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Industry Spotlight: Meet a Native Filmmaker Working To Bring Others’ Projects to Life

Sometimes you just know your life’s passion, even at an early age. That was true for Adam Piron, a Kiowa and Mohawk filmmaker who grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. From the early years to college, film was constantly on his mind, so it was easy for him to pick a career path as he set out [...]

By |2020-06-19T11:18:26-05:00June 19, 2020|Education, Industry Spotlight|

Dive into the Film Industry with Two Days of FREE Virtual Classes During deadCenter Film Festival

Have you ever been watching a fantastic film and thought to yourself, “It would be so cool to be a part of the movies?” If this is you, keep reading because you’re in luck. Now is your chance to explore the industry and its different parts and roles, find out how to get your start [...]

By |2022-01-19T13:31:24-06:00June 5, 2020|Education, Events, Expired|

Spotlight: Tulsa Filmmaker Selected to be Mentored by Award-Winning Director

One thing we love at the Cherokee Nation Film Office is to see #MoreNatives in film. We also love success stories. Kyle Bell (Muscogee), who is a director, camera operator and editor, is paving the way to his own success story. Kyle Bell editing an Emmy-Award winning show from his home during COVID-19. [...]

By |2020-08-13T13:28:06-05:00May 15, 2020|Latest News|

Q&A with the OklaHomies Short Film Contest Filmmakers: The Inspiration Behind “This Suds for You”

We’re still over here laughing at so many of the funny and creative films submitted to the OklaHomies Short Film Contest! The contest truly showcased local talent in the Oklahoma film industry and shed a lot of light on how anyone can make a movie. In case you missed it, you can still watch ALL [...]

By |2020-08-13T10:58:36-05:00May 8, 2020|Industry Spotlight|

Spotlight: Meet the Purgets! Dynamic Duo and Cherokee Nation Citizens Talk About Their Experience in the Film Industry

If you’ve ever thought about getting into the film industry, the Purgets have great advice for you! Rachel and Max Purget are a mother and son duo, both Cherokee Nation citizens, who currently work in the film industry in L.A. and Oklahoma. Rachel is an acting manager for Max, a media specialist for nonprofits and [...]

By |2020-08-13T10:59:13-05:00April 30, 2020|Industry Spotlight|

Q&A with OklaHomies Short Film Contest Filmmakers: A Cherokee Nation Citizen’s Inspiration Behind His Short Film

We are still buzzing from the excitement of the OklaHomies Short Film Contest! There were so many creative films and stories, told by people from all over the state. We were curious to learn more about the directors behind the smartphones. We did a quick social-distance Q&A with Ryker Sixkiller, the fan-favorite winner in the [...]

By |2020-08-13T10:59:49-05:00April 27, 2020|Industry Spotlight|

Q&A with OklaHomies Short Film Contest Filmmakers: The Inspiration Behind “Wiped Out”

We LOVED watching all the short films from the OklaHomies Short Film Contest. There were so many creative ideas that we were curious about who was behind the smartphone. We did a quick social-distance Q&A with Josh Mindemann, the first place winner in the shorts category. Learn about his inspiration for "Wiped Out", a short [...]

By |2020-08-13T11:00:19-05:00April 20, 2020|Industry Spotlight|

The Results Are In! See Which Short Films Won in the OklaHomies Short Film Contest

CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS! Thanks to all of our OklaHomies who entered The Oklahoma Short Film Contest. We were absolutely THRILLED with everyone's participation! It was so much fun to watch all of the new submissions roll in each day. It's clear that our state is full of talented [...]

By |2020-08-13T11:00:54-05:00April 13, 2020|Latest News|

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

For Freelancers, Artists, Filmmakers and Those in the Film Industry Impacted by COVID-19 In the past couple of weeks, there have been many innovations and adaptions happening around us in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several organizations are coming together and stepping up to make a difference during this time to provide assistance, encouragement and [...]

By |2020-08-13T11:01:29-05:00April 10, 2020|Latest News|
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