Austin has earned its place on the map not just as a live music destination, but also as a key filming location for many popular movies and TV shows. From indie films to Hollywood blockbusters, the city has seen its fair share of on-screen moments. Think you know which productions have featured Austin’s streets, landmarks, and scenic spots? Take this quiz to see if you can recognize all the cinematic moments that Austin has hosted!
Which popular TV show was set in Austin and follows the lives of employees at a local news station?
What is the name of the high school in the TV show 'Friday Night Lights' that is set in a fictional Texas town but filmed in Austin?
Which iconic 1993 film directed by Richard Linklater is set in Austin?
What popular TV series about high school football was filmed in Austin?
Which film festival held in Austin has become one of the premier destinations for filmmakers?
In which movie does Matthew McConaughey famously say, 'Alright, alright, alright'?
Which TV series set in Austin stars Jared Padalecki as a Texas Ranger?
What movie features Sandra Bullock as an undercover FBI agent at a beauty pageant set in Austin?
Which Austin-based film by Richard Linklater follows the lives of several young adults over one day?
What is the name of the TV series that features real-life locations in Austin, including the Driskill Hotel?
Which 2001 film starring Jason Lee was filmed in Austin and features a talking cat?
Which 1999 film featuring a competition to build the best homemade robot was shot in Austin?
In which movie does the character portrayed by Ethan Hawke visit Austin to reconnect with an old friend?
Which reality TV show that focuses on tattoo artists had a season set in Austin?
What is the name of the film directed by Mike Judge that was partly inspired by his experiences in Austin?
Which TV show filmed in Austin features a fictional tech startup in Silicon Valley?
Which movie starring Robert Duvall and Michael Caine was filmed in Austin and features a story about two brothers?
What is the name of the movie starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy that has scenes shot in Austin?
Which movie directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black was partly filmed in Austin?
What is the name of the independent film festival that takes place annually in Austin?