Taylor Sheridan’s SGS Studios and Dallas-based Hillwood have announced a partnership that will bring TV and film production to Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth in collaboration with Paramount Television. And SGS’s sprawling new two-building production campus—which Hillwood calls the largest operating studio facility in Texas—is just the start.
Plans are in place to add several other campuses across AllianceTexas, Hillwood said, each featuring additional sound stages, post-production suites, vendor support, and scalable infrastructure designed to attract top-tier productions and long-term tenants from around the world.
Hillwood, a Perot Company, said SGS Studios will operate the venture and oversee all production services. Paramount Television is the studio behind such television hits as “Yellowstone” and “Landman.” The new production campus totals 450,000 square feet of studio space, purpose-built to support four concurrent large-scale productions.
Filming at the new campus began in March, led by Paramount and 101 Studios for the second season of “Landman.”
Aerial photo of the two-building production campus in Fort Worth. Following the launch of SGS 1 and SGS 2, the partnership will begin development of the first master-planned studio campus within the AllianceTexas footprint. [Photo: SGS/Hillwood]
“In order for us to have the space to create the worlds that Taylor, Paramount and 101 Studios envision, we need world-class facilities and partners,” Keri Panichi Flint, head of global production, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, said in a statement. “Ross Perot Jr., Mike Berry, the Hillwood team and SGS have delivered on just that. They’ve been incredible partners in helping us bring a state-of-the-art facility to life in Texas to make our shows with the authenticity they deserve, while, equally as important, bringing thousands of jobs to the community.”
“We’re so thankful to Texas state and local leaders, Mr. Perot, Mr. Berry, SGS, and the people and community of Fort Worth,” Flint added.
SGS Studios at AllianceTexas [Photo: AllianceTexas]
‘The space to dream big’
Hillwood said the venture is redefining how and where content is made through a next-generation production infrastructure platform.
According to Hillwood, SGS’s two-building campus, known as SGS 1 and SGS 2, offers fully HVAC-equipped and power-optimized facilities that combine sound stages, mill space, wardrobe, and green screen capabilities into a unified operational footprint.
“SGS Studios isn’t just about sound stages or incentives—it’s about reclaiming the independence and grit that built this industry in the first place,” Sheridan said in a statement. “Texas offers something rare: the space to dream big, the freedom to build fast, and a community that still believes storytelling matters. Ross, Mike and the entire team at Hillwood are truly exceptional partners, and we are building something permanent that will be the centerpiece for one of the most state-of-the-art studios in the business.”
Hillwood said that with more production talent relocating to Texas, a business-friendly environment, and a competitive film incentive program, SGS and Hillwood’s vision is to position the state as a global center for media production.
The collaboration’s shared vision is to make Texas one of the world’s premier destinations for content creation, Hillwood added—offering filmmakers access to a diverse range of visual landscapes, from sweeping ranchlands to bustling urban centers, all supported by lower costs and rapidly expanding infrastructure.
Making Texas ‘a global force in the film industry’
Hillwood said that after the launch of SGS 1 and SGS 2, the partnership will begin development of the first master-planned studio campus within the AllianceTexas footprint—a full-service, purpose-built production destination designed to anchor long-term industry growth.
The studios will be the first of several campuses planned across Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development, each featuring additional sound stages, post-production suites, vendor support, and scalable infrastructure designed to attract top-tier productions and long-term tenants from around the world.
“This partnership reflects the strength of AllianceTexas and the leadership of Fort Worth in embracing new industries and opportunity,” Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of Hillwood, said in a statement. “We’re proud to help bring major film and television production to North Texas through this collaboration with SGS Studios, and we are grateful to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Sen. Joan Huffman and state Rep. Todd Hunter for their leadership in advancing the state’s film incentive legislation that will further diversify our economy and create long-term growth for our region and state.”
“I’m also especially pleased that the legislation includes added incentives for production companies to recruit and train veterans, given our longstanding commitment to supporting veterans as they transition into the civilian workforce,” Perot added.
Hillwood President Mike Berry said the announcement could be a game-changer for Texas.
“We’re at a pivotal moment where Texas can become a global force in the film industry, and North Texas offers the location and resources to play a central role in this development,” Berry said. “We have the infrastructure in place to grow jobs exponentially and produce thousands of future film industry workers, and with our partners, we’ve already started providing training for the specialty skills this workforce sector requires. Doing this will allow us to further diversify North Texas’ economic impact and long-term success.”
Creating a new talent pipeline
Hillwood said the new studios campus is centrally located within AllianceTexas, with immediate access to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, DFW International Airport, and versatile shooting locations, including Circle T Ranch and surrounding built environments. The broader region offers ample housing, hotels, transportation, and services to support both short-term productions and long-term infrastructure development, Hillwood added.
“Fort Worth is now the fourth largest city in Texas, and the film industry presents an exciting opportunity to fuel our growth while keeping our economy bold and diverse,” Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said. “With Hillwood’s legacy of leadership in infrastructure development and innovation, it’s fitting that AllianceTexas serves as a hub for creative production with the addition of the new SGS production campus. This move is significant in showcasing what Fort Worth can offer to attract major productions that create jobs and foster continued industry growth.”
SGS partners on film job training with Tarrant County College
SGS has partnered with Tarrant County College to offer job training programs in set construction, grip and electric, post-production, and stage operations—preparing residents for high-paying careers in the entertainment industry. To date, the programs have trained more than 150 students with continued growth anticipated to 300 students, Hillwood said.
The project received designation as a Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ) from the City of Fort Worth in December 2024, followed by approval from the Texas Film Commission and Texas Comptroller in January 2025. The designations already are fueling job growth and increasing visibility as Texas continues to attract productions relocating from California and other traditional hubs, Hillwood said.
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