The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) will be a participant at a number of statewide film events in October, which will serve to highlight Oklahoma’s innovation and growth within the film industry as well as promote the agency’s resources, including the state’s incentive program, film and music initiatives and more.
Thunderbird Drone Festival
Featuring a film festival, drone light show, educational breakout sessions, panel discussions, FPV races and more, the Thunderbird Drone Festival is Oklahoma’s first and only drone film and photo festival and drone technology event. Newly relocated from Woodward to Tulsa, the festival takes flight October 4-5 at the OSU-Tulsa Conference Center, where OF+MO, as a returning sponsor, will exhibit throughout the event.
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Red Brick Road Film Festival
OF+MO is proud to be a first-time sponsor of the Red Brick Road Film Festival, taking place in Pauls Valley, Okla., October 10-13. Hosted by the Washita River Film Society and one of the only events of its kind in this region of the state, Red Brick Road Film Festival will feature a variety of feature length and short films of all genres as well as table reads, industry panels, networking receptions and more with a particularly strong showcase on local Oklahoma film talent.
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OKMPA Panel discussion: The Oklahoma Advantage
The Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance (OKMPA) will host their next workshop at the University of Tulsa on October 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This panel discussion, The Oklahoma Advantage, will focus on Oklahoma’s incentive programs and address a step-by-step guide to applications and submissions, available film incentives, infrastructure and resources, best practices, common pitfalls and more. Moderated by Talia Bella, Partner/Producer with Rebellium Films, this panel will feature Jeanette Stanton, Director of OF+MO; Jen Loren, Senior Director of Cherokee Film; Jill Simpson, Executive Director of OKC Film & Creative Industries Office; and Jenn Ross, Oklahoma Key Production Accountant/Rebate Consultant.
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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.
