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YMBL Speaker Series to Feature Stephanie Whallon, Director-Texas Film Commission
708 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
YMBL hosts Civic Leader for the September Speaker Series luncheon to share stories on leadership, civic engagement, business and building community
AUSTIN, TX—The Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) announced today that its August Speaker Series luncheon will feature Stephanie Whallon, Director of Texas Film Commission.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at Chateau Bellevue in Downtown Austin.
What is the Texas Film Commission?
IG: www.instagram.com/texasfilmcomm
The Texas Film Commssion (TFC) is a state agency within the Governor's Office that supports and promotes the film, television, commercial, animation, video game, VFX and extended reality industries in Texas. Established in 1971, the TFC serves as a central resource, connecting production companies to Texas's diverse locations, experience workforce and support services.
Other important Updates:
Senate Bill 22 was passed on June 23. Noted to be the "single-largest investment in job creation in Texas media production industries in the history of our great state"
-Sets minimum and maximum percentage levels
-Sets new minimum percentages for the hiring of Texas residents by production type
-Sets new percentages for grants based on eligible in-state spending levels and eligible wages paid to Texas residents by production type.
-Establishes new, additional "uplifts" for eligible productions
-Sets a percentage cap for total reimbursement grants
Stephanie Whallon received her MFA in film production from the Columbia University School of the Arts Graduate Film Program with a concentration in screenwriting. After graduating, she worked in film production finance for companies located in New York, Los Angeles, and all over the world. While in Los Angeles she worked for Warner Bros and Clint Eastwood’s company, Malpaso Productions on films including Flags of Our Fathers, Nights in Rodanthe, Changeling, Gran Torino and as a visual effects accountant on The Dark Knight.
Stephanie has served as Director of the Texas Film Commission since 2018. Having been at the Commission for 15 years, she previously served as Manager of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. In her spare time, she can be found collecting way too many books and volunteering her time to teach writing for veteran’s programs.
TICKETS:
• $35 per person for active YMBL Member
• $45 per person for Non-Members
• Open to the public
• Limited availability
WHO:
• Stephanie Whallon, Director of Texas Film Commission
WHAT:
• YMBL Speaker Series Luncheon
WHEN:
• Wednesday, September 24
• 11:30 AM – 1 PM CST
WHERE:
• Chateau Bellevue
• 708 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
About the YMBL
Since 1913, the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) has connected Austin’s rising business professionals through networking, service, and leadership. The monthly Speaker Series welcomes members, guests, and alumni to explore insights from accomplished leaders in diverse fields. YMBL also supports Austin Sunshine Camps. Learn more at www.austinymbl.org
About the Austin Sunshine Camps
YMBL founded the Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC) in 1928 to provide free, overnight camp experiences to underserved Central Texas youth—totaling approximately 56,000 children who qualify for free or reduced lunch or are in foster care. Entirely funded through donations, fundraising events, and volunteer efforts, the YMBL remains committed to ensuring every camper experiences the life-changing impact of summer camp. Learn more about the Austin Sunshine Camps at www.sunshinecamps.org
