Texas Film Corridor Announces Strategic Partnership with City of Weimar, TX - Major Campus and Enterprise Zone Initiative Aims to Make Texas the #1 Filming Destination in the U.S.

WEIMAR, Texas, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Film Corridor has announced its official partnership with the City of Weimar, Texas. This partnership establishes a landmark initiative to redefine the future of film production in the state, marking a pivotal step in positioning Texas as the most dynamic and competitive filming destination in the United States.

Equidistant from Houston and Austin, the partnership in Weimar is moving forward to create a Texas Enterprise Zone, that enables the town to pull from state funds and craft a first-of-its-kind, "locally" backed tax incentive that can be paired with the new Texas Moving Image Incentive Program (TMIIP) for a total of 40-45% back on production. Together, these tools can position Texas to be the most cost-effective filming location in the US as well as a globally competitive production hub for major studios and independent creators alike.

At the heart of this development is a state-of-the-art, self-sufficient film campus, set to include:

• 9 soundstages at 20,000 sq. ft. each
  
  
• 5 soundstages at 40,000 sq. ft.
  
  
• Full pre- and post-production facilities
  
  
• Set mills, prop workshops, and costume facilities
  
  
• On-site crew lodging and world-class amenities

End-to-end production capabilities will be offered on one unified site, completed by dedicated backlot environments—including full-scale Western towns—and extensive support infrastructure.

The Texas Film Corridor is projected to generate more than 2,200 direct and indirect jobs across construction, entertainment, hospitality, and essential services. From skilled trades and creative talent to site management and local vendors, the project is committed to hiring locally and keeping economic benefits within the community. True to being by Texans, for Texas, long-term development across Weimar and Colorado County will be achieved through:

• Transportation upgrades to improve regional access and connectivity
  
  
• Utility enhancements to support sustainable growth (water, power, internet)
  
  
• Hospitality expansion, including new lodging and short-term rental opportunities
  
  
• Cultural and tourism development to showcase local history and talent
  
  
• Ongoing community engagement to ensure inclusive planning and transparency
  
  
• Environmental stewardship, from conservation efforts to eco-conscious building practices

"Weimar embraced us with open arms—and truly appreciated that this is homegrown," said Dillon Davis, the Texas Film Corridor Founder. "Weimar is strategically located right off I-10, and supported by forward-thinking local leadership, this partnership allows us to build a project that will define filmmaking for the next 50 years on Texas's terms.

But more than that, it allows us to do it right. With heart, character, and the kind of integrity that's been lost in much of the industry. Everything's bigger in Texas, and the time is now. So why not us?"

About Texas Film Corridor

The Texas Film Corridor is a visionary initiative focused on advancing film production across Texas through innovation, infrastructure, and investment in local communities. With a three-phase development plan starting in Weimar, TX, the Corridor is redefining what production facilities can be—and building the future of filmmaking from the ground up.

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