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December 14, 2016 ~ Heather Page, Director TFC

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Texas Film Commission Director Heather Page

TFC-TMIIIP

 

The future of the Texas TV, Film, Digital, and Gaming industries are at stake with the impending legislative session starting up just after the new year, and the woman at the forefront who’s been a valiant advocate and rich resource will be featured at our next mixer at the central location of Baby A’s on Wednesday, December 14th: Heather Page, Texas Film Commission Director. So it would behoove every actor, writer, producer, director, crew person, equipment rental store owner, and so on not to be at this next mixer.

Heather Page, Director, TFCHeather Page received a bachelor’s degree in cinema from Denison University, a master’s degree in cinema studies from New York University, and a certificate in graduate cinematography studies from the American Film Institute. Heather is an accomplished cinematographer, having worked on major feature films and television shows such as Revenge, Friday Night Lights, Armageddon and The Green Mile. She is a former Workforce Training Administrator for the Texas Film Commission, where she helped implement the Workforce Training Program created in 2007 by the Texas Legislature. She is a board member of the Society of Camera Operators, chair of the International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship Fund, and co-founder and director of Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry asked Heather to take over as the 12th Director of the Texas Film Commission in 2012, which she accepted. Heather describes her job as “supporting the industry”, and the commission as “one big customer service landing site for everything film.”*

“A big part of that task is administering the state’s film, television, gaming, and digital incentives, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP). She praised former Commissioners Bob Hudgins and Evan Fitzmaurice for streamlining and reforming the process. ‘Their work,’ she says, ‘allowed me to do some polishing when I arrived, in terms of the audits, to make them consistent and fair and to make it move quicker, so that businesses aren’t waiting two years for their incentives.’”*

With the Texas legislature meeting again in 2017, the TMIIIP is once again up for review, so it is incumbent upon all of us in the industry to support the Texas Film Commission in its efforts by informing ourselves and contacting Texas Representatives and Senators to let them know our numbers and the dramatic beneficial impact that incentives have on jobs for Texas jobs and the overall economy of Texas.

Further Reading:
Texas Film Incentives on Network Austin Mixer
*Austin Chronicle article from April 2016

Get Involved:
Texas Entertainment Industry
Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA)
 

Last Month

We extend our deepest thanks to all the creative folks who shared their varied talents with us at our Third Annual Talent Showcase on Wednesday, November 9th. What an amazing array and abundance of talent we have right here in the Austin area! As expected, performances ranging from singing, dancing, comedy, and monologues drew a large audience and kept us laughing and enjoying this fun-filled, inspiring and hilarious evening of entertainment. Thanks to all the participants and attendees. It was a blast!

 

Now please attend this next important mixer… and bring friends! That’s Wednesday, December 14th @ Baby A’s. See you there.…

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s speaker(s)!
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Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Speaker @ 6:45
Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking

October 8, 2014

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Heather Page, Director of the
Texas Film Commission

Heather Page

TFC Director Heather Page

We are indeed very lucky, folks! Let your associates know about this opportunity. We have as our Guest Speaker on October 8, 2014, Heather Page, Director of the Texas Film Commission! Ms. Page is extremely busy and she has offered her time to address the area’s Film/TV/Game industries, and we should all take advantage of this rare opportunity! In other words, be there or else…

Heather Page was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry, and he made an excellent choice. The commission supports Texas’ growing and diverse media industries, and helps increase Texas’ competitive position worldwide as a production destination.

Ms. Page is also an accomplished motion picture camerawoman, having worked on major feature films and television shows such as Revenge, Friday Night Lights, Armageddon, and The Green Mile. She is a former workforce-training administrator for the Texas Film Commission, where she helped implement the Workforce Training Program created in 2007 by the Texas Legislature. She is a board member of the Society of Camera Operators, chair of the International Cinematographers Guild Scholarship Fund, and co-founder and director of Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic.

Ms. Page received a bachelor’s degree in cinema from Denison University, a master’s degree in cinema studies from New York University, and a certificate in graduate cinematography studies from the American Film Institute.

This is a very important Mixer with very important information, so let others know. Heather Page is local, and we should all show her our support and appreciation, so join us on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2014 @ Baby Acapulco’s – 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751, and get the latest info concerning the Texas Film Incentives and plans for the future concerning these incentives and programs from the lady who knows, Heather Page, Director of the Texas Film Commission!

Read more about Heather Page and the Texas Film Incentives on Network Austin Mixer.

 

Last Month…

We all had a blast watching the Talent Showcase at the Network Austin Mixer on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. This Mixer was fun, inspirational, entertaining, spontaneous and a little crazy, as promised. Call it our First Annual Network Austin Mixer Talent Showcase, because we plan to make this an annual event. Thanks to all of you who performed… and attended!

 

Again, join us on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8 at Baby A’s, have a cold margarita, network, meet new folks with like minds, enjoy a fun-filled evening with our attendees, and get updated info from Heather Page, Director of the Texas Film Commission!

Let friends interested in the media worlds know about the Mixers. We put them on to provide opportunities for you folks to network and get information about acting, films, TV, and media.

Come early and carpool! Pass along our website and use it for details about each month’s Speaker(s)!

Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on Facebook:
Like our page and join our group!

NOTICE: PLEASE CARPOOL! Arrive early! If Baby Acapulco’s parking is full, you may park at either the Capital Inn (just north of Baby A’s) for $5 or at Super 8 motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $8. Be sure to pay the desk person at either motel when you park there so your vehicle doesn’t get towed away and DO NO PARK IN FRONT OF DUMPSTERS!