Fort Worth Film & Production Round-Up
Fort Worth video production professionals have plenty to track over the next two weeks, from giant-screen tech showcases to major series shoots and a game-changing studio build. Here’s what’s on the immediate horizon—and why it matters.
GSCA International Conference Lands in Cowtown
Fort Worth takes center stage for the Giant Screen Cinema Association’s 2025 International Conference, which splits its run between Austin (Sept 16-18) and Fort Worth (Sept 19-20). The local portion—dubbed “Dome Day”—unfolds at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History’s Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater, now equipped with an 8K LED dome powered by Cosm technology. Delegates will experience premieres of large-format films, professional-development panels, and an Innovations Spotlight on immersive display advances. The event draws exhibitors, filmmakers, and vendors from around the globe, offering Fort Worth crews opportunities to network and to showcase the city’s film-friendly infrastructure.
Bullet takeaways
- Sept 19: Dome Day screenings & demos
- Sept 20: Innovations Spotlight on LED-dome workflow
- Expected attendees: 300+ giant-screen professionals
The Madison Season 2 Rolls Cameras Downtown
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western drama returns to Fort Worth streets this month for its second season. New cast addition Kurt Russell joins Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox, reinforcing the project’s star power. According to Entertainment Weekly, filming is slated to ramp up this month, after earlier shoots converted 7th Street into a New York set last winter. For local authorities, that means renewed permit requests, parking-meter reservations, and possible night-time street closures—welcome indicators of production spending.
Local vendors—grip houses, catering, security, and traffic-control teams—should prepare for multi-day blocks downtown and in the Stockyards, historically favored by Sheridan’s productions. If past shoots repeat, expect public notices 48-72 hours before each closure and Car 2 Car coordination with Fort Worth PD for rolling shots.
Sheridan’s SGS Studios: A 450K-Sq-Ft Catalyst
On Aug 18, Town & Country revealed details of Sheridan’s partnership with Paramount and Hillwood to build the SGS Studios complex at AllianceTexas. The six soundstages can host up to four major productions at once, positioning Fort Worth as a permanent base for Sheridan’s series slate—Landman, Lioness, and The Madison included. Beyond direct crew hires, the studio is expected to spark ancillary businesses: set construction, post-production, equipment rental, and hospitality.
Fort Worth Film Commissioner Jessica De Soto (quoted last month in Star-Telegram coverage) said the expansion could “double our annual production spend within three years,” though specific incentive figures await City Council review this fall.
Quick Hits & What’s Next
- No new festival premieres fall within Sept 9-23; the next major local festival is the Lone Star Film Festival (Oct 30-Nov 5).
- Permit tip: Productions needing downtown street closures must file at least five business days in advance via the Fort Worth Film Commission portal.
- Community screening: While outside our two-week window, Movies That Matter Latino returns Sept 29 with a free film and panel at Rose Marine Theater—good networking for documentary crews planning ahead.
Conclusion
From the immersive GSCA Dome Day to Taylor Sheridan’s expanding footprint, the coming fortnight underscores Fort Worth’s emergence as a powerhouse production hub. For anyone involved in Forth Worth video production, now is the time to lock in crew availability, monitor permit alerts, and leverage the influx of industry decision-makers visiting the city.
