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OU’s Resonance Series Brings All-Star Female Musicians to Norman for Educational & Performance Events
OF+MO is proud to partner with the University of Oklahoma's (OU) Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts' School of Music to present this semester’s Resonance Series, which will host its first event series September 10-11 in Norman featuring the Super Sonic Shorties. Led by Nikki Glaspie who served as Beyonce’s drummer for six years, the Super Sonic Shorties are an eight-piece, all-female super-group made up of some of the most successful, Grammy Award-winning musicians who either currently or have previously supported pop stars, including Beyonce, Kanye West, Lizzo, Silk Sonic, Jay-Z, Bruno Mars, The Rolling Stones, Alicia Keys, The Jacksons, Destiny’s Child, Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and many others. Over two days, the band will participate in a number of activations both on the OU campus and throughout the City of Norman, which are FREE and open to the public.
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OF+MO Presents Rhythm & Routes: Oklahoma Music Event at AmericanaFest
OF+MO is proud to be a returning partner of AmericanaFest in Nashville, Tenn., taking place September 17-21. OF+MO will host Rhythm & Routes: Oklahoma Music Event showcasing live music sets from Oklahoma musicians, including Ken Pomeroy, Jared Deck, Blaine Bailey and Jason Scott & the High Heat. FREE and open to the public, this event will be held on September 18, 12-3 p.m. at Acme Feed & Seed located at 101 Broadway, and is co-presented by the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture. Gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals from all over the world, AmericanaFest will feature seminars, discussion panels, live music performances and networking events as well as the festival’s marque event, the Americana Honors & Awards Show, featuring performances by genre-leading talent, including several notable Oklahomans.
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Small Business Owners Invited to Join SBA & OF+MO for FREE Film Webinar
Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration Oklahoma District Office, OF+MO has been invited to present a FREE webinar for local small business owners on Small Business Support of Film and Music in Oklahoma on September 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST. This webinar will highlight the many opportunities that the film and music industries can provide small businesses in Oklahoma as well as related OF+MO resources for support services, locations and statewide communities. Alongside leadership from the SBA and OF+MO, this webinar will feature special guests, including Executive Director of the Chickasha Economic Development Council Jim Cowan and Visit Bartlesville Executive Director Maria Swindell Gus.
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New Releases and Now Streaming - Filmed in Oklahoma
- "Twisters" in theaters and is available to rent or buy
- "Reagan" in theaters NOW
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Meridian Tech Launches Key Conversation Film Series in September
Presented by Meridian Tech’s Film Industry Training, Key Conversations is an educational series bringing together aspiring filmmakers with some of Oklahoma’s most experienced industry professionals. Each session will highlight a department or a crew position that is integral to Oklahoma’s crew base and helps support the state’s growing film industry. Following the Q&A, attendees will have an opportunity to network with each other and the speaker. The first session is September 12 with a focus on producing with film professional Adam Ropp, with additional sessions on assistant directing, locations, costuming and makeup scheduled throughout the remaining season. Attendance options include physical and virtual.
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Additional Film + Music Education Opportunities
- Getting to Work: Creating Employment Profiles for the Film Industry
- Careers in the Film Industry
- Employment Paperwork for the Film Industry
- Walkie Communication
- Film Permits: When You Need Them and Application Tips
- Producing A Film from A-to-Z
- Basics of Audio Engineering
- Location Scouting and Management
- Creating Character through Dialogue
- Intro to the Film Industry
- Setting Music to Film
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Current Casting, Career and Internship Opportunities
CASTING CALL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Open Calls + Grants
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FEATURED CAREER
Blaine Bailey | singer/songwriter/guitarist
"I got my first sync deal because Sterlin Harjo choosing my song, 'Cigarettes and Roses,' to be in Season 3 of 'Reservation Dogs.' That was a cool moment to hear my song on national tv."
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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' (October 15, 2024; December 15, 2024; February 15, 2025; April 15, 2025).
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- "67 Bombs to Enid" - February 27
- "Legalized" - March 10
- "The Mercy Ship" - May 5
- "Whatever it Takes" - July 29
- "In the Flesh" - August 8
- "Wealthy Soul" - August 12
- "Fade Em Up" - August 26
- "The Gates" - September 16
- "Sweet Heat" - September 16
- "May Your Eyes Shine" - September 30
- "Will to Win" - September 30
- "Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives: Powering + Empowering" - October 3
- "Drive through Fire" - October 14
- "Brian" - November 25
- "The One" - December 1
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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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Multiple Cherokee Nation Communities Achieve Oklahoma Film Friendly Certification
OF+MO is proud to announce the following communities within the Cherokee Nation have achieved film friendly certification after completing the requirements of OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program: City of Claremore, City of Collinsville and City of Vinita.
Many thanks to our city leaders within these communities and our partners at Cherokee Film for their collaboration in these efforts. With over 30 film friendly certified cities and towns, the Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program seeks to help communities develop the necessary protocol and permits to attract and support film and television productions in 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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Jewel Theater Foundation and Open Design Collective Want to Hear from You
The Jewel Theater Foundation and Open Design Collective want to hear from you about the future of this historic Jewel Theater in Northeast OKC! As they work towards the theater's revitalization and reopening, they would like to know your thoughts on how this important cultural landmark can best serve the community. What types of arts, music and film programming would you like to see? How can they create engaging events that celebrate Oklahoma's rich heritage while fostering new opportunities for creativity and connection? The survey closes on Friday, September 27.
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FEATURED LOCATION
The Feed Store
In the heart of Collinsville, Oklahoma, The Feed Store is a rural gem that offers a rustic setting through its weathered wooden facade and authentically vintage charm. This locally owned establishment is approximately 20 miles from Tulsa making the essence of small-town life conveniently accessible for productions based in the metro of Northeastern Oklahoma. Established in 2011, The Feed Store is a full-service operation specializing in farm & show feeds, livestock & pet medications and more, providing a unique visual setting that reflects the character and warmth of its location within the recently certified film friendly community.
Special thanks to the City of Collinsville and the Cherokee Nation for sharing this 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
Yankee Dime Mercantile
Based in Perry, Oklahoma, Yankee Dime Mercantile is a family-owned antique and junk store that collects finds like vintage furniture, pottery, artwork and unique goods from the 1800s through the 1970s.
"My advice to anyone starting out is to work hard and treat people that walk through your door like good friends. 'Twisters' found us through word-of-mouth. Three years ago, Karen found us through a friend. She told Stefan who told Missy. They are just the nicest folks!"
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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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