Katie Schuck has been named the new commissioner of The Dallas Film Commission, which is responsible for marketing and promoting Dallas as a world-class film production hub.

Schuck comes to Visit Dallas from Georgia after more than eight years with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, a division of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, where most recently, she was assistant director.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Katie to the Visit Dallas team as our new Dallas Film Commissioner,” Craig Davis, president and CEO of Visit Dallas, said in a statement. “Last year, film and television crews spent more than $91.6 million in Dallas; with her extensive experience developing relationships with filmmakers, producers and directors, we are confident that she will grow Dallas’ presence on the world stage as a destination for film and television production.”

Locations expert

With more than 15 years of production experience, Schuck has used her locations expertise to find productions their perfect settings, most recently working with Clint Eastwood’s last feature film “Juror #2,” and the upcoming Simon West comedy “Bride Hard,” starring Rebel Wilson and Justin Hartley.

In her former role, Schuck location scouted for many major productions, including “Captain America: Brave New World” (Marvel), “May December” (Netflix) and “Manhunt” (Apple TV+). Schuck earned a Master of Fine Arts in film and television production from Savannah College of Art and Design and a Bachelor of Art in film and television production from DeSales University.

Schuck led strategic programs to attract renowned film and television productions to the Savannah region, partnering with prominent studios and streaming services such as Sony, Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Amazon.

“Dallas has long been recognized as an incredible city with immense creative potential,” Schuck said in a statement. “I’m honored to join the Dallas Film Commission and am eager to get to work, attracting more film, television and digital media projects that emphasize Dallas’ standing as a top-tier choice for productions.”

DFC said that in her new role, Schuck will lead its strategic initiatives to elevate Dallas’ visibility as an ideal destination for the entertainment industry, actively promoting the city’s diverse locations, skilled workforce, and incentive offerings. Also, DFC said she will build partnerships with studios, production companies, and industry stakeholders, as well as collaborating with municipal leaders to strengthen support for film and television productions.

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