OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City’s film sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with film projects set to be in production simultaneously. This milestone wave of activity, spanning high-profile studio productions and independent features, highlights Oklahoma City's rising status as a premier destination for both major studio features and independent filmmaking. The current production pipeline includes one feature actively filming and two more scheduled to roll cameras thi

Story originated by: Brandy McDonnell & Nathan J. Fish - The Oklahoman Movie star Jason Momoa and rising homegrown filmmaker John Swab have been clocked in and getting to work in downtown Oklahoma City this week. Production on Swab's anticipated crime thriller "Copperhead," which started filming in September in various OKC locations, was underway on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in downtown, with the requisite lights, cameras, action — along with Momoa, Swab, other cast and crew, extras,

This story originally appeared on VeloCity Oklahoma City’s film production pipeline is picking up speed, with one feature currently filming and two more scheduled to begin production this month. Copperhead, starring Miles Teller and Jason Momoa, is currently filming in Oklahoma City. The crime thriller follows a veteran detective and young federal agent who uncover a conspiracy within an elite task force after an undercover drug deal turns violent. Two more productions are sc

This story originally appeared on The Journal Record by Sam Royka Public and private investments are fueling record growth across Oklahoma’s film industry, driven by state rebates, city incentives and a rising output of independent productions. The growth is strategic, according to Jeanette Stanton, director of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office. In fiscal year 2026, Oklahoma hosted 45 productions, Stanton said. The projects generated an estimated $120 million in direct state

First three episodes prequalified by Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office OKLAHOMA CITY —Lighthouse Verticals, a vertical-format production company creating short-form video designed for mobile viewing, has officially launched in Oklahoma City. Specializing in faith-based micro-dramas, the company produces high-quality, values-driven series designed for quick, everyday viewing. Co-founders and Oklahoma City natives Brent Ryan Green and Jesse Liddell enter the mar

OKLAHOMA CITY — deadCenter Film, Oklahoma’s premier nonprofit film organization and host of the annual deadCenter Film Festival, has officially opened its search for a new executive director. The organization is seeking a visionary leader to guide its strategic growth, oversee business operations and advance its mission of promoting and celebrating independent film in Oklahoma and beyond. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the executive director will serve as the p

Oklahoma City’s film industry is rapidly expanding through a mix of blockbuster productions, independent films and both traditional and vertical episodic projects, supported by continued investment in infrastructure, workforce development and industry growth. Through the work of the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, Oklahoma City has evolved from an emerging filming destination into a proven production hub capable of supporting feature films, television project

Read the full story on Compass By Rebekka Rea/LMGI The LMGI made its first official appearance at Oklahoma Film & Music Day on April 7, 2026. Organized by the Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) in partnership with the Oklahoma City Film & Creative Industries Office, Cherokee Film, and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture, the annual event is one of the state’s most visible showcases of its creative economy. More than 55 exhibitors filled the Capitol’s second-fl

Read the full story on The Oklahoman By Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman GUTHRIE — On the stately front steps of the historic Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center, where a red carpet is cascading down the stairs, Ryan Francis is taking calls related to the industry he's worked in for more than four decades. "It's just something I've always wanted to do my whole life: Beyond acting, I wanted to write, I wanted to direct, I wanted to produce. ... I really do enjoy being a part o

When filmmakers Kevin Ford, Ty McMahan and Brandon Kobs describe their documentary 67 Bombs to Enid , the reaction is often disbelief. The film examines the legacy of U.S. nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands and the lasting consequences that followed, including the relocation of a large Marshallese community to Enid, Oklahoma, thousands of miles from the islands they once called home. What begins as a historical inquiry becomes a deeply human portrait of survival,

A new Oklahoma-made documentary uses one personal journey to show how food, mentorship and community can come together to create real change. Growing for Good follows the evolution of a small community garden into a working farm in Spencer, Oklahoma. What begins as founder Apollo Woods’ own story quickly grows into something larger, shaped by the people who showed up, the relationships that formed and the shared belief that access to fresh food and opportunity should not be

A punk rock road trip with deep Oklahoma roots just made its world debut on one of the biggest international stages. New Year’s Rev , a comedic coming-of-age film sparked by an idea from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Behind its rebellious humor and cross-country storyline is a story that shines a spotlight on Oklahoma City’s rising film industry. Since Green Day’s rise in the 1990s, their so

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