Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Prep New Production Campus in Texas

SGS Studios, founded by Taylor Sheridan, and Paramount are working with real estate developer Hillwood on a new production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

“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,” said Sheridan about the studios. “Texas offers something rare: the space to dream big, the freedom to build fast and a community that still believes storytelling matters. Ross [Perot, Jr.], Mike [Berry] 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.”

SGS Studios has launched a production campus across 450,000 square feet, constructed to support four concurrent large-scale productions. It is the largest operating studio facility in Texas. It has been in operation since March, used for season two of Landman. Next up will be the development of a new studio campus within the AllianceTexas footprint, with several planned across Hillwood’s 27,000-acre development, each featuring additional sound stages, post-production suites, vendor support and scalable infrastructure.

“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 at Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “Ross Perot Jr., Mike Berry, the Hillwood team and SGS have delivered on just that. They have 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 are so thankful to Texas state and local leaders, Mr. Perot, Mr. Berry, SGS and the people and community of Fort Worth.”

“This partnership reflects the strength of AllianceTexas and the leadership of Fort Worth in embracing new industries and opportunity,” said Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of Hillwood. “We are 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 am 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.”

“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,” said Mike Berry, president of Hillwood. “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.”

The Studios campus is centrally located in 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.