Film in Waco

Waco has been camera-ready since Chip and Joanna Gaines began filming Fixer Upper for HGTV — and home renovations are just the start.

Find The Perfect Backdrop For Your Film

Certified Film Friendly by the Texas Film Commission, Waco offers dozens of filming locations: the Brazos River, Baylor's campus, a downtown that doubles as any small or mid-sized American city, Cameron Park Zoo, the historic Waco Suspension Bridge, hiking and biking trails, Lake Waco, the Bosque River, music venues, museums, parks, sports facilities, festivals, a whiskey distillery, and ranches.

  • Old Man and the Gun

  • Friday’s Child

  • The Tree of Life

  • Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

  • Where the Heart Is

  • Waco: The Rules of Engagement

  • Fixer Upper

  • Wood Work

  • The Disappearance of Maura Murray

  • No Reservations

Hundreds of experienced production crew and equipment rentals are available locally or a short drive away in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, or Houston. Skip the permit maze of LA or New York — Waco's Film Friendly permits are inexpensive and fast.

Deep in the Heart Film Festival

Prefer to watch? The Deep in the Heart Film Festival brings captivating, cinematic selections to Waco — including films from Austin, Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto. Alums have gone on to Emmy wins and projects for major studios, streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Tomorrow's names are premiering here today.

Why should you locate in Waco?