The Community Health Committee voted to approve updates to the San Antonio Film Incentive program that raise the base rebate to 10%, add uplifts for hiring San Antonio residents and veterans, expand eligibility to commercials, and add a workforce-development requirement; the program remains funded from a $250,000 hotel-occupancy-tax allocation.

More than a dozen producers, filmmakers and arts advocates told the council that San Antonio should invest in incentives, workforce training and a film strategy to keep and attract productions. Speakers said local incentives and program updates would create jobs and retain creative talent.

San Antonio, take a moment and brag with us. 💛Homegrown storyteller Leo Aguirre-right here from San Antonio-has been named a recipient of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting… and we could not be prouder.Selected from a global pool of emerging writers, Leo is being recognized for his screenplay Verano, a deeply human story set in Texas that explores identity, friendship, and belonging through the eyes of two young people navigating a complicated world. The Nicholl Fellowship has been discovering and supporting the next generation of screenwriting voices since 1986, offering mentorship, industry access, and career-changing opportunities to a small group of writers each year.Leo’s work stood out among hundreds of submissions reviewed by Academy members worldwide - a reminder that powerful stories can start right here at home. From San Antonio to the global stage, this is what happens when talent, perspective, and perseverance come together.We see you, Leo. We’re cheering you on. And we can’t wait to see what you create next. 🎬✨@film_texas #FilmSanAntonio #NichollFellowship #FilmTexas#StorytellingMatters