One of the crown jewels of Amarillo was having an entire movie studio inside the city. It kind of celebrated Amarillo as a place that could be seen as a creative hub and a viable option for films.
Now, that is all up in the air after a recent development with Sharpened Iron Studios.
Is Sharpened Iron Studios Exiting Amarillo
That is absolutely a possibility with the news about the building they were leasing from Amarillo College. The school has suddenly decided to cut ties with the studio.
The school had a 50-year lease setup with Sharpened Iron Studios for the building at 1314 S. Polk St., but they are now alleging a breach of contract with Sharpened Iron Studios and have made the decision to terminate the lease.
What Is Amarillo College Claiming
The lease that was signed with the studio called for Sharpened Iron to invest roughly $8 million into the building to improve it. It called for renovating two buildings as well as building a new soundstage…