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Join OF+MO at These Events!
Kickin’ It on Route 66 OKC Centennial Celebration | May 30
Celebrate 100 years of the Mother Road with a full day of events at Scissortail Park on May 30, including a Farmers Market, kayaking & pedal boating, skating, a drone show and more. This FREE and open to the public event includes an all-star Oklahoma concert featuring performances by Kaitlin Butts, Ricochet, Bailey Rae and OK3.
An Evening with Impresario Jim Halsey | June 2
Legendary Oklahoma music impresario Jim Halsey will be honored with a special concert at the Oral Roberts University Global Learning Center in Tulsa in recognition of his CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening will feature performances by Jana Jae, Don White, Kyle Dillingham, Shelby Eicher, Leona Mitchell and Alaska & Madi, along with a live simulcast of Halsey’s CMA induction from Nashville. The event will also fundraise for a scholarship program to honor Halsey’s legacy and to support Oklahoma students pursuing a music career.
deadCenter Film Festival | June 10-14
With a variety of films, panel, parties - as well as additional musical programming - OF+MO is proud to be a returning sponsor of the deadCenter Film Festival supporting a film financing panel and live, local music throughout the event with more details to be announced soon.
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New Releases - Filmed in Oklahoma
- “The Gates” is now available to rent or purchase on select VOD platforms
- “Better Together” (formerly “What Rhymes With Reason”) is in select theatres beginning May 15
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Sterlin Harjo to Receive 2026 Peabody Trailblazer Award
Annually honoring individuals whose work pushes the boundaries of storytelling and influences culture, Oklahoma filmmaker Sterlin Harjo (“Reservation Dogs,” “The Lowdown”) will receive the Peabody Trailblazer Award at a special ceremony in Beverly Hills on May 30. Harjo, a member of the Seminole and Muscogee (Creek) nations, has built a reputation for creating deeply personal and culturally significant stories centered on Indigenous experiences.
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Educational Opportunities
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|  Join veteran screen, stage and voice actor PJ Sosko for Voice Over Acting: Behind the Mic, a one-day workshop focused on cold reads, character work and industry techniques for voice performance. This session will take place at Meridian Technology Center’s South Campus in Guthrie May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.LEARN MORE ABOUT VOICE OVER ACTING
| |  Located in Norman, Okla., Uncanny Art House will host a Summer Music Video Production Boot Camp for ages 10–17, offering hands-on experience creating a complete music video from concept to final edit. Sessions run June 1–5 (ages 10–13) and June 15–19 (ages 14–17), 1 - 4 p.m. daily.REGISTER FOR MUSIC VIDEO BOOT CAMP
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Casting Calls + Internships
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deadCenter Film Festival Accepting Internships for 2026 Festival in June
deadCenter Film is seeking interns for their June festival. Interns will get a behind-the-scenes look at running a film festival, have the opportunity to connect with creative professionals, plenty of networking opportunities and more.
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|  Celebrating made in Oklahoma films, the Circle Cinema Film Festival returns July 15-20 to showcase the best new independent art, music and films from across the state. Submissions are open now through May 11.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
| |  Factory Obscura is seeking submissions for their 2026 Future of Sound Sessions, a one-of-a-kind showcase that brings together musicians and artists from all disciplines to create immersive, collaborative live shows. The remaining dates for submissions are July 11 and November 28.APPLY FOR FUTURE OF SOUND SESSIONS
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FEATURED CAREER
Ellesse | singer-songwriter & creative director
"One of the biggest benefits about having a music career in Oklahoma is that the community is mostly built off of small businesses who want to work with and build connections with small or up-and-coming artists. Our sole purpose as a community is to continue building an industry that is bigger, better, inclusive and diverse. We strive by collaborating instead of competing, and that’s what makes Oklahoma so special."
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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 FY27 incentives for the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021: June 15, Aug. 15, Oct. 15, Dec. 15, Feb. 15 and April 15
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Features and television productions
- "The Lowdown" Season Two - March 16
- "Flyover" - May 4
- "My Secret Royal Romance" - May 6
- "Pipe Cleaner Boy" - May 18
- "Hot Year" - May 18
- "Hyena" - June 1
- "The Life Golden" - June 2
- "Filmmakers Table" Season Two - June 3
- "Sky's Story" - June 3
- "Butcher's War" - June 8
- "Best Parents Who Ever Lived" - June 15
- "Rear Naked Choke" - June 15
- "Pulled Back" - July 20
- "Bad Boy" - Aug. 3
- "Claire" - Aug. 3
- "Gringa" - Sept. 7
- "A Body in the Woods" - Sept. 7
- "God of the Rodeo" - Sept. 14
Documentaries and Standalone Post-production
- "Osage" - Feb. 2, 2025
- "The Mercy Ships" Season Two - July 9, 2025
- "Unfinished Sentences" - Aug. 4, 2025
- Untitled Clarehouse Project - Oct. 1, 2025
- "Faith Roots" - Jan. 5
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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 Music Venues Receive ACM Award Nominations
Four Oklahoma music venues have been nominated for the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. Both Oklahoma City's Paycom Center and Tulsa's BOK Center are nominated for Arena of the Year; Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa is nominated for Club of the Year; and the Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant is nominated for Casino of the Year - Theater. Amazon Prime will exclusively stream the awards from Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, at 7 p.m. CST.
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FEATURED LOCATION
Blue Whale of Catoosa
Located on the 100-year-old historic Route 66 in Northeast Oklahoma sits the newly renovated and expanded Oklahoma icon the Blue Whale of Catoosa. Having hosted a variety of films in the past, including both national series and local productions, the Blue Whale makes for a unique and iconic filming location. The attraction is conveniently located within close proximity to crew hubs, stages and local incentives. Visit the iconic landmark when it reopens later this month on May 30.
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
Kate Melton Coaching
Kate Melton Coaching (KMC) is an Oklahoma City–based acting studio and production company specializing in film and television training founded by actor-turned-coach and director Kate Melton. The company is dedicated to preparing actors for real-world opportunities while helping elevate the level of talent within Oklahoma’s growing film industry.
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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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