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Celebrate Oklahoma Film Day!
As declared by Governor Kevin Stitt in 2021, ‘Film Day’ is annually recognized on August 3 (TODAY!) in Oklahoma. OF+MO is incredibly grateful to all those who contribute to the vibrant film ecosystem in Oklahoma, including our workforce, businesses, educators, regional and local film offices as well as our state, city and tribal leadership. We look forward to building upon the current foundation of our growing film and music industries alongside you in the season ahead, and we celebrate with you all that has been accomplished thus far.
Show us what you're doing to celebrate! Tag our office on social media and use #OkieFilmDay!
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OF+MO Announces Sponsorship of Thunderbird Drone Festival
OF+MO is proud to be a returning sponsor of the third annual Thunderbird Drone Festival taking place in Woodward, Okla., August 25-26. The Thunderbird Drone Festival is Oklahoma’s first and only drone film and photo festival and drone technology event, and one of the only drone events of its kind in the Midwest. Now, in its third year, the Thunderbird Drone Festival seeks to continue its upward trajectory with two jam-packed days of events, including an international film festival featuring Oklahoma film talent, drone technology panels and classes, first-person view (FPV) races and demos, a drone light show, a kid’s drone corral, and more. As part of the sponsorship of the Thunderbird Drone Festival, OF+MO will present the Best Oklahoma Film Award at the event’s award ceremony and exhibit at the festival in promotion of the state’s film industry and related workforce, infrastructure and drone technologies.
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OF+MO Partners with Select Oklahoma to Present Film + Music Panels to City Leadership
OF+MO is proud to be a premier sponsor of the 2023 Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development taking place August 28-29 at the OMNI Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. OF+MO will present a special pre-conference keynote session with renowned film industry professional and location manager Mike Fantasia (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) who will also moderate a breakout session. Additionally, to highlight the music industry, OF+MO will present the breakout session “The Sound of Success: Amplifying Communities Through Music,” which will demonstrate how music is playing a key role in revitalizing communities and drawing attention to both Oklahoma’s cities and their local music talent and infrastructure.
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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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Upcoming Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center Offering Music Business Course THIS SATURDAY!
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is offering a music business course entitled Career Paths in Today's Music Business at their Danforth campus Saturday, August 5, 1-4 p.m. Music industry pros Patrick Conlon, Christina Giacona and Maggie McClure will share their real-life experiences and dive into the various career paths that exist in today's music business. This workshop is for anyone interested in the many careers that exist in the music/entertainment industry such as artist, songwriter, musician, composer, producer, engineer, management, booking, etc.
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Prairie Surf Media Offering Screenwriting Workshop
Prairie Surf Media is offering a screenwriting workshop August 23 & 30, September 6 & 13. Taught by Matt Payne, Prairie Surf Media Co-CEO and professional screenwriter, “Finding Your Story” will offer screenwriters guidance in developing a script idea from inception to execution. From cultivating characters and story lines to honing in on what makes a story producible, this class focuses on getting it done. Working together in groups reminiscent of a writers room, students will come up with an idea, break the story, develop the outline, and will start the beginning of the script to present at the end of session. The takeaway of the session will be for students to be able to effectively conceptualize their scripts.
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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
Al Mertens | screenwriter/director/producer
"Having fun making movies has been terribly life affirming. I’ve learned the people in our great state are even nicer and even more creatively capable than I’d always personally experienced."
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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' (August 15, October 15, December 15, 2023; February 15, April 15, 2024).
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- "Fairwood" Season 2 - May 27
- "King Ivory" - June 12
- "Salt of the Earth" - July 6
- "The Adventures of Jurassic Pet III: Return to the Wild" - July 19
- "The Way I Heard It" Season 4 - August 1
- "Fade Em Up" - September 18
- "The Drive-In" - September 22
- "The Way I Heard It" Seasons 5 & 6 - September 26
- "May Your Eyes Shine" - September 27
- "Delivery Fee" - October 16
- "Cool Tenor" - November 1
- "Off the Board" - November 27
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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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OF+MO recently had the opportunity to make presentations on the Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program in the communities of Okemah and Alva. Among the city leadership in attendance, we were able to provide valuable information on the overall film ecosystem in Oklahoma and how these communities can best position themselves for the future development of the industry in their regions. Many thanks to our local hosts, including the City of Okemah and Alva Chamber of Commerce.
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FEATURED LOCATION
Woodward Conference Center
The new home of this month’s Thunderbird Drone Festival, the Woodward Conference Center offers over 33,000 square feet of configurable meeting and exhibit space suitable for many different types of events, including trade shows, seminars, conventions, banquets, film premieres & festivals and more. Upon entry into the Woodward Conference Arts Center, guests will find a beautiful main concourse bathed in natural light that leads to a picturesque patio and well-manicured grounds that are available for those events with preferred open setting or outdoor accommodations.
From banquet to lecture style settings, the main exhibit hall can host 650-900 guests, and can also be divided into three separate rooms with separate audio/visual capabilities for medium sized events. A large dance floor, staging and specialist lighting are all available to hire and a catering kitchen is also available to rent along with dishes, glasses and flatware. Three additional meeting rooms can hold up to 70 people depending on the usage and layout.
Not only can the Woodward Conference Center serve as a potential filming location, but it can also provide an ideal basecamp for productions filming in the film friendly certified community of Woodward or surrounding area.
Many thanks to Woodward Tourism and CVB for listing this location with OF+MO and for their film friendly support.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
SoundsOK!
SoundsOK! promotes music education, appreciation and performance in Oklahoma, while helping the Oklahoma music scene connect and collaborate.
"In the past Oklahoma musicians had to travel west, south or east to have a career. We are trying to change that."
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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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