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To best serve both incoming productions and our local workforce, we are implementing some important changes to the Oklahoma Production Directory. Beginning October 1, 2023, any existing crew listings that have not been updated with at least one new film/TV credit since 2019 will become inactive and will no longer appear publicly in the Oklahoma Production Directory. To ensure your listing remains active, your profile must be updated to include new credit(s) that correspond to… Continue Reading Update Your Production Directory Crew Listing by Oct. 1

The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (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. “Sponsors play a crucial role in bringing the Thunderbird Drone Festival to life. We’re incredibly grateful… Continue Reading Oklahoma Film + Music Office Announces Sponsorship of Thunderbird Drone Festival

Several local organizations have announced new classes and workshops geared toward furthering education and career opportunities in both the film and music industries. Beginning in August, audiences will have the opportunity to learn about topics ranging from screenwriting to the music business as well as various other focuses with courses throughout central Oklahoma. Upcoming film and music workshops and classes include: Career Paths in Today’s Music Business – Join music industry pros Maggie McClure, Patrick… Continue Reading Local Organizations Announce New Film + Music Education Opportunities

A unit of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) is proud to be a premier sponsor of the 2023 Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development, August 28-29, 2023, at the OMNI Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Select Oklahoma brings together statewide businesses and industry leaders, policymakers and economic development professionals for two days of networking, knowledge sharing and collaborative discussions to drive economic growth and innovation throughout the state.… Continue Reading Oklahoma Film + Music Office Partners with Select Oklahoma to Present Film + Music Panels to City Leadership

The Oklahoma Film and Music Office (OF+MO), a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is proud to be a returning sponsor of the 2023 Circle Cinema Film Festival, which will showcase the best new independent art, music and film from Oklahomans in Tulsa July 13-16, 2023. Circle Cinema Film Festival features 25 programs with dramas, comedies, documentaries, shorts, Q&A’s and more, including this year’s two festival award winners, documentary “ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)” and… Continue Reading Oklahoma Film + Music Office to Sponsor 2023 Circle Cinema Film Festival

The Oklahoma Film and Music Office (OF+MO) is proud to be a returning partner of the 26th annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival (WoodyFest) taking place in Okemah, Okla., July 12-16. One of the longest-running festivals in Oklahoma, WoodyFest is held annually to commemorate the life and music of the iconic Woody Guthrie.   The 2023 WoodyFest lineup boasts an exceptional roster featuring over 50 trailblazing songwriters, emerging artists and music industry professionals, including third & fourth generation Guthrie… Continue Reading Oklahoma Film + Music Office Celebrates 26 Years of WoodyFest with Bound for Glory Stage

The Oklahoma Film and Music Office (OF+MO), a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is proud to be a returning partner of the 23rd annual deadCenter Film Festival which will host screenings, panels, networking events and more throughout various locations in downtown Oklahoma City June 8-11, 2023. An Oscar-qualifying film festival, deadCenter is the largest event of its kind in Oklahoma, promoting, encouraging and celebrating independent films both through the organization’s annual film festival… Continue Reading Oklahoma Film + Music Office Celebrates 23 Years of deadCenter