crewing, post and equipment rental. | Production company | Kyle | 5 |
| Kyle Economic Development - Film Friendly CommunityKyle is a certified Film Friendly Texas community; start with the economic development director/City Manager office before permitting. | Permits & locations | Kyle | 5 |
| Hill Country Studios (planned)Planned large film production hub in San Marcos; reported delayed as of Oct 2025. | Studio | San Marcos | 15 |
| Lost River Film FestSan Marcos-area independent film and music festival. | Festival | San Marcos | 15 |
| San Marcos Film Office (Visit San Marcos)San Marcos filming guidelines and film-friendly contact. | Film commission | San Marcos | 15 |
| Texas State University Division of FilmHands-on film degree covering directing, screenwriting, cinematography, production design and post, with an on-campus soundstage. | Film program | San Marcos | 15 |
| 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 | Austin | 15 |
| Acclaim TalentTalent agency representing adult, teen and kid actors for film, TV and commercials. | Talent agency | Austin | 15 |
9 open calls · 5 in Central Texas · Crew rates · Join the crew list · Post a call
| Town | Titles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle | 15 |
| 2 | Niederwald | 2 |
| 3 | Uhland | 10 |
| 4 | Sunset Valley | 1 |
| 5 | Driftwood | 13 |
| 6 | Cedar Valley | 1 |
| 7 | Del Valle | 16 |
| 8 | Maxwell | 4 |
| 9 | West Lake Hills | 1 |
| 10 | Lytton Springs | 2 |
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Fear the Walking Dead: © AMC, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Revolution: © NBC Television, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Friday Night Lights: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Love and Death: © HBO Max, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Friday Night Lights: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Walker: © Paramount Global, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; The Newton Boys: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; A Small Town in Texas: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia.