Fort Worth Film Commission

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth with free screenings at the AMC Palace 9 in Sundance Square.

More info: www.JuneteenthFamilyReunionFestival.com

CASTING CALL - Legacy Casting and King Street Productions are looking for LOCAL paid extras of all ages to work on the second season of an upcoming Fort Worth-based series from Paramount+ that is heavily featuring military/special ops background.

If you are interested, please create a profile at www.mycastingfile.com with photos, sizes, contact information, etc. Current/former military and first responder experience is a plus but not necessary.

Filming will take place in Fort Worth, Weatherford, Palo Pinto and possibly include travel to other parts of the state.

Please contact at [email protected] with any questions

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Join us at Tulips FTW for a FREE networking mixer & special premiere of Visit Fort Worth’s Unexpected Stories series 🍿

UNEXPECTED VIDEOS
This new series includes cinematic video vignettes featuring 17 local entrepreneurs, artists, chefs, community leaders & more and highlights a sample of film-friendly locations throughout the city

UNEXPECTED COLLABORATION
The one-minute video profiles + supporting content were created by 1️⃣9️⃣ Fort Worth filmmakers and production companies, showcasing the talent and creativity in our community 👏

Details:

▪️Screening & Mixer
▪️February 21 from 6 - 8 PM
▪️Tulips, 112 St. Louis Ave

➡️ Please RSVP at FortWorth.com/UnexpectedEvent

Looking forward to watching some incredible films and celebrating Fort Worth stories!

Learn more about the Fort Worth Film Collaborative at our free industry event on Feb 20 🎬

More info and RSVP: FortWorth.com/TCC

Step into the world of cinematography with Andrew Lococo, DP at Red Productions!

Andrew’s worked on just about every kind of film shoot you can imagine, from food to clothing brands to films, TV shows and commercials.

Learn more about his experiences with this excerpt from his video interview for the Fort Worth Film Collaborative:

▪️How did you get started in the film industry?
“My first gig in the industry back in 2015 was a PA, which is a Production Assistant. It’s a crew position where you’re helping anyone that needs help, from the director to grip and electric guys to the camera department. It’s a catch all position that does anything and everything.”

▪️Favorite project?
“One of my favorite projects I’ve ever worked on was at a studio in DFW. We were shooting for Chick-fil-a: a chicken sandwich, nuggets and fries. At that point I was still growing into the camera department, and just to see how much time and effort went into making a singular nugget look good on camera was crazy. -That was my first food shoot. Then we got to use a really high speed camera that would shoot at 2000 frames per second, and it just looked beautiful. It’s digital artwork with food. Is there a better combination?”

▪️Favorite part about working in the industry?
“My favorite aspect of my job and my role is the crew. Doing what we do, we get to meet so many amazing people. You may have friends that you see on the same job and you get to work together again and again. You’re going to meet new people… some that are just starting out in the industry that are going to be full of questions, and then you’ll have a seasoned gaffer that is just the smartest person on set. It’s fascinating, all the walks of life that come through a crew. Without a doubt that’s my favorite part of production.”

Learn more from Andrew and other local industry experts by enrolling in the Fort Worth Film Collaborative program, a fast-track certification in partnership with 101 Studios and Tarrant County College

More info at tccd.college/film

Join us at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on January 15 for a FREE preview screening of “Albany Road” from screenwriter and director Christine Swanson 🎬

Albany Road is a heartwarming film with edge and deft about a mother’s love and the depths she will go to prove it. This romantic dramedy is a wild, unpredictable and moving story that twists in unexpected places and turns at all the right moments.

This is a special opportunity presented by the Fort Worth Film Commission and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to see Albany Road before it hits theaters.

▪️Monday, January 15, 2024
▪️Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Theater
▪️7:00 p.m. Screening and Conversation to follow

Tickets are free with RSVP. Reserve your seat here:

https://uk.eventsforce.net/fortworth/frontend/reg/attendeeDetails.csp?pageID=992&eventID=13®istrationGUID=F33A1FAF-F3EA-4C74-8088-4C9E9B1CE978

📷: Holly Stricklin

As VP of Development at MPS Studios, Meredith Stephens is responsible for making magic happen for production companies. Learn more about her work with projects filming in DFW and the opportunities she sees for our community:

▪️What is MPS Studios?
“MPS Studios is a vendor for production companies that are creating content: primarily commercials, movies and TV shows. We’re renting the cameras, lighting, grip, electric equipment and sound stages to production companies. [Recently, we’ve worked with] 1883 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and we do a lot of student projects.”

▪️What do you love about your job and the film industry?
“For my job, I love the logistics and the puzzle pieces that we have to put together. Often clients will come to us with an idea of what they want to do but they need a little help figuring out the equipment and how to make it happen, so we really like the logistics part of that…

I love working in this industry mostly for the people … We work with really great people that have good hearts and are very smart, strategic and creative.”

▪️What kinds of job opportunities are available in the film industry in DFW?
“In DFW there is a lot of opportunity in lighting, grip and electric departments right now. There’s also opportunity in makeup and wardrobe as well as the art department. If you’re really wanting to work in the production office or learn more about accounting there’s a lot of opportunity right now.”

Meredith’s full interview is available to students of the Fort Worth Film Collaborative.

Want to take the next step with customized coursework to prepare for working on set in various roles? Visit our website to learn more about the program in partnership with Tarrant County College and 101 Studios

The Lone Star Film Festival returns to Fort Worth Nov 2-5! 🎬 Here’s what you need to know about the 17th edition of the festival:

🎥 Screenings will take place at Downtown Cowtown at The Isis with other festival events within walking distance in the Stockyards

⏰ Mark your calendar for these special screenings:

Wildfire
Thursday, Nov 2 at 7 PM
Catch the world premiere of this film inspired by the hit song by Michael Martin Murphy. Short performance and photo opps to follow

Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Saturday, Nov 4 at 5 PM
*SNEAK PEAK SCREENING*
Watch the first two episodes of the new series from executive producer Taylor Sheridan before the Nov 5 series premiere on Paramount+. A panel discussion will follow. Production for this show was based in Fort Worth

Red Headed Stranger
Saturday, Nov 4 at 8 PM
Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion presents this retro screening of the 1986 western drama followed by a musical performance

👏 In addition, many festival selections will be making their world and Texas premieres, including films “No Right Way,” “A Good Girl” and “O Pioneer.” Nearly 50 outstanding short films were accepted to the festival, including many with cast and crew members based in Texas.

🎟️ Watch a single film by purchasing an individual ticket or join the full weekend experience by reserving an All-Access Pass, which includes movies, special screenings, happy hours, parties, panel discussions, and more.

To view the full festival schedule and purchase tickets or passes, please visit LoneStarFilmFestival.com

See you at the fest!

Join us at the office for a networking happy hour as we kickoff Lone Star Film Festival 🎬

This event is perfect for anyone wanting to get plugged in to the local creative community or learn more about working with the Film Commission.

We also want to give a warm welcome to all LSFF attendees! Festival staff will be in attendance to answer any questions about programming, tickets and more.

Drop by 1201 Throckmorton St. on Nov 1 anytime from 4-6 PM and grab a cocktail from 🥃

➡️ Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming by sending an email to [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing y’all there!

As founder of Red Productions and Backlot Studio, Red Sanders is helping to shape the growing Fort Worth film industry 🎬

▶️ Why Fort Worth?

“I grew up in Grapevine and went to TCU. All my friends moved to LA and New York with their film degrees and I thought, hey, it’d be fun to stay and plant a flag in Fort Worth and see what we could grow here. That was 18 years ago and Fort Worth’s continued growing.”

“I’m so thrilled I stayed because we have such a community here that cares about growing the creative class, and that’s across the board from the Mayor and City Hall to the Film Commission, to other arts groups here and businesses that want to work with local companies. The fun thing now is all those friends that moved off to LA and New York, many of them are moving back because they realize that it’s pretty hard to raise a family out there.”

“A lot of times people think LA is the center of the industry. It is where a lot of the deals are made, but most of the movies aren’t shot there. They go where the incentives are and where there’s a creative workforce. It’s exciting to see that growing here… You can stay in Fort Worth now, work in this industry and make a good living.”

“I quickly learned what a great collaborative industry it is. It’s never one person who does everything. It takes a lot of different talents and trades and craft skills to bring everything together.”

Red’s full interview is available to students through the new Fort Worth Film Collaborative.

Visit FilmFortWorth.com to learn more about this one-of-a-kind program for students interested in working in the film industry.

Scrims, flags, bounces, nets, dolly, jib – just some of the lingo used in a Grip Department!

Richard Porter is Key Grip extraordinaire with a long extensive list of credits including , , , and more.

What is a Grip Department?
“The grip department works in conjunction with the cinematographer for both lighting needs as well as camera needs. We shape the light, whether manufactured or available (like the sun). We also provide all support for the camera’s movement. Because of both of those, we’re involved in safety because of all that rigging and movement.”

What do you love about working as a Key Grip?
“My favorite part about being a key grip is the different functions that we perform. It’s having more than one thing to focus on. I like the challenge of not just thinking about lighting… I wanted to be involved with the camera department, I wanted to be involved in safety, I wanted to have conversations with stunts and special effects to be a useful jack of all trades, which many of us Grips are. I like to have more than one challenge on my plate.”

Tips for Getting Started?
“Watch your favorite movies and tv shows and look for the types of lighting that you like. When you start learning the actual process of doing it, you’ll have an idea of what it is that you’re doing and able to identify looks that you’re trying to attain.
“And… practice your knots!”

Listen to the full interview with Richard + learn from more industry experts with the Fort Worth Film Collaborative, a fast-track film certified program.

Visit FilmFortWorth.com to learn more about this one-of-a-kind program for students interested in working in the film industry.

You don’t get a nickname like “Radar” by resting on your laurels. Lisandra Montes has worked on set for multiple productions around Fort Worth, proving her worth by anticipating problems and needs. She sat down with the Fort Worth Film Collaborative to tell us more about her experiences as a Director’s Assistant and Props PA. Spoiler alert: no two days are ever the same.

Why Fort Worth?

“Fort Worth was the first time I did a big job, I got to work on The Senior as a director’s assistant. That’s when I really started seeing just how many projects were coming to Fort Worth and how big it really was. I’ve met a lot of nice people here and I’ve been seeing it grow for years now.”

Favorite aspect of the job?

“I’ve always loved film. So I think just being on set, even if it’s a day that’s really hectic, I would feel really de-stressed when I would get to see the narrative stuff, and get to see all the sets and all the input that goes into it. Seeing the final product is amazing, being part of the art and making of film.”

Weirdest day on set?

“One time I had to get really bloody guts, so I ran into an HEB and said, ‘Hey can you give me the bloodiest meat that you have?’ And I looked like a crazy person because I was just putting it all in the cart. But they were going to film something very gruesome so I had to do it.”

Lisandra has built an extensive resume, working on projects like Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Spy Kids Armageddon, and a variety of high-profile commercials in just 3 years.

Her full interview is available to students through the Fort Worth Film Collaborative. Visit tccd.college/film to learn more and register

Keep up the great work, Lisandra! 🎬

Juan Romero knows his way around a film set! He’s worked in the electric department on the original Dallas TV series, Walker, Texas Ranger, House of Cards and many more. After over 45 years in the film industry (and no signs of slowing down), he’s given invaluable insight and advice to students of the new Fort Worth Film Collaborative.

“My favorite part of the job is showing up to work. Every job is different. I’ve been doing this for such a long time, but even to this day I still get that little nervousness in my stomach because it’s going to be a new experience. I’m going to be working with people that I haven’t worked with before, along with people I’ve worked with for many years. But I still get excited. To me it’s not a job. It’s always a pleasure coming to work. You’re going to do something that’s creative and rewarding.”

We’re grateful to have Juan in DFW and inspiring many to choose a career path as a gaffer 🎬

Juan’s full interview will be available to watch through the Fort Worth Film Collaborative in partnership with Tarrant County College

Visit FilmFortWorth.com to learn more

First Look at “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” starring David Oyelowo 👏 We were honored to have this production based in Fort Worth during filming and are looking forward to the series premiere later this year!

Learn more:
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/08/lawmen-bass-reeves-first-look-david-oyelowo/amp

Lawmen: Bass Reeves First Look: David Oyelowo Brings Justice to the Old West Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan produces this new series based on the true story of an enslaved man who became a legendary US marshal.

Want to learn more about working with the Fort Worth Film Commission? Visit us at the office on Aug 16 anytime from noon - 2 pm!

Team members will be available to:

▪️Help you optimize your crew or business profile in our production directory
▪️Start the process of listing your property in our film-friendly locations library
▪️Answer questions about the permitting process
▪️Brainstorm locations for your next Fort Worth project
▪️Share ways to get plugged into the film community

Food and beverages will be provided!

Whether you’re new to Fort Worth or have worked with our office several times, we encourage you to come by and say hi! 👋

➡️ Please send a note to Sam at [email protected] to let us know you’re coming

Looking forward to connecting!

Discover film-friendly locations in Fort Worth! Have you seen these new additions to our library?

-Downtown Cowtown at The Isis
-University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth Campus
-Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
-Joe T Garcia’s
-Core Rehab Associates
-Niles City Sound
-Suburban Ranch-Style Home
-Texas School for the Arts

Full gallery available here: https://fortworth.reel-scout.com/loc_results.aspx

Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the Film Commission updates: https://www.fortworth.com/film/newsletter/

John Cusack is headed to Fort Worth! Get your tickets for a special screening of “Sixteen Candles” followed by a discussion about the making of the film.

Friday, June 23 at 7:30 PM
Will Rogers Auditorium

‘Sixteen Candles,’ ‘High Fidelity’ star John Cusack coming soon to a Fort Worth auditorium John Cusack, the “Con Air” star, is coming to Cowtown. Here’s how to get tickets.

It’s time for the Oak Cliff Film Festival! Join us during the Texas Student Shorts block for the world premiere of Search & Destroy 🎬

Search & Destroy is a “coming of age story about growing up with your neighborhood squad.” It was written and directed by Alexander Rosales for his UT Thesis project with support from Prelude Films and Lowtown Studios

Look for the pool scene filmed in Fort Worth as well as Tarrant County film locations including the UTA baseball field and neighborhood scenes in Arlington

See you this weekend!

Festival Dates: June 23 - 26
Texas Student Short Block, sponsored by the Fort Worth Film Commission
Friday, June 23 at 7:15 PM
Bishop Arts Theatre Center

Celebrate with film in Fort Worth!

🍿 Join Lone Star Film Festival & Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for a special presentation of feature film Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom

June 14 at 8 PM
Downtown Cowtown at The Isis
$10

🎤 Catch the National Juneteenth Museum Uniting Voices Speaker Series with Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

June 15 at 7 PM
I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA
$25

👑 Watch Miss Juneteenth then take a self-guided tour of the Fort Worth filming locations

FREE

For a complete list of Juneteenth activities in Fort Worth, visit: FortWorth.com/Juneteenth

📷: Rasool Berry - BTS from the set of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom in Galveston

The Fort Worth Foto Fest returns May 12 - 20 with 30+ photography & film events across the city! 📸

The festival, presented by Fort Worth Camera, has a full lineup of workshops designed for all interests and skill levels

New to filmmaking? Check out “Filmmaking for Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras” from Lee Schneider. This class takes place on May 18 from 4 - 6 pm and will cover camera settings, motion controls, audio, lighting and more. Tickets are $75 🎬

Other festival highlights include:

🏊‍♂️ Underwater Fashion Photography
🛩️C-47 Photo Flight Experience
💫Light Up Funkytown
🍽️ iFood-tography
💃🏻 Strike a Pose

Learn more and reserve a spot at FortWorthFotoFest.com

PC: Noël Pensock

Hey movie buffs! The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth invites you to join them for a special screening of the 2022 Academy Award shortlist, New York Times Critic’s Pick, Peabody, PGA and Emmy nominee: SIMPLE AS WATER. From award-winning HBO, this documentary has been described by IndieWire as “Superb... a level of deep, intimate access and rapport that few filmmakers can hope to achieve... Unfolds more like a riveting neorealist drama.”

This one-time showing is tomorrow, April 6th at 7pm. Admission is free, but a reservation is required! Visit themodern.org/film to sign up today, plus get more information on the museum and upcoming screenings.

“Epic in scope but intimate and elegant in feel, SIMPLE AS WATER is a meditation on the elemental bonds between parent and child. A masterful look at the impact of war, separation and displacement, the film takes audiences into Syrian families' quests for normalcy and through the whirlwind of obstacles -- to building life anew. Filmed over the course of five years in five countries including Turkey, Greece, Germany, Syria and the US, Mylan's sensitive camera reifies the universal importance of family.”

Join us March 23 for a FREE mixer at BLANC cowork + studio 🎬

The program will feature Julio Cesar Cedillo (Sicario, Narcos Mexico) and Mary Collins Agency as they discuss their experience and how to take an acting career to the next level

This is a great opportunity to network with creatives and film-friendly businesses while enjoying local tunes and beverages 👏

➡️ Capacity is limited. Reserve your spot at FortWorth.com/FilmMixer

Bass Reeves: The Real Story The Yellowstone franchise continues to spur prequels, and large portions of the most recent spinoff — 1883: The Bass Reeves Story — were recently filmed in Fort Worth. Starring Emmy-nominated David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, the legendary lawman of the Wild West, 1883: The Bass Reeves Sto...

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Fort Worth is one of MovieMaker Magazine’s BEST PLACES to Live & Work as a Moviemaker for 2023!

Thanks to all of the creatives who make our city great and the productions that choose to 🎬

https://www.moviemaker.com/best-places-to-live-and-work-as-a-moviemaker-2023/

Welcome to The Bolt FW ⚡️ This new studio space in Fort Worth has:

▪️5200 square feet
▪️13+ different sets
▪️2 outdoor sets
▪️Formal & casual podcast suite
▪️Free & rentable props to add on to any shoot

Book now at theboltfw.com

📷: 613 Media

It was a weekend full of celebrations honoring Taylor Sheridan + the teams behind 1883 and Yellowstone!

▪️We kicked off the weekend with a special conversation at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, co-hosted by Nicole Sheridan and Kit Moncrief.

Director/Cinematographer/Producer Christina Voros gave an incredible keynote exploring the depth of the strong female characters Taylor Sheridan has created

▪️Next we celebrated the Lone Star Film Festival gala at Hotel Drover where Taylor Sheridan received the Larry McMurtry Award. Actor LaMonica Garrett received the Spotlight Award and Ryan Bingham took home the Stephen Bruton Award

▪️Sunday night marked the Season 5 premiere of Yellowstone, which took place in Fort Worth at Downtown Cowtown at The Isis with red carpet and reception at Hotel Drover

We are thrilled to have incredible talent and creatives in Fort Worth and loved celebrating the impact that Taylor Sheridan has had on our community 👏

The road to Yellowstone began in Fort Worth!

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