The city works with the following boards and commissions. Fiesta san antonio commission 2611 broadway san antonio, tx 78215. Dec 06, 2018 the san antonio film commission has awarded its 2019 local filmmaker grants to directors allison herrera, nathanial than niles, justin rodriguez and dave sims. They propose increasing the incentivesor cash rebatesthe city provides to companies shooting movies or tv shows here, among other things. The san antonio film commission has suspended issuing film permits for productions on city ownedmanaged indoor and outdoor spaces to meet the parameters as outlined in san antonio mayor ron nirenbergs declaration of public health emergency, issued as a result of the covid19 virus. Aug 26, 2016 the san antonio film commission s proposed strategic plan, which city council will vote on next month, was unveiled to nearly 100 members of the film community and general public thursday night. San antonio the texas film commission will bring its film friendly texas workshop and p. Get creative san antonio city of san antonio texas.
Burnett and alan le may, and directed by david butler as well as uncredited robert florey and raoul walsh the film was nominated for 2 academy awards. The san antonio film commissions offers the most competitive local incentive program in texas with a 7. San antonio area texas film commission office of the texas. The san antonio film commission provides this information solely for your convenience. Though alamo village is no longer open to the public, the actual alamo, in downtown san antonio, is open every day except christmas. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. You must have professional experience in all chosen categories. A big city set in the heart of the texas hill country and a quick drive to the border and beach, san antonio offers numerous unique locales urban and rural, historic and contemporary, artistic and industrial. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and uptodate, the music commission does not certify the authenticity of information that originates from third parties. Return to the film friendly texas certified communities map. Jan 29, 2020 in just two weeks, the debate over whether san antonio needs a commission composed entirely of renters, which could potentially help shape housing policy, seems to have already reached a boiling.
The san antonio film commission coordinates all filming on city streets and in the parks, neighborhoods, college campuses and sports venues. Learn more about san antonio film commission in commercial real estate. Citizens of san antonio are proud of their heritage and dedication to continuously preserve and improve our city. While every effort is made to keep such information accurate and uptodate, the film commission does not certify the authenticity of information that originates from third parties. Locations, crew, permits, up to 30% rebate, and more. Five san antonio filmmakers win the san antonio film.
Sa film commissions strategic plan maps out vision for. San antonio film commission announces winner of san. The commission helps locate parking for production vehicles and can direct filmmakers to film savvy police officers and park police when needed. Founded in 1971, the texas film commission, a division of the governors office, is here to help with your. San antonio film commission city of san antonio department of. Apr 17, 2020 the safilm san antonio film festival is a nonprofit 501c3 that serves as an accessible and inclusive platform for film artists, providing cinematic culture to a diverse audience. As a fullservice agency that promotes the art and craft of moviemaking in san antonio, the film commission provides an array of services available to filmmakers including.
San antonio film commission archives luminaria 2019. The san antonio film commission undertakes not to release or make public, details of the ssai application or project budget without prior approval of the applicant, subject to the requirements of the texas public information act. With commission express, you dont have to wait until settlement for your commission. If you are interesting in volunteering on the music committee, please fill out this application. Its a fast and easy transaction with business professionals who understand real estate from your point of view. San antonio film commission celebrates 30 years san. The safilm san antonio film festival is a nonprofit 501c3 that serves as an accessible and inclusive platform for film artists, providing cinematic culture to a diverse audience. It was announced today by moviemaker magazine that san antonio is one of the top 20 big cities to. The city of san antonio official city website home. Your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial, animation and video game industries of texas. City adopts plans to boost local film, television industry. San antonio film commission announces winners of san. The 2018 san antonio film festival will screen more than 150 features and short films this week.
The san antonio film commission is the local onestop shop for filmmaking. A paid employee of a company listing may not list in the same category as an individual. Each film commission can assist you with everything from city permitting to finding locations and other local production needs. Moviemakers choose san antonio as one of the best places to. Ron nirenberg is the mayor of san antonio, the fastest growing city with the 7th largest population in the united states. The san antonio film commission sends a huge thank you to all interested applicants and supporters for their time and efforts and will post information on any future contest opportunities as soon as they are available. San antonio film commission luminaria contemporary arts. The incentive is available through the san antonio film commission. Burnett and alan le may, and directed by david butler as well as uncredited robert florey and raoul walsh. Per the san antonio arts commission bylaws, the music committee can comprise of up to 11 members. The san antonio film commission is a goto resource for filmmakers. San antonio film commission archives rivard report. He is also on the advisory board for the san antonio film commission.
The san antonio film commission provides location scouting, film permitting and liaison services. Five san antonio filmmakers win the san antonio film commissions 2020 local filmmaker grant. New documentary to premiere saturday reveals early african. San antonio news, events, restaurants, real estate, and spurs updates from the digital home of the san antonio expressnews. About film san antonio san antonio film commission. San antonio area texas film commission office of the. San antonio is recognized for its diversity, not only in its population, but its locations. Lamp media productions is an active member of the texas motion picture alliance. San antonio renters commission enters community engagement. The film commission is also dedicated to helping the local industry grow with grants for local filmmakers. Welcome to filmapp san antonio san antonio film commission. The san antonio film commission unveiled a bold plan this week to boost local production over the next 5 years. City council board appointees perform invaluable public service by broadening the forum for community input and by enhancing the processes of democracy. The alamo 1960 john waynes epic the alamo was filmed near brackettville, texas, on a set specifically made for the film.
Each board and commission holds regular meetings at the development services offices located at 1901 s. Andrew has served as panel expert for film friendly workshops hosted by the texas film commission. The official film commission for the city of san antonio, a division of the department of arts. Certified communities have attended a film friendly texas training workshop, have submitted photo coverage of potential filming locations for inclusion in the texas film commission location database and have passed filming guidelines approved by our office. San antonio film commission 1989 marketing video youtube. Watch noncommercial programming produced by members of the san antonio community, learn about tvsa public and its services and facilities. San antonio film commission government organization your resource for all things filmmaking in san antonio. May 11, 2018 the incentive is available through the san antonio film commission. Tfc workshops in san antonio texas film commission. San antonio film festival safilm texas film commission. There are no permit fees for shooting in more than 250 cityowned properties. Join the san antonio film commission for the release of the strategic plan at guadalupe theater. All permits through april 9 are hereby cancelled and film permits will not be issued for.
The strategic planning and design division is responsible for implementing the comprehensive planning program, the citys annexation policy, and the city design center. Texas film commission office of the texas governor. Cliff morton development and business services center 1901 south alamo street san antonio, tx 78204 visit our office includes visitor check in information and safety measures at dsd. The 2020 san antonio local filmmaker grant winners, eduardo ibarguen ruizhealy, dean hollis, aundar maat, and alex ramirez discuss their film projects with klrn on this edition of the beat. Contact the austin film commission to find out how to produce your next film or television series in austin. The official 48 hour film project comes to san antonio on the weekend of august 14th16th, 2015. The film friendly texas fftx program provides ongoing training and guidance to help statewide communities effectively accommodate. San antonio is home to experienced and enthusiastic film crews to get your. For luminaria 2019, the san antonio film commission will screen real and ready, a celebration of san antonio by local filmmaker sam lerma of screenville films. Film stage river level outside convention center short tribute to san antonio by sam lerma. These guidelines, forms and rules may be amended at any time. With a state as big as texas, the texas film commission works closely with the regional film commissions listed below. The division is also responsible for maintaining the lists of registered neighborhood associations and community organizations. All permits through april 9 are hereby cancelled and film permits will not be issued for city.
San antonio boosts hollywood productions with incentives. An internship in a new city can provide handson experience to help decide if launching a career in san antonio, texas is the right choice for you. Lamp media productions media production in san antonio. The san antonio film commission is your onestop shop for film making in the seventh largest city in the us. San antonio is a 1945 western technicolor film starring errol flynn and alexis smith. The short film is a collage in motion featuring san antonios vibrant and varied history, art, architecture, cuisine, public spaces, vistas, events, and the people who call san antonio. Four local directors grab grants from the san antonio film.
The san antonio film commission is your onestop shop for all things film. When paired with the states program, filming in san antonio can mean a rebate total of 30%. Following a series of brainstorming sessions with more than 150 community members, the san antonio film commission strategic plan was born. The alamo texas film commission office of the texas. The film is going to broaden our knowledge and history in san antonio. You can quickly turn your hard work into cash flow.