At the local, regional, and state level, we've harvested a few helpful resources for your creative project.
State Incentives and Grants
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) provides qualifying film, television, commercial, video game, animation, visual effects and extended reality (AR, VR, MR) productions the opportunity to receive a cash grant based on a percentage of a project’s eligible Texas expenditures, including eligible wages paid to Texas residents. Grants vary by budget levels and types of productions, and are issued upon completion of a review of the project’s Texas expenditures.
Texas also offers:
If your TV, film, music video, commercial, still photography or interactive project (such as video games, augmented reality & virtual reality) will be filming in Dallas and you are using at least 15 Dallas hotel room nights, you could qualify for this incentive. The project must apply prior to shooting and use a participating hotel.
Click here for a list of participating hotels.
The fund is administered by our TPID Partners.
Why Choose Dallas
The Dallas area offers a wealth of diverse locations, providing cost savings and convenience in a concentrated geographical area. Two large cities less than 30 miles apart offer distinctly different characteristics: Dallas, gleaming knock out skyline, eclectic, hip, diverse. Always something going on… sports, live music, arts & culture, whatever your heart desires. Juxtaposed against the older “brick and mortar” look of downtown Fort Worth and the steers and boots image of the Stockyards.
Experienced Crew & Talent Pool
Large, experienced and highly skilled crew and talent pools. Start by searching our Creative Industries Directory.
High Tech
Award-winning companies in emerging technologies. High definition, animation, effects, sound design: all aspects of post production are at your service.
Equipment/Support Services
Everything you need to make a creative media project is here, including State-of-the-art equipment, labs and soundstages. The area has several post facilities, sound stages and resources rarely available between the coasts, including Panavision.