Earns “Grand Slam” of Friendly Texas Certifications
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office
| AUSTIN – The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Denison has been designated by the Texas Film Commission as a Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality. “Texas is a leader in innovation,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “Building on our state’s long history of film and television production, industry leaders in Texas now play a major role in digital media production. I congratulate the City of Denison on earning the Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community designation and thank the Texas Film Commission for working with our communities to help market their existing assets, unique attributes, and skilled workforce to attract new investments in digital media production and grow local jobs.” Denison is now a “Grand Slam” winner as a Music Friendly Texas, Film Friendly Texas, Tourism Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community. “Denison is a wonderful place for families, and this Grand Slam of Friendly Texas certifications only strengthens that,” said Representative Shelley Luther. “From music and film to tourism and digital media, these designations help create good local jobs and new opportunities that let families stay, grow, and build a future right here. That kind of community investment is exactly what keeps North Texas strong.” “Becoming a Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community is an exciting step forward for Denison and reflects our commitment to embracing innovation while continuing to tell the story of our community in new and creative ways,” said Mayor Robert Crawley. “This certification gives us an incredible opportunity to showcase the people and experiences that make Denison special, while also opening doors for economic growth and new partnerships. We are proud to be part of a program that helps share our story with audiences far beyond our city limits.” “We are incredibly excited to receive the Digital Media Friendly Texas designation and for the opportunities it can bring to Denison,” said Denison Tourism Manager Jordan Starr. “Our goal is to continue making Denison a destination not only for visitors but also for jobs, creativity, and new opportunities. This designation recognizes the digital media resources and businesses already making an impact in our community, as well as the talented people behind them who are doing incredible work in film, digital media, and creative industries. We’re proud to recognize what is already happening in Denison while opening the door for even more creatives and digital media opportunities to grow here.” “Denison has had businesses operating in the Digital Media Friendly realm for quite some time, and we are proud to receive this designation and recognize them for their efforts,” said Denison Main Street Director Donna Dow. “We have a strong creative community with many helping develop cutting edge technology. It is nice to see our great local talent recognized.” The Digital Media Friendly Texas designation is open to local governments or non-profit economic development and tourism organizations in communities of all sizes and experience levels. The Digital Media Friendly Texas designation showcases certified communities to attract new digital media production and grow local jobs. The program also connects digital media professionals in Texas with job listings and networking opportunities. Additionally, the program educates communities about the importance of digital literacy to help close the digital divide. For more information on the Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community program, visit: gov.texas.gov/film/page/dmftx_overview. For more than 50 years, the Texas Film Commission in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting Texas as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality production. |
