Houston Daily

A Film Friendly Texas Workshop will take place in Odessa on October 16, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission. The event is intended for communities interested in becoming Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities, a designation that can support local job creation and economic growth.

“Texas’ growing media production industry supports local jobs and creates revenue in communities across our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “The Texas Film Commission works with our community partners to market their unique skills, attract new investments in media production, and create high-paying jobs for Texans. I invite all Texas communities to attend this workshop to leverage the advantages of being certified as a Film Friendly Texas Community.”

The workshop is organized by the Texas Film Commission together with Discover Odessa. It will include professional development sessions and information on how to become a certified community through the program. Attending such a workshop is required for certification.

Local leaders employed by city or county governments, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, or economic development organizations are encouraged to participate if they intend to serve as liaisons for media production inquiries.

The session will be held at the Holiday Inn Odessa at 5275 E 42nd Street from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with registration beginning at 8:00 AM. More details about registration are available at https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_workshops.

Since its launch in 2007, more than 200 communities have been certified through the program, which aims to grow media production industries statewide and encourage job opportunities and investment. Further information about the certification process can be found at https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview.

The Texas Film Commission has operated within the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office for over five decades, working to promote various forms of media production throughout Texas.