SATURDAY__MAY 16__6:30 PM__
Houston is at a turning point—can it evolve into a major film and TV production hub? With momentum from the Texas Senate Bill 22, rising local talent, and growing studio interest, this panel explores what it will take to compete with cities like Atlanta, Austin, and Albuquerque—or define its own path.
From infrastructure and workforce development to financing, policy, and cultural identity, the conversation focuses on building a sustainable ecosystem that supports both large-scale productions and diverse, independent storytelling.
Guests
Noel Vega, Film Producer
Omar Khawaja, Managing Attorney, The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC
Ray Khan, Filmmaker
Moderator:
Khary Alexcee, President, Captiv Creative and Cofounder, Captiv Studios
Khary Alexcee
President, Captiv Creative and Cofounder, Captiv Studios
Khary Alexcee, President of Captiv Creative and Cofounder of Captiv Studios started this journey about 10 years ago following his passion for creativity, technology, and making an impact. Over the years at Captiv Creative, he has strived to elevate the creative landscape when it comes to commercial film & photography here in Houston and even Texas as a whole.
Noel Vega
Filmmaker
Noel Vega works in movies, TV and video games, primarily as a Producer, Line Producer and Stunt
Coordinator/Action Choreographer. Examiner.com voted ‘The Citizen’, a movie he produced, a Top 10 movie of 2013. Yahoo.com named ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ as the Best Movie on Netflix of 2015. He has worked on a #1 scripted Network TV show (Martial Law, CBS), and a #1 reality show (Deadliest Warrior, Spike TV). The video games he has worked on have sold over $15 billion to date and include franchises like Call of Duty, UFC and several Marvel titles.
His company AMG FILMS (amgfilmsusa.com), develops and produces entertainment projects, and provides worldwide production services.
Omar Khawaja
Managing Attorney, The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja, PLLC
Originally from Houston, Omar earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arizona. He later attended law school at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., while clerking at the Securities and Exchange Commission and working in the legal department for the City of Houston. Omar began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in both Midland and Fort Bend County. Omar is licensed to practice in Texas and is a proud member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on the boards of the South Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association.