Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report

Texas lawmakers approved a record $200 million in funding for the state’s film incentive program in 2023. Now, ahead of legislators’ return to Austin Jan. 14, several North Texas leaders, TV and film executives have the same question: How much funding will be allocated for the next budget cycle?

Terri Thornton, artist and longtime curator of education at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, has died.

Nonprofit Arts Fort Worth managed the city-owned building for 22 years.

If approved by the Texas Film Commission, the designation would unlock a two-year use and sales tax exemption.

“Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” will make three stops on its first tour outside of Europe.

The clock was ticking for the fate of the Kimbell Milling Company building, but a new buyer has hit the pause button — potentially saving the historic building from demolition.

“Dutch Art in a Global Age” will open at the museum Nov. 10 and remain on view through early 2025.

Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges called his song “Panther City” a love letter to his hometown, and Fort Worth responded with a formal love note of its own.

“Diaries of Home,” which features work from 13 women and nonbinary artists, will be on view from Nov. 17 to Feb. 2, 2025.

The national media organization, which promotes independent restaurants, will head to Magnolia Avenue to film Nov. 21.

The National Cutting Horse Association is hosting a celebrity cutting competition to benefit UT Southwestern on Nov. 29.

The festival returns Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 4, with all screenings taking place in the Cultural District — making the festival more walkable than ever.