Archive for the ‘TXMPA’ Category
June 30th, 2009
AUSTIN CONSERVATORY PRESENTS a free seminar featuring Texas Film Commission head, Bob Hudgins and friends. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear first hand what Hudgins has to say about the new law, about the positive impact on Texas film production and maybe even yet another explanation of the ‘Waco’ brouhaha. TEXAS INCENTIVES—HOW TO [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Bob Hudgins, IATSE, Ken Rector, Linda Dowell, SAG, Texas Film Incentives, Tommy G. Kendrick
Posted in Austin Film, Bob Hudgins, IATSE, Indie Film, Ken Rector, Linda Dowell, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Scene, Texas Filmmakers, Tom Booker, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | 1 Comment »
June 18th, 2009
TXMPA would like to thank everyone who participated in our Regional Caucuses, and a very special thanks to all the candidates who stepped up to run for the open positions in each Region! Below is the list of candidates for the six (6) open At-Large positions on TXMPA’s Board. Please take some time before voting [...]
Tags: Tax Incentives, Texas Film Production, TXMPA elections
Posted in Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Film Scene, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
June 18th, 2009
Hello to Central Region TXMPA members! This is likely my last correspondence as the official representative for the Central Region of the TXMPA. I want to tell all of you that I have been honored to serve as your voice in this relatively new and important alliance of film industry professionals. During the past year, [...]
Tags: Jeanette Scott, Oklahoma Film Production, Tax Incentives, Texas Film Production, TXMPA
Posted in Austin Film, Filmmaking, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Film Scene, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
April 24th, 2009
On Thursday at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Gov. Rick Perry signed HB873 into law. This law, a dramatic improvement on the existing film incentive package passed in the previous legislative session, is designed to put Texas back into play as a first tier location filming destination. The package also boosts incentives for commercial production and [...]
Tags: Film Incentives Pass, HB873, RICK PERRY, Texas Film Incentive Law, Texas Film Production, TXMPA
Posted in Austin Actors, Friday Night Lights, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, SAG, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Filmmakers, TXMPA | No Comments »
April 20th, 2009
SAG and AMPTP settle…bad contract but at least we get to vote on it now…it will pass… Is this the contract we want and need? No. However, after a year of on and off negotiations, this is the contract we’re stuck with and, given the overall economic climate, this contract will pass. At least we [...]
Tags: AFTRA, AMPTP, SAG, SAG AND AMPTP SETTLE, Tax Incentives, TXMPA
Posted in Actors, AMPTP, Austin Actors, Commercial Contract, SAG, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Scene, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
March 27th, 2009
The productions on this list have all contacted SAG about the possibility of becoming signatory productions but some may not eventually go SAG. So caveat emptor, SAG members. Once again the list of POSSIBLE SAG signatory productions for Louisiana and Texas show that Texas is playing in the rough, with one arm tied behind our [...]
Tags: LOW BUDGET, SAG SOUTH REGION FILM PRODUCTION SCHEDULE, Texas Film Production, THEATRICAL CONTRACT, TXMPA, ULTRA LOW BUDGET
Posted in Film Crew, IActor, Indie Film, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, Producers, SAG, SAGIndie, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | 1 Comment »
March 10th, 2009
Tags: IActor, SAG, SXSW, Tommy G. Kendrick
Posted in Actors, IActor, SAG, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, SXSW, Texas Actors, Texas Film Production Fund, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
March 3rd, 2009
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 [...]
Tags: AFTRA, DGA, HILL CO PARTNERS, IATSE, LOBBY DAY, RICK PERRY, SAG, TXMPA, WGA
Posted in Actors, AMPTP, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Commercials, Directors, Film Crew, Film Distribution, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, IATSE, Indie Film, Producers, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Membership, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA, WGA | No Comments »
February 18th, 2009
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, [...]
Tags: Austin Actors, HEATHER COLLIER, Louisiana Film, New Mexico Film, Texas Actors, Texas Film Incentives, TXMPA
Posted in Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Film Crew, Filmmaking, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, SAG, SXSW, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, The Two Bobs, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA, Whip It! | No Comments »
February 11th, 2009
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 [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Auditions in Texas, Austin Studios, Filmmakers, Regional Film Production, SAG, Texas Actors, Texas Film Incentives, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA
Posted in Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Film Crew, Filmmaking, Residuals, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »