324 films and TV shows were shot in Houston, Texas, including Prison Break, Apollo 13 and Terms of Endearment.
Harris County · 266 films · 58 TV shows · 96 companies
Shooting here? Film permits in Houston
| Status | Production | Where | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soon | AnglersFeature Stephen McKinley Henderson stars in Zoe Simone’s first feature, an independent crime drama set to film in Houston, her hometown, in December.Houston · From Dec 2026 | Houston | From Dec 2026 | Deadline ↗︎ |
| Wrapped | ReentryShort · LL PRODUCTIONS, LLC Independent short shooting Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 in Houston, per its Texas Film Commission Job Hotline post.Houston · Oct 30 – Nov 1 2026 | Houston | Oct 30 – Nov 1 2026 | Texas Film Commission Job Hotline ↗︎ |
| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | X | Ti West |
| 2020 | Mrs. America Miniseries | Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck |
| 2019 | For All Mankind TV series | Meera Menon |
| 2019 | Houston’s “Drag Queen Story Time” Will End Following Threats from Conservatives | — |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes | Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris |
| 2016 | Despertar contigo TV series | — |
| 2016 | Married to Medicine: Houston TV series | — |
| 2012 | Breaking Bad TV series | Michelle MacLaren |
| 2012 | Flipped Off TV series | — |
| 2010 | Neighbors from Hell TV series | — |
| 2009 | Brothers TV series | Ted Wass |
| 2007 | Towelhead | Alan Ball |
| 2006 | Stick It | Jessica Bendinger |
| 2005 | Sisters of '77 | — |
| 2004 | The West Wing TV series | Paul McCrane |
| 2003 | The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron TV movie | Penelope Spheeris |
| 2002 | Houston Medical TV series | — |
| 2001 | Reba TV series | — |
| 2000 | Mercy | Damian Harris |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Roland Emmerich |
| 1994 | The Getaway | Roger Donaldson |
| 1993 | Thea TV series | John Bowab |
| 1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare | Priyadarshan |
| 1980 | Flo TV series | Marc Daniels, Dick Martin |
| 1980 | Texas TV series | — |
| 1980 | The Space Movie | Tony Palmer |
| 1977 | Telefon | Don Siegel |
| 1975 | Rollerball | Norman Jewison |
| 1967 | Judd, for the Defense TV series | — |
| 1956 | The Houston Story | William Castle |
| 1952 | The Pride of St. Louis | Harmon Jones |
| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 4 The One Studio (Soundstage One)33x34 ft stage with a three-wall white cyc, lighting grid with 400+ amps and a drive-in door. | Studio | |
| Action Jackson StuntsHouston-based stunt coordination business tied to Jackson Burns. | Stunts | linkedin.com ↗︎ |
| Alley TheatreTony-winning Houston theater with a full-time resident acting company. | Organization | alleytheatre.org ↗︎ |
| Alpha6 StudiosVideo editing and production company on Osby Drive in Houston. | Production company | |
| Amelia Rico's Acting StudioHouston acting studio with weekly film acting classes for adults and youth, plus private lessons and self-tape coaching. | Acting class | ameliarico.com ↗︎ |
| Ashkan ImageHouston photographer whose sessions include commercial and theatrical actor headshots. | Headshot photographer | ashkanimage.com ↗︎ |
| AudiobobAudio post studio for sound design, mixing and audio finishing on TV, commercials, industrial video and games. | Post house | audiobob.net ↗︎ |
| Aurora Picture ShowHouston media arts nonprofit and micro-cinema presenting artist films and community screenings. | Organization | aurorapictureshow.org ↗︎ |
| Axiom Production ServicesLighting, grip, dolly, crane and 3-/5-ton grip truck rentals. | Rental house | axiomproductionservices.com ↗︎ |
| Barron StudiosHouston audiovisual production service. | Production company | |
| Bayou City CamerasBoutique camera hire with Alexa Mini and C300 packages plus lenses, lighting, grip and sound. | Rental house | bayoucitycameras.com ↗︎ |
| Black Cinema Club Film FestivalListed Apr 17-19, 2026. | Festival | bcchtxfilmfest.com ↗︎ |
| Blink StudiosHouston production company and studio. | Production company | |
| Blueprint Film CoHouston film production company. | Production company | blueprintfilmco.com ↗︎ |
| Boss MediaHouston production company for local and international brands, documentaries and broadcast. | Production company | |
| Bouncing PixelHouston production and post-production company. | Production company | bouncingpixel.com ↗︎ |
| Boysen AgencySAG-AFTRA franchised Houston agency for actors, voice and specialty talent in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. | Talent agency | boysentalent.com ↗︎ |
| BuzzFlickExplainer-video and animation studio based in downtown Houston. | Production company | |
| Calvin Pennick Jr. PhotographyHouston photographer who shoots theatrical and commercial acting headshots. | Headshot photographer | calvinpennickjrphotography.com ↗︎ |
| Captiv StudiosHouston virtual production studio with an XR stage, pre-lit cyclorama, gear rentals and event space. | Studio | captivstudios.com ↗︎ |
| Casper ProductionsHouston video production company. | Production company | |
| City Classic CarsClassic, vintage and luxury cars for rent to film productions. | Picture cars | cityclassiccars.tv ↗︎ |
| Control Shift VideoHouston video production company with offices on Main Street. | Production company | controlshiftvideo.com ↗︎ |
| Film TrucksScalable production catering with craft service, hot meals and beverage bars. | Catering | filmstrucks.com ↗︎ |
| GS CastingIndependent Houston casting directors for commercial, TV, film and VO who cast through agencies only. | Casting | gscasting.com ↗︎ |
| HAAPIFESTAsian American and Pacific Islander festival. | Festival | haapifest.org ↗︎ |
| HOUFTA (Houston Food Truck Association) - Film CateringAssociation that connects productions to local food trucks for on-set meals and snacks. | Catering | houfta.org ↗︎ |
| Houston Actor HeadshotsHouston studio that shoots theatrical and commercial actor headshots. | Headshot photographer | houstonactorheadshots.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Airports - Commercial FilmingApproval and license process for commercial shoots at Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington airports. | Permits & locations | fly2houston.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterNature sanctuary where commercial photo and video shoots are booked through its rentals manager. | Venue | houstonarboretum.org ↗︎ |
| Houston Association of Producers (HAP)Networking, mentorship and advocacy for production professionals; runs the HAPIE awards. | Organization | htxproducers.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Cinema Arts FestivalFestival run by HCAS; listed Oct 1-11, 2026 (just ended). | Festival | cinemahtx.org ↗︎ |
| Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS)Nonprofit behind the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, Houston Media Conference and filmmaker showcase. | Organization | cinemahtx.org ↗︎ |
| Houston City College - Filmmaking (HCC)A.A.S. in filmmaking plus certificates in editing, production, screenwriting and special effects. | Film program | hccs.edu ↗︎ |
| Houston Film CollectiveFilm collective and studio on Sweeney Park Ct in Houston. | Production company | |
| Houston Film CommissionCity-linked film office for the Houston area that helps with permits, location scouting and local crew and vendor connections. It also hosts a production directory and location database; we link to it and do not copy it. | Film commission | houstonfilmcommission.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Film Commission Location Database (Reel-Scout)The Houston Film Commission's searchable location database. | Venue | houston.reel-scout.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Filmmaking Resources (HFC)The Houston Film Commission's production resources page. | Permits & locations | houstonfilmcommission.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Horror Film FestHorror film festival and convention. | Festival | houstonhorrorfilmfest.com ↗︎ |
| Houston Islamic Film FestivalListed Feb 13, 2026. | Festival | |
| Houston Jewish Film FestivalListed Mar 14-28, 2026. | Festival | erjcchouston.org ↗︎ |
| Houston Latino Film FestivalFestival of Latino cinema. | Festival | houstonlatinofilmfestival.org ↗︎ |
| Houston Media SourcePublic-access media center with studio and equipment resources; also hosts SAG-AFTRA workshops. | Organization | |
| Houston Picture Cars (USA Movie Cars)Picture-vehicle rentals including police, emergency, classic and specialty cars. | Picture cars | houstonpicturecars.com ↗︎ |
| iExotic HoustonLuxury and exotic vehicle rentals for productions with custom wraps. | Picture cars | iexoticauto.com ↗︎ |
| IlluminateWomen-owned Houston video production company for commercial, event and safety videos. | Production company | |
| Indian Film Festival of HoustonListed Feb 27-28, 2026. | Festival | iffhinc.org ↗︎ |
| Introspect FilmsHouston team making narrative films, documentaries and branded work, with in-house editing, sound and color. | Production company | introspectfilms.com ↗︎ |
| Lerner ProductionsHouston film and video production company with camera, lighting and grip packages, grip trucks and crew. | Production company | lernerproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Made Kulture SetsHouston studio rental with a roughly 10,000 sq ft warehouse and photo/video sets. | Studio | madekulture.com ↗︎ |
| MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center HoustonMidtown arts center with rentable theaters and rooms used for screenings and events. | Venue | matchouston.org ↗︎ |
| Memorial Park Conservancy - Film & Photography PermitsPermits for commercial and professional photo and film shoots in Houston's Memorial Park. | Venue | memorialparkconservancy.org ↗︎ |
| Moonlight FXHouston visual and special effects company. | Production company | moonlightfx.com ↗︎ |
| Nadji FilmsHouston film production company. | Production company | |
| Neal Hamil AgencyHouston talent agency founded 1984 for film, TV, commercial and print. | Talent agency | |
| Next Actor StudioHouston on-camera acting school with film and TV classes for kids, teens and adults. | Acting class | nextactor.com ↗︎ |
| Next Level Acting StudiosActing studio in Houston and The Woodlands with on-camera classes for adults, teens and kids. | Acting class | nextlevelacting.com ↗︎ |
| Northline Studios / NL StudiosHouston film studio on Yorkshire St that is tied to Lerner Productions' rental and stage operation. | Production company | |
| Organic Catering of HoustonAll-day craft service, walking crafty and wrap meals for productions up to about 300 people. | Catering | organiccateringofhouston.com ↗︎ |
| Page 713Houston agency (Page Parkes) for actors, models and specialty talent; SAG-AFTRA listed per casting-director site. | Talent agency | |
| Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency (PB Talent)Franchised Houston agency for actors and voice talent for over three decades. | Talent agency | pbtalent.com ↗︎ |
| Photo Rental SourceHouston shop renting cameras, lenses and related gear for pickup or shipping. | Rental house | photorentalsource.com ↗︎ |
| Pixel Studio ProductionsHouston studio that shoots commercial and theatrical acting headshots. | Headshot photographer | pixelstudioproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Pop VideoHouston video production company with a large number of positive public ratings. | Production company | popvideo.com ↗︎ |
| Prime Film LocationsHouston location scouting, owner coordination and permit support. | Permits & locations | |
| Props2goHouston prop rental company. | Rental house | |
| ReelAbilities HoustonDisability-focused arts and film festival. | Festival | reelabilitieshouston.org ↗︎ |
| Relentless EntertainmentHouston film, music and post company with credited indie thrillers and mixing/mastering services. | Production company | relentlessent.com ↗︎ |
| Rice University - Film and PhotographyFilm and photography concentration within Visual and Dramatic Arts with a senior film studio capstone. | Film program | art.rice.edu ↗︎ |
| Savage Henry FilmsHouston production company offering local fixing, below-the-line crew and equipment rentals for shoots anywhere in Texas. | Production services | savagehenryfilms.com ↗︎ |
| ShortFlixShort film festival listed Feb 28, 2026. | Festival | filmfreeway.com ↗︎ |
| South Coast Media ServicesVideo, film and photo production company that also runs South Coast Studios, a stage with a lighting grid in southeast Houston. | Production company | |
| Southwest CastingFilm, TV, commercial and theater casting for Houston-area productions, including principal and extras calls. | Casting | joe347.wixsite.com ↗︎ |
| Spotlight Acting AcademyActing studio in Midtown Houston and Katy with on-camera classes for ages 8 through adult and private coaching. | Acting class | spotlightactingacademy.com ↗︎ |
| Studio 713 (713 Media Group)Houston studio group offering music video and feature film production on RED cameras plus post. | Production company | 713mediagroup.com ↗︎ |
| SugarHill StudiosLong-running recording studio offering ADR synced to picture, voiceover, mixing and tape transfer. | Post house | sugarhillstudios.com ↗︎ |
| Swagger FilmHouston film production company. | Production company | |
| SWAMP (Southwest Alternate Media Project)Supports independent filmmakers with workshops and Houston Filmmaker Showcase participation. | Organization | |
| Szabo Sound & MusicFilm audio post: ADR, Foley, sound design and 5.1 surround mixing. | Post house | szabosoundandmusic.com ↗︎ |
| Texas Film ScoutHouston location scouting and management service for commercials, features and photo shoots. | Production services | texasfilmscout.com ↗︎ |
| Texas Grip TrucksGrip truck package rentals in Houston. | Rental house | |
| The Costume Connection (Main Street Theater)Shared costume stock pooled by Houston theater companies, rented by appointment to independent productions. | Rental house | mainstreettheater.com ↗︎ |
| The DeLUXE TheaterRestored Fifth Ward theater rented for screenings, premieres and events. | Venue | thedeluxetheater.com ↗︎ |
| The Lighting ZoneHouston lighting and grip rental. | Rental house | |
| The Storyhive StudiosHouston video and film production studio frequently listed among the city's top-rated production houses. | Production company | thestoryhive.com ↗︎ |
| TIA Texas - Entertainment InsuranceLocal agency offering production equipment, sets, props and delay coverage and COIs. | Insurance | gettia.com ↗︎ |
| TPC (Texas Production Center)Avid editing suites, finishing, color grading and sound design with LTO archiving. | Post house | tpcnet.com ↗︎ |
| University of Houston - Film & Media (Leadership Certificate)Film studies minor and a new online graduate certificate in film and media production and leadership. | Film program | uh.edu ↗︎ |
| University of Houston - Valenti School Media ProductionMedia production major covering cinematography, producing, directing and documentary. | Film program | uh.edu ↗︎ |
| Vision Production GroupGreater Houston video company that also does projection mapping, AR and interactive video walls. | Production company | |
| VizTV Media ServicesHouston audiovisual and video production service. | Production company | |
| West Loop Rental StudioHouston drive-in warehouse studio: 2,000 square feet with 20-foot ceilings. | Studio | |
| West Mount Action DesignHouston action-design and rigging team led by coordinator Ken Sevier with Texas indie credits. | Stunts | westmountaction.com ↗︎ |
| Wild About Houston: A Green Film FestivalFilm festival, February 2027: Environmental shorts about the Houston region (doc, narrative, animation), plus a student category for ages 14–22. | Festival | cechouston.org ↗︎ |
| Women in Film & Television - HoustonNetworking group for women in film, TV and media. | Organization | |
| WorldFest-Houston International Film FestivalLong-running international festival. | Festival | worldfest.org ↗︎ |
| Date | Event | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | Lone Star Emmy Awards 2026 CeremonyRegional Emmy ceremony honoring Texas TV and media work. Doors 5 PM, show 6:30 PM; ticket purchase deadline Oct 26. | Awards | Houston | Add to Google |
| Nov 15 | WorldFest-Houston 2027 – Main Entry DeadlineMain (regular) deadline for the 60th WorldFest-Houston. Entries go through FilmFreeway or HIIKE Independent. | Deadline | Houston | Add to Google |
| Nov 18 | Houston Filmmaker Showcase – NovemberMonthly screening of work by local Houston filmmakers. The organizers list this date as tentative. | Screening | Houston | Add to Google |
| Nov 20to Nov 22 | Houston Greek Film Festival 2026 (9th)Annual showcase of features and shorts by Greek and Cypriot filmmakers and the diaspora. | Festival | Houston | Add to Google |
| Nov 23 | Houston Latino Film Festival 2027 – Late DeadlineDeadline for the 11th edition: films from 2025 on with Latino creatives or Latine themes. Generative-AI work is disqualified. | Deadline | Houston | Add to Google |
| Nov 27to Nov 29 | La Vida Es Cortos (Life Is Shorts) Short Film FestivalHouston short-film festival. No 2026 dates were found. | Festival | Houston | Add to Google |
| Dec 4 | Wild About Houston Film Festival 2027 – Submission DeadlineDeadline (11:59 p.m. CT) for environmental shorts about the Houston region, including a student category for ages 14–22. | Deadline | Houston | Add to Google |
| Dec 14 | Indian Film Festival of Houston 2027 – Submission DeadlineDeadline for films from or about India made in 2025 or later that have not screened publicly in Houston. | Deadline | Houston | Add to Google |
| Crew | Based | |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Borg2nd AC | Houston, travels | Available |
| Festival | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Hour Film Project – HoustonTimed race | Jul 9, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027 | Active |
| Admit One: Analog Film ShowcaseShowcase | Usually May | Active |
| Art & Shorts Film FestivalFestival | Usually late August | Active |
| Artists for Hope International Dance Film FestivalFestival | Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027 | Active |
| Barnstorm Dance Fest (Dance Source Houston)Festival | Apr 21, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 | Active |
| BCCHTX Film FestFestival | Usually April | Active |
| BIFA Film Festival (Black Independent Filmmakers Association Houston Film Festival)Festival | Usually October | Active |
| Bolanle Film FestivalFestival | Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027 | Active |
| Borders | No Borders Short Film CompetitionShowcase | Usually Submissions June–August; screens at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival | Active |
| CineSpace Short Film CompetitionShowcase | Usually Finalists screen at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival | Active |
| Comicpalooza Film FestivalConvention | Usually late May | Active |
| Extremely Shorts Film FestivalFestival | Usually late May | Active |
| Fade To Black Arts FestivalFestival | Usually June | Active |
| Frame x Frame Dance Film FestFestival | Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Active |
| HAPIE AwardsAwards | — | Active |
| Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film FestivalFestival | Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Cinema Arts FestivalFestival | Usually November | Active |
| Houston Comedy Film FestivalFestival | Oct 10, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Fan Film FestivalFestival | Usually October | Active |
| Houston Film Critics Society AwardsAwards | Usually January | Active |
| Houston Filmmaker ShowcaseScreening series | Oct 21, 2026 | Active |
| Houston Greek Film FestivalFestival | Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | Active |
| Houston Green Films FestivalFestival | Feb 20, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Horror Film FestFestival | Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 8, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Islamic Film FestShowcase | Usually February | Active |
| Houston Jewish Film FestivalFestival | Mar 20, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Latino Film FestivalFestival | Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027 | Active |
| Houston Media ConferenceConference | Usually late August–September | Active |
| Houston Media Source Community Media WorkshopsWorkshop or lab | Usually year-round | Active |
| Houston Palestine Film FestivalFestival | Usually May | Active |
| Houston Short Short Short Film FestivalFestival | Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | Active |
| Houston StoriesShowcase | Usually During the Houston Cinema Arts Festival | Active |
| Houston Underwater Film FestivalFestival | Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027 | Active |
| Indian Film Festival of HoustonFestival | Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 | Active |
| La Vida Es Cortos / Life Is ShortsFestival | Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | Active |
| Laughing Dog Comedy Film FestivalFestival | Usually February | Active |
| Leading Ladies Actress ConferenceConference | Apr 19, 2027 – Apr 21, 2027 | Active |
| Lone Star Emmy AwardsAwards | Nov 14, 2026 | Active |
| Lucky Reel ShortFestShowcase | Usually March | Active |
| Next International Film Festival of HoustonFestival | Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | Active |
| Not Another Film ScreeningScreening series | Usually monthly | Active |
| Pearl Theater ShortFlix Film FestFestival | Usually January–February | Active |
| ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts FestivalFestival | Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | Active |
| REELpoetry/HoustonTXFestival | Usually September | Active |
| Rung Film FestivalFestival | May 1, 2027 – May 2, 2027 | Active |
| SWAMP Filmmaker WorkshopsWorkshop or lab | Nov 7, 2026 | Active |
| SWAMP Young Filmmakers BootcampWorkshop or lab | Usually late June–July | Active |
| The CAMHies (CAMH Teen Council film festival)Showcase | Usually April | Active |
| What's It FestFestival | Jun 5, 2027 | Active |
| WorldFest-Houston International Film FestivalFestival | Apr 30, 2027 – May 8, 2027 | Active |
| Zeal Reel Micro Short Film CompetitionShowcase | Usually Submissions open late May; exhibition in March | Active |
| Cine de Muertos (Raise the Vote film contest)Showcase | Held in late September | Dormant since 2024 |
| EMERGE (SWAMP emerging filmmakers festival)Festival | Held in October | Dormant since 2024 |
| Houston Black Film FestivalFestival | Held in March | Ended 2018 |
| Islamic Art Society Film FestivalFestival | Held in November | Dormant since 2024 |
| QFestFestival | Held in July | Ended 2021 |
| Queer Hippo International LGBT Film FestivalFestival | Held in April | Ended 2017 |
| Texas Filmmakers' ShowcaseShowcase | Held in Los Angeles premiere, then a Texas tour from November to spring | Ended 2018 |
| Group | Kind | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Arthouse Houston ↗︎Community 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to preserve Houston's arthouse film culture and theaters. | Nonprofit | — |
| Aurora Picture Show ↗︎Houston microcinema founded in 1998 that presents artist-made film and video, installations and performances year-round, often with the arti | Nonprofit | — |
| Black Cinema Club HTX (BCCHTX) ↗︎Houston group that hosts screenings, panels and mixers centered on Black cinema, including a residency at the River Oaks Theatre with a 2000 | Collective | — |
| Black Independent Filmmakers Association (BIFA) Facebook group ↗︎Facebook group linked as the social channel of the Black Independent Filmmakers Association, a Houston 501(c)(3) that runs curated screening | Facebook group | — |
| Cinemaniacs (San Jacinto College North) ↗︎Student film club at San Jacinto College's North Campus, registered in July 2026. | Student club | — |
| CoogTV ↗︎Student-run television station at the University of Houston, listed as active since 2012 and funded by student fees. | Student club | — |
| Film Buffs Club (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) ↗︎Film support group at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, listed by name on the Houston Film Commission's resource page under nonprofit film, | Screening club | — |
| Film Club at the University of Houston ↗︎Registered student organization at the University of Houston, active since 2018, for watching and discussing movies. | Student club | — |
| film club htx (women/non-binary club) ↗︎Meetup group, started in March 2026, for women and non-binary film lovers to watch and talk about movies made by, starring or about gender m | Screening club | 21 |
| First Thursdays (Houston Film Commission) ↗︎Monthly networking night with screenings of local short films, put on by the Houston Film Commission at Café Brasil on the first Thursday of | Mixer | — |
| FLATS ↗︎Artist-run analog photography space in Montrose, founded in 2016, with a photo lab, community darkroom, digital darkroom and classes. | Co-op | — |
| Houston Association of Producers (HAP) ↗︎501(c)(3) nonprofit of Houston-based producers working in film, television, commercials, live events, gaming and new media. | Membership org | — |
| Houston Association of Producers (HAP) Facebook group ↗︎Facebook group linked in the site footer of the Houston Association of Producers (HAP), a Houston-area association for producers. | Facebook group | — |
| Houston Cast and Crew ↗︎Facebook group for Houston cast and crew postings. | Facebook group | — |
| Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) ↗︎501(c)(3) nonprofit, formed in 2008, that runs the annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, held Oct. | Nonprofit | — |
| Houston Comedy & Musical Production - TV Radio Video Series ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2015, for writers, comedic talent, actors and videographers who want to collaborate on comedy shorts, web series an | Meetup group | 793 |
| Houston Film Casting ↗︎Email list that shares casting and crew calls for Houston-area features and shorts, from studio films to micro-budget indies. | Mailing list | 446 |
| Houston Film Commission Cast & Crew Calls (weekly email) ↗︎Weekly email and web page from the Houston Film Commission listing local crew calls, casting calls, workshops and calls for entries. | Mailing list | — |
| Houston Filmmaker Showcase ↗︎Monthly screening of work by local filmmakers, including narrative, documentary, experimental and animated shorts, music videos and new medi | Screening club | — |
| Houston Filmmakers Group (Nextdoor) ↗︎Local film group on the Nextdoor neighborhood app for Houston filmmakers. | Forum | — |
| Houston filmmakers, content creators and influencer network (Valley TV Creators Network - Houston) ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2025, for Houston filmmakers, content creators, influencers and actors. | Meetup group | 99 |
| Houston Films and 3D Artists opportunities ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2024, for Houston camera operators, editors, VFX artists and 3D artists. | Meetup group | 56 |
| Houston Industry Steak Night ↗︎Dinner mixer for Houston film and video crew, held on Sundays at East End Hardware in the East End. | Mixer | — |
| Houston Media Source (HMS) ↗︎Houston public access television and radio center that has trained community producers for about four decades. | Nonprofit | — |
| Houston Movie Production Meetup ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2015, for anyone who wants to take part in movie production in Houston, including actors, directors, writers and vi | Meetup group | 652 |
| Houston Music and Film Meetup Group ↗︎Meetup group started in 2024 for film lovers, music and film industry workers and creatives. | Meetup group | 119 |
| Houston Screenwriters and Media Teams ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2009, where Houston screenwriters form teams to review story structure and character, hold table reads and turn scr | Meetup group | 711 |
| Houston VO Script Workout ↗︎Monthly script workout for working voiceover professionals in Houston, listed on the Lone Star VO community page. | Facebook group | — |
| Houston YOUTUBERS Industry Meetup Group ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2025, for YouTube creators in any niche, from new channels to those past 100,000 subscribers. | Meetup group | 120 |
| IATSE Local 51 ↗︎IATSE stage employees local for Houston-Galveston, chartered in 1899. | Union local | over 200 |
| International Entertainment Partnership (IEP) ↗︎501(c)(6) nonprofit focused on growing the entertainment industry in Greater Houston, covering film, television, art, theater, esports, gami | Membership org | — |
| Miss Takes Film Club ↗︎Houston 501(c)(3) nonprofit started in 2023 by two Houston Community College students. | Nonprofit | 126 |
| Miss Takes Film Club Discord ↗︎Discord server run by Miss Takes Film Club for talking about its productions, sharing events and connecting over films and projects. | Discord | 193 |
| Monthly Voice Actor Meetup & Workout (Station Theater) ↗︎Free monthly workout for Houston-area voice actors at Station Theater, an improv and sketch comedy theater. | Workshop group | — |
| Movie/TV Show Group - Watch and Discuss ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2019, that meets monthly to watch a movie together and then discuss it, from Casablanca to Star Wars, including cul | Screening club | 3,292 |
| Not Another Film Discord ↗︎Discord server for Houston-area filmmakers to network and share cast and crew calls. | Discord | 183 |
| Not Another Film Organization ↗︎Houston filmmaker group that runs Not Another Film Meet, a monthly mixer open to all ages and experience levels, and Not Another Film Screen | Collective | — |
| r/HoustonFilm ↗︎Subreddit for Houston filmmakers. | Subreddit | 248 |
| r/houstonfilmmakers ↗︎Subreddit for aspiring Houston filmmakers and film fans to talk, connect and share their work, created in August 2016. | Subreddit | 133 |
| Rice Cinema Club ↗︎Rice University student club, registered in 2022, for film as art, career and entertainment. | Student club | — |
| Rice Computer Graphics Club ↗︎Rice University student club, registered in September 2026, for students curious about the computer-generated imagery behind games, movies, | Student club | — |
| River Oaks Movie Folks ↗︎Small Meetup group, started in 2016, that goes to movies in theaters together and holds a short discussion afterward. | Screening club | 23 |
| Script Writers-Houston ↗︎Houston group for playwrights and screenwriters, active since at least 1985. | Membership org | — |
| Script Writers-Houston (Facebook group) ↗︎Facebook group linked from the Script Writers-Houston membership page, alongside its Meetup group, Instagram and Twitter accounts. | Facebook group | — |
| Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) ↗︎Houston 501(c)(3) media arts nonprofit founded in 1977. | Nonprofit | — |
| Texas Southern University Film Club ↗︎Student club at Texas Southern University in Houston that brings students together through film, storytelling and creative media. | Student club | 5 |
| The Book Club was Better - A Movie Night for Book Lovers ↗︎Monthly book-to-film movie night hosted by Beyond the Covers Traveling Bookshop at Social Beer Garden. | Screening club | 123 |
| The Houston Film Industry Meetup Group ↗︎Houston film Meetup group, founded on Meetup in 2006 and now organized by Not Another Film Organization. | Meetup group | 6,259 |
| The Houston Movie Meetup Group ↗︎Moviegoing Meetup group started in 2006 that calls itself the original and largest movie group in Houston. | Meetup group | 1,786 |
| West Houston Classic Film Group ↗︎Meetup group, started in 2019, that watches and discusses classic films together, defining a classic as any film with merit and repeat watch | Screening club | 191 |
| Women in Film & Television/Houston (WIFT/H) ↗︎Houston chapter of Women in Film & Television, founded in 1995 and run by an all-volunteer board. | Membership org | — |
| The Big Queer Picture Show ↗︎Nomadic screening series that shows contemporary and classic queer films in traditional and nontraditional cinema spaces around Houston. | Screening club | — |
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| Town | Titles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West University Place | 1 |
| 2 | Bellaire | 5 |
| 3 | Aldine | 1 |
| 4 | Alief | 1 |
| 5 | Pasadena | 10 |
| 6 | Pearland | 7 |
| 7 | Missouri City | 3 |
| 8 | Channelview | 3 |
| 9 | Humble | 2 |
| 10 | Sugar Land | 13 |
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