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Attending American Film Market This Year? Let Us Know!
OF+MO is proud to join fellow film commissions, including the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture and Cherokee Film, at the 2023 American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, Cali., October 31 – November 4. The largest motion picture business market of its kind in North America, thousands of professionals from all corners of the film industry come together at AFM to develop, showcase, discover, finance and license thousands of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audience.
If you’re attending this year’s AFM, please visit the “Film Oklahoma” Exhibition Office located in Room 122 at the conference’s host hotel, Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica, to connect with OF+MO alongside our partners.
You can also reach out to us for additional information by e-mailing Amanda Roberts, our Incentives Specialist, at Amanda.Roberts@okcommerce.gov with subject line “AFM CONNECT”. We look forward to meeting up in California!
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“What Rhymes with Reason” One Night Only Fathom Event
On October 10, Fathom Events will release the teen drama “What Rhymes with Reason” for one night only to more than 650 theatres nationwide, including select Oklahoma cinemas. Directed by Oklahoma’s own Kyle Roberts, “What Rhymes with Reason” is a family-friendly story of hope that follows six teens, who, after a tragedy, embark on a quest to find a legendary landmark hidden in Oklahoma and in doing so learn a lot about themselves along the way. The film utilized the state’s film incentive program.
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“Killers of the Flower Moon” Exclusively in Cinemas Nationwide October 20
Based on the harrowing true story of the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma, the film adaptation of David Grann’s best-selling novel “Killers of the Flower Moon” will be released exclusively in cinemas nationwide on October 20. Produced by Apple Studios with distribution by Paramount Pictures, the Martin Scorsese directed film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone, among an all-star supporting cast. The largest motion picture to be produced in Oklahoma’s film history, “Killers of the Flower Moon” had a significant economic impact on the state throughout its filming on-location in Oklahoma and utilized the state’s film incentive program.
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Upcoming Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
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First Capital Film Crew Institute Offering Courses in the Fall
Housed at the school’s South Campus in Guthrie, Okla., Meridian Technology Center’s First Capital Film Crew Institute provides affordable, practical and transferable training to support the state’s growing film industry. No matter where you are along your career path in the film industry, the First Capital Film Crew Institute provides training to help you achieve your goals. Participants will be set-ready upon the completion of each course.
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Stillwater Musician Opens Stillwater Rock Academy
Stillwater Rock Academy is a creation of Jesse Tabish of Other Lives, and his wife, Kim, with a goal to allow students to create their own rock bands, rehearse and play at community events. Registration for Stillwater Rock Academy is now open, and group lessons begin October 15. Classes will be held every day, except Tuesday and Sunday, 4-6 p.m at the Stillwater Community Center. Lessons are $160 per month for four one-hour lessons. Lessons are available for three groups: ages 9-13, ages 14-17 and ages 18 and up.
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Current Career and Internship Opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
Jeff Marks | camera operator/1st assistant camera
"I’d say my favorite thing about working in Oklahoma is that it truly feels like a community and family. I get to work with my friends on a regular basis, and welcome new friends as the community here grows."
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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 FY24 incentives for the 'Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021' (October 15, December 15, 2023; February 15, April 15, 2024).
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- "The Way I Heard It" Seasons 5 & 6 - October 16
- "Cool Tenor" - November 1
- "May Your Eyes Shine" - November 13
- "Fade Em Up" - November 20
- "Off the Board" - November 27
- "Killdeer" - November 28
- "The Drive-In" - December 21
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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 at filminfo@oklahomafilm.org.
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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 and towns to promote the Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program and learn more about each community’s structure and development plans.
In September, OF+MO had the opportunity to liaison with leadership representing the communities of Pawhuska, Stillwater, Perry, Perkins, Guthrie and Spencer to provide valuable information on the overall film, television and music ecosystem in Oklahoma and how these communities can best position themselves for the future development of these industries in their regions. Many thanks to all of our participants and local hosts Visit Stillwater and the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce for the individual sessions that they hosted.
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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FEATURED LOCATION
Eastside Pizza House
Located on NE 23rd Street in Oklahoma City’s historic African American district, Eastside Pizza House is a one-of-a-kind eatery known for its delicious menu and commitment to serving its local community. The concept was founded by Oklahoma’s own internationally renowned rap and hip hop artist Jabee Williams, an avid food aficionado and activist, and is one of several black-owned businesses, which has seen much success within the Eastpoint development area. With their signature “black” pizza crust, colorful pop artwork that celebrates African American heritage and a friendly atmosphere that champions diversity and progress, Eastside Pizza is a film friendly location ready to serve a slice of community and culture.
Many thanks to Jabee Williams for sharing these images with us and for their support.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Pop House
Pop House is a music-focused entertainment company based in Tulsa specializing in artist management, creative content and live events.
"Pop House's intention is to help build more realistic pathways for our state’s top talent to build a sustainable career as a full-time artist without feeling like they need to leave Oklahoma."
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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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