Casting notices for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Jesse Eisenberg watching a Thunder home game with Mayor David Holt seem to indicate Oklahoma’s status in the film world has noticeably improved from the days when the state served as the launchpad for Twister’s flying cow. Earlier this month, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department’s […]
oklahoma film enhancement rebate program
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deadCenter Film Festival commentary: Rebate state, gonna film it great!
It becomes a win/win for our local film and music industries because more local musical talent, crew, support services and facilities are being used, which creates a bigger economic impact in the state.
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Producer calls Oklahoma a hidden gem for indie filmmmakes
Leahy filmed sequels to cult horror franchises Hellraiser and Children of the Corn in Oklahoma.
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Medford-born filmmaker busts Hollywood stereotypes with Southern Tale
Tel Royal wrote, directed, produced, edited and acted in Southern Tale.
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Keeping an industry from fading to black
With 46 states currently offering incentives, productions will have no shortage of other options to serve as Oklahoma’s photo double. It’s all about the bottom line. The film rebate is what the name implies: a rebate to productions on taxable transactions in the state, capped at $5 million annually. Included are items such as labor, […]