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Join Us at Circle Cinema Film Festival
OF+MO is proud to be a returning sponsor of the 2024 Circle Cinema Film Festival taking place at Circle Cinema in Tulsa July 11-15. The festival will feature a variety of Oklahoma films throughout its programming, including the world premiere of “Seven Cemeteries” starring Danny Trejo, which was produced in Oklahoma utilizing the state’s film incentive. A free public panel discussion on “The State of the Oklahoma Film Industry” will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, featuring leaders in the states film industry with OF+MO representation.
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Join Us at the OKC 48 Hour Film Project Awards Ceremony
The 48 Hour Film Festival 2024 Awards Ceremony will take place July 20 at 7 p.m. at the MetroTech Springlake Campus in Oklahoma City. Five films that have been nominated for "Best Film of OKC" will be screened. Twenty-seven awards will be presented highlighting Oklahoma filmmakers with OF+MO presenting the Audience Choice Awards A and B as a sponsor.
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"Twisters" to Release in Theatres July 19
The Universal blockbuster film "Twisters" is set to release in theatres July 19. Filmed in Oklahoma and starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, the movie used state rebate incentives and filmed across Chickasaw, Midwest City, El Reno, Spenser, Oklahoma City, Prairie Surf Studios and other locations.
Follow the OF+MO social media for premiere events across the state.
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New Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
- Season one of "Tulsa King" will air on CBS beginning July 14 at 8 p.m.
- "Twisters" will be in theaters July 19
- "Reagan" will be in theaters August 30
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Cody Mayo Studios Offering Four-Class Writing Series
Cody Mayo Studios is offering a four-class series, So You Want to be a TV Writer?, that will run on Tuesday evenings 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 9-30. Designed as a fast-paced bootcamp for the aspiring TV writer and taught by industry veteran Blake Taylor, the series will cover development, staffing, representation, networking, the structure of the business, breaking in, series & pilot production, writers’ room & set etiquette, the life of a showrunner and more.
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Meridian Technology Center Offering Course: So Your Child Wants to be An Extra?
Learn what it takes to help your child break into the film business with the Meridian Technology Center class So Your Child Wants to be An Extra? with instructor Kevin Yap of Background Casting Actors of Oklahoma. This course will take place Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m - 12 p.m. at Meridian Tech's South Campus in Guthrie.
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center Offering Songwriting Course
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is offering Techniques for Writing Professional Song Lyrics July 22-25 at 6 p.m. at their Rockwell location. Open to everyone, this course explores the methods used by successful songwriters in the music industry, analyzing songs from various genres. Participants will learn how professional lyricists create their songs.
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Current Casting, Career and Internship Opportunities
CASTING CALL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
Casii Stephan | songwriter
"The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Art & Culture was super great for me, especially when I was starting out in Oklahoma. I also really appreciate the people in the Tulsa music scene. I’ve been blessed to be a part of this scene, and it does uplift others within it."
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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 Mercy Ship" - May 5
- "Sarah's Oil" - June 3
- "Every Heavy Thing" - July 6
- "Whatever it Takes" - July 29
- "Theirs" - August 19
- "Fade Em Up" - August 26
- "Stacks" - September 1
- "The Gates" - September 9
- "Will to Win" - September 9
- "Sweet Heat" - September 16
- "May Your Eyes Shine" - September 30
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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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Film Friendly: On the Road
OF+MO is seeking to engage on-location with leadership among statewide cities, towns, counties and tribal nations to promote the Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program and learn more about each community’s structure and development plans.
Over the last month, OF+MO had the opportunity to liaison with leadership representing the City of Atoka, City of McAlester and the City of Perry. Many thanks to all of our participants and local hosts for welcoming us to their communities.
To schedule a visit from OF+MO or learn more, contact Yousef Kazemi at Yousef.Kazemi@okcommerce.gov or complete this event speaker request form.
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Yukon Presents First Film Incentive to Country Equipment
An officially certified city and member of the Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program, the City of Yukon recently announced the first recipient of its newly launched Film Incentive Program for 2023-2024. Jody Sparks of Country Equipment was presented with this inaugural incentive award by local leadership for the company’s commercial productions, which were filmed in Yukon.
Administered by the City of Yukon, the Yukon Film Incentive Program is designed to attract feature films, television series and commercials to the city. To qualify for the commercial incentive, productions must have a minimum budget of $5,000, pre-complete and receive approval for a local filming permit and display the City of Yukon logo in end credits.
For more information about the Film Incentive Program, please contact 405-350-3939 or film@yukonok.gov.
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OF+MO Participates in Music Site Tours
As part of OF+MO's ongoing music initiatives to support the local music professionals, businesses and communities, this month our office engaged in development opportunities and attended the Sounds OK monthly music mixer/open mic and the Academy of Contemporary Music’s renovated venue tour.
Follow OF+MO on social media for more music updates and partner events. If you're a music talent or business in Oklahoma, be sure to register in our music directory.
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FEATURED LOCATION
Clanton's Café
Located in Vinita, Oklahoma, on historic Route 66, Clanton's Café is renowned for its rich heritage and cultural significance. Established in 1927, this family-owned café has become a beloved local institution and nationally recognized landmark, featured on the Food Network’s "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
Clanton's charming, nostalgic atmosphere and authentic décor offer an ideal backdrop for film productions seeking to capture the essence of small-town America. Proudly located within the Cherokee Nation, its' welcoming environment, coupled with its rich history and culinary acclaim, make Clanton's Café a film-friendly location full of storytelling potential and cinematic value.
Special thanks to the City of Vinita and Cherokee Film for sharing this iconic location with our film and music communities.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Cody Mayo Studios
Located in the heart of Studio Row in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cody Mayo Studios is a premier Film Acting & Comedy Studio. They provide top-tier professional training programs and personalized coaching for adults and young actors, led by industry professionals from the front lines. Whether you join in Tulsa or online, you'll become part of a vibrant community of artists dedicated to elevating their craft together.
"Oklahoma is our home, and it was essential for us to give back and invest in our community. It's been incredibly rewarding to see our actors' work transform at our studio and to watch them thrive in classes taught by industry professionals, including casting directors, writers, directors, producers and more. Tulsa specifically has an incredibly talented art scene and being able to be a part of that community has been amazing."
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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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