Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Flatonia has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. This recognition comes after Flatonia completed a multi-step training and certification process.
“Congratulations to Flatonia on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining 200 other Texas communities that have received this recognition,” said Governor Abbott. “Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, Texas communities are prepared to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texans and spurring on-site spending at local businesses. I thank the Texas Film Commission for helping communities like Flatonia market their unique appeal and support local job creation through media production. Texas is brimming with promise, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of our communities to ensure they have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.”
Flatonia Interim City Manager Dennis Geesaman expressed gratitude for the designation, stating, “We are honored to be designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community. Flatonia’s classic small-town Texas charm is evident to those who visit, and we love to showcase it to anyone interested in exploring all we have to offer. From the operating ‘picture show’ theater to unique dining, shopping, and lodging experiences in restored 19th and early 20th century buildings, we think Flatonia is a gem. All is reminiscent of our city’s Czech and German heritage. Thank you again for the honor and the fruit it will produce.”
Flatonia joins 200 other certified communities across Texas that receive ongoing training from the Texas Film Commission on industry standards, best practices, and accommodating on-location filming activities.
For over 50 years, the commission has promoted local job growth by marketing Texas as a prime location for various types of media production including film, television, commercial projects, animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality productions.
More information about what Film Friendly Texas Communities offer can be found at gov.texas.gov/film/page/fftx_overview. Opportunities for cast, crew members, or digital media jobs in Texas are available at gov.texas.gov/film/hotline.
