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Tools, guides, and conversations to help Texas producers maximize their incentive and submit audit-ready applications.
- Quick Calc — 60-second Texas rebate estimatorThree questions, ranged answer, no signup.
- Incentive Optimizer (Guide Me Wizard)Full state TMIIIP + per-city uplifts (Austin, Houston, SA, Corpus) + audit-ready paper trail.
- Budget Import — AICP categorizationUpload your AICP budget; get auto-categorized line items and per-line eligibility flags.
- Articles & guidesLong-form: Texas residency rules, SB-22 / TMIIIP explained, application readiness, audit prep.
- "Is Texas the New Hollywood?" on The Art of Film FundingCarole Dean interviews TFS founder Danielle Guilbot on the Texas Movie Operating System.
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The Complete Guide to Texas Film Incentives
Everything producers need to know about Texas film tax incentives and rebate programs.
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Texas Crew Residency Tracker
Track Texas-resident crew days for the TMIIIP residency bonus, with a ready-to-copy Google Sheets template.
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TMIIIP Compliance Timeline
Every deadline from pre-production application through the Comptroller audit — with a producer checklist.
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Production Budget Readiness Guide
What to gather before running the Incentive Optimizer — AICP categories, Texas spend allocation, and county-level bonus triggers.
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Best Practices for Self-Tape Auditions
Professional tips for creating standout self-tape auditions from your home.
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