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Cherokee Film / Commission

The Cherokee Film Commission invites filmmakers to experience all that Cherokee Nation has to offer. Our team serves as your liaison to Indian Country, connecting you with diverse locations spanning 5 eco-regions, skilled Native talent and crew, our tribal film rebate and virtual production soundstages.

cherokee film incentive

The Cherokee Film Incentive is a cash rebate program that incentivizes film and media projects to film within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation reservation. Qualifying productions may receive up to 25% cashback for production expenditures in the Cherokee Nation, as well as wages paid to local and Native crew and talent.

The Cherokee Film Incentive is available on its own or may be used in conjunction with other incentive programs made available by the state of Oklahoma.

Locations

From tallgrass prairies to dense woodlands, lakes and streams to Tribally-owned cultural and historic landmarks, modern urban developments to small-town Americana, we’ve got you covered.

production directories

Cherokee Film Commission offers first-of-its-kind directories that allow productions to easily locate and hire Native American talent and crew, find locations and find film-friendly and Tribal-owned businesses within Cherokee Nation. Cherokee cultural and historical consultants can be accessed upon request.

Cherokee Film Studios

Cherokee Film Studios, located at our Owasso campus, offers a 9,000-square-foot XR space, which is the first tribal soundstage of its kind. The 27,000-square-foot studio space is also home to editing suites, pro-grade audio suites, full hair and makeup suites, as well as office space and catering facilities. Our second soundstage will be complete in June of 2024 providing an additional 10,000-square-feet of production space.

Cherokee Film Institute

The Cherokee Film Institute serves to educate and create opportunities in film and media. From workshops to on-set training and scholarships for Native citizens, CFI is a hub for building a skilled workforce in every level of the industry.

Cultural Consulting

The historical and cultural consultants directory is a database of Native American and academic experts who can be hired independently to consult on film and television projects. If you are an academic professional or expert specializing in Native American culture, history or languages, please click the button below to register as an historical consultant.

Filmed in the Cherokee Nation

Production Jobs

There are more than 50 job categories in the industry that need all levels of experience. Productions need construction workers, cosmetologists, electricians, welders, drivers and more. Whether it’s in front of the camera, behind the camera, in the boardroom, building sets, handling payroll and accounting, costuming or driving, there is a place for you in film.

Film Resources

We have collected links and information to help you with your filmmaking projects. Whether you are needing festival information, union organizations, or local contact we want to get you pointed in the right direction.

Project Intake Form

Speaker Request Form

If you have a speaking opportunity for one of our staff, please fill out this form.

For more information, contact us at [email protected] or call 918.645.3396.