CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – January 12, 2026 – Visit Corpus Christi announced today the appointment of Drew Mayer-Oakes, CFC, as the new Film and Music Commissioner, leading the Corpus Christi Film and Music Commission—one of the organization’s strategic initiatives focused on attracting film, television, music, and creative production to the Coastal Bend.
In his role, Drew Mayer-Oakes will lead efforts to position Corpus Christi as a competitive, film- and music-friendly destination while strengthening relationships with production companies, industry partners, local creatives, and government stakeholders. The role plays a key part in driving economic impact, elevating the city’s creative profile, and supporting long-term growth across the arts and entertainment sectors.
“Drew brings a strong understanding of the creative industries and a collaborative approach to destination development,” said Brook Kaufman, CEO of Visit Corpus Christi, “His leadership will help advance our vision of Corpus Christi as a welcoming, production-ready community while amplifying opportunities for local talent and businesses.”
Drew Mayer-Oakes, CFC, is a veteran film commissioner and creative industries leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing film, television, and media production across Texas. Previously, Mayer-Oakes served as Film & Creative Industries Commissioner for the El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission, where he facilitated major studio and streaming productions including Warner Bros.’ One Battle After Another, Netflix’s TexMex Motors, and Amazon’s Cassandro. Prior to that, he spent 11 years as Director of the San Antonio Film Commission, helping establish the city as a nationally recognized hub for independent film production and launching one of the nation’s first locally funded film incentive programs.
Earlier in his career, he worked with the Houston Film Commission and the Texas Film Commission, building a strong foundation in location management and production logistics. Mayer-Oakes is a founding executive board member of the Texas Motion Picture Alliance and the Texas Association of Film Commissions, and he currently serves as President of FILM TEXAS, where he continues to shape policy and promote Texas as a premier production destination.
Additional information regarding upcoming initiatives and industry partnerships under Mayer-Oakes’ leadership will be announced in the coming months.
For ongoing film and music updates, follow @filmandmusiccorpuschristi on social media.
ABOUT CORPUS CHRISTI FILM AND MUSIC COMMISSION:
The Corpus Christi Film and Music Commission is a strategic initiative of Visit Corpus Christi that supports filmmakers and musicians through resources, partnerships, and promotion—positioning Corpus Christi as a premier destination for film and music projects.
For more information go to: www.visitcorpuschristi.com/music-commission/.
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ABOUT VISIT CORPUS CHRISTI:
Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals. Visit Corpus Christi also has a non-profit foundation that supports the hospitality and tourism industry via education programs, raising and providing funding to individuals and businesses during times of need through the Visit CC Cares program.
For more information go to visitcorpuschristi.com.