Houston Daily

The City of Big Spring has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, following the completion of a training and certification process led by the Texas Film Commission. Governor Greg Abbott announced the designation, highlighting the city’s readiness to support media production.

“Congratulations to Big Spring on joining more than 200 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities,” said Governor Abbott. “The Texas Film Commission partners with communities in every region of the state to market their unique appeal and attract new investments in media production. Through ongoing Film Friendly Texas training, communities are prepared to support media production, spurring on-site spending at local businesses and creating good-paying jobs for Texans.”

State Representative Drew Darby commented on Big Spring’s achievement: “Big things happen in small towns, and Big Spring is proving it. I am proud to represent this vibrant community in the Texas House and am thrilled that it is now officially certified as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission. With landmarks like the historic Settles Hotel and a rich heritage that tells the story of West Texas, Big Spring offers a backdrop unlike anywhere else. I am grateful for the hard work of Mayor Moore and city leaders in making this a reality, and I appreciate Governor Abbott and the Texas Film Commission for highlighting our slice of heaven in West Texas.”

City officials emphasized both local history and future opportunities. “From our meticulously restored 1930s Hotel Settles and Municipal Auditorium to our turn of the century historic downtown, and from our namesake spring to our scenic bluffs and windswept plains, Big Spring offers an incredible variety of potential filming locations,” said Mayor Robert Moore. “Our Film Friendly Texas Certified Community designation means that more people will now see what makes our location so unique and better understand all that we have to offer.”

City Manager Todd Darden added: “The City of Big Spring is excited to be part of the Film Friendly Texas Certified Community Program. Our community has always been a strong supporter of the arts, and our part of Texas has served as a filming location for movies and television shows over the last 55 years. With our involvement with Film Friendly Texas, we hope to welcome even more productions to our unique piece of West Texas.”

Communities certified through this program receive ongoing guidance from the Texas Film Commission on industry standards and best practices related to hosting film projects.

The commission operates within the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office, working for over five decades to promote film, television, commercial production, animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality projects across Texas.

For information about opportunities or further details about certified communities or job listings in digital media throughout Texas, visit the official website.