250 films and TV shows were shot in San Antonio, Texas, including Wings, Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Battleship.
Bexar County · 204 films · 46 TV shows · 50 companies
Shooting here? Film permits in San Antonio
| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Mummy Murders | — |
| 2016 | Timeless TV series | John Terlesky |
| 2015 | Hot Pursuit | Anne Fletcher |
| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo City StudiosSan Antonio creative spaces with soundstages, offices and edit suites. | Studio | alamocitystudios.com ↗︎ |
| Alamo FilmSan Antonio and Austin producer of brand, commercial and narrative work. | Production company | alamofilm.com ↗︎ |
| Alamo Film GroupNonprofit filmmaking community in San Antonio. | Organization | alamofilmgroup.com ↗︎ |
| AmRisk - Film Production InsuranceFilm production insurance incl. stunt coverage buybacks, equipment and liability. | Insurance | amriskusa.com ↗︎ |
| Animalis Fabula Film FestivalFilm festival, November 2027: Animal-centered features and shorts in any genre. | Festival | animalisfabula.org ↗︎ |
| Armada Grip & LightingDowntown San Antonio grip, lighting and camera rental with grip trucks. | Rental house | armadagrip.com ↗︎ |
| Atomic PicturesVisual effects and 3D animation studio doing CGI, tracking and compositing for broadcast spots and film. | VFX & animation | atomicpictures.com ↗︎ |
| Avant AgencySan Antonio agency representing actors, models and performers. | Talent agency | avantagency.com ↗︎ |
| Bauhaus Media GroupDowntown facility with green-screen and infinity studios, producing TV spots, pilots, reality shows, documentaries and political media. | Production company | bauhausmedia.com ↗︎ |
| Better World Motion PicturesMakes commercials, documentaries, branded content and original entertainment. | Production company | betterworldmotionpictures.com ↗︎ |
| C7 Media ArtSan Antonio commercial production company with editing and audio services. | Production company | c7mediaart.com ↗︎ |
| Camera Exchange (CameraX)San Antonio camera, lighting and audio rental and sales shop. | Rental house | cameraxrentals.com ↗︎ |
| Cauldron House (San Antonio post)San Antonio post house. | Post house | |
| CineFestivalLatinx, Chicanx and Indigenous cinema festival. | Festival | guadalupeculturalarts.org ↗︎ |
| Condra Artista Model and Talent AgencySan Antonio model and talent agency booking adults, teens, kids, Spanish-speaking talent and voiceover for productions. | Talent agency | condraartista.com ↗︎ |
| DEKO 37Shoots commercials, nonprofit documentaries and corporate video. | Production company | deko37.com ↗︎ |
| Encima MediaBilingual commercial production team handling treatments, shoots and post. | Production company | encimamedia.com ↗︎ |
| Fiesta SATX Film & Music FestivalFilm festival, April 2027: Shorts and features across many genres (action, animation, children's, doc, drama, fantasy, horror and more). | Festival | fiestasatxfilmfestival.com ↗︎ |
| Food Truck Association of San Antonio (FTASA) - Film CateringCoordinates food-truck catering for San Antonio sets, including permits and timing. | Catering | ftasa.org ↗︎ |
| GeomediaSan Antonio production house that also rents grip, camera, audio and lighting gear. | Rental house | geomedia.com ↗︎ |
| Guadalupe Cultural Arts CenterWest Side arts center presenting CineFestival. | Venue | guadalupeculturalarts.org ↗︎ |
| IATSE Local 76San Antonio IATSE local supplying stage and motion picture technicians for shows, events and productions. | Organization | iatse76.org ↗︎ |
| IndieGripSan Antonio independent grip package rental. | Rental house | indiegriptexas.com ↗︎ |
| Key IdeasSan Antonio storytelling-focused organizational video company. | Production company | keyideas.net ↗︎ |
| LAMP Media ProductionsSan Antonio producer of commercial, corporate, documentary and real-estate video. | Production company | lampmediaproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Matt Roberts PhotographySan Antonio photographer who shoots headshots for actors. | Headshot photographer | mattrobertsphoto.com ↗︎ |
| Maverick Video ProductionsProduces TV commercials and corporate video, with an on-site green screen stage. | Production company | maverickstudio.com ↗︎ |
| Media Bar Post-ProductionSan Antonio editorial, color and sound-mix services. | Post house | mediabarproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Media Bar ProductionsSan Antonio full-service video producer with a studio, grip truck and post services. | Production company | mediabarproductions.com ↗︎ |
| MH ArtistsSan Antonio agency for film, TV, commercial and theater actors, with a SAG-AFTRA-franchised Houston office. | Talent agency | mhartists.com ↗︎ |
| Nova Arts Acting StudioSan Antonio acting studio with film acting classes, summer camps for ages 8 to 16, and self-tape sessions. | Acting class | nova-arts-studio.com ↗︎ |
| Ritual (San Antonio post)San Antonio post house: editing, sound, color, effects and motion graphics. | Post house | |
| Rogy ProductionsProduces commercials and offers drone, timelapse and live-stream crews. | Production company | rogyproductions.com ↗︎ |
| SAFILMOrganization behind the San Antonio Film Festival and filmmaker workshops. | Organization | safilm.com ↗︎ |
| San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF)Festival of Black independent and international film. | Festival | sabiff.tv ↗︎ |
| San Antonio Film CommissionCity of San Antonio film office with production directory, permits and local incentive. | Film commission | sa.gov ↗︎ |
| San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - Special Use PermitsNational Park Service permits for filming and photography at the San Antonio missions. | Permits & locations | nps.gov ↗︎ |
| San Antonio Picture CarsSan Antonio source for police, ambulance, classic and specialty picture vehicles with COI support. | Picture cars | sanantoniopicturecars.com ↗︎ |
| SATX Classic CarsChauffeured classic and antique cars, including Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs, available for photo shoots and film work. | Picture cars | satxclassiccars.com ↗︎ |
| Studio FuzedSan Antonio studio that rents cinema cameras, lenses, LED lighting, jibs, gimbals and audio gear. | Rental house | studiofuzed.com ↗︎ |
| The Alamo - Film Permit RequestsRequest process for filming at the Alamo grounds, which the Texas General Land Office manages. | Venue | thealamo.org ↗︎ |
| The IMG StudioSan Antonio brand video production with in-house editing and color. | Production company | theimgstudio.com ↗︎ |
| The Sacred Underground Film FestivalFilm festival, November 2026: Shorts, extended shorts, student films and music videos. | Festival | thesacredunderground.com ↗︎ |
| The San Antonio Horror Film FestivalFilm festival, March 2027: Horror features and shorts. | Festival | filmfreeway.com ↗︎ |
| Tobin Center for the Performing ArtsPerforming arts venue hosting the San Antonio Film Festival. | Venue | tobincenter.org ↗︎ |
| TomigaVideo production and post house making advertising, corporate and live-event content. | Production company | tomigaworks.com ↗︎ |
| Tory Christopher GroupSan Antonio talent group representing film and TV actors. | Talent agency | torychristopher.com ↗︎ |
| TXi StudiosSan Antonio brand and event agency with in-house video production and a rentable 475-square-foot film and photo studio. | Production company | txistudios.com ↗︎ |
| UTSA Film and Media Studies (BA)Liberal-arts degree mixing film history and theory with screenwriting, digital video production and internships. | Film program | future.utsa.edu ↗︎ |
| Veronika Gant StudioSan Antonio photographer who shoots acting headshots for adults, teens and child actors. | Headshot photographer | veronikagant.com ↗︎ |
| Date | Event | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26to Dec 14 | SAFILM Digital Filmmaking Lab: Script to ScreenMonday-night hands-on course; teams make a short that screens at a public showcase. Already underway; ages 15+. | Workshop | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Nov 21 | The Sacred Underground Film Festival 2026Grassroots downtown festival of indie shorts, student projects, documentaries and music videos from Texas and beyond. | Festival | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Jan 1 | San Antonio Horror Film Festival 2027 – Regular DeadlineRegular deadline for horror features, shorts and other categories for the March 28, 2027 festival. | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Jan 2 | Fiesta SATX Film & Music Festival 2027 – Regular DeadlineRegular deadline for the April 2027 festival; student and Gold Member rates are lower. | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Jan 8 | San Antonio Film Festival 2027 – Regular DeadlineRegular deadline for films and screenplays for SAFILM 2027 (July 20–25). | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Feb 15 | San Antonio Horror Film Festival 2027 – Late DeadlineFinal listed deadline; notifications Feb 19, 2027. | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Feb 26 | San Antonio Film Festival 2027 – Late DeadlineLate deadline for films and screenplays for SAFILM 2027. | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Mar 1 | Fiesta SATX Film & Music Festival 2027 – Late DeadlineFinal listed deadline; notifications March 15, 2027. | Deadline | San Antonio | Add to Google |
| Festival | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Hour Film Project – San AntonioTimed race | Usually July | Active |
| 90-Second Newbery Film Festival – San Antonio screeningShowcase | Usually spring | Active |
| Alamo Film Group Script to Screen Short Film Screenwriting CompetitionScreenplay contest | Usually June | Active |
| Animalis Fabula Film FestivalFestival | Nov 27, 2027 – Nov 28, 2027 | Active |
| CineFestival San AntonioFestival | Usually July | Active |
| Cursed City CinemaFestival | Usually late September | Active |
| Cursed City ConConvention | Usually September | Active |
| Elemental Film FestivalFestival | Usually June | Active |
| Fiesta SATX Film & Music FestivalFestival | Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027 | Active |
| Healthy Futures of Texas Student Film Contest – San AntonioShowcase | Nov 18, 2026 | Active |
| Horrorific Women Film FestivalFestival | Sep 18, 2027 | Active |
| Josiah Media FestivalFestival | Dec 18, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | Active |
| Leftover Film FestivalFestival | Oct 31, 2027 | Active |
| Outsiders Film FestivalFestival | Feb 27, 2027 | Active |
| Raza Cósmica Film FestivalFestival | Usually October | Active |
| SAFILM – San Antonio Film FestivalFestival | Jul 20, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027 | Active |
| SAFILM Digital Filmmaking Lab: Script to ScreenWorkshop or lab | Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 | Active |
| San Antonio Black International Film FestivalFestival | Usually early October | Active |
| San Antonio Jewish Film FestivalFestival | Usually February | Active |
| San Antonio QFest – LGBT International Film FestivalFestival | Usually October | Active |
| Texas GreenlightScreenplay contest | May 31, 2027 | Active |
| The Sacred Underground Film FestivalFestival | Nov 21, 2026 | Active |
| The San Antonio Horror Film FestivalFestival | Mar 28, 2027 | Active |
| Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour – San AntonioShowcase | Usually late September | Active |
| #FilmSA ContestShowcase | Held in call in winter; winners screened in early May | Dormant since 2024 |
| Dave's Alamo City Film FestivalFestival | Held in December | Dormant since 2024 |
| Rivercity Underground Film FestivalFestival | Held in December or January | Dormant since 2024 |
| San Antonio Feminist Film FestivalFestival | Held in September | Dormant since 2024 |
| San Antonio Independent Christian Film FestivalFestival | Held in varied: January 8–10 | Ended 2013 |
| SATX Cinema ShowdownShowcase | Held in monthly showcases; finale May–June | Dormant since 2024 |
| Terror High Film FestivalFestival | Held in September | Dormant since 2024 |
| Group | Kind | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 40's+ Marvelous Middle Age Get togethers & Good Times! ↗︎Private Meetup group for San Antonio adults in their 40s and 50s who like going to the movies and dining out. | Meetup group | 2,027 |
| Alamo Film Group ↗︎San Antonio nonprofit that grew out of a 2019 social meetup of new filmmakers. | Nonprofit | — |
| Cinema Club (UTSA) ↗︎Student film-appreciation club at the University of Texas at San Antonio, registered since 2022. | Student club | — |
| Coffee Talk (Film San Antonio networking mixers) ↗︎Free daytime networking mixers the city film office hosts with local festivals. | Mixer | — |
| Enlace Media Lab (Texas A&M University-San Antonio) ↗︎Student production group at Texas A&M University-San Antonio where members make short documentaries, video stories, explainers, podcasts and | Student club | — |
| Esoteric Cult of Horror ↗︎Private Meetup group that calls itself a horror society for fans in San Antonio and nearby areas. | Meetup group | 1,490 |
| Film Club (Texas A&M University-San Antonio) ↗︎Student-led club at Texas A&M University-San Antonio for watching, discussing and making films. | Student club | — |
| Film San Antonio Cast & Crew Calls ↗︎Free listing service from the city film office for productions casting or crewing up in the San Antonio area. | Forum | — |
| Forward Progress Arts & Entertainment Center (FWD Progress) ↗︎San Antonio nonprofit that trains young people in video production, film, music and stage work. | Nonprofit | — |
| Frame Theory: A Filmmakers Club ↗︎Filmmaker night series billed as a creative lab rather than a panel, with screenings, conversation and collaboration for filmmakers and edit | Mixer | — |
| IATSE Local 76 ↗︎IATSE stage employees local supplying theatrical and technical labor in the greater San Antonio area. | Union local | — |
| MonteVideo (Montevideo 210) ↗︎San Antonio group that brings Latinx-themed independent film screenings to underserved communities. | Collective | — |
| NVC 3D Animation Club (Northwest Vista College) ↗︎Club for Northwest Vista College students who want to build 3D art skills. | Student club | — |
| NVC Film Club (Northwest Vista College) ↗︎Student film club at Northwest Vista College, part of the Alamo Colleges. | Student club | — |
| Roadrunner Animation (UTSA) ↗︎Student animation club at the University of Texas at San Antonio for people pursuing animation as a career or a hobby. | Student club | — |
| SA Movie Lovers ↗︎Meetup group for people who want company at the movies. | Meetup group | 993 |
| SAFILM - San Antonio Film Festival ↗︎Nonprofit that has run the San Antonio Film Festival since 1994 and promotes film awareness to the public, businesses and children. | Nonprofit | — |
| San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) ↗︎Festival started in 2018 to give Black creatives in San Antonio a platform for their own stories, in response to limited Black film represen | Nonprofit | — |
| San Antonio QFest (Pride San Antonio film committee) ↗︎San Antonio LGBT International Film Festival, run by the all-volunteer committees of Pride San Antonio. | Nonprofit | — |
| SAY Sí Media Arts Program ↗︎Long-term, tuition-free after-school arts program for middle and high school students across San Antonio, taught year-round by working artis | Nonprofit | — |
| Screenwriting Society (UTSA) ↗︎Student group at the University of Texas at San Antonio, registered in November 2025, for aspiring screenwriters who want to connect and wri | Student club | — |
| Shut Up & Write!® San Antonio ↗︎General writing meetup, not film-specific; its older Meetup address (san-antonio-screenwriting-meetup) still leads to the group and screenwr | Meetup group | 1,305 |
| TVSA Content Creator Services (TVSA Public) ↗︎The city's public access program. | Co-op | — |
| IATSE Local 796 ↗︎IATSE local for television broadcasting studio employees with jurisdiction over the state of Texas, with branches listed for Austin, Dallas, | Union local | — |
| Native American Entertainment Coalition Governing Chapter of Texas ↗︎Texas chapter of the Native American Entertainment Coalition, listed by the Texas Film Commission among Texas film and media industry associ | Collective | — |
| Women in Film & Television Texas (WIFT Texas) ↗︎Statewide nonprofit membership group for women working in or pursuing careers in media and entertainment, founded in San Antonio in November | Membership org | — |
| Animation Creation Club of San Antonio ↗︎Meetup group started in October 2025 for San Antonio animators of every level, from beginners to working artists, in 2D or 3D and traditiona | Meetup group | 18 |
| SAAACAM Film Club ↗︎Year-long Black history film series from the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, in which the community watches a doc | Screening club | — |
| San Antonio Screenwriters Guild ↗︎San Antonio screenwriting group, running since 2011, whose monthly Zoom meetings give feedback on ten pages of a member’s script. | Workshop group | — |
Film work in San Antonio · 9 open calls · 5 in Central Texas · Crew rates · Join the crew list · Post a call
| Town | Titles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby | 1 |
| 2 | Castle Hills | 1 |
| 3 | Leon Valley | 1 |
| 4 | China Grove | 1 |
| 5 | Converse | 3 |
| 6 | Live Oak | 1 |
| 7 | Universal City | 6 |
| 8 | Randolph Air Force Base | 1 |
| 9 | Helotes | 3 |
| 10 | Selma | 1 |
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Wings: Paramount Famouse Lasky Corp., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons; Once Upon a Time in Mexico: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Battleship: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Syriana: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Miss Congeniality: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Lolita: © IMP Awards, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Spy Kids: © Film is copyright 2001 by Dimension Films ., fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia.