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Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP)
Industry-Specific · Office of the Texas Governor - Texas Film Commission · TX
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program is a cash grant from the Texas Film Commission that pays up to 31% of eligible Texas production spending for film, TV, animation, video-game, VFX, and XR projects that meet in-state spending and Texas-workforce requirements.
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) is a cash grant program run by the Office of the Texas Governor through the Texas Film Commission. It supports film, television, commercial, animation, visual-effects, video-game, and XR (extended reality) production companies that spend money making their projects in Texas.
Rather than a tax credit, TMIIIP pays out as a direct cash grant based on a percentage of a project's eligible Texas expenditures — including wages paid to Texas resident cast and crew — up to 31% of that eligible spending, according to the program's award amount note. To qualify, a production must complete a required share of its work in Texas and hire a minimum percentage of Texas resident workers, though the exact thresholds should be confirmed with the Texas Film Commission directly.
For a small business in the moving-image industry — a production company, animation studio, game developer, or VFX house — this program matters because it can offset a meaningful chunk of production costs paid to local vendors, crew, and talent, as long as the spending happens in Texas. It's aimed at growing the state's film and digital media economy by rewarding companies that hire locally and shoot or produce in-state.
Because incentive programs like this often have limited funding rounds, changing award percentages, and evolving eligibility rules, businesses considering an application should check the official Texas Film Commission page for the current round status, exact award terms, and updated eligibility requirements before budgeting around this grant.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It's a cash grant — funding does not need to be repaid.
Who runs this program?
The Office of the Texas Governor, through the Texas Film Commission.
Who is eligible?
Film, TV, commercial, animation, visual-effects, video-game, and XR productions that meet minimum in-state spend and Texas-resident workforce thresholds.
How much money can I get?
The grant can be up to 31% of a project's eligible Texas spending, per the award amount note; confirm exact figures at the official source.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
No specific floor or ceiling dollar amount is listed; the award is calculated as a percentage of eligible spending.
What counts as eligible spending?
Eligible Texas expenditures, including wages paid to Texas resident cast and crew.
Do I need to hire Texas residents?
Yes, productions must hire a minimum percentage of Texas resident cast and crew.
When is the deadline?
The listing says to check current rounds; confirm at the official source.
Where do I apply?
Through the Texas Film Commission's TMIIIP page at https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/tmiiip.
Is this only for Texas businesses?
The program is tied to Texas-based production spending and workforce, and it's a Texas state program (eligible in TX).
Is the grant taxable?
This isn't specified in the available information; confirm at the official source.
What industries does this cover?
Film, TV, commercials, animation, visual effects, video games, and XR production.
Do I need to complete production in Texas?
Yes, projects must complete a required share of production in Texas.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Office of the Texas Governor - Texas Film Commission; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.