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 [...]
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 [...]
It was supposed to be the biggest year yet for Oklahoma City’s deadCenter Film Festival, touting a 20-year anniversary and drawing in tens of thousands of people every June.
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
