Hillwood has formalized a landmark partnership with SGS Studios to bring large-scale film and television production to the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development in Fort Worth.
Operated by SGS Studios in collaboration with Paramount Television, the venture introduces a 450,000-square-foot production campus capable of supporting four concurrent large-scale productions — making it the largest operating studio facility in Texas.
The partnership unites three industry leaders: SGS Studios, founded by creator Taylor Sheridan, with a next-generation production infrastructure; Hillwood, a global force in large-scale real estate development; and Paramount Television, producer of cultural landmarks like “Yellowstone” and “Landman.”
“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,” said Keri Panichi Flint, Head of Global Production, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “Ross Perot Jr., Mike Berry, the Hillwood team and SGS have delivered on just that … bringing thousands of jobs to the community.”
The two-building campus — SGS 1 and SGS 2 — offers fully HVAC-equipped and power-optimized sound stages, mill space, wardrobe, and green screen capabilities. Filming began in March with the second season of “Landman.”
“Texas offers something rare: the space to dream big, the freedom to build fast, and a community that still believes storytelling matters,” Sheridan said.
Looking ahead, the partnership will develop the first master-planned studio campus within AllianceTexas, with additional stages, post-production suites, and vendor support designed to attract global productions.
“This partnership reflects the strength of AllianceTexas and the leadership of Fort Worth in embracing new industries and opportunity,” said Perot, chairman of Hillwood.
Said Berry: “We are 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. We have the infrastructure in place to grow jobs exponentially and produce thousands of future film industry workers, and with our partners, we have 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.”
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker called the move “significant in showcasing what Fort Worth can offer to attract major productions,” while SGS has partnered with Tarrant County College to train more than 150 students in specialized production skills, with plans to double that number.
The project, designated as a Media Production Development Zone by the city of Fort Worth, the Texas Film Commission, and the Texas Comptroller, is expected to solidify Texas as a premier destination for content creation.
“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,” said Parker. “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.