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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.

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!! 🥳

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!

04/14/2025

💥THIS THURSDAY💥 we’re inviting the Texas media community to take part in Lone Star Letters, a statewide campaign to celebrate and support the proposed historic investment in our industries.

join us for a letter-writing event in Austin, where you will have access to letter-writing materials, postage, networking opportunities, and industry resources to help them craft impactful messages to their state representatives!

📅 Thursday, April 17th
⏰ 4p-6p
📍 Sharpened Iron Studios, 1314 S Polk Street

CEO Sean Doherty and Visit Amarillo's Sherman Bass will be present to assist with any questions regarding the bills, letter writing, and any general questions

we hope to see y'all there, lets make history! 🎬🤩

04/09/2025

the countdown is ON! 🤩

join us in Austin this May 16th for a special premiere of "We're Here" with industry professionals, filmmakers, and legislative guests 🎬

it’s important our leaders see how much the impact of this fire and Texas film matters, so if you can make it to Austin, join us!

📍 Location: Texas State Capitol Extension Auditorium
📅 Date: May 16, 2025
⏰: Time: 10 AM, 1 PM, OR 3 PM
🎟️ Seats are LIMITED—reserve yours now through the link in our bio or at tinyurl.com/werehereRSVP

04/02/2025

big news! we are bringing "We're Here" to Austin this May! one day, two showings (with Q/A), right in the capitol auditorium 🤩

this is more than just a premiere, it’s a chance to showcase the future of Texas filmmaking to key decision-makers. keep your eyes peeled for ticket details soon but for now, mark your calendars for May 16th! 🎬👏

and no, this is not an April Fool's prank 😉

03/28/2025

lately, it feels like every post is an announcement, but we’re not complaining! 🤩

we’re incredibly blessed to be able to advance Texas film, not just through projects like "We’re Here", premiering at , but also by rallying support for Texas legislation that champions our industry 👏🎬

just a reminder to access tickets for Cowpokes Film Festival through the link in our bio! if you can't make that showing please stay tuned for info on a screening in May! any guesses what Texas city it will be in? 🤫

03/26/2025

🔥BIG News for Texas Film! 🔥

we are excited to announce our support for HB5508! HB5508 could be a game-changer for the Texas film industry, bringing more productions, more jobs, and more opportunities to our state. this bill is about keeping film in Texas and supporting the creatives, crews, and businesses that make it all happen.

stay tuned for ways you can take action, including a workshop at Sharpened Iron Studios where we’ll walk you through writing to legislators about this bill, SB 22, and HB4568 (more details coming soon)!💪🎥

read more on HB5508 through the link in our bio!

03/20/2025

we are so excited to announce that "We're Here" a film co-produced and co-edited by Sharpened Iron Studios has made its way to the festival circuit! 🥳

amid record-breaking wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, ranchers faced devastation with resilience, determination, and unwavering community spirit. through their voices, "We're Here" tells a powerful story of survival, hope, and the unbreakable bond between neighbors.

this is an exclusive screening as a selected film for 👏 we have been so eager to share this movie with y'all and can't wait to see y'all support it and Texas filmmakers!

grab your tickets at the link below or through the link in our bio. we hope to see you there as we await news on finalists!

what to know:
📍Electra, Texas
📅 April 25-27, 2025
🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/cowpokestix (or link in our bio)

03/08/2025

have y'all seen Texas Film Experience at SXSW? 🤩

🎬 experience a live film set at the Texas Capitol and connect with the experts behind productions like Landman, 1923, Dazed and Confused, 1883, Friday Night Lights, Spy Kids, and more!

🎬✨ come swing by and say hi, Sharpened Iron Studios will have our own booth! we can't wait! ✨🎬

admission is free and no badge required 😯 we hope to see you there!

📍Texas Capitol - South Lawn
🗓️ Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ 12 PM - 3 PM

03/05/2025

🎬✨ BIG NEWS! ✨🎬

our extensive prop list is now LIVE on our website! whether you need the perfect vintage typewriter, a futuristic gadget, or classic set decor, we’ve got you covered.

🎬 huge selection from small details to statement pieces, categories including clothing, accessories, makeup, furniture, office equipment, technology, and decorative items
🎬 one of the largest prop inventory in the Panhandle!
🎬 easy to rent, and open to all! with our streamlined process on our website, it could not be easier for film makers, event planners, creatives, and more.

swipe through to see some examples from our easy to use online booking process! use the link below or head over to the link in our bio.
🔗 https://www.sharpenedironstudios.com/requestequipment/prop-rentals

02/28/2025

we have been working hard this week to finalize something we have been working on for a while! although we are keeping our lips sealed for now, we will announce what it is soon! keep your eyes peeled but until then, enjoy this beautiful picture a member of staff took of the beautiful building in the snow! 🤩❄️

02/20/2025

what a productive Wednesday at Sharpened Iron Studios! our day was packed with new visitors and back-to-back crucial meetings. safe to say, we’re extra grateful for the bonus day of rest we got on Monday! 😮‍💨

making the best of his long weekend, our CEO Sean Doherty took a trip to New Mexico to visit Albuquerque Studios, the home of Netflix! he of course had to stop at Buc-ee's on the way where he met one of our favorite celebrities 😉🦫

how did y'all use your extra day of rest?

02/14/2025

another screening of "We're Here", the powerful documentary on the Panhandle fires, is in the books! director and producer Lee Wells brought the film to Texas A&M, and the response was incredible! the audience was packed with amazing people. stay tuned, the list is long! 🤩

some of these attendees included:

Director of the Texas Veterinary Emergency Team (VET)
VET Operations Officer and Academic Programs Support Manager – Professor College of VetMed
Former U.S. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health
Director Texas A&M Forest Service
Chief Operations Officer, Texas A&M Forest Service
Fire Chief, Texas A&M Forest Service
Senior Associate Dean for Research, Texas A&M School of Public Health
Assistant Director, Academic Public Health Practice Program – School of Public Health
Executive in Residence - Former CEO St. Josephs Hospital, Bryan TX
Benika Dixon Assistant Professor, Epidemiology and Bio Stats – School of Public Health
Seth Jordan Program Coordinator, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center

Texas A&M Students from the following Colleges
• School of Public Health
• College of Veterinary Medicine and BioMedical Sciences
• George H.W. Bush School of Government & Public Service
• College of Architecture (Urban Planning Program)

we were so honored to work on this film and are still working on getting it out to y'all ASAP. this story needs to be told and "We're Here" to make that happen! 🎬❤️

02/11/2025

Texas is the future of film, and this proves it! 🎬

the Texas Senate is pushing for $498 million (😯) in film incentives, creating huge opportunities for productions in our great state!

🔗 Read more here: tinyurl.com/LoneStarLive

we’re proud to be one of Texas’s top filming locations, and with these incentives on the way, there’s never been a better time to book with us! 🤩

get in contact through DM or the link in our bio!

01/31/2025

it is hard to believe it has only been a month since the beginning of 2025! with the amount of projects being completed by us, filmmakers, students, actors, and more, happening in the studio time is flying! 🤩🎬

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01/29/2025

we were so inspired hosting such a talented group at the studio for a short film shoot! 🎥✨ with an incredible director, an outstanding cast and crew, and our versatile blank space sound stage, this project is bound to shine. we can't wait to see the final masterpiece come to life 🤩

📸: Heath Dogen

01/10/2025

the film industry in Texas is growing exponentially every single day and we are so blessed to be a part of it! check out this video by True to Texas that shows how our great state can lead the way in film production 🤠🎥

everything is bigger ✨ AND ✨ better in texas 😉
watch here: tinyurl.com/SISWatch

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1314 S Polk Street
Amarillo, TX
79101

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http://sharpenedironstudios.com/

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