Directory

Arlington is a Film Friendly Texas community with filming coordinated through the city’s communications office and guidelines.

Denton is a Film Friendly Texas city with a local permit process and support coordinated through city economic development.

Official City of Dallas film office supporting productions with permitting, locations, and local creative industry development.

Official film commission established in 2015 to assist with permits, locations, and local production needs in Fort Worth.

The Governor’s film office providing statewide resources, incentives, Film Friendly Texas certification, and workforce support.

An independent film collective and exhibition group focused on short films, community screenings, and filmmaker support in North Texas.

Regional chapter of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers supporting the commercial production industry through education and networking.

Professional association serving the advertising and marketing community through education, networking, and industry advocacy.

Community organization dedicated to supporting film culture in Arlington through screenings, education, and filmmaker engagement.

A film and photography social founded by a local director. Hosts 4 meetups each year.

Nonprofit that produces the Dallas International Film Festival and year-round programs supporting film culture in Dallas.

Nonprofit community focused on collaboration, education, and advancing indie film development through regular meetups and showcases.

Professional trade organization representing producers and production industry vendors in North Texas through advocacy and networking.

Nonprofit founded in 1986 offering meetings, workshops, and speakers to help writers develop screenplays and industry knowledge.

Professional association for visual communicators supporting film, video, design, and creative professionals through events and education.

A nonprofit filmmaker community based in Fort Worth focused on connecting local crew and talent, supporting independent projects, and strengthening North Texas’s film ecosystem through collaboration and visibility.

A nonprofit organization championing the advancement, visibility, and professional development of women in the film and television industries through networking events, workshops, and community support.

Trade organization promoting Texas crew and vendor talent and connecting below-the-line professionals with productions.

Statewide nonprofit advocacy group working to grow the Texas film, TV, commercial, and digital media industries through policy and community.

Professional association connecting video production professionals through networking, education, and industry events.

Texas section of the global professional society representing visual effects artists and supporting VFX education and community.

Nonprofit membership organization empowering and mentoring women in film, TV, and media through events, education, and grants.

International competition where teams write, shoot, and edit a short film in 48 hours before a city screening and awards.

Three-month indie short-film race culminating in a public screening where completed shorts premiere and awards are presented.

Themed horror filmmaking challenges and festival screenings that build community through recurring short-film contests.

Dedicated to showcasing independent and experimental film and media through screenings, competitions, and community programming.

Annual festival celebrating African cinema and storytelling, highlighting filmmakers from Africa and the African diaspora.

North Texas showcase of Asian and Asian-American cinema featuring filmmaker appearances and cultural programming.

Flagship annual festival presented by Dallas Film, showcasing international and local films with talks, awards, and premieres.

Annual multi-day festival celebrating Black storytellers through film screenings alongside music, art, and community events.

Environmental film festival presented as part of EarthX, spotlighting films focused on conservation, climate, and sustainability.

Annual festival presenting films that explore Jewish culture, history, and identity from around the world.

Prominent Fort Worth festival hosted by Lone Star Film Society each November with screenings, workshops, and gala events.

Prestigious annual festival centered around Texas Theatre, known for a curated lineup of indie narratives, docs, and repertory screenings.

Indie-focused festival and script competition built to spotlight filmmakers and foster collaboration in a filmmaker-friendly environment.

Student-focused film festival hosted by Dallas College, showcasing emerging filmmakers and student-produced work.

Documentary-focused festival that blends nonfiction film with photography and music programming, emphasizing truth in visual media.

Independent film festival dedicated to showcasing bold voices and underrepresented perspectives in cinema.

Long-running festival founded in 1970 focused on American film, featuring Q&As, tributes, and new features, shorts, and docs.

Cinema industry conference bringing together studios, exhibitors, vendors, and professionals for presentations, panels, and business-focused sessions.

Creative conference with dedicated film and storytelling tracks, offering workshops and talks focused on filmmaking, narrative craft, and production skills.

A large-scale creator and influencer conference featuring panels, workshops, and networking across digital media, film, and online platforms.

This annual event brings aimed at location and post production audio brings together the industries top gear manufacturers and talent. Chalk full of seminas, gear expo, food, and beverages it's always an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and check out all the latest gear.

Annual film and video production trade show featuring equipment vendors, workshops, seminars, and networking for North Texas production professionals.

Production company behind major series and a key player in expanding large-scale production activity and infrastructure in North Texas.

A Dallas-based studio facility offering production space and services for film, video, and commercial projects.

A full-service production company and studio providing soundstages, production services, and post-production for commercial and film projects.

A flexible studio and creative workspace in Fort Worth offering soundstage-style environments for film, video, and photography.

A purpose-built film studio and backlot featuring permanent exterior sets and production facilities, best known for hosting large-scale narrative projects and long-form series filmed in North Texas.

A studio facility in Irving providing production space and support services for video, film, and commercial shoots.

A Dallas-based production studio offering creative services and studio space for commercial and narrative projects.

A Plano-based video production company providing studio facilities and end-to-end production services.

A Frisco-area studio offering production space and services for film, video, and branded content.

A Dallas-based media studio providing production facilities and creative services for video and film projects.

A creative studio in Dallas offering production space and services for commercial and narrative media.

A long-standing Dallas studio complex offering soundstages, production offices, and full equipment support.

A full-service production company and studio serving film, television, commercial, and branded content, with facilities and crews supporting projects from indie productions to national campaigns.

Major studio campus in the Alliance area associated with Taylor Sheridan’s SGS and industry partners, built for large-scale productions.

Large production facility offering multiple soundstages, production offices, and support spaces for commercial and narrative shoots.

Tame Rabbit is a full-service video production company creating narrative films, commercials, corporate videos, and music videos. They combine modern production technology with story-driven visual filmmaking across multiple formats and platforms.

Drip Content Media House is a creative production company specializing in branded video, social content, and media strategy for businesses and creators. They produce engaging, high-quality content across platforms including web, social, and streaming outlets.

A studio facility in Irving supporting visual effects, post-production, and media production workflows.

Virtual production facility providing an LED volume stage and XR capabilities for real-time environments and mixed-reality shoots.

Casting office recognized for work across national commercials, films, and print campaigns, with a curated Texas talent pool.

Casting company and platform helping productions find on-camera talent and extras through an online database and casting calls.

A boutique talent management company led by Damaris Grogan, representing actors and creatives for film, television, and commercial work with a focus on career development and strategic placement.

Casting office known for background and principal casting across commercials, TV, film, and events, often posting local calls.

Longstanding Texas talent agency representing actors, models, and creatives for film/TV, commercials, voiceover, and print.

Casting agency specializing in background casting for major productions, connecting North Texas locals with on-set opportunities.

Prestigious agency with strengths in voiceover and on-camera talent for commercials, corporate work, animation, and gaming.

Boutique full-service agency representing models and talent, with a strong regional presence across fashion and on-camera work.

Guild representing directors, assistant directors, and UPMs; productions working under DGA agreements coordinate through the guild.

Crew technicians union representing below-the-line roles and providing training and support for film and TV productions.

Union representing actors and media performers, supporting members with contracts, education, and local industry resources.

Teamsters local covering transportation roles and support personnel crucial for moving gear, vehicles, and crew safely on productions.

Guild representing professional screenwriters; Texas projects engaging WGA writers typically coordinate through WGA West.

Full-service post and production studio offering editorial, color, VFX, sound, and virtual production capabilities.

High-end post-production and production studio providing editorial, color, VFX, motion design, and sound for premium campaigns.

Audio post facility offering ADR, sound design, mixing, and voiceover services for film, TV, commercials, and games.

Major animation and VFX studio creating feature animation and visual effects for studios, streamers, and brands.

Post-production collective providing editorial, design/motion graphics, finishing, and production support for brand and agency work.

An online casting and talent platform providing actors with casting calls, profile hosting, and submission tools for film, television, commercial, and digital productions.

A leading casting and career platform for actors and filmmakers, offering casting calls, industry news, training resources, and talent profiles for film, TV, theater, and digital media.

One of the largest online casting platforms connecting actors with casting directors for film, television, commercials, and digital media through verified casting notices and submissions.

A casting submission platform used by casting directors to review talent profiles, reels, and headshots for commercials, film, and television projects.

A professional casting and production management platform designed to streamline casting breakdowns, submissions, scheduling, and communication between casting directors, producers, and talent.

Marketplace for renting filming locations and studios by the hour, from small cyc spaces to warehouses, homes, and unique sets.

Simple, straight forward staff and crew directory for the TV, film, commercial and theater industries.

Crew and vendor directory that makes it easy to search DFW for freelancers, production companies, and services by role.

Peer-to-peer marketplace for renting cameras, lenses, and gear from local owners with insurance and reviews built in.

Job board for freelance gigs across TV, film, reality, and digital media, with searchable postings by city and role.

Networking and education platform for film and TV creatives offering webinars, courses, and community collaboration.

Official searchable directory of Texas crew and support services to help productions crew up and locate vendors statewide.

Well-known on-camera acting program offering multi-level training for youth and teens focused on professional film and TV work.

On-camera acting training and workshops for kids and teens, with programs designed to build audition-ready skills for film and TV.

Fort Worth Actors Studio offers on-camera acting classes for teens and adults with recurring Monday and Tuesday night sessions (Acting for the Camera, 6:45-9:15 PM), focusing on cold reading, audition skills, scene study, and improv to help students grow as confident performers in film and TV.

Accredited programs in acting and motion picture production focused on hands-on training and portfolio-building work.

Career-focused school offering training in digital film and video arts alongside audio programs for production and post skills.

On-camera acting studio focused on auditions, cold reads, and scene study for actors aiming to work in film and television.

Meisner-based acting training for film and TV emphasizing truthful performance and strong on-camera fundamentals.

Film acting technique and scene-study classes with small class sizes geared toward practical on-camera performance.

A workforce training initiative led by Tarrant County College in partnership with the Fort Worth Film Commission, designed to prepare local crew for on-set roles through hands-on certification programs aligned with current industry needs.

Offers a wide range of production supply rentals including vehicles, walkies, traffic gear, tents, tables, and on-set production equipment for film and media projects. They serve the Dallas production community with dependable gear and flexible rental options.

Professional Technocrane rentals and operator services for film, commercial, and broadcast productions in North Texas. Their telescoping crane systems enable smooth, precise cinematic camera movement for complex on-set shots.

Equipment carts for sound mixers, DIT, and video assist. Choose from existing designs or contact us for a custom build.

Local rental house focused on still and motion gear, offering cameras, lighting, grip, and studio support for shoots of all sizes.

Grip and lighting rental company providing lighting packages, power, distro, generators, and support services for productions.

Film-friendly theatrical backdrops, drapes, and set dressing. Inventory includes medical and legal props, furniture, microphones, telephones, dishware, holiday decor, and more; new items are added regularly. Moondrops N Props also offers a scenic and set shop for builds and custom work.

Regional rental provider offering motion picture camera, lenses, lighting, and grip gear with package deals for longer shoots.

Major Texas rental provider for camera, lighting, grip, and power, with deep inventory and experienced support staff.

High-end camera and lens rental house serving major productions, known for premium systems and specialized lens packages.

Production supply and expendables company serving film, TV, and commercial crews in North Texas. They provide essential on-set gear, production supplies, and practical equipment for working crews.

Cinema equipment rental house offering high-quality cameras, lenses, lighting, grip gear, and a dedicated camera prep space to support local filmmakers