Cedar Park a ‘Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community’ [Video]

“Words can’t really describe it,” Arthur Jackson, Cedar Park’s chief economic development officer, said. “Just excited, ready to build off of what this really means.” 

It’s a new program launched by the Texas Film Commission to build statewide connections, training and resources. 

Jackson said it took a couple of months for the city to complete. He hopes it will make Cedar Park more attractive to film, video game and virtual reality companies. 

“Three things: attract, cultivate and educate – so attract businesses, more investment, more talent here and education,” Jackson said. “The digital vibe is real in Texas.” 

To make this happen, the city had to create a digital media committee, a digital media liaison and dive into workshops with the Texas Film Commission. 

Jackson spoke about well-known gaming livestreamer SypherPK, which built Oni …