Okmulgee Local Incentive Goes Live: What the Stack Means for Your Next Line BudgetMar 19, 2026·2 min read
Oklahoma Takes the Red River Rivalry to Austin: What SXSW 2026 Means for the Local SceneMar 12, 2026·2 min read
Oklahoma’s SXSW Takeover: Proving We’re Ready for the Global StageTL;DR Oklahoma-made films and filmmakers are currently commanding attention at SXSW in Austin, TX. Between major world premieres and high-level networking, the local industry is showing that we have tMar 19, 2026·3 min read
HB 3299 | Ownership of Your Image: Lawmakers Advance Protections for the OK Film IndustryTL;DR Oklahoma is taking a massive leap toward protecting our "digital twins" with House Bill 3299. This legislation would criminalize the unauthorized use of an individual’s name, image, voice, or liFeb 19, 2026·3 min read
The Next Crop: Why the Oklahoma Teen Film Festival Matters for Local TalentTL;DR: The 2nd Annual Oklahoma Teen Film Festival hits UCO on March 28, 2026. For local actors, it’s a prime chance to get on-camera reps, network with deadCenter pros, and build a reel while the state’s film scene continues to heat up. Let’s be rea...Feb 18, 2026·3 min read
The "Indie-Friendly" Move: How HB 3348 Could Level the Playing Field for OK FilmmakersTL;DR: A new bill, HB 3348, is moving through the State Capitol. If passed, it lowers the "buy-in" for film rebates, making it easier for local, faith-based indie productions with budgets under $2 million to get state funding—meaning more jobs for Ok...Feb 16, 2026·3 min read
The Dust Settles on Downtown: What the Prairie Surf Demolition Means for the Future of OK FilmTL;DR: The former Cox Convention Center (Prairie Surf Studios) is officially leveled to make way for the new $900M Thunder arena. While we’ve lost our "mega-hub," the industry isn't packing up—it’s diversifying into new certified stages like Knox Stu...Feb 13, 2026·3 min read
Double Feature: OKC and Tulsa Rank Among North America’s Best for Filmmakers in 2026TL;DR: For the fourth straight year, MovieMaker Magazine has named OKC (#24) and Tulsa (#18) as top-tier cities to live and work as a filmmaker. Rising above heavy hitters like Chicago and Toronto, Oklahoma’s dual-city success is a loud signal that o...Feb 11, 2026·3 min read
