The overview
On Dec. 18, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Missouri City as one of the over 175 Texas communities as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. The program, established in 2007, provides cities with ongoing training and connections for media production, according to its website.
“Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, Texas communities are prepared to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as spurring on-site spending at local businesses,” Abbott said in the release. “I thank the Texas Film Commission for helping communities like Missouri City market their unique appeal and support local job creation through media production.”
Zooming out
Of the nearly 200 Texas cities with the designation, Missouri City joins 11 other Houston-area communities, including Jersey Village, who received the designation in August, Community Impact reported.
What they’re saying
- “Missouri City is thrilled to join the ranks of Film Friendly Texas communities,” Mayor Robin J. Elackatt said in the release. “This certification highlights our city as a vibrant hub for creativity, collaboration, and opportunity. We look forward to welcoming filmmakers to showcase our unique landscapes and diverse culture, strengthening our local economy and telling our community’s story to the world.”
- “Achieving Film Friendly Texas certification underscores Missouri City’s commitment to supporting the arts and fostering economic growth,” City Manager Angel Jones said in the release. “Our city offers a dynamic and accessible backdrop for filmmakers, and we are excited to build lasting partnerships with the film industry to spotlight Missouri City as a premier destination for creative projects.”
