LocationCentral Texas
Filmed in Waco
28 films and TV shows were shot in Waco, Texas, including Where the Heart Is, The Old Man & the Gun and Pistol.
McLennan County · 12 films · 16 TV shows · 11 companies
Shooting here? Film permits in Waco
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Shot in Waco
Films
12 titles| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | In Guns We Trust | Josh Janssen |
| 2023 | A Christmas in New Hope TV movie | — |
| 2018 | Age Out | A.J. Edwards |
| 2018 | The Old Man & the Gun | David Lowery |
| 2013 | A Thought Unchained | — |
| 2012 | Sironia | Brandon Dickerson |
| 2010 | Seasons of Gray | — |
| 2006 | After Sundown | Michael W. Brown, Christopher Abram |
| 2005 | Risen | — |
| 2002 | Broke Sky | — |
| 2000 | Where the Heart Is | Matt Williams |
| 1989 | Action U.S.A. | John Stewart |
TV
16 shows| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fixer Upper: The Lake House TV series | — |
| 2023 | Texas Justice with Kelly Siegler TV series | — |
| 2022 | Pistol TV series | Danny Boyle |
| 2022 | Silos Baking Competition TV series | — |
| 2022 | The Retro Plant Shop TV series | — |
| 2021 | Fixer Upper: Castle TV series | — |
| 2021 | Fixer Upper: The Hotel TV series | — |
| 2020 | Fixer Upper: Welcome Home TV series | — |
| 2020 | Magnolia Table TV series | — |
| 2019 | Texas Size Medium TV series | — |
| 2017 | Wood Work TV series | — |
| 2016 | Lone Star Law TV series | — |
| 2014 | Start Up TV series | — |
| 2013 | Fixer Upper TV series | — |
| 2003 | Surviving Nugent TV series | — |
| — | The Daytripper TV series | — |
Filming locations in Waco
Statewide| Location | Productions |
|---|---|
| ALICO BuildingPistol | 1 |
| Bull Durham BuildingThe Old Man & the Gun | 1 |
| Baylor UniversityWhere the Heart Is | 1 |
| Baylor Tower (formerly First National Bank Building)Action U.S.A. | 1 |
Set in Waco
Filmed elsewhere or unrecorded| Year | Production | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Genesis | David Hemmings |
Film businesses in Waco
Statewide directory| Company | Department | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Film & Digital MediaBaylor program with production, media management and film-studies tracks. | Film program | fdm.artsandsciences.baylor.edu ↗︎ |
| Brazos Event ProductionsWaco event video, audio, screens, lighting and streaming. | Production company | brazosep.com ↗︎ |
| Destination Waco Film Locations DatabaseCity database of Waco film locations (Cameron Park, Brazos River etc.). | Venue | destinationwaco.org ↗︎ |
| Destination Waco Film OfficeWaco film office offering permits help, location/vendor connections and casting-call promotion. | Film commission | destinationwaco.org ↗︎ |
| Heart of Texas Film SocietyWaco nonprofit that runs the Waco Independent Film Festival. | Organization | wacoindie.com ↗︎ |
| His Grace ProductionsWaco B2B video marketing, corporate and aerial video production. | Production company | hisgraceproductions.com ↗︎ |
| Jackalope EntertainmentWaco full-service producer of commercials, corporate video and feature projects with an edit suite. | Production company | jackalopeentertainment.com ↗︎ |
| Mosaic Media FilmsWaco video production company. | Production company | mosaicmediafilms.com ↗︎ |
| Studio CTXWaco rentable video/podcast studios with multi-camera setups and a cyc wall. | Studio | studioctx.com ↗︎ |
| Waco Hippodrome TheatreHistoric downtown Waco theater and event venue. | Venue | wacohippodrometheatre.com ↗︎ |
| Waco Independent Film Festival (Waco Indie)Annual downtown Waco independent festival run by Heart of Texas Film Society. | Festival | wacoindie.com ↗︎ |
Locations for rent in Waco
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Schedule in Waco
Calendar| Date | Event | Type | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | Waco Independent Film Festival 2027 – Regular DeadlineRegular deadline for features, shorts, student shorts and music videos for WIFF 2027 (Jul 15–18). | Deadline | Waco | Add to Google |
| Jan 10 | Waco Independent Film Festival 2027 – Late DeadlineLate submission deadline for WIFF 2027. | Deadline | Waco | Add to Google |
| Mar 7 | Waco Independent Film Festival 2027 – Final DeadlineFinal submission deadline for WIFF 2027; notifications May 26, 2027. | Deadline | Waco | Add to Google |
| Jul 15to Jul 18 | Waco Independent Film Festival 2027Four-day indie fest in downtown Waco for features, shorts, student films and music videos; online encore July 18–24. | Festival | Waco | Add to Google |
Festivals in Waco
Every Texas festival| Festival | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Family & Faith International Film FestivalFestival | Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 | Active |
| Waco Independent Film FestivalFestival | Jul 15, 2027 – Jul 18, 2027 | Active |
Film groups in Waco
Every group| Group | Kind | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 254 Creatives Mixers ↗︎Networking mixers for filmmakers, musicians and other creatives in the 254 area code around Waco, run by the Heart of Texas Film Society. | Mixer | — |
| Heart of Texas Film Society ↗︎Volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Waco whose mission is to enrich the community through the art and business of independent film. | Nonprofit | — |
| Student Film Association (Baylor University) ↗︎Registered student organization at Baylor University in Waco for students of film. | Student club | — |
| Waco Movie Club ↗︎Monthly film discussion club in Waco that works like a book club for movies: members watch the selected film on their own, then meet to drin | Screening club | — |
Texas film legacy
Work in Texas film
9 open calls · 5 in Central Texas · Crew rates · Join the crew list · Post a call
Nearby
| Town | Titles | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellmead | 3 |
| 2 | Woodway | 4 |
| 3 | Robinson | 2 |
| 4 | Hewitt | 1 |
| 5 | China Spring | 1 |
| 6 | Lorena | 1 |
| 7 | McGregor | 1 |
| 8 | Crawford | 2 |
| 9 | Valley Mills | 2 |
| 10 | Moody | 2 |
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Image credits (8)
Where the Heart Is: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; The Old Man & the Gun: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Pistol: © IMP Awards, fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Age Out: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Fixer Upper: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Sironia: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; Action U.S.A.: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia; After Sundown: fair use to identify the work, via Wikipedia.