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Join us THIS SUNDAY at Gypsy Cafe in Stillwater
OF+MO is proud to sponsor the 13th annual Gypsy Cafe in Stillwater, Okla., on May 5. Set across five stages in multiple venues throughout the city, this festival celebrates Oklahoma's rich tapestry of songwriting talent showcasing over 70 homegrown artists throughout the day, including Monica Taylor & Friends, Red Dirt Rangers, Jared Tyler, Chuck Dunlap, Brad James, and Gene Williams among others. OF+MO will host an artist lounge that will bring professionals in from various sectors such as marketing, financial and legal. Festival artists will have the opportunity to sign up for informational time slots to learn more about each area and how they apply to music entrepreneurship. OF+MO will also have an event table to engage with artists and provide further resources on how to promote themselves and their overall industry across the state.
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Presented by The Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission and Oklahoma Main Street Center, OF+MO is proud to participate in the Kickstart 66 Tour, which continues this month with a stop at The Social in Clinton, Okla, on May 9 from 1-4 p.m. Highlighting our programs and community initiatives for film and music, OF+MO will join a variety of organizations using the tour to introduce resources that communities can use for local planning and continued economic development in celebration of Route 66 and its upcoming centennial celebration in 2026. Many of the tour stops will begin with welcoming remarks by Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell. All tour stops are open to the public and future dates include Sapulpa on September 12 and Arcadia on October 3.
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Roxy Theater to Host Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame Induction
Located in Muskogee’s historic Roxy Theater, the Oklahoma Movie Hall of Fame will induct its seventh class of Oklahomans who have dedicated their career to the motion picture industry. This year’s eclectic bunch includes Matthew Mungle, Academy Award winning special effects make-up artist, Milena Govich, actress and producer, Kat Vecchio, New York movie producer, and more. The Induction installation will take place Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m at the Roxy Theater following a welcome reception for the inductees, their guests and event sponsors at 5:30 p.m.
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New Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
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Francis Tuttle Offers Basics of Audio Engineering
Want to get a beginner's understanding of audio engineering? Enroll today for Basics of Audio Engineering at Francis Tuttle, which will teach the basics of recording, including room treatment, gain settings, types of microphones, audio interfaces and their functionalities. Led by local music professional Stephen Salewon, there will be live demonstrations with multiple scenarios of mic setups. Students will also explore composition with a Digital Audio Workstation, specifically Ableton. This class will take place at Francis Tuttle’s Danforth Campus on Thursday, May 23, 5-7 p.m.
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Meridian Tech Offers Getting to Work Course in May
Meridian Technology Center’s First Capital Film Crew is offering Getting to Work: Creating Employment Profiles for the Film Industry at the South Campus in Guthrie on May 28 and 30. This course will be led by Adam Ropp, a local film professional who has worked on “Black Bags,” “Secrets Beneath the Floorboard,” “For the Love of Money” and more. This hands-on learning experience will teach students how to create profiles, where to list profiles, tips for building a personal brand and other helpful skills for gaining formal work experience in film.
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Additional Film + Music Education Opportunities
deadCenter University (Limited Space)
- Screenwriting Intensive for Beginners and Intermediates
- Film Festival Submissions and Strategy
- How to Make a Short Film from Development to Distribution
- So, You Want to be an Extra?
OCCC Film Intensives
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Current Crew, Casting, Career and Internship Opportunities
CREW CALL
CASTING CALL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Apply Now for Grant to Attend AMERICANAFEST
Americana Music Festival and Conference (AMERICANAFEST) brings together artists, music artists, fans and industry professionals for multiple days of music and education in Nashville, Tenn., which gives people the opportunity to benefit from the insightful panels, seminars, discussions and exclusive performances. The Americana Music Foundation is offering grants this year for interested attendees. Administered by Salt Lick Incubator, each grant (valued at $1,750) covers up to $1,000 in travel expenses and includes a Silver Pass and a ticket to the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony. Applications close on May 15.
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
Cobey Brown | vocalist/guitarist/songwriter
"Value yourself. It is very easy to lean on numbers and outside support for validation. These are things to be thankful for, but art is art and yours is beautiful."
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Cherokee Film, Tulsa FMAC Among Nominees for 2024 Global Production Awards
Screen International unveiled its nominee shortlist for the 2024 Global Production Awards that includes the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture (Tulsa FMAC) and Cherokee Film. Tulsa FMAC was nominated for the City of Film Award and the only U.S. city nominated among its international categorical competitors. Cherokee Film received three outstanding nominations: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, the Film Commission Award and the Community Impact Award. Winners will be announced at a special May 20 ceremony in France, amid the Cannes Film Festival. Congratulations to both Tulsa FMAC and Cherokee Film on their nominations--we appreciate all you do for Oklahoma’s film, TV and music industries!
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NOW ACCEPTING REBATE APPLICATIONS
Applications are now OPEN for Oklahoma film incentives. Please take note of the six-series evaluation application deadlines for FY25 incentives for the 'Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021' (June 15, 2024; August 15, 2024; October 15, 2024; December 15, 2024; February 15, 2025; April 15, 2025).
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- "67 Bombs to Enid" - February 27
- "Legalized" - March 10
- "The Sensitive Kind" - April 17
- "Come with Me" - May 15
- "The Huntsman" - May 20
- "Sarah's Oil" - June 3
- "Off the Board" - June 10
- "Will to Win" - June 10
- "Phantom" - June 17
- "The Shepherd" - June 30
- "Theirs" - July 2
- "Whatever it Takes" - July 5
- "Stacks" - July 15
- "May Your Eyes Shine" - July 29
- "Every Heavy Thing" - July 30
- "Fade Em Up" - August 1
- "Dreamt" - August 5
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Please note that these are subject to change pending the production’s compliance with the benchmarks and administrative rules for the rebate programs. For a current listing of films in the rebate queue, please visit the Now Filming section of our website.
Find crew and casting calls in Oklahoma on the jobs page of our website! Have one? Send it to us HERE.
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| COMMUNITIES + INFRASTRUCTURE
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Listen Up: deadCenter Podcast
deadCenter aims to promote, encourage and celebrate the independent film arts throughout its year-round programs and initiatives, including their annual film festival and statewide educational tour among others. deadCenter has expanded their media efforts to include a recently launched podcast. Hosted by Nick Hodge and deadCenter's programmers, listeners can tune in twice a month to hear the latest about filmmaking in Oklahoma and around the world, the latest in deadCenter news and exciting interviews with filmmakers in the industry. Stay tuned for this month’s episodes, which will feature selected filmmakers from this year’s annual film festival. Listen on your favorite podcast app today!
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WATCH: "City Hall Sessions" Hosted by OKC Mayor David Holt
Now in its fourth year, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt hosts “City Hall Sessions," music concerts in his office highlighting the musical talent across Oklahoma City. Featuring a myriad of different music artists and genres, Holt’s latest session features Kennedy Fine, a pop/indie artist and songwriter from Oklahoma City who performs statewide. Stream Kennedy’s City Hall Session here on YouTube, and catch up on the complete “City Hall Sessions” via the video playlist on the City of OKC’s YouTube page. OF+MO gratefully recognizes Mayor Holt’s work in promoting the Oklahoma music industry and supports his efforts!
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FEATURED LOCATION
Studio D at Knox Studios
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a scenic backdrop of the Oklahoma City skyline, Studio D at Knox Studios is a flexible, modern space of 2,200 square feet that is dreamy as the sun sets. This trendy, urban location is a hot spot for sit-down interview scenes and has hosted several local commercial and brand videos. Productions will appreciate the professional looking backdrop, natural lighting and ample space for production gear and working crew, in addition to amenities such as bar space and kitchen access.
Studio D is also used frequently for parties and networking events and is ready to accommodate film and music productions in more ways than one.
Many thanks to Knox Studios for sharing their property with us.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Fivestone Entertainment
Fivestone Entertainment is the entertainment marketing and branding company for F.A.S.T. Channels (Free Ad-supported Television). Based in Oklahoma City and Burbank, Cali., they also supply the biggest studios and brands with engaging main title design and dynamic color correction.
"What I am looking forward to most is raising up the next generation of storytellers and artists. We’ve already taught several classes in promo marketing and short-form storytelling and are excited to grow that community over the next several years."
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| About the Oklahoma Film + Music Office:
Under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) works to promote the state as a viable hub for film, television and music production as well as further develop opportunities for workforce, business and community growth within these sectors. For more information on the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, including the state’s film incentives and additional resources, visit okfilmmusic.org.
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