Breckenridge becomes Film Friendly Texas Certified Community

BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Breckenridge has been officially recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

After completing certification and the multi-step training process, Governor Greg Abbott announced that Breckenridge has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.

“Congratulations to Breckenridge on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other Texas communities that have received this recognition,” said Governor Abbott. “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 needed to succeed. Through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, Texas communities are prepared to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents, as well as spurring on-site spending at local businesses. I thank the Texas Film Commission for helping communities like Breckenridge market their unique appeal and support local job creation through media production.”  

Senator Phil King shared his congratulations and said he looks forward to the growth of the film industry in Stephens County.

“Congratulations to the City of Breckenridge for earning the Film Friendly Texas Community designation,” said Senator Phil King. “This designation is a testament to the dedicated local leadership, the compelling history, and the natural beauty of Breckenridge. Thank you to the Texas Film Commission for this designation, which will create exciting economic opportunities for this community. I look forward to the continued growth of the film industry in Stephens County and across Senate District 10.”

Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop is eager to showcase what the Big Country has to offer in the film industry.

“We are excited to receive the Film Friendly Texas Community certification,” said Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop. “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. The Mayor and Commissioners continue to promote tourism in alignment with our strategic plan, and this partnership with the Texas Film Commission will serve to welcome the film industry to discover our diverse and beautiful community.”

Breckenridge is now one of more than 175 Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities, but it is not the only town in the Big Country with this honor. The Big Country is home to five Film Friendly cities, including:

• Roscoe, Nolan County
• Baird, Callahan County
• Albany, Shackelford County
• Eastland, Eastland County
• Breckenridge, Stephens County

Breckenridge currently has six listed locations on the Texas Film Commission website: Lake Daniel, Breckenridge Texas YMCA, Breckenridge Foundation Park, Breckenridge City Park, Tipton Ranch, and the city of Breckenridge itself. Click here to see photos of these locations.