Texas Film Commission Workshop

The Texas Film Commission, in partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, the Rio Grande Valley Film Commission and the Texas Leadership Institute, invites you to join us on Thursday, September 10th, 2009, in McAllen for "When Hollywood Comes to Town," a day-long workshop to show your community how to put its best foot forward for on-location filming.

At the workshop, you'll meet film industry professionals, covering topics including how location decisions are made

• learn how to document your locations for inclusion in the Texas Film Commission's database. (Bring your digital camera; this is hands-on instruction.)

• receive templates and instructions on how your city can create an effective, professional and film-savvy film policy.

Participation in this $99 workshop is your first step towards your city's certification as a Texas Film Friendly Community. For information on the program: http://governor.state.tx.us/film/film_friendly/program_certification/

The registration fee includes lunch. (If you have special dietary needs, just let me know in advance.) Space is limited, so please sign up soon. Future workshops are being scheduled for the fall. For more information, please contact Carol Pirie, Deputy Director / Program Manager, Film Friendly Texas, Texas Film Commission 512-463-9200.