October Newsletter
Welcome to our October Newsletter! Catch up on all the latest Dallas film and creative industry news from film festivals, Fan Expo, premieres and more!
Dallas Creates
From Super Bowl commercials to feature films, Dallas is the hub for Film and Television. The city continues to cultivate a thriving creative scene that produces quality, critically acclaimed, and internationally recognized work. Thank you to The Republic Co, Johnson & Sekin, Panavision Dallas, Dallas Audio Post, MPS Studios, South Side Studios – Dallas, Charlie Uniform Tango, Director King Hollis, and more.
Visit Dallas Announces New Commissioner of Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office
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Visit Dallas is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Armer as Commissioner of the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office (DCFIO). Armer will begin his new role on January 1, 2023.
Armer comes to Visit Dallas from St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, where he has been the Film Commissioner since 2014. During his tenure, Armer ushered in the most productive era of the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Commission’s 30-year history, driving record-breaking revenue and economic impact for the county. Additionally, he is an award-winning filmmaker and founded the internationally acclaimed Sunscreen Film Festival.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tony to the Visit Dallas team. With his extensive experience, strategic mindset and immense creativity, he is uniquely qualified to revitalize the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office and position Dallas as a premier destination for creative leaders across the country and beyond,” said Craig Davis, President and CEO of Visit Dallas.
Read more about Tony Armer and his appointment via the Visit Dallas press room page.
List in our Creative Industries Directory
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Our FREE directory is open and ready to list qualified freelance individuals, companies, and vendors that work and or service the Dallas-based creative industries: Advertising, Film & TV, Music, and more.
Introducing the Dallas hotel rebate incentive
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If your TV, film, music video, commercial, still photography or interactive project will be filming in Dallas and you are booking at least 15 Dallas hotel room nights, you could qualify for this incentive.
Industry Events
The Way of The Rain
On Oct. 22, at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, EarthXFilm will showcase the US Premiere of The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth. It’s a mixture of film, art, live orchestra and an in-person performance from one of our favorite filmmakers, Robert Redford, all inside the Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District. Tickets and VIP experiences are available here.
Dallas International Film Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival is back! Dallas’ premiere film festival kicks off on Oct. 14 at Alamo Drafthouse Cedars. Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement very soon. Passes are on sale now.
Topaz Film Festival
For 21 years, Women in Film Dallas has provided a platform for independent female filmmakers to promote their work through its annual film festival. The Topaz Film Festival is back in 2022 and will kick off on Oct. 20. The full lineup is out now, so head to their site and take a look at the schedule.
Local Film Spotlight
A BIG congratulations to Gopal Bala and his upcoming short film, Basmati Butter Chicken, for being selected to screen at the The Academy qualifying Urban World Film Festival in New York! The film will have its world premiere at the festival alongside more than 100 film entries from around the globe. Watch the tailer here.
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Fresh off of an impressive film festival run, Dallas-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences alumnus, Merced Elizondo, has released the official trailer for his latest short film: MANOS DE ORO. Watch it now on Argo, the streaming service housing short films from some of the best film festivals around the world. Stay tuned for his upcoming short, The Mourning Of.