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Save The Date: Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol
Save the date for Oklahoma Film and Music Day at the Capitol on March 25, 2024. This FREE event will bring together state legislators alongside our local film and music members, businesses and related organizations for a day highlighting the impact of these industries in Oklahoma. More details will be announced soon.
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New Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
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Follow OF+MO for Up-to-Date Oklahoma Film + Music News
Do you follow us on social media? Keep up to date with Oklahoma film and music news, movie trailers, events, workshops and more by following us on social media!
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ATTENTION FILM CREW: Recent Production Directory Updates
Many thanks to our participating crew registrants who took time to review the new guidelines changes for registering in our Oklahoma Production Directory and update their profiles as required. We appreciate your efforts in helping us strengthen the value of our database by showcasing the depth of your hard work and talents.
If you are a registered crew member and have not had an opportunity to review our new policies, your listing may be inactive; therefore, you are not publicly appearing to incoming film and television production companies looking to hire and contract local workforce professionals.
Please make sure to review the current Oklahoma Production Directory Guidelines and login to your profile and confirm your current registration status.
If you have questions or need assistance with your listing, contact Wendi O’Connor, Incentives & Locations Coordinator for OF+MO, at Wendi.O’Connor@okcommerce.gov.
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Prairie Surf Creative Offering Storytelling for Success with Richard Rosser
In today's attention economy, the ability to craft captivating stories is key to cut through the noise. Prairie Surf is offering business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals and freelancers the opportunity to learn from one of Hollywood's master storytellers, Richard Rosser, to harness the power of story for effective engagement with customers, employees and stakeholders. This course will be offered Friday, December 8, with morning and afternoon sessions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2-5 p.m., with networking and cocktails 5-7 p.m.
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Meridian Tech’s First Capital Film Crew Institute Offering “Color Theory & Foundation Matching for Films & TV” Course with Toni Marlo
Housed at the school’s South Campus in Guthrie, Meridian Technology Center’s First Capital Film Crew Institute provides affordable, practical and transferable training to support the state’s growing film industry. On December 18, the Institute will present the course “Color Theory & Foundation Matching for Films & TV,” which will provide an understanding of color theory principles and practical skills required to achieve accurate foundation matching for on-screen productions. Instructed by Oklahoma film professional Toni Marlo (“Fear the Walking Dead”, “Tulsa King”), students will learn how to manipulate color effectively, ensure consistency across various media platforms and how to create a seamless look for film, television and commercials. Additional make-up for film & tv courses will be offered in January 2024.
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Current Casting, Career and Internship Opportunities
CASTING CALLS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
Elizabeth Wheat | shopper/fitter/set costumer
"[The state’s film industry is] a wonderful community that just keeps getting better."
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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' (December 15, 2023; February 15, April 15, 2024).
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- "May Your Eyes Shine" - November 13
- "The Book of Jobs" - November 17
- "Fade Em Up" - November 19
- "Cool Tenor" - January 30
- "Keep Quiet" - January 23
- "Killdeer" - February
- "The Shepherd" - February 1
- "Off the Board" - February 5
- "The Last Rodeo" - March 13
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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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Oklahoma Filmmakers Ranch Announces $500K Expansion
Oklahoma’s Filmmakers Ranch, the state’s first film and television studio campus, has announced the expansion of its 52,000-square-foot facility with two new production vendors – Apex Post Production, a full-service post-production company, and NGP Film, one of Oklahoma’s largest film equipment rental vendors. In partnership with Apex Post OKC, the studio campus will now include a certified Dolby Atmos sound mixing stage. This represents a $500,000 investment, creating up to 15 full-time jobs within Oklahoma’s film and television industry, which saw nearly $300 million in qualified expenditures from productions utilizing the state’s film incentive program in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
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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.
Last month, OF+MO had the opportunity to liaison with representatives from the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, El Reno, Owasso, Sapulpa and Enid 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 for welcoming us to their areas.
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
Theopolis Social Club
A brasserie-style destination located in the film friendly certified city of Shawnee, Theopolis Social Club is a modern, eclectic space where wine, cocktails, food and culture collide. A staple of the community’s historic downtown Depot District, this location features sleek velour couches, vibrant art, two bars, covered patio seating and an outdoor dining and events area with an intimate stage setup. This film friendly location previously hosted the film “Help Wanted” and can provide select catering based on production needs.
Many thanks to the Shawnee Film & Music Office and the owners of this location for sharing their property with us.
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New Oklahoma Film + Music Office Look Book Available Now
From thriving urban cities to quaint small towns and a range of topographical wonder, alongside one of the most competitive film incentives in the U.S., find everything you need to film your next project in Oklahoma in our brand new Oklahoma Film + Music Look Book, now available digitally on our website.
To request a physical copy of the OF+MO Look Book, complete this form.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Jayaram Law
With offices in New York, Chicago, Miami and Oklahoma City, Jayaram Law is a firm for innovators ®.
"We recognize that Oklahoma is a unique place with a unique culture, and its filmmakers and musicians deserve the highest quality personalized representation by lawyers who understand what makes Oklahoma so special, and they deserve it right here at home." - Cara Huffman on behalf of Jayaram Law"
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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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