Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Castroville
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~ Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Castroville, a small town in Texas, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. This recognition comes after the town successfully completed a multi-step training and certification process.

In his statement, Governor Abbott congratulated Castroville on joining over 175 other communities in Texas that have received this designation. He expressed his excitement to continue working with all communities in the state to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and tools to succeed. The Film Friendly Texas training and certification process equips communities with the skills to match local businesses with production-related needs, creating job opportunities for Texas-based crew members and residents while also boosting spending at local businesses.

Representative Andrew Murr, who values the economic growth of Hill Country communities, also commended Castroville for achieving this certification. He praised the town's leadership for their forward-thinking approach and dedication to growth. By welcoming the film and media industry, Castroville is not only opening doors for local businesses but also showcasing the unique qualities of Hill Country to a wider audience.

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Castroville Mayor Darrin Schroeder expressed his delight at being recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Community. He highlighted the town's charm, historic sites, and welcoming spirit as factors that make it an ideal destination for filmmakers and visitors alike. By embracing the film industry, Castroville hopes to showcase its rich heritage and local businesses to a broader audience, bringing new opportunities for growth and cultural exchange.

With this designation, Castroville joins more than 175 other Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities from across the state. These communities receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on industry standards and best practices for accommodating on-location filming activity.

For over 50 years, the Texas Film Commission has played a crucial role in promoting Texas as a premier destination for various forms of media production such as film, television, commercials, animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality. Through its efforts, the commission has attracted over $2.5 billion in local spending and created more than 189,000 production jobs across the state from 2007 to 2024.

To learn more about what Film Friendly Texas Communities have to offer, visit gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview. For those interested in cast, crew, and digital media job opportunities in Texas, visit gov.texas.gov/film/hotline.

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