Marking a milestone in media production opportunities, Breckenridge, Texas, has been officially coined as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. Announced by Governor Greg Abbott, this designation comes after Breckenridge successfully navigated through a rigorous multi-step training and certification process. The town now joins a growing list of over 175 Texan communities poised to invite film and media projects into their localities.
"Congratulations to Breckenridge on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this recognition," stated Governor Abbott in the Office of the Texas Governor. Notably, this designation serves as a pathway for Breckenridge to leverage its historical and natural assets, promoting job creation and invigorating the local economy through enhanced tourism and media production activities.
"Congratulations to the City of Breckenridge for earning the Film Friendly Texas Community designation," King told the Office of the Texas Governor, highlighting the significance of local leadership and the area's inherent offerings. The economic prospects of such an initiative are anticipated to contribute sizably to Stephens County and beyond.
Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop shared the city’s enthusiasm in response to the recognition, "We are excited to receive the Film Friendly Texas Community certification," Northrop said. "The City of Breckenridge is rich in unique history, boomtown legacy, and the rugged beauty of West Texas that features two lakes, prairie land, and breathtaking landscapes," as per the Office of the Texas Governor.
The Texas Film Commission, operating under the Governor’s Office since its inception more than 50 years ago, has a longstanding emphasis on nurturing local economies through the film and media industries. With an impressive track record of attracting over $2.5 billion in local spending and creating upwards of 189,000 production jobs from 2007 to 2024, the commission's efforts herald a vital source of economic vibrancy for Texas communities such as Breckenridge.
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