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Featured Location for October 2023: Eastside Pizza House

Located on NE 23rd Street in Oklahoma City’s historic African American district, Eastside Pizza House is a one-of-a-kind eatery known for its delicious menu and commitment to serving its local community. The concept was founded by Oklahoma’s own internationally renowned rap and hip hop artist Jabee Williams, an avid food aficionado and activist, and is one of several black-owned businesses, which has seen much success within the Eastpoint development area. With their signature “black” pizza… Continue Reading Featured Location for October 2023: Eastside Pizza House

Featured Business for October 2023: Pop House

Pop House is a music-focused entertainment company based in Tulsa specializing in artist management, creative content and live events. Can you tell us how and why you started your business? Our founder and CEO, Chris Davis, has been involved in the Oklahoma music business for almost 10 years in a variety of capacities, and saw the need to build infrastructure that can help create opportunities and market top talent globally. Chris had some success and… Continue Reading Featured Business for October 2023: Pop House

Featured Film Career for October 2023: Camera Operator/1st Assistant Camera

Based in Oklahoma City, Jeff Marks has worked in the film industry in the camera department since 2010. Credits include “Fairwood,” “Reagan,” “13 Minutes,” “Ike Boys” and many others. Marks was interviewed for episode 13 of the podcast “Focus Puller at Work.” How did you get started in the film industry? I had spent five years working at a bank, and it was…yeah, less than fulfilling. I had been making short films with some friends… Continue Reading Featured Film Career for October 2023: Camera Operator/1st Assistant Camera

Women Directing Mentorship

SeriesFest and Shondaland are honored to partner on the fifth cycle of the Women Directing Mentorship, a competition designed to discover aspiring female directors with a unique voice and provide a launchpad for their careers. Founded in 2019, The Women Directing Mentorship is anchored by the prestigious opportunity to shadow a director on an episode of a Shondaland original series. Regular deadline: October 18, 2023 Final deadline: December 19, 2023 For details and to apply,… Continue Reading Women Directing Mentorship

SeriesFest

Each year the SeriesFest community of emerging talent, established artists, and industry professionals gather to celebrate the innovative work of independent content creators. SeriesFest: Season 10 submissions are open NOW! SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate and share stories that inspire and impact global audiences. SeriesFest proudly presents year-round opportunities for creators to connect, collaborate,… Continue Reading SeriesFest

Featured Location for September 2023: Camp Y’Shua

Nestled on the northwest side of the Wichita Mountains, Camp Y’Shua is an annual summer youth ministry camp located near the film friendly City of Lawton in Southwest Oklahoma. This sprawling sanctuary features 160 acres of some of the region’s most breathtaking scenery, including mountains, valleys, ridges, creeks, trails and more with ample infrastructure on site among the camp’s traditional hosting facilities and accommodations. Permissions to utilize the property are subject to review based on… Continue Reading Featured Location for September 2023: Camp Y’Shua

Featured Music Career for September 2023: Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Nick Williams is a singer-songwriter, musician and producer based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. His music has been placed in TV shows like “Bill Nye Saves the World,” “Life of Kylie” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” as well as local Oklahoma films. Williams frequently performs in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas at local venues, various events and festivals. How did you get started? Two words, one legend: Jack Black. I saw the movie “School… Continue Reading Featured Music Career for September 2023: Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Featured Business for September 2023: 1577 Productions

Based in Oklahoma City, 1577 Productions specializes in high quality commercial and documentary filmmaking. Tell us how and why you started your business. 1577 Productions was founded in 2012 by David Tester. After obtaining a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma and spending three years as a Series 7 financial advisor, David decided to “go for it” and quit his successful career to pursue his passion of video production and filmmaking. The… Continue Reading Featured Business for September 2023: 1577 Productions

Wide Open Experimental Film Festival

Wide Open Experimental Film Festival (WOEFF) is a festival organized by the Film Department at Oklahoma City University. Inspired by Oklahoma’s wide-open landscape, WOEFF showcases experimental films that will open peoples’ eyes to the alternative forms, structures and styles of film. Regular deadline: October 15, 2023 Late deadline: November 5, 2023 For details and to apply, visit filmfreeway.com/WideOpenExperimentalFilmFestival.

SXSW Film & TV Festival

SXSW brings together international Film & TV students, industry leaders, and fans to Austin, TX each year. Join SXSW March 8-16 for one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. For nine days in March, creatives of all stripes gather for the acclaimed SXSW Film & TV Festival program. Running concurrently with the SXSW Conference, Music, and Comedy Festivals, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with a wide array of industry experts, making… Continue Reading SXSW Film & TV Festival

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