A mini Hollywood in Texas? This DFW city is building a 72-acre studio development. Another small Texas town utilizing a film studio to trigger economic development
The project, which has a starting cost of $70 million dollars, will have “clusters” with sound stages and mill spaces, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and retail.
“This is the place where dreamers come," Evans, Mayor of Mansfield, said. “This is transforming this entire area. It’s movie magic, not only for Mansfield, but for the entire state of Texas.”
The project, which has a starting cost of $70 million dollars, will have “clusters” with sound stages and mill spaces, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail space.
“You see possibilities,” Evans said as he looked out at the open land.
According to the city, the project is expected to create 2,000 jobs and reel in big business.
The site will be capable of producing big-budget films and shows.
Mansfield city leaders are optimistic about its potential after seeing the way film has taken off in nearby cities.
In Fort Worth, the success of Taylor Sheridan’s hit shows, Yellowstone and 1883, has been a major boost for the local economy.
According to the Fort Worth Film Commission, since 2015, the film industry has poured nearly $600 million dollars into Fort Worth’s economy.
Wow. Nice work team!