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OF+MO Successfully Launches Music Friendly Community Pilot Program
OF+MO proudly launched their Oklahoma Music Friendly Community Pilot Program last month at Reba’s Place in Atoka, Okla., presenting an educational panel, live music and a preview of the pilot program. The event hosted 25 representatives from 13 local communities in attendance to learn more about OF+MO’s newest initiative and hear from special guests, including Garett Smith (Another 48 Hours in Atoka Fest, Reba’s Place), Billy Sumner (Dancing Rabbit Festival, City of McAlester) and professional music artists Maggie McClure and Shane Henry of The Imaginaries.
The Oklahoma Music Friendly Community Program is an educational initiative and certification program with a mission to empower communities to consistently activate music as a viable industry to attract, retain and recruit business development, workforce and economic opportunities.
Stay tuned for more Music Friendly events in 2025. For more information on the Oklahoma Music Friendly Community Program, reach out to OF+MO Film and Music Production Specialist Jenn Easley-Maynord at Jenn.Easley-Maynord@okcommerce.gov.
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New Releases and Now Available - Filmed in Oklahoma
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Francis Tuttle to Offer Techniques for Writing Professional Song Lyrics Course
Francis Tuttle is offering Techniques for Writing Professional Song Lyrics January 6-9, 2025. By analyzing songs from various genres, participants will learn how professional lyricists create their songs. Led by Oklahoman and internationally recognized music maker Bryan Mitschell, who has worked with artists such Jeremy Rowe Band, OK3 and Steffen Gilmartin, this course is open to everyone, regardless of experience level or musical genre.
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OSU-Tulsa Hosting From Prep to Post: The Art of Cinematography Workshop
Taught by award-winning industry professionals, OSU-Tulsa’s Center for Poets and Writers has offered public, non-credit workshops for aspiring filmmakers, screenwriters and producers since 2019. From Prep to Post: The Art of Cinematography, being offered January 11-12, 2025, will guide students through the ins and outs of photographing documentaries and narrative films. This two-day workshop will be led by Oklahoma film professional and Director of Photography Charles Elmore (“Reservation Dogs,” “Out of Exile”). Registration closes January 8.
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Current Crew, Casting, Career and Internship Opportunities
CREW CALL
CASTING CALL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
April Chompunuchtanin | camera operator
"I have met some of my best friends on set. Oklahoma's film community is kind and talented. I feel honored to be considered a part of 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' (remaining dates: December 15, 2024; February 15, 2025; April 15, 2025).
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- "Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives: Powering + Empowering" - October 3
- "The Mercy Ship - Madagascar" - October 11
- "Brian" - November 25
- "The One" - December 10
- "Cedar Pass" - January 15
- "The Calling" - January 27
- "Oklahoma 2050" - February 1
- "New Year's Rev" - February 3
- "The Sensitive Kind" S1 - February 10
- "Pale Night" - February 17
- "The Supervillain" - March 3
- "Deadly Obsession" - March 5
- "Over the Moon" - March 19
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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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FEATURED LOCATION
Ralphie’s Christmas House
Inspired by the iconic holiday film “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie’s Christmas House is a short-term, themed rental property and camera-ready location nestled in the heart of the film friendly certified City of Chickasha. Built in 1930 and fully remodeled in recent years, the 1,850 square foot house features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer and free onsite parking. The house is even painted in the original colors from the house in the film complete with a leg lamp in the window. Additionally, Ralphie’s Christmas House is located just six blocks from the world’s largest Leg Lamp, an infamous prop from the film invented by Chickasha resident Nolan James, as well as the Festival of Light, both of which are two hugely popular holiday attractions located in the city.
Special thanks to musicians/filmmakers Shane Henry and Maggie McClure (The Imaginaries) and owners of Ralphie’s Christmas House for sharing this iconic location with our film and music communities.
If you are interested in showcasing your community or featuring your location in the Oklahoma Locations Directory, please contact Yousef Kazemi at Yousef.Kazemi@OKCommerce.gov or visit our website for more information.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Cardinal Song
Cardinal Song is a full-service recording studio offering professional audio production, mixing and sound design dedicated to supporting artists through personalized services and collaborative, creative spaces.
"Oklahoma’s music scene is unique, blending genres and styles. From inception I built the facility to be flexible in our approach, whether it’s capturing the raw energy of a band, designing a wacky sound or doing voice over for a film."
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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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SUPPORT • CONNECT • PROMOTE
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