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Texas Incentives Draw More Productions as Lawmakers Mull a Big Increase: ‘We Want to Make Sure We’re the Ones Telling Our Stories’


Texas has been enticing productions to film within its borders for about a century and isn’t letting up on its commitment anytime soon.

Additional recent Austin-based productions include comedian Tom Segura’s new Netflix show “Bad Thoughts,” as well as Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s new project, “Brothers” for Apple TV+. “We have this enviable crew base because of the decisions [made by multiple directors] to put down roots and build this foundation upon which our Texas ecosystem has been anchored,” says Jones. In addition to offering soundstage availability, MPS rents cameras, lenses, lighting equipment and more; they’re also the official Arri service and warranty repair center for a large section of the country.

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