Austin was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022", ranking eighth out of 25 cities nationally and placing as the top city in Texas for moviemakers:
- No fees for right-of-way permits for filming
- No rental/reservation fees for filming on City property
- Recycling programs for filmmakers
- Up to 2 free police officers, if the production meets the criteria to receive incentives
- Dedicated staff to help navigate any film issues
- Deep pool of seasoned crew and production staff
- Creative, film-friendly community
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