Sharpened Iron Studios

Sharpened Iron Studios A faith-based production studio, and film conservatory, in Amarillo, Texas.

We're focused on development, production, and post-production of full length movies, TV series, and documentaries.

as many of you have seen in our recent updates, the support for SB22 has been nothing short of incredible. while we rema...
06/24/2025

as many of you have seen in our recent updates, the support for SB22 has been nothing short of incredible. while we remained confident when it cleared every obstacle, we’re absolutely thrilled to share that it’s now official: SB22 has been signed into law 🥳👏

this isn’t just legislation. it’s a long term investment in Texas talent, stories, and communities. a very special thank you to TXMPA and Media for Texas, we couldn't have dreamt of better partnerships! we’re incredibly proud to be part of an industry that continues to grow in the best state in the nation 🤩🎬

to every advocate, lawmaker, and creative who fought for this: thank you. we’re ready to keep building, filming, and telling stories that matter, right here at home!

the success of SB22 means more movies in Texas! we can't wait to get behind the camera for our next feature film 🤩🎬until...
06/20/2025

the success of SB22 means more movies in Texas! we can't wait to get behind the camera for our next feature film 🤩🎬

until then, have you had a chance to watch our very first, "What Remains"? check it out on Amazon or through the link in our bio and let us know what you think!! recognize any panhandle locations or faces?

we have been swamped over at the SIS offices planning our next moves following the amazing news about SB22! CEO Sean Doh...
06/12/2025

we have been swamped over at the SIS offices planning our next moves following the amazing news about SB22!

CEO Sean Doherty has been interviewing with local and national news outlets to share what this means for Texas film, we can't wait to share with y'all soon!

history has been made!! 🥳 SB22 has passed in the third reading in the house!! as many of you know, Sharpened Iron Studio...
05/28/2025

history has been made!! 🥳

SB22 has passed in the third reading in the house!! as many of you know, Sharpened Iron Studios and CEO Sean Doherty have been working for last five years to improve the film incentives in Texas 🎬🤠

Sean Doherty is over the moon and wanted to share these words with y'all:
"When we started SIS our film incentives were the worst of all the states that had incentives. A central goal in the development of Sharpened Iron Studios has been from the beginning to change that state.

During the last five years we have had some tremendous allies come alongside us and support this effort and frankly it would not have been possible without them.

First I must thank the Media for Texas and TXMPA folks. They took the work we had accomplished the last two sessions and really took the bull by the horns. Their energy, enthusiasm and tireless work made all the difference in the world. Second, I have to thank our local representatives. Senator Kevin Sparks was with us last session and has been our stalwart champion in the Senate. Representative John Smithee never wavered in his support and helped bring other members on board. Representative Caroline Fairly, who should win freshman of the year, was a tremendous help ralling her fellow freshmen to support our cause.

Finally, I have to thank Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. He made this issue one of his top priorities and leaned into it with all of his energy, strategy and political sway. Last night he was personally lobbying House members convincing them to support the bill. We truly would not have been victorious without him leading the way.

This is just the beginning of great things to come for our studio. It has been a long road, but the foundation that we have built will have been worth the time and effort. As always I greatly appreciate your faith, patience and support.

Thank you and God bless!"

enjoy these pictures from the last 5 years of our time putting the work in in Austin 🤩

‼️ WE NEED YOU ‼️Texas film thanks you all for the support on SB22, but the fight is not over!! this is the 💥 FINAL PUSH...
05/23/2025

‼️ WE NEED YOU ‼️

Texas film thanks you all for the support on SB22, but the fight is not over!! this is the 💥 FINAL PUSH 💥 and we need your engagement! the bill is likely to hit the floor on Monday morning so we need to reach out to those legislators who must know why keeping film in Texas is NECESSARY!

as a reminder, this bill is crucial to maintain Texas as a desirable state to film in. these incredible tax incentives will allow film, cast, and crew to stay in Texas 🥳 let’s show them that the Texas film community is strong, united, and ready to grow.

please DM or comment to receive a list of emails as well as a standard email format you can tweak to make your own. let us know when you send your support so we can send our thanks directly!

we had a blast in the capitol last week with another screening of “We’re Here”! it was so impactful to have legislators ...
05/23/2025

we had a blast in the capitol last week with another screening of “We’re Here”! it was so impactful to have legislators come to see the film. the impact it had was obvious as there wasn’t a dry eye in the room! 🥹

we are grateful for the support offered by many to get this pushed to the public and highlight the impact the Panhandle fires had on our community.

05/14/2025

🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨

this Friday is your last chance to join us in Austin for a ✨ FREE ✨ special premiere of "We're Here", featuring industry professionals, filmmakers, and legislative guests 🎬

let’s show our leaders just how much this fire and Texas film mean to us. if you can be in Austin, we need you there!

📍 location: Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium
📅 date: May 16, 2025
⏰ time: 10 AM, 1 PM, OR 3 PM
🎟️ seats are almost limited! RSVP now via the link in our bio or at tinyurl.com/werehereRSVP

less than two weeks until our exclusive screening of "We're Here" in Austin on May 16th! will we see you there? make sur...
05/06/2025

less than two weeks until our exclusive screening of "We're Here" in Austin on May 16th! will we see you there? make sure to RSVP through the link in our bio 🥳🎬

we have returned from a full weekend in Electra, Texas at and have not returned empty handed 🤩we are elated to share th...
04/30/2025

we have returned from a full weekend in Electra, Texas at and have not returned empty handed 🤩

we are elated to share that "We're Here" came home with "Best Texas Feature Film" and "Best Suspense Film"! 👏🎬

we are so proud of everyone involved in the film, in front of and behind the camera, our team at Sharpened Iron Studios, director and producer Lee Wells, editors Kevin Lee and Ross Williams, and animator Ashley Tyler. several filmmakers said it was one of the best documentaries they had seen due to the filming, editing, storytelling, and more!

was an incredible film festival, and we hope to return next year if not as a nominee, as a guest! thank you to everyone on staff at Cowpokes, especially Rock and Brenda, for making the process so smooth, fun, and cooperative!

if you want to see this (officially) award winning film, please join us at our screening in Austin May 16th. RSVP through the link in our bio. we hope to see you there! 🥳

we’re proud to keep sharing this story, and to keep supporting those impacted by the Panhandle fires. donation sources to support those effected by the Panhandle fires can be found on wereheredoc.com.

we are excited to share footage of CEO Sean Doherty's testimony in favor of HB4568 in Austin this week! but for now, Tex...
04/25/2025

we are excited to share footage of CEO Sean Doherty's testimony in favor of HB4568 in Austin this week!

but for now, Texas film needs YOU 🫵

HB4568 is moving through the House, and we need your voice to keep the momentum going.

📩 take 2 minutes to email your rep and show your support.
here's how:
1️⃣ go to wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
2️⃣ enter your address to find your Texas House Representative
3️⃣ copy and paste this message into an email:

“Dear Representative [Last Name], Please support HB4568 to bring more jobs, local productions, and small business growth to our state. Texas has the talent, the vision, and the opportunity. Let’s keep it here.”

✅ hit send, and you’ve made a difference.

let’s flood their inboxes and make it clear: Texas supports film.

we want to make this as easy to do as possible, so if you have any questions or need a hand please comment and we will DM you with assistance!

thank you all who came to our letter writing workshop last week! it was amazing to see our community come together and w...
04/24/2025

thank you all who came to our letter writing workshop last week! it was amazing to see our community come together and welcome some new faces to the studio 🤩

CEO Sean Doherty is in Austin this week talking to legislators about those very letters, advocating for the future of Texas films, Texas studios, and Texas creatives!

then our team is off to this weekend to see "We're Here" in its first film festival! such an exciting time for Sharpened Iron, we are trying to remember to soak it all up!! 🥳

🎉 HUGE NEWS FOR TEXAS FILM 🎉✨SB22 has just passed out of the Senate ✨this has been an effort we have worked on closely f...
04/16/2025

🎉 HUGE NEWS FOR TEXAS FILM 🎉

✨SB22 has just passed out of the Senate ✨

this has been an effort we have worked on closely for the last 5 years, with CEO Sean Doherty making trips to the capitol to speak directly to our legislators, and we could not be more thrilled.

this is a massive step forward for film, TV, and media production in our great state. the momentum is REAL, and it's because so many of you have spoken up, shown up, and supported this bill.

Texas storytellers deserve Texas-sized opportunities and SB22 is helping make that happen.

🎬 wanna keep that momentum going? Join us TOMORROW Thursday, April 17 (4p-6p) for our Letter Writing Workshop right here at Sharpened Iron Studios. it’s clear now more than ever: our voices matter. let's keep showing up. see you there!

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