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Amid ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Success, Texas Aims to Lasso In More Film Biz With New Grant and Boosted Crew Base
'Yellowstone' and 'Mayor of Kingstown' are among recent Texas-set series reaping rewards from state's new grant, tax incentives, and expanding crew base.
The state’s latest legislative session approved a $200 million grant through the governor’s economic development fund to cover productions from September 2023 through August 2025. With just about a year and a half of operation under its belt, Stray Vista Studios remains booked with commercials, films and even an upcoming television show out of Los Angeles, which Strayer cannot name due to an NDA. And, while we’re enjoying the success of an enhanced incentive program that’s fully funded, we’re starting to see some real changes in infrastructure to accommodate big productions” outside of the major cities.
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