Premier Soundstages & Creative Campus
Creators. Community. Collaboration.
Starwood Studios exists to be the premier hub where creativity, community, and commerce converge. With world-class soundstages, LED volume, podcast suites, and production facilities, we empower filmmakers, creators, and innovators to bring bold ideas to life. Anchored in storytelling and inspired by vintage Hollywood, we are cultivating an ecosystem that sparks collaboration, drives growth, and positions Central Texas as the next frontier for studio-anchored mixed-use destinations.
Near Austin,Texas
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Starwood Studios – Executive Summary
Who We Are
Premier studio-anchored creative campus in Central Texas, blending Hollywood-grade production with the Creator Economy. An ecosystem where creativity, community, and commerce converge.
Why Now
Projected global streaming revenues of $140B+ by 2027, driving demand for virtual production and LED stages. Central Texas: the fastest-growing creator hub in the U.S. with strong state incentives.
Compelling Advantages
  • Full-Sized LED Volume: Next-gen virtual production capabilities.
  • 150-Acre Campus: Extensive backlot, soundstages, and creator spaces.
  • Experienced Leadership: Proven success in major Hollywood & global productions.
Revenue Streams
Studio rentals, Creator-as-a-Service, and LED volume services. Strategic partnerships including hospitality and mixed-use developments.
Why Invest
Only groomed-for-production backlot in Texas with integrated LED and streaming.
Positioned as the market leader in creator-focused, studio-anchored developments with a diversified revenue model.
Captures momentum from streaming, the creator economy, and production migration away from California.
The Property
Premium Land Position
  • 150 acres appraised for $14M in 2023.
  • Independent appraisal confirms value at $13.9M.
  • Recent unsolicited offers exceeding $20M demonstrate significant appreciation.
  • Strong market validation for strategic positioning.
Unmatched Access
  • 1,000 feet of Highway 969 frontage for exceptional visibility and logistics.
  • ¾ mile of Colorado River frontage for unique amenities and development.
  • Rare combination of features in entertainment markets.
Production Infrastructure
  • 25,000 sq. ft. of existing production infrastructure.
  • Includes a 6,500 sq. ft. soundstage and fully equipped support offices.
  • Valued at $7M, eliminating 'blank land' risk.
  • Revenue-ready campus for immediate production, with built-in credibility.
Strategic Location
  • Just 20 minutes from Austin International Airport.
  • 10 minutes to 5-star Hyatt Resort in Bastrop for luxury accommodations.
  • 5 minutes to Hyperloop Plaza, anchoring Austin’s tech corridor.
  • Positioned at the crossroads of convenience, luxury, and innovation with approved highway expansion.
Industry Context
Content Explosion Drives Infrastructure Demand
The streaming wars have created unprecedented demand for production facilities. Major studios and streamers are spending $15-20 billion annually on content creation, yet face critical infrastructure bottlenecks.
Traditional production hubs in Los Angeles, New York, and Georgia are working under aged and onerous contracts. Productions are fleeing to the states with "right to work" status to control labour costs. New Mexico, once a spillover market, is now approaching full utilization.
Tax incentive mobility is reshaping the industry – productions follow 20-35% rebates, making location decisions purely economic. This creates massive opportunities for first movers in emerging markets.
Starwood Studios isn’t just a film campus — with VR and LED stage capability, it becomes the convergence point of Hollywood storytelling and Austin’s tech innovation, positioning the project as the go-to hub for the future of content creation.
The Tex Factor
The $1.5B Texas allocation represents the largest state investment in film infrastructure outside of Georgia. Major commitments from Taylor Sheridan, Disney, and FOX validate the market shift toward Texas.
Why Texas / Why Now
$1.5B Incentive Launch
Texas's 10-year incentive program launches September 2025 with 30% qualified cost rebates plus no sales tax on materials. This represents the most aggressive incentive package outside of Georgia's established program.
Cost Advantage
Construction costs run 40% lower than California and New York markets, while skilled labor costs remain 25-35% below coastal markets. This creates permanent competitive advantages for Texas-based productions.
Workforce Ecosystem
Austin's established tech and gaming workforce provides natural talent pipeline for production technology, post-production, and digital effects. The creative economy infrastructure already exists.
Market Validation
Sheridan's 450,000 sq ft Fort Worth development and major studio commitments from Disney and FOX provide institutional validation of Texas as an emerging production destination.
Development Plan
Phased Development Strategy
01
Phase I Foundation
3 world-class soundstages plus essential support infrastructure with existing studios, podcast studios & full post production finishing offices. All stages will be LED compatible. $50M Capital Expense investment creating immediate revenue-generating assets with institutional-grade facilities.
02
Phase II Expansion
Scale to 7 total soundstages plus mixed-use development including office space, equipment rental, short term housing & hospitality. $75 CapEx for full campus buildout of $130M.
03
Rapid Timeline
90-120 days to shovel-ready status, 8-14 months to first stage completion. Survey complete, civil engineering underway, only 3 permits required for immediate start.
04
Zero Regulatory Risk
No zoning or EPA complications. Property is commercially ready with all major regulatory hurdles cleared. Development risk is purely execution-focused.
Leadership
Dan Goldberg
Executive Producer, Partner & Strategist
With over 45 years of experience as a senior production executive, Dan Goldberg has been a driving force in the global entertainment industry. He led the largest non-scripted production company in North America for 14 years, overseeing operations, growth, and strategic partnerships. Over the course of his career, he has successfully managed more than $7 billion in production spend, working with major studios, networks, and streamers. His unmatched industry knowledge and executive leadership bring both credibility and competitive advantage to Starwood Studios, ensuring strong relationships with content buyers and long-term demand for studio facilities.
Tommy Warren
Founder & Strategic Mentor
An award-winning producer, director, and screenwriter with extensive Hollywood studio experience at MGM and Paramount Pictures. He also serves as CEO and President of T. Warren Investments, Inc. (founded in 1975), where he has built a proven track record in commercial development and high-tech startups. His combined expertise in entertainment production and large-scale real estate development offers Starwood Studios and its partners a unique strategic advantage as the company pursues ambitious expansion plans.
Carl Mehlman
Advisor, Investor & Partner
Accomplished Senior Advisor and Managing Partner with demonstrated achievement in mergers and acquisitions, business brokerage and management consulting. Skilled in advisory, brokerage, capital, profit acceleration, negotiation, and business planning. Reputable finance professional with deep experience in building and growing companies and brands across a diverse range of industries with out-of -box strategies.
Patrick Gates
Marketing Advisor & Strategic Storyteller
Executive Leader with 20+ years' experience in Media, Digital, Marketing and Licensing. Served with renowned brands including LVMH, Discovery Communications, AOL, HSN, QVC, Barneys New York and Neiman Marcus. Proven track record of innovation and leadership delivering consistent results across all platforms, with extensive global experience in Multi-Channel Commerce, Licensing, Direct Marketing, and Customer Experience.
Mark Goldman
Marketing and Sales
Real Estate & Development Executive Mark Goldman is a real estate marketing and development specialist with expertise in site selection, sales, project vision and execution across mixed-use, luxury, and hospitality projects to include The Oasis Redevelopment, The Seaholm Power Project, Villa Montana, The Peninsula and The Waterfall on Lake Travis. Having led $100M+ in developments of iconic locations in Austin, he now applies this expertise to position Starwood Studios as a premier mixed-use production campus and investment opportunity.
Investor Proposition
First-Mover Advantage
Unique positioning to capture Texas's $1.5B film incentive program before competition establishes market presence. Early market entry provides sustainable competitive moats.
Irreplaceable Assets
150 acres with river frontage and existing production infrastructure represents increasingly rare large-scale development opportunity in growing Austin market.
Proven Leadership
Industry-connected team with established tenant pipeline and development expertise, reducing execution risk while maximizing market penetration speed.
Diversified Returns
Multiple revenue streams across production services and real estate development create portfolio resilience against entertainment industry volatility.
Invest in the land beneath the next 100 blockbusters.
End-to-end production, streaming, and distribution under one roof—built for the future of entertainment
Global Streaming Boom
Projected to exceed $140B by 2027, driven by high demand for on-demand content.
Integrated Production & Distribution
Studios with integrated streaming and LED volume tech capture end-to-end value: from production to distribution and monetization.
Value to Investors
Investing in Starwood Studios means tapping into a diversified revenue portfolio with significant competitive advantages and growth potential.
Diversified Revenue Streams
Income from traditional studio rentals (film/TV), Creator-as-a-Service streaming packages, and digital distribution licensing.
Strong Competitive Moat
The only production-ready backlot in Texas with integrated streaming and LED volume capabilities.
Growth Catalyst
Aligned with city/state incentives, driving production migration and expansion outside traditional hubs like CA/NY.
Industry-Leading Management
Decades of experience in delivering major productions provides a significant added advantage.
Starwood Studios: Built for Tomorrow's Entertainment
Starwood Advantage
Streaming-ready integration
In-house live broadcast, virtual production, and direct-to-platform distribution pipelines.
Creator-friendly infrastructure
Scalable sets, podcast & content studios, flexible rental models.
Value to Investors
Diversified revenue streams
Traditional studio rentals (film/TV), Creator-as-a-Service streaming packages, Licensing & digital distribution streams.
Competitive moat
Only groomed-for-production backlot in Texas with embedded streaming and LED volume capability.
Growth catalyst
Aligned with city/state incentives that drive production migration and expansion outside CA/NY.
Starwood Studios | Empowering Neurodiverse Talent Through Film Education
Building Inclusion and Creativity into the Future of Entertainment
Our Mission
Starwood Studios is committed to creating more than world-class production spaces — we're building opportunities for every voice to be heard. Through a pioneering education and training initiative, Starwood will invest in autistic and special-needs youth, equipping them with skills to thrive in the film and media industry.
The Vision
To make Starwood Studios a hub where creativity meets compassion — empowering neurodiverse individuals to contribute to storytelling, production, and post-production. This initiative reflects our belief that inclusion drives innovation — and that every individual, given the right environment, can become a creator.
Program Pillars
Tailored Film & Media Training
Adapted to diverse learning styles and strengths
Mentorship & On-Set Experience
Real-world training alongside professionals
Sensory-Friendly Studio Environments
Designed for focus and comfort
Career Pathways
Transitioning students into paid industry roles
Community Collaboration
Working with schools, nonprofits, and autism experts
Impact & Alignment
This program is both a social impact investment and a strategic advantage. By developing inclusive talent pipelines, Starwood strengthens its creative ecosystem and aligns with global initiatives — creating measurable social value while enriching the art of filmmaking.
Financing & Strategic Advantage
$21.5M Equity Raise + $9M Seller Financing
Strategic equity raise secured by premium land assets and development rights, with seller financing in place to significantly reduce upfront capital requirements and overall risk profile.
$7M Existing Improvements
Targeted investment into shovel-ready expansion and facility upgrades, creating immediate value uplift and positioning for accelerated revenue generation.
MPDZ Tax Exemption (~$4M Savings)
The Media Production Development Zone status, granting a 24-month sales tax exemption on all expansion-related goods and services — from 2x4s to LED panels. This unique, benefit directly enhances ROI, lowers equity exposure, and compounds long-term exit value.
Momentum + Execution
Secure Equity Commitments
Complete $21.5M equity raise through qualified institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking entertainment and real estate exposure with attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Active Studio Engagement
We are currently in direct communication with multiple major studios and streaming platforms. Their early feedback and inquiries have signaled significant interest in securing long-term production space in Texas, aligning with the launch of the state’s $1.5B incentive program. This validation underscores the urgent demand for purpose-built facilities and positions our project as a first-mover opportunity in the Austin market.
Begin Development
Initiate shovel-ready preparation within 90-120 days of funding, leveraging completed surveys and civil engineering to accelerate timeline to first revenue-generating soundstage.
Investor Site Tours
Host exclusive investor tours of the property and Austin's emerging creative corridor, demonstrating firsthand the strategic advantages and development potential of this unique opportunity.
Let's Build the Future Together
Starwood Studios represents more than an investment in real estate; it's an investment in the future of entertainment, innovation, and inclusive creativity.
Join us in pioneering a new era of storytelling, where groundbreaking technology meets diverse talent in the heart of Texas. Your partnership will not only capitalize on a burgeoning market but also contribute to a legacy of impact and artistic excellence.
Contact Information
Mark Goldman
Director of Client Engagements
TMV Business Group
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