Forney has been designated a “Film-Friendly Texas Community” by the Texas Film Commission, making it the 22nd city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to share that distinction.
“We are grateful to the Texas Film Commission for designating the City of Forney as a Certified Film-Friendly Texas Community,” City Manager Charles Daniels said in a Press release. “This recognition provides an excellent opportunity to introduce our community to a broader audience and we excitedly anticipate the opportunities this designation will provide.”
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Forney on the appointment. More than 175 cities across the state have received the same designation.
“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 necessary to succeed,” Abbott said.
As previously reported by the dallas expresssome of the most memorable titles have been filmed in North Texas, including Bonnie y Clyde, Armageddon, dallas, Walker, Texas Ranger y The Chosen.
To become certified as a Film Friendly Texas Community, applicants must attend a workshop hosted by the Texas Film Commission, pass filming guidelines, and submit at least five photographs of filming locations.
According to the governor’s website, $2 billion has been spent and 183,000 production jobs created in Texas since 2007 through the work of the Texas Film Commission.
Other recognizable titles filmed in Texas include Office, The funniest house in Texas, selena, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, No country for old men, True Grit, There is always love y Dazed and Confused.
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