AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas Legislature approving millions of additional dollars this year to keep film productions in the state, Austin city leaders want to make sure Austin is where they’re going.

On Thursday, Austin City Council members voted to update the city’s Creative Content Incentive Program (CCIP) for the first time since it was created back in 2014. The program incentivizes filmmakers and creatives to bring productions to the city.

“The program update brings a bigger grant opportunity to film, TV and video game projects that are made in Austin, that proudly present Austin, employ people from Austin,” Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel (District 7) said.

To date, nine projects have been approved under CCIP, nearly $410,000 has been awarded and more than 2,000 Austin r

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