Oklahoma is becoming a stronger and more consistent player in the film industry, with plenty of new movies and television shows filming here regularly.
“Oklahoma is thrilled to be hosting a number of film and television productions in 2025 from local, national and international filmmakers,” says Jeanette Stanton, Oklahoma Film and Music office director. “To name a few, production recently wrapped on the road trip comedy New Years Rev, a Green Day inspired film co-produced by Live Nation, and production is currently underway for Sterlin Harjo’s latest series The Sensitive Kind, starring Ethan Hawke among an all-star cast of talent,” she continues.
The full list of other films and TV shows currently or soon-to-be in production can be found on the Oklahoma Film and Music website, okfilmmusic.org.
Films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Twisters both elevated Oklahoma’s film status even further, showcasing what is becoming an extremely desirable filming location.
“These high profile projects have showcased the state’s diverse landscapes and filming capabilities, including our skilled workforce and infrastructure, further attracting interest from the industry,” says Stanton.
Although both films had an enormous economic impact on the state, it goes further than monetary gain.
“For Killers of the Flower Moon, audiences are diving deeper into the history and culture of the Osage Nation, whereas for Twisters, there has been a renewed interest in weather related studies and phenomena,” says Stanton. “In addition to highlighting these aspects of each respective film, our office published an editorial for both projects which highlights these areas of interest as well as filming locations, impacted businesses and related stats concerning their production in Oklahoma.”
Another reason production studios love filming in Oklahoma? The tax incentives. Every production wants to hear about ways to save money – and Oklahoma is fully committed to the cause.
“Administered by the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, the ‘Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021’ is the state’s incentive program, offering a cash rebate of 20 to 30% for qualified projects that conduct principal photography within the state,” says Stanton. “One of the most unique and advantageous aspects of filming in Oklahoma is that the state’s rebate can be used in conjunction with additional tribal and city incentives, of which the state has a growing number offered through local film commissions and city offices.”
Beyond those enticing benefits, Oklahoma offers even more reasons to film inside the Sooner state – such as diverse ecosystems and top-of-the-line facilities and infrastructure.
“The state boasts twelve distinct eco-regions, offering a wide array of picturesque backdrops and versatile terrains suitable for various filming needs,” says Stanton. “Oklahoma maintains a robust state of productions throughout the year, contributing to a growing pool of experienced local crew members. An expanding list of film support companies, including sound stages and post production providers, are located throughout the state, providing critical support to productions. These factors, combined with the state’s supportive infrastructure and community, make Oklahoma an attractive destination for film productions.”
