FILM AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Workforce development is personal for Ralls.“I want to create opportunities so the next generation can stay home, stay local, and be part of Collinsville long term.” The most ambitious undertaking is the Collinsville Film Studio, set to be the largest in Oklahoma and the only municipally owned film studio in the United States. “It will have two sound stages, production space, offices, and advanced technology,” says Ralls. “We want to bring productions from California, Georgia, even Canada, and recruit local talent.” Through school partnerships, students will gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment. Beyond the studio, Collinsville is activating two tax-increment financing districts and targeted sales tax rebates to attract high-quality developers. Partnerships with the Cherokee Nation and the State of Oklahoma provide additional film incentives, positioning the city as a competitive hub.“We want Explore Our Capabilities Engineering Resilient Infrastructure for Communities Across Oklahoma 50 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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