Texas Steps into the Spotlight: A New Film Studio Rises in Fort Worth

A huge film studio is now up and running in Fort Worth, Texas. This new project, called SGS Studios, is a big deal for the state. It's a joint effort with Paramount Television, the company behind popular shows like Yellowstone. The studio covers a massive 450, 000 square feet, which is enough space for more than seven big grocery stores. This isn't the only film project in Texas. There are other production sites around the region, like the one in Midlothian where The Chosen is being filmed. The state is serious about growing its film and TV industry. A top executive from 101 Studios, David Glasser, says this new studio sends a clear message to other studios around the world: Texas is a major player in the film industry. Texas is working hard to attract more film and TV productions. The state has been offering big incentives to draw in Hollywood investments. This is part of a bigger plan to create new jobs and diversify the economy, which has traditionally been focused on energy and transportation. But Texas isn't the only state trying to attract the film industry. It's competing with places like Georgia and California, which have been in the game for much longer. Still, Glasser says other studios are interested in coming to Texas. The new studio is located at AllianceTexas, a massive complex in Fort Worth and Denton. It's home to big companies like Amazon, FedEx, and Meta. It also has residential and retail spaces. AllianceTexas already has a production studio for Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media. Getting a big Hollywood studio to set up in Texas wasn't quick or easy. Mike Berry, the president of Hillwood, says it took about three years. They noticed that Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, was doing a lot of filming in the area. Then, they connected with David Glasser, who was looking for more sound-stage space.