Why Film Here? We Have More Than a Few Compelling Reasons

SEASONED PROS
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.

FILM-INDUSTRY FRIENDLY
Even with the big increase in production, Austin remains a film-friendly city for large or small features, TV series and movies, music videos and commercials.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Austin has a deep pool of crew, talent and creative professionals. And that translates to more production value per dollar spent and per diem savings.

DIVERSE TOPOGRAPHY
Austin has hills to the west, prairies and agriculture to the east, lakes, ranchland and a pine forest within a half-hour of any centrally located production office.

OFFICE SPACE
Production and office space are available at the city-owned Austin Studios.

SMALL TOWNS
Austin’s surrounded by small towns that time seems to have forgotten, great for period pieces or modern Americana.

YEAR-ROUND FILMING
Austin boasts a mild year-round climate and 300 days of sunshine a year.

ACCOMMODATING ACCOMMODATIONS
Austin has plenty of hotels, motels and extended-stay properties that have hosted numerous projects and understand the film industry’s special requirements.

OUR VIBE
Austin is a cool place to hang out for a few months. We’re not only the film capital of Texas. Austin is The Live Music Capital of the World®. And there’s always something playing here.

EASY AIR TRAVEL
An award-winning international airport offers service from all major airlines and nonstop flights to 54 destinations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, including Los Angeles.

NO RED TAPE
Governmental entities (cities, counties, state) support and assist filmmakers in and around Austin.

HELP IS ON THE WAY
The Austin Film Commission helps with locations, scouting and smoothing out the inevitable glitches. The Texas Film Commission in Austin also offers its services.