Taylor Sheridan And AllianceTexas Make Fort Worth A Movie Hub

Hillwood, a Perot Company, is getting in on the movie biz in a big way. North Fort Worth’s 27,000-acre, AllianceTexas is making waves, adding a cutting-edge production campus to its mixed-use development. By partnering with Taylor Sheridan and David Glasser of SGS Studios and Paramount Television, Hillwood will welcome the largest operating studio facility in the state of Texas — making Fort Worth a bonified movie-making hub.

With Taylor Sheridan’s local filming of Paramount+ shows like the hit series Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton, and The Madison, starring Michelle Phieffer, SGS Studios will bring large-scale film and television production to the AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth. The “cutting-edge production campus totaling 450,000 square feet,” will be “purpose-built to support four concurrent large-scale productions.”

“This venture represents a powerful partnership between three forces shaping the future of entertainment: SGS Studios, Hillwood, and Paramount Television,” according to a release.

“SGS Studios, founded by visionary creator Taylor Sheridan, is redefining how and where content is made through a next-generation production infrastructure platform; Hillwood, a global leader in large-scale real estate development, brings a proven track record of transformative commercial projects; and Paramount Television, the creative powerhouse behind some of the most successful franchises in modern television, anchors the venture with world-class storytelling.”

Welcome To The Long-Awaited Third Coast

This investment means Fort Worth will continue to be a sight for film production. The hub of filmmaking has long been firmly planted in Los Angeles and New York, but Texas (and specifically now Fort Worth) has made it more enticing to film here in recent years.

The Texas Film Commission has ponied up tax and development incentives to bring Hollywood to middle America, and the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Film Commission have been instrumental in preparing the local workforce to enter the television and film industry.

“We are at a pivotal moment where Texas can become a global force in the film industry, and North Texas offers the location and resources to play a central role in this development,” says Mike Berry, president of Hillwood. “We have the infrastructure in place to grow jobs exponentially and produce thousands of future film industry workers…”

SGS has already begun training the necessary workforce by partnering with Tarrant County College. Job training programs in set construction, grip and electric, post-production, and stage operations are “preparing residents for high-paying careers in the entertainment industry,” the release goes on to say.

“Fort Worth is now the fourth largest city in Texas, and the film industry presents an exciting opportunity to fuel our growth while keeping our economy bold and diverse,” says Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.

“With Hillwood’s legacy of leadership in infrastructure development and innovation, it’s fitting that AllianceTexas serves as a hub for creative production with the addition of the new SGS production campus. This move is significant in showcasing what Fort Worth can offer to attract major productions that create jobs and foster continued industry growth.”

Fort Worth Becomes A Global Center For Media Production

“With more production talent relocating to Texas, a business-friendly environment, and a competitive film incentive program, SGS and Hillwood’s vision is to position the state as a global center for media production,” they say.

“The collaboration’s shared vision is to make Texas one of the world’s premier destinations for content creation — offering filmmakers access to a diverse range of visual landscapes, from sweeping ranchlands to bustling urban centers, all supported by lower costs and rapidly expanding infrastructure.”

“This partnership reflects the strength of AllianceTexas and the leadership of Fort Worth in embracing new industries and opportunity,” says Ross Perot, Jr., Chairman of Hillwood. “We are proud to help bring major film and television production to North Texas through this collaboration with SGS Studios…”

A Master-Planned Studio Campus in the Heart of Texas

SGS’s two-building campus, known as SGS 1 and SGS 2, will include “HVAC-equipped and power-optimized facilities that combine sound stages, mill space, wardrobe, and green screen capabilities into a unified operational footprint. Filming at the campus began in March 2025, led by Paramount and 101 Studios for the second season of Landman.”

Next, they’ll “begin development of the first master-planned studio campus within the AllianceTexas footprint — a full-service, purpose-built production destination designed to anchor long-term industry growth. These studios will be the first of several campuses planned across Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development, each featuring additional sound stages, post-production suites, vendor support, and scalable infrastructure designed to attract top-tier productions and long-term tenants from around the world.”

“SGS Studios isn’t just about sound stages or incentives — it’s about reclaiming the independence and grit that built this industry in the first place,” says Taylor Sheridan.

“Texas offers something rare: the space to dream big, the freedom to build fast, and a community that still believes storytelling matters. Ross, Mike, and the entire team at Hillwood are truly exceptional partners, and we are building something permanent that will be the centerpiece for one of the most state-of-the-art studios in the business.”

Welcome to the third coast. Fort Worth is fast becoming a media and movie-making powerhouse.