Film in Waco

The City of Waco was certified by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly community on January 9, 2017.

The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau is dedicated to helping grow the film industry in Waco.

Services include:

Assistance with information about permits for street closures
Assistance with contacts for local services and vendors
Assistance with hotel rooms for your crew
Assistance with location scouting

City of Waco Film Permit and Guidelines

New to filming in Waco? Please download the two documents below to get started!

City of Waco Filming Guidelines (PDF)

City of Waco Film Permit Form (PDF, fillable)

Filming at Waco Mammoth National Monument

The Mammoth Dig Shelter is part of the National Park Service. Commercial filming and photography require a permit. The permit costs $100, and other fees may apply, depending on your needs. Allow about 4 weeks for the permit approval process. There is no permit or location fee for smaller shoots of 1-2 people taking the regular tour and using camera phones. Official information is at https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/commercial-film-and-photo-permits.htm. High-resolution still photography of the dig shelter is available; live shots near the visitor center may not require a permit since it is not federally owned.

Drone Usage – The use of unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, is subject to the Applicant being in compliance with current FAA regulations governing their use.

Film Vendors

Interested in being listed on the Film Vendors list? Click here to submit your business information. Please note this listing is limited to McLennan County film vendors.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MCLENNAN COUNTY FILM VENDORS