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| DIRECTOR'S NOTE
The heat is on in Oklahoma and it’s only the beginning of summer! Last month, The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) traveled to Los Angeles to promote Oklahoma locations and the Film Enhancement Rebate Program at the The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations and Global Finance Show. I had the opportunity to join fellow film commissioners from around the globe on a panel which allowed me to share the details of our incentive program. Our office also participated on panels at film festivals around the state, including Native Crossroads, Clean Shorts and Bison Bison. Additionally, we welcomed singer/songwriter Zac Maloy and a few Nashville songwriters to town to mentor and work with Oklahoma musicians for three days at the Oklahoma Songwriters Festival. The festival concluded with an outstanding songwriters showcase at ACM@UCO's Performance Lab. Hats off to all of our other music community partners, including Norman Music Festival, ACM@UCO's Metro Festival and Gypsy Café, for presenting some incredible Oklahoma music! Currently, seven feature films are active in our rebate queue, including "Rust", who wraps May 15 and "Stillwater", who commences photography May 16. If you've been watching the news, you've heard the buzz about some “ninjas” loose at our State Capitol. Additionally, some “gods” will be coming into town in a few weeks, so scroll down to read more about the three upcoming television projects. Stay connected and we look forward to seeing you at a film or music event this summer!
- Tava Maloy Sofsky, Director
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| Oklahoma Welcomes Filming of Multiple Television Productions
OF+MO is pleased to announce the pre-qualification of three nationally broadcast television productions. These independently produced projects, “American Gods” (Starz Network), “American Ninja Warrior” (NBC and Esquire Network) and “Oklahoma City” - working title (Bravo Media), are slated to begin production at various times throughout the upcoming months and will utilize the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program, which is administered by OF+MO. READ MORE
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| "Element" Celebrates World Premiere at USA Film Festival
Dallas-based Table 31 Productions premiered their psychological thriller, "Element", April 22 as part of the 46th annual USA Film Festival (USAFF) at the Angelika Film Center Dallas. The film has obtained foreign and domestic distribution. "Element" was filmed in various locations throughout Oklahoma City and utilized the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program administered by OF+MO. READ MORE
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| Oklahoma Films Represented at Prestigious Cannes Film Festival
Regarded by many as one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, this year’s Cannes Film Festival will feature two films with ties to Oklahoma. "American Honey", which was shot in Muskogee, Oklahoma, last year utilizing the POP Sales Tax Exemption, will celebrate its world-premiere at the festival. The film will compete for the festival’s lucrative Palm d’Or in the main competition category. In addition, Bunee Tomlinson, a rising young filmmaker from Edmond, will make his first appearance at Cannes with his autobiographical documentary "Bunee: The Boy from Constanta". Tomlinson’s film is one of 23 finalists for The American Pavillion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase.
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| 3rd Annual Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival Set for May 22
The third annual Hop Jam Craft Beer and Music Festival is set to take place Sunday, May 22, in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District. The festival is focused on providing a rich experience with a main stage adding a new 2nd stage this year along with family activities and double last year’s attending breweries. The concert will feature Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Albert Hammond Jr., X Ambassadors, Tulsa’s own John Moreland, Chase Kerby and the Villains and Awesome Music Opening Band Contest winner RVRB on the main stage with additional live music on the Guthrie Green stage. For more information, please visit the Hop Jam website.
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| New Video Highlighting the Oklahoma Music Industry
OF+MO is thrilled to release this special sneak peek into Oklahoma’s thriving music industry. Catch a glimpse of some of your favorite Oklahoma musicians in action and learn what makes Oklahoma music special. Music provided by Tallows; video produced by Nathan Poppe. Click the image to watch!
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| 5th Annual Made in Oklahoma Wine, Beer and Food Festival Announce Lineup
The Made in Oklahoma (MIO) Wine, Beer and Food Festival, along with OF+MO, announce the music lineup for the fifth annual festival, which will take place Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center. The indoor stage will feature Daniel Walcher, Scott Musick, Stephen Salewon, The Indigos, Carter Sampson and Mark Gibson; while the outdoor stage will feature Nicnos, Alaska & Madi, The Notionaries, Scott AF, Annie Oakley, Jared Deck and Kelli Lynn and the Skillet Lickers. For show times, please visit the Made in Oklahoma entertainment page.
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| The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inducted into the Rhythm & Routes Oklahoma Music Trail
OF+MO announces the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame as May’s Rhythm & Routes Inductee. Located at the Frisco Depot in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the Hall of Fame & Museum features outstanding exhibits and memorabilia that pay homage to Oklahoma’s rich musical history as well as regular concerts and events featuring local and national acts. To date, over 100 artists/institutions have been honored in annual induction ceremonies. The Hall of Fame also produces the Oklahoma Music Shop, a weekly television show which provides singer/songwriters and bands a chance to showcase their talents while featuring Muskogee as a music destination location. The Oklahoma Music Shop airs Saturday’s at 3:30 p.m. on Tulsa’s CW Network and on KSBI in Oklahoma City Saturday’s at 11:30 a.m. 52 weeks of the year. Visit TravelOK’s Rhythm & Routes website to learn more about this exciting program and be sure to check back to discover a new inductee each month!
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| Another Great Year in Los Angeles for OF+MO
OF+MO participated in The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations & Global Finance Show held at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center from April 21 – April 23 in Burbank, CA. Over the course of three days, OF+MO promoted Oklahoma's film incentive program and locations to the international audience of filmmakers in attendance. In addition to conference participation, OF+MO hosted the 2nd Annual Okie Roundup at the Dan Eldon Center for Creative Activism in Malibu where we had the opportunity to network with many talented Oklahomans working in the film, television and music industries in Los Angeles. Our office was able to showcase all of the exciting developments in Oklahoma’s industry back home and recruit expatriates for the Oklahoma Production Guide. OF+MO would like to thank our musician for the event, Amanda Martindale, our hosting venue the Dan Eldon Center and our event sponsor Gerson Capital.
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| FEATURED ARTIST'S OF THE MONTH
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| “For a long time, I worked alone or with my wife or one or two people, but with the Marland [documentary], I began to see the story was simply too big. There is a wealth of production talent and younger videographers, graphic artists and editors in Tulsa. I discovered that the necessity of collaboration became the best of all worlds.”
Learn more about Scott Swearingen.
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| “We strive to create a festive atmosphere. Something you can dance to, but also dive into the depth of the lyrical content. It’s a live experience that’s going to be different every time you come and see it. I strive to put on more than just a show every time.”
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| Lake Murray State Park
Oklahoma State Parks boast some of the state’s most impressive filming sites. Located in Ardmore, Lake Murray State Park is Oklahoma's first and largest state park consisting of 12,500 acres located on the shores of beautiful Lake Murray. The park's diverse terrain, exceptional trails and historic sites make Lake Murray State Park a favorite destination among outdoor, water sport and ATV riding enthusiasts. Additionally, the state park also boasts a golf course, tennis courts, baseball fields and a lodge offering 52 guest rooms and suites in addition to the 56 cabins nestled throughout the area. Construction on their new lodge is underway with plans to open in the winter of 2016/2017.
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| | | Download our Production/Music Guide App
Access our database of locations, in-state crew, local musicians and venues conveniently from your iPhone! With our Production/Music Guide app, you can instantly search for local vendors and view their site, map your current location and get directions and filter search results to fit your needs! For more information, please visit the iTunes Store.
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| About the Oklahoma Film + Music Office:
Created in 1979, The Oklahoma Film + Music Office strives to share all that Oklahoma has to offer by welcoming filmmakers and music professionals to the state and by creating a network of support to develop Oklahoma's film and music industries. For more information about the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program or the Oklahoma Film + Music Office please visit www.okfilmmusic.org.
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