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Why do filmmakers choose Austin?
- We're not a newcomer. Film production in Austin has increased tenfold over the past decade, with many of the best in the business returning for second, third or fourth projects.
- Austin friendly. Even with the big increase in production, Austin remains a film-friendly city for features, television movies, music videos, series and commercials large or small.
- Deep crew, talent and creative pool. Translates to more production value per dollar spent, saves on per diem, and assures producers of the best hires available at any price.
- Diverse topography. A perfect location for a "road film," Austin has hills to the west, prairies and agriculture to the east, lakes, ranchland and a pine forest -- all within a half hour of the production office.
- Office space. Production and office space are available at the city-owned Austin Studios.
- Small towns. Austin is surrounded by small towns that time seems to have forgotten, great for period pieces or modern Americana. City squares, old courthouses and libraries -- think Bedford Falls or Mayberry -- and inside the "zone."
- Year 'round filming. Austin boasts a mild year-round climate and 300 days of sunshine a year.
- Great accommodations. Hotels, motels and extended stay properties that have hosted numerous projects and are familiar with the special requirements of the film industry.
- Ain't we cool. Austin is a cool place to hang out for a few months. Not only the film capital of Texas, Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World®; filled with terrific restaurants; offers great outdoors recreation; and has a casual and accepting ambiance. Lots of filmmakers and actors seem to like living here also.
- Easy air travel. An award-winning international airport offers service from all major airlines and nonstop flights to 30 destinations including Los Angeles.
- Cooperation. Governmental entities (cities, counties, state) support and assist filmmakers in and around Austin.
- The one-stop shop. The city film office helps with locations, scouting and smoothing out the inevitable glitches. The services of the Texas Film Commission, also in Austin are also always available.
- Trailer: It's easy and fun to film in Austin.
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