Staff Report
SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Film Advisory Board is hosting a “Lights! Camera! Community!” workshop at noon Thursday, Jan. 29, to show property owners how to list their locations for media productions.
According to a news release, the Texas Film Commission’s most requested properties include restaurants, performance venues, industrial spaces, medical facilities, homes, shops, salons, abandoned buildings, funeral homes and a variety of unique spaces, such as farms, ranches, hotels and others not listed.
The workshop will also be advantageous to independent filmmakers because, regardless of scale, every production depends on a clear understanding of location logistics, the news release stated. This is an opportunity to ask questions of film commissioners, film friendly liaisons and location managers in attendance.
Three panels will share information for property owners and filmmakers. The first includes film friendly liaisons from San Marcos, Buda, Kyle, Wimberley and Dripping Springs, who will discuss their support for media productions and access to locations.
The second panel features professional location scouts and managers explaining what they seek and how locations are secured.
The third includes Texas and Austin Film Commission representatives, who will describe how to list your property in their databases.
The half-day workshop will be held at the Hays County Elections Building at 120 Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.filmhaystx.org. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
