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About the Conference
Interested in bringing film projects to your community or becoming a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community?
The Houston-Galveston Area Council's first-ever Lights, Camera, Action! film conference brings together local leaders, industry experts, and community partners to explore film development opportunities in Texas. This three-day experience explores recent film funding in Texas and how communities can boost economic development by becoming a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community and learning how to showcase what makes their community unique.
What You’ll Gain
Planning & Coordination
Insights on planning, preparing, and coordinating filming in your community
Incentive Opportunities
Understanding state and local incentive opportunities
Attracting Productions
Guidance on attracting productions to your community
Industry Perspectives
Real-world insights from peers and industry experts
Event Experience
Get a snapshot of what to expect during this three-day conference designed to help your community become film-ready.
Wednesday
Afternoon session and reception
- Discuss permitting protocols
- Formal gala reception and film screening showcasing the region’s unique character
Thursday
Morning and afternoon sessions
- Discovering your community’s unique qualities
- Successes and challenges of hosting film crews
- State and local incentives
- Content creation opportunities
Friday
Morning sessions
- Texas Film Commission Overview
- 'How to Become a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community' workshop, hosted by the Texas Film Commission
Agenda
Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
- Who We Are & What We Do
- Overview of Programs & Resources
- Economic Development & Job Creation Opportunities
- Q&A
- Production and Texas
- Film Friendly Texas Program Overview
- Film Friendly Texas Certification Requirements
- What’s Next?
- Q&A
Important Note
*Attendance of a 'How to Become a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community' workshop by a community representative, who will then go on to serve as the community’s designated Film Friendly Texas liaison for receiving and facilitating media production inquiries, is one of the required steps for Film Friendly Texas certification by the Texas Film Commission.
The Texas Film Commission advises communities to send members of their city government, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, or a similar local government entity to attend the training workshop. While all are welcome to attend a workshop, a community’s designated Film Friendly Texas liaison must be employed by a division of the city’s local government.
Event Details
Date
Wednesday-Friday, July 22-24, 2026
Location
Grand Galvez
2024 Seawall Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77550
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $200
(ends July 1) - Regular: $250
Cancellations made after July 10, 2026 are subject to billing.
Hotel Accommodations
Stay at the historic Grand Galvez and be at the center of the event experience. To reserve your discounted room, use the link below to access the hotel block.
Reserve your room by Friday, June 26, 2026 to secure the discounted rate.
Partner With Us
Gain visibility and connect with leaders helping build film-ready communities.