RTF News

Roadmap to the Texas Media Industries

Roadmap to the Texas Media Industries

The Passage of the 2025 Film Incentive and Beyond

Read the Report
The Lens newsletter thumbnail


The Lens

Read our latest newsletter. Updated January 2026.

Marquee thumbnail


RTF Marquee

Learn about recent RTF affiliate accomplishments.

Latest News Stories

Miguel Alvarez and Sebastian Valdivieso on set of short film "Piojo."

On set and in studio

Current and former Moody students assist an RTF professor as he completes his short film "Piojo"

May 4, 2026
SNL-style notecards that read "April 30," "Spring Writers' Room," and "RTF"

"Live from UT Austin, it's RTF Live!"

Writers' room class gives students a chance to write their own sketch comedy show in the style of "Saturday Night Live"

May 1, 2026
Headshot photograph of Jesus Martinez

Through persistence and passion, Jesus Martinez has built a career in entertainment

The RTF senior says a lifelong love of movies inspired him to take big leaps during his time at Moody College

April 27, 2026
Chet Garner stands and smiles in front of a lake

Moody RTF alumnus Chet Garner explores stunning Texas landscapes in new PBS docuseries

“The Daytripper” host takes viewers along as he travels among some of the one million acres The Nature Conservancy has protected in Texas

April 22, 2026
Graphic with a longhorn standing on a theater carpet in a bluebonnet field that reads "End of Semester Screenings"

Spring 2026 End of Semester Screenings

April 23, April 30-May 3

April 9, 2026
An exterior shot of the Star Film Ranch in black and white

Highlighting Texas film history

Kathy Fuller-Seeley uncovers the first movie studio in Texas

March 31, 2026

See all news