Houston film commissions texas filmmakers showcase. The second took place on march 10 at the filmmakers reception and bbq during the south by. Vice presidentexecutive director of the film commission. Film tv production resource in the largest city in the southern u. Streaming in partnership with houston film commission and swamp. Provides professional location services to film, video and print industries. The houston film commission s texas filmmakers showcase is an annual 90 minute program of the best of texasmade short films presented to industry professionals in the hollywood film community. Houston film commissions 2018 texas filmmakers showcase motion picture tv registration form. In a recent interview with an industry magazine, the head of the houston film commission talked up houston as an excellent film location for its diversity of cultures and locations. Houston, texas ktrk when it comes to the magic of making movies, its all about location. News release texas filmmakers showcase 1990s retrospective at the texas theatre the houston film commissions texas filmmakers showcase 1990s. Our locations are unparalleled, said houston film commission executive director rick ferguson.
Alfred cervantes houston film commission productionhub. Filmtv production resource in the largest city in the southern u. Take a stroll through the historic heights, spend the day exploring the museum district, do some shopping at the galleria, or head down to the beach on galveston island. Apply to videographer, instructor, videographereditor and more. The mfah wishes to acknowledge the following organizations in houston, and beyond, as valued partners. Houston first corporation is leading the effort to promote houston as one of the great cities of the world. Dark of the moon 2011 the tree of life 2011 puncture 2011 apart. Texas filmmakers showcase 1990s retrospective at the. Daniel levin houston, tx a russian cellist is stranded in texas countryside as she tries to reconcile everyday life and her commitment to art. The film is described as the story of the dayan family who having fled their home in iran, they are greeted in houston with hurricanes and perilous politics.
All finalists are screened at the annual houston cinema arts festival in november, where the winners will be announced. We make it easy to shoot in houston, but because each project is different. Filmmaking learning series houston film commission at the aliefhayes screening theater wednesday, february 05, 122pm free alfred cervantes from the houston film commission will present information about houston resources. The houston film commissions texas filmmakers showcase is an annual 90 minute program of the best of texasmade short films presented to industry professionals in the hollywood film community and screened all around texas.
Aug 11, 2008 that houston has been immortalized on the silver screen in the last 20 years is due in large part to rick ferguson, executive director and vice president of the houston film commission, 901 bagby. Film commissioner in houston, texas posted an entry in your stage lounge titled. Lone star in hollywood social climbing houston chronicle. Join texas filmmakers and the houston film commission as they kick off this years short film tour, featuring a selection of new work from all over the state.
The houston film commission attracts and facilitates incoming film and commercial projects, while also supporting the professionalism and expansion of our local film industry. A searchable online database of filming locations in the greater houston area. Houston area texas film commission office of the texas. Film commission dashboard houston first corporation.
Location services houston film guide houston film guide. The first was a reception during the 2018 sundance film festival on january 19 in park city, utah. The houston film commission recently compiled a youtube playlist of commercials that were filmed in the bayou city for a variety of companies, including foot locker and mercedesbenz. Houstonmade film bull puts acres homes in the frame. Job hotline texas film commission office of the texas. Houston film commission veteran honored for impact on houston and state film industry houston oct. Alfred cervantes, deputy director of the houston film commission and a native houstonian, has worked in the film industry in various capacities for the past 26 years. Kprcs misleading series on the houston film commission. Since late 2015, the film commission has stationed sharon adams, the. The texas film commission is a state agency of texas, under the oversight of the governor of texas.
Jun 18, 2015 the houston film commission recently compiled a youtube playlist of commercials that were filmed in the bayou city for a variety of companies, including foot locker and mercedesbenz. Lance myers austin, tx amateur boxer, twomey martin, suffers from a rare and absurd affliction. For current texas residents only, must have a valid texas driver license or state i. This free evening is not to be missed because you wont get to experience films like this anywhere else. Apart from foreign and domestic visitors, houstons cultural, educational and business diversity are also wellrepresented with a significant presence of the houston consular corps, city officials, women in film, the houston film commission, students and faculty from major houstonarea universities, and major corporations. Alfred cervantes houston film commission deputy director. The houston film commissions texas filmmakers showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of texasmade short films presented to. This corporation has been granted the use of a hotel occupancy tax, paid by hotels, for the purpose of attracting business, read hotel room nights to houston.
Austin has many schools and training workshops to educate on every area of film production and actingbe it a college degree, a beginner tutorials, a night class to hone your skills, or creative summer camp for the kids. Houston film commission hosted two seperate film texas receptions. The houston film commission s texas filmmakers showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of texasmade short films presented to industry professionals in the hollywood film community. Please arrive early, screening begins promptly at 8. Winner of the marin county film festival and a finalist at worldfest houston.
As freelance crew, some of the movies he has worked on are reality bites, the chase, jasons lyric, powder, and apollo. Cinespace, the houston based short film competition, is a collaboration between nasa and houston cinema arts society that offers filmmakers around the world a chance to share their work inspired by, and using, actual nasa imagery. Promotes houston, harris county and the eastern gulf coast region of texas as a destination for film production. This has been the script of the houston film commission for the past few years. The houston film commission says its currently working with the film producers to set up an open call, estimating to hire about 100 local people, both cast and crew, for each film. Houstonset documentary up for international film honor. A list of film festivals around the state of texas, listed by month, to submit film projects or attendvolunteer. Founded in 1971, the texas film commission, a division of the governors office, is here to help with your. The film friendly texas fftx program provides ongoing training and guidance to help statewide communities effectively accommodate onlocation filming. Obviously it would make a stronger impact if we had more. Find location managers, location scouts, location services, transportation captains, drivers, honey wagons, rvs, trailers, craft services and catering for film and video productions in houston.
In addition to classes, there are also a number of local film organizations that have industry training through. The houston film commissions texas filmmakers showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of texasmade short films presented to industry professionals in the hollywood film community. The houston film commission is ready to assist film tv productions in the greater houston, texas and harris county area. Alfred cervantes, locations director at the houston film commission, says that, even before bull, silverstein had long expressed interest in telling texas stories. Jul 01, 2009 taylor anne adams photo houston film commission executive director rick ferguson, left, joined maj and larry hagman at the film texas brunch at spagos in beverly hills. Houston film commission official brand assets brandfolder. Find houston texas location scouts, location managers and location services. Houston public media provides informative, thoughtprovoking and entertaining content through a multimedia platform that includes tv 8, news 88. Mfah films overview the museum of fine arts, houston.
The houston film commission is a division of houston first, a corporation. We hope you enjoyed the program please consider donating if you are able. Tonight at 7 pm cst houston film commissions retro showcase. Aurora picture show houston cinema arts society 14 pews houston film commission qfest rice cinema southwest alternate media project swamp sundance cinemas houston women in film and television, houston. Rick ferguson vice presidentexecutive director of the film commission 7 8538956. Find contact information for the visit houston film commission to assist you with questions and resources for filming in houston. The houston film commission is ready to assist your film. Houston film commission resources and professional local crews. Coordinates all marketing, advertising and sales efforts. The first thursdays short film evening is always a great networking opportunity or simply a chance to get together with or meet new houston filmmakers and creative people. Trailers of movies, commercials, music videos filmed in houston, texas, and texasmade short films. Hello everyone, thank you again for your support on our petition speaking out against kprctvs intellectually dishonest reporting about the houston film commission. Filmmakers joe grisaffi, peter lucas, cressandra thibdeaux, and brian huberman sit down with alfred cervantes to talk about their early careers and houston i.
Houston film commission official logos, images, and brand assets with usage guidelines on brandfolder, the home for digital asset management. Complete information on film incentives offered by the. Hcc northwest aliefhayes campus screening theater b301 2811 hayes road 77082 michael. Houston film commission director says movies boost local. Harvey inspires small houston film with big hollywood dreams. Harvey inspires small houston film with big hollywood. Idaho film office locations, crew, equipment, permits, and climate information. Kprc channel 2 has misrepresented the facts regarding the. Taylor anne adams photo houston film commission executive director rick ferguson, left, joined maj and larry hagman at the film texas brunch at spagos in beverly hills.
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