Arlington Receives Digital Media Friendly Texas Certification
Published on November 11, 2026
By Office of Communication
The City of Arlington and the Arlington, TX Film Commission officially received its Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community certificate during the Nov. 10 City Council Meeting, marking another milestone in the city's efforts to attract creative industries, encourage innovation, and expand economic opportunities.
Matt Miller, Senior Digital Media Industry Specialist with the Texas Film Commission, presented the certificate, recognizing Arlington's successful completion of the state's multi-step certification process.
"First, it helps attract these business opportunities to show these creative, professionals and companies that your community is a step ahead of the rest and is ready for those highly skilled and highly paid jobs," Miller explained. "Second, you're cultivating your digital media community by reaching out and making connections with existing stakeholders to showcase those already living and working in your community to potentially attract new ones. Third, educate residents to help close the digital divide across Texas by showcasing how these industries span not just entertainment, but also education, health care, workforce training, and so much more. And finally, you're joining a fast growing network of forward thinking communities to help build a bigger, better, more connected Texas."
The Digital Media Friendly Texas program, administered by the Texas Film Commission through the Office of the Governor, is designed to help communities attract digital media production and grow local jobs in industries such as animation, visual effects, video games, and extended reality.
“Digital media is transforming the way communities compete for talent, investment, and economic opportunity, and we are excited to position our community at the forefront of that transformation,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. “This recognition strengthens our ability to attract technology-driven industries, support local creative professionals, and develop new opportunities for our workforce. We look forward to working with the Texas Film Commission and our community partners to create lasting economic benefits for our city and the region.”
With this latest designation, Arlington has achieved the prestigious Texas Friendly “Grand Slam,” becoming one of just four cities in Texas to earn all four certifications: Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Tourism Friendly Texas, and Digital Media Friendly Texas.
The designations demonstrate Arlington's commitment to creating a welcoming environment for creative industries, attracting new investment, supporting local talent, and developing workforce opportunities.
Learn more about the Arlington Film Commission