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05/17/2026

Lights, cameras, and opportunity — it's time for Dallas' close up! 🎬

With expanded state film incentives, growing local crews, new soundstages, and more productions choosing Dallas-Fort Worth over traditional hubs, the city’s film scene is booming. Local students and alumni are now finding real opportunities without leaving Texas. Could Dallas become the next Hollywood? Many in the industry think so. 🎥✨

What do ya'll think?🤔

Photo by Gabriel Tovar on Unsplash

05/15/2026

🎬 Paramount Theatre is rolling out its beloved Summer Classic Film Series starting May 22 before the historic downtown venue temporarily closes for a major restoration project later this summer. 📽️✨

For a few summer days that have become an Austin staple, classic films will screen on the big screen in 35mm before the theatre undergoes renovations to preserve this Austin treasure for decades to come. Don’t miss this last chance to enjoy the series at the original theatre! If you've never been, we highly encourage you to watch a movie in this special venue.

A double feature of Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon kicks it all off on the 22nd. Check out the full schedule here: https://tickets.austintheatre.org/events

05/13/2026

🎥 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in Austin, Texas kicks off today with the powerful documentary “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez” as its opening night film. The movie, which explores the life and impact of Chicano theatre legend Luis Valdez, won both the Audience and Festival Favorite awards at Sundance and celebrates his groundbreaking work bringing Latino stories to stage and screen. 📽️🌟

The festival goes until the 17th! Check out the lineup and more deets here: https://cinelasamericas.org/

05/11/2026

🎬 Big news from Netflix: Filmmaker duo Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley just signed an exclusive first-look deal with Netflix to develop and produce new feature films! The pair behind the Oscar-nominated drama Train Dreams (now streaming) will bring bold new voices and stories to life through their production company Ethos.

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Greg Kwedar has quickly become a standout creative force in indie cinema, making the Lone Star State proud — a true Texas success story! 🤠We love to see it 👏

05/10/2026

💐Happy Mother's Day!💐

05/09/2026

🎬 Exciting news for DFW Texas filmmakers! A new Fort Worth company, Revival Films, has launched to help bring more movies to the Lone Star State. From guiding productions through Texas’ $1.5B film incentive program to connecting them with local crews and resources, founder Tomik Mansoori aims to make Texas a go-to destination for bold, meaningful films.

Check out their website: https://www.revivalfilms.co/

05/07/2026

🎬 Chasing Summer — Iliza Shlesinger’s heartfelt indie comedy — is officially being celebrated as a love letter to Texas! From Sundance premiere to SXSW buzz, this story of returning to your small-town roots hits close to home. Set in a small Texas town with nods to Texas A&M, Whataburger, and Buc-ees, the film encapsulates nostalgia, relationships, and what it means to grow up… and grow back together.

Starring Dallas-native Shlesinger and Smallville’s Tom Welling, this unique comedy-drama blends humor, heart, and Lone Star pride — perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what “home” really means. 💛 No official widespread release yet, but it's exciting to see Texas continue to be represented in film! 🌵✨

05/06/2026

🎬 Celebrate 100 Years of Schulman Theatres at Film Alley Bastrop! 🎉

Film Alley Bastrop is joining the Schulman Theatres centennial celebration with a 100-day giveaway and special events! From May 1, win daily prizes like free bowling, arcade play, snacks, movie passes, and more. 🍿🎳🎮 Plus, don’t miss the 100 Years of Reel Classics film series every Wednesday — enjoy classic movies with $5 tickets and $1 popcorn.

📍 1600 Chestnut St., Bastrop
More info: https://bastrop.filmalley.net/

05/03/2026

Happy Sunday, Filmmakers! Just a quick announcement reminding everyone that the AFM May Open Mic is tomorrow over at Ani's Day and Night 7-9pm!

As always, come prepared to pitch your project (you get 1 minute on the mic) and then mingle with your fellow filmmakers and get your film made!

No RSVP this month - just bring yourselves and your creativity!

04/30/2026

Willing to work local to Dallas/Ft Worth? Taylor Sheridan's Frisco King is looking for background! Currently, there are only listings for the first week of May, but more are likely to pop up as they continue filming. Create a MyCastingFile account to get in there (it's free). Roles range from $110-200.

Check out a breakdown of the roles here: https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/tv/article/frisco-king-extras-north-texas-samuel-l-jackson-22233533.php

04/29/2026

Acclaimed director Park Chan-wook is assembling an A-list cast for his passion project, The Brigands of Rattlecreek - a Western thriller set to make waves on the festival circuit. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei, with a gripping story about a sheriff and a doctor seeking revenge after a bandit attack. Written by Bone Tomahawk's S. Craig Zahler, this project is heading to the Cannes Film Market and promising a fresh take on the Western genre. Stay tuned for updates!

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