Austin Film Scene Keeps Plugging Along Nicely

 

State-sponsored film incentives are a big driver of the entertainment industry these days. Georgia and Louisiana in particular have beefed up their programs, luring big projects away from states that have curbed their enthusiasm – like Texas.

While the lack of incentives may have scared off big-budget projects, incentives aren’t the end-all and be-all for Texas film success. Smaller budget, yet influential filmmakers like Richard Linklater, continue to tell stories here.

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Caldwell Prison, TX, used Richard Linklater’s films.

 

 

 

 

 

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