64 films and TV shows were shot in Lockhart, Texas, including Transformers: Age of Extinction, What's Eating Gilbert Grape and Fear the Walking Dead.
Caldwell County · 50 films · 14 TV shows · 2 companies
Shooting here? Film permits in Lockhart
| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Love and Death TV series | Lesli Linka Glatter |
| 2022 | 1923 TV series | Ben Richardson |
| 2021 | Panic TV series | — |
| 2021 | Walker TV series | Jessica Yu |
| 2017 | Pool Kings TV series | — |
| 2016 | Lone Star Law TV series | — |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead TV series | — |
| 2015 | Iron Resurrection TV series | — |
| 2015 | Urban Cowboy TV series | — |
| 2014 | BBQ with Franklin TV series | — |
| 2014 | The Leftovers TV series | Mimi Leder |
| 2013 | From Dusk Till Dawn TV series | — |
| 2012 | Revolution TV series | — |
| — | The Daytripper TV series | — |
| Location | Productions |
|---|---|
| Caldwell County CourthouseThe Leftovers, Stop-Loss and 2 more | 4 |
| Caldwell County Jail MuseumWaking Life, The Newton Boys | 2 |
| Downtown Lockhart1923 | 1 |
| Smitty's MarketStop-Loss | 1 |
| Lockhart High SchoolThe Faculty | 1 |
| Lockhart town squareWaiting for Guffman | 1 |
| Lockhart Junior High SchoolHard Promises | 1 |
| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Briarpatch Cinema RanchRoughly 1,000-acre ranch with a Western set, available as a filming location near Lockhart. | Venue | briarpatchmovieranch.com ↗︎ |
| Lockhart EDC - Film in LockhartLockhart Economic Development Corp. handles film requests and coordination; Lockhart is Film Friendly certified. | Permits & locations | lockhartedc.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 | 15 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 |
| Texas Film HorsesTrained horses, livestock, domestic and exotic animals plus ranch land for film, TV and commercial shoots in Central Texas. | Animals | Bastrop | 25 |
| 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 | 30 |
| Festival | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Endora Film FestFestival | Held in early November | Dormant since 2024 |
9 open calls · 5 in Central Texas · Crew rates · Join the crew list · Post a call
| Town | Titles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell | 4 |
| 2 | Dale | 9 |
| 3 | Uhland | 10 |
| 4 | Lytton Springs | 2 |
| 5 | Niederwald | 2 |
| 6 | Martindale | 9 |
| 7 | Fentress | 2 |
| 8 | Luling | 16 |
| 9 | Kyle | 15 |
| 10 | Red Rock | 2 |
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Transformers: Age of Extinction: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; What's Eating Gilbert Grape: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Fear the Walking Dead: © AMC, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; The Faculty: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; The Leftovers: © HBO, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Revolution: © NBC Television, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Where the Heart Is: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Bernie: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia.