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A behind-the-scenes look at film industry during Texas Film Experience at SXSW in Austin

Director of photography Joe Simon monitors the action during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Mark Gullesserian, a representative from MXG, talks to the crowd about the use of special effects during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A number of Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and provided an opportunity for the public to observe the film production process.
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Model Cassandra Hierholzer works with makeup artist Meredith Machete during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Mark Gullesserian, a representative from MXG, demonstrated the use of special effects during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A number of Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and provided an opportunity for the public to observe the film production process.
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The Texas Capitol hosted a film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, where film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience the world of film production.
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Actors Chad Bailey Werner and Jon Michael Simpson of the Cuddle Squad perform during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Model Cassandra Hierholzer works with makeup artist Meredith Machete during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Makeup artist Meredith Machete works with Model Cassandra Hierholzer during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Charles Steen, an operator working on the B camera during a film production showcase hosted on the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience film production.
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The Texas Capitol hosted a film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, where film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience the world of film production.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
Actors Chad Bailey Werner Jon Michael Simpson Maddi Lucas perform during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
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Mike Morgan, lead operator of Austin Sisu Cinema Robotics, operates the camera while Phile Eillingson performs for the recording during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A number of Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and provided an opportunity for the public to observe the film production process.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
The Texas Capitol hosted a film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, where film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience the world of film production.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
Charles Steen, an operator working on the B camera during a film production showcase hosted on the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience film production.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
Actors Chad Bailey Werner Jon Michael Simpson Maddi Lucas perform during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on March 12, 2025. Several Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and allowed the public to observe the film production process.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
Mark Gullesserian, a representative from MXG, demonstrated the use of special effects during the Texas Capitol grounds film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A number of Austin-based film crews exhibited their work and provided an opportunity for the public to observe the film production process.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman
The Texas Capitol hosted a film production showcase on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, where film crews from throughout the Austin area exhibited their work and invited the public to experience the world of film production.
Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman