TAMIO Film Fest 2026

The TAMIO Film Fest returned in 2026 to close out the annual conference with a fast-paced showcase of municipal storytelling from across Texas.

From large cities to small towns, the videos highlighted creative ways local governments are using video to inform, engage, and connect with their communities. More than a screening, the TAMIO Film Fest gives communicators the chance to learn from one another and leave with new ideas they can bring back home.

It was an honor to host the session and celebrate the creativity, innovation, and talent of municipal communicators from across the state.

Below are the TAMIO Film Fest categories and featured content. 

TAMIO FILM FEST LINE UP

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

• City of Brownsville - State of the City 2025

• City of Tyler - State of the City

• City of Plano - Budget: Built Thoughtfully, Block by Block

• City of Schertz - State of the City 2026

• City of Amarillo - Budget Breakdown

• City of Round Rock - Budget Hot Takes

• City of Arlington - Piecing it Together

• City of Baytown - Baby's First Budget

• City of Murphy - The Budget: Murphy's Final Rose

PAWBLIC INFORMATION

• City of Amarillo - Doggy Day Out

• City of Denton - Because Pets are Family

• City of League City - Big Lenny's Black FurDay Blowout

• City of Plano - Labor of Love

• City of Burleson - Here Comes Clifford

• City of Waco - Superman Pet Circle

• City of Fort Worth - Henry: The True Underdog

• City of Hutto - Mascot Madness

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

• City of Mission - Christmas Tree Lighting

• City of Denton - Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup

• City of Seguin - Halloween on College Street

• City of Brownsville - Washington Park Lighting

• City of Pearland - The Night Before Christmas

• City of Bedford - Christmas trees have feelings too

• City of Harlingen - Harlingen Christmas Parade

• City of McKinney - Something THRILLING is happening

• City of Shertz - Safer Holiday season

IN OUR FEELINGS

• City of Temple - Community Summit promo

• City of Flower Mound - Public Works Recruitment

• City of Edinburg - Vet for a Day 

• City of Plano Fire - Superhero surprising patients

• City of Frisco - The Wall That Heals

• City of Weslaco - First Female Firefighter

• San Antonio Water System - Hispanic Heritage Series 

• City of Austin - Your Austin Landmarks

• City of Laredo - Women in Law Enforcement

PUBLIC SERVICE IN ACTION

• City of Longview - Tower Rescue

• City of Seguin - Talking Trash

• City of League City - Lucci's Story

• City of Laredo - No Wipes in the Pipes

• City of Pharr - Illegal Dumping

• City of Kyle - Call 311

• City of Victoria - Waste Wizards

• City of The Woodlands - Home Invasion Prevention

• LifePath Systems - I'm Fine

• City of Little Elm - Safety is in Session

• City of Frisco - Winter Storm

• City of Houston - Winter Blast

• City of Burleson - Public Works Winter Weather

• City of Cleburne - Award-Winning Wastewater Project

• City of Brownwood - Officer Involved Shooting

• City of Mansfield - New Traffic Signals

• City of Longview - Tower Rescue

REEL-Y GOOD

• City of Schertz - Government Communicators Day

• City of Red Oak - Splash Pad Now Open

• City of Denison - Mayor is giving ✨Friday energy✨

• City of Round Rock PD - Safety Exchange Zone

• City of Southlake - City Hall Selfie Day

• City of Alamo - International Women's Day

• City of Round Rock PD - Hands-On Learning

• City of Bedford - Happy 73rd Birthday

• City of New Braunfels - Pull Over for Emergency Vehicles

• City of McKinney - Goats!

• City of Denton - How to Pronounce Denton

• City of Red Oak - Mastering the fish pose, Public Works edition

• City of Waco - Work for Waco, Keep it 💯

• City of Schertz - Now Hiring

• City of Buda - Splash Pad

• City of McKinney - Roadstock

• City of Saginaw - Library & Senior Center grand opening

• City of Abilene - Traffic Cone Terry bike safety

• City of Midland Fire Department - Throwing a Fit? Guilty.

STAND UP STANDUPS

• City of Pharr - City Report

• City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth Forward

• City of Irving - Rochelle Bridge Reopen

• City of Temple - Let's Talk Temple

• City of Denton - Naloxone Vending Machine

• City of Corpus Christi - Your City Snapshot

• City of Lewisville - Lewisville Lift

• City of DeSoto - ARC Under Construction

• Citiy of Beaumont - New Chatbot

• City of Harlingen - Recycling Center Dos & Don'ts

• City of Fort Worth - 2026 Bond

• City of Abilene - State of the City promo

• City of Sweetwater - Short & Sweet

• City of Arlington - Piecing it Together

• City of Brownsville - BTV Newscast

WHAT'S ON THE MENU

• City of Austin - District Dining

• City of North Richland Hills - Restaurant Rewards

• Town of Addison - Behind the Flavors

• City of Phlugerville - Pf Pfinds

• City of Grand Prairie - Billie Joe Coffee Shop

WE GET PAID TO DO THIS

• City of Flower Mound - Give a Drip

• City of Trophy Club - Ride Right

• City of Hutto - Chief Yarbrough, Hutto PD - Bro in It

• City of Waco - Superman Pull to the Right

• City of Saginaw Police Department - Sledding Officers

• City of Midland - Midlandman

• City of Odessa - Operation Clean Sweep

• City of Belton - Battle of the Badges

• City of Buda - We're Hiring!

The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing local government communicators through education, networking, and the sharing of best practices. For more, visit texastamio.org.