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Texas Film Commission will host a virtual workshop on April 10 for communities that love film

Texas Public Radio | By Norma Martinez
Published March 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM CDT
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Attending the workshop is a required step for certification. The Texas Film Commission encouraged city and county officials to attend, including members of visitor bureaus or chambers of commerce.

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The Texas Film Commission will host a workshop for communities interested in becoming Film Friendly Texas or Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Communities on April 10.

There are currently more than 175 cities and towns across the state who have been recognized for supporting local jobs and creating revenue.

Attending the virtual workshop is a required step for certification. The Texas Film Commission encouraged city and county officials to attend, including members of visitor bureaus or chambers of commerce.

It is scheduled for Thursday, April 10. Register on the Texas Film Commission website. The deadline to register is April 4.

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Norma Martinez
Norma Martinez is a native of El Paso and a veteran of public broadcasting. She began volunteering at the El Paso public radio station KTEP as a college student in 1989. She spent a year as a Morning Edition host and reporter at KRWG-FM in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before returning to KTEP as a full-time employee in 1995. At KTEP, Norma served as Morning Edition host, chief announcer, Traffic Director, PSA Director, and host and producer of various local shows.
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