SXSW is fast approaching and there are more than a few things to plan for. To start with, check out premiere screenings of the latest from Austin filmmakers Tim McCanlies and John Bryant. Tim McCanlies, well known for his family friendly fare such as DANCER TX, POP. 81 and SECONDHAND LIONS as well as the [...]

TXMPA Lobby Day 2009 was a long day that began with a 7:30 AM rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol. What a sight! Hundreds of film industry professionals and business people who benefit from a thriving film industry, many dressed in red, answered the call of the TXMPA and showed up for lobby [...]

DATE: Wednesday, March 4th TIME: 7:15am LOCATION: The South Steps of the Capitol Building WARDROBE: Wear Red. Look nice. AGENDA: · 7:15am – CALL TIME! Be on the South Steps of the Capitol Building in your snazzy red outfits! There will be a table set up where you can get information, pick up a Rally [...]

In case you don’t think the loss of film work in Texas is at the critical point, read on. If you just haven’t been paying close attention to the situation so far, read on. If you’re trying to figure out what little ‘ol YOU can do to help change the situation, read on. My agent, [...]

FROM: Drew Mayer-Oakes, TXMPA Legislative Committee We are fast approaching the Texas Motion Picture Alliance Lobby Day for 2009. Thank you for your participation last session – we need your help again. If you are able to volunteer again, the TXMPA needs you! Lobby Day is March 4th, with orientation and training for new team [...]

Attention TXMPA Central Region members, potential members and friends. Do you care about the moving image industry in Texas? Our legislative rallying cry/ kickoff mixer & information session will be Monday, January 26 from 6-9 at: Roux Restaurant 214 E. 6th St, Austin 78701 512 479 0474 just a couple of doors down from the [...]

Here’s another good article about the Texas film business that touches on the lack of a competitive film incentive program. Time to nudge your legislators. The wheelin’ and dealin’ has begun in Austin December 04, 2008 By Mark Dundas Wood Recently, Drew Barrymore directed and starred in a feature called Whip It!, set in Austin, [...]

Here is an excerpt of a recent article from the Austin Business Journal that offers a bit of positive news for the local film industry The full article can be found HERE: Friday, December 5, 2008 New action in local film sector No. 1 ranking in movie magazine lures producers Brady Anderton and Ben Hurst [...]

Here’s the latest SAG production update that members receive via email. I’m just including Texas and Louisiana here. Note the number of “TH”, that is ‘Theatrical’ contracts in Louisiana vs the number of low budget contracted productions in Texas. This is a reminder of what is at stake unless the Texas legislature improves the tax [...]