Cherokee Film Studios

Cherokee Film Studios, located in the Tulsa metro is the hub for film production, education, research and development within the Cherokee Nation. Featuring two of the largest certified soundstages in the region, the latest in industry technology, hair and makeup facilities, production offices and a mill space – we can meet the needs of virtually any production. Our studio is dedicated to producing the highest quality Cherokee and tribal content while also serving as a sought-after rental space for a wide range of productions.

Facility Spec Sheets

Specifications

Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio A.
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio A amenities.
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio B.
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio B amenities.

Studio A

Virtual Production Stage

  • Sloped ceiling, 27′ at eaves & 31′ at peak
  • 122′ x 71.5′ (8,723 sq. ft.)

Entry

  • Air-gapped 14′ x 14′ overhead doors from mill space

LED Wall

  • 80′ wide (linear), 13.5′ tall (over 1,000 sq. ft. of wall)
    • 54′ approximate diameter with curve
    • Ceiling with matching capabilities
  • 2 mobile LED carts, 8′ x 10′
  • Full Vicon volume
    • Capable of mocap and/or camera tracking
  • 2.6 pixel pitch

Floor

  • Rated for semi-cabs and box trucks
  • Able to be painted; dirt, water and animals allowed
  • 400 Amps of floor edison outlets
    • 200 Amps run through noise-reducing transformer for electronics
  • 400 Amp cam-lock service

Grid

  • No grid
  • Truss superstructures allowed

Additional Specifications

  • Patch bays to send XLR, SDI, fiber and ethernet to control booth, etc.
  • Full house/work lights
  • Full heat and air throughout

Studio A Amenties

Hair and Makeup

  • 25.5′ x 15′ (382.5 sq. ft.)
  • 3 chairs
  • Countertop power and dimmable vanity lighting
  • Large monitor with Studio A camera feed

Client Lounge

  • 25.5′ x 21′ (535.5 sq. ft.)
  • Sofas, chairs and work desks
  • Wall-mounted monitor (A/V routing)

Crew Lounge

  • 25′ x 20′ (500 sq. ft.)
  • Countertop coffee maker and microwave
  • Wall-mounted monitor (A/V routing)

Control Room

  • 15′ x 10.5′ (157.5 sq. ft.)
  • Patch bays to send/receive XLR, SDI, fiber & ethernet (to studio, audio)

Audio Recording Suite

  • 10′ x 25′ (250 sq. ft.)
  • Sound isolation booth and mixing console
  • Avid Pro Tools™
  • ADR and language dubbing
  • 5.1 surround sound mixing

Live Audio Mixing Suite

  • 11′ x 10′ (110 sq. ft.)
  • Mixing console
  • Wall-mounted monitor (A/V routing)

Warming Kitchen

  • 24.5′ x 11.5′ (281.75 sq. ft.)
  • Fridge with freezer
  • Ice maker (66 lbs.)
  • Stainless steel tables and shelving
  • Serving window

Flex Space

  • 14′ x 14′ (196 sq. ft.) ingress
  • Full house/work lights
  • Full heat and air throughout

Production Office

  • Multi-Purpose Space
    • 53′ x 68.5′ (3,630.5 sq. ft.)
    • Floor outlets for desks, tables
  • Enclosed Offices
    • 3 Small Offices – 10′ x 10′ (100 sq. ft.)
    • 1 Large Office – 15.5′ x 11.5′ (178.25 sq. ft.)
  • Conference Room
    • 22.5′ x 11.5′  (258.75 sq. ft.)
    • Windows looking into Studio A
    • Presentation/meeting system

Additional Specifications

  • Dressing Room 10.5′ x 9.5′ (99.75 sq. ft.)
  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout

Studio B

Practical Production Stage

  • 30′ ceiling
  • 105′ x 72′ (7,560 sq. ft.)

Entry

  • 14′ x 14′ insulated load-in overhead doors
  • Hanging sound blanket for further dampening
  • Covered walkway from Studio A

Floor

  • Rated for semi-cabs and box trucks
  • Able to be painted; dirt, water and animals allowed
  • 200 Amps of floor edison outlets
  • 400 Amps Cam-Lok™ service

Grid

  • 20 1-ton chain hoists
  • Modular system to hang truss, set pieces, greenscreens, strut rigging
  • Programmable controller with limits, groups and load monitoring
  • 9, 100-Amp services in ceiling, for flying lights

Additional Specifications

  • Programmable and modular hoist control system
    • Controls 20, 1-ton chain hoist
  • Full heat and air throughout
  • Full house/work lights
  • Fully soundproofed
  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout
  • Cable pass-through for sound envelope

Studio B Amenities

Hair and Makeup

  • 311.75 (sq. ft.)
  • Two chairs
  • Countertop power, USB power outlets and dimmable vanity lighting
  • Retractable wall to bisect space and create private HMUs

Production Office

  • 15′ x 8.5′ (127.5 sq. ft.)

Additional Specifications

  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout
Studio A
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio A.

Studio A

Dimensions

  • Sloped ceiling, 27′ at eaves & 31′ at peak
  • 122′ x 71.5′ (8,723 sq ft.)

Entry

  • Air-gapped 14′ x 14′ overhead doors from mill space

LED Wall

  • 80′ wide (linear), 13.5′ tall (over 1,000 sq ft. of wall)
    • 50′ approximate diameter with curve
    • Ceiling with matching capabilities
  • 2 mobile LED carts, 10′ x 12′
  • Full Vicon volume
    • Capable of mocap and/or camera tracking
  • 2.6 pixel pitch

Floor

  • Painted black
  • Rated for semi-cabs and box trucks
  • Able to be painted; dirt, water and animals allowed
  • 400 Amps of floor edison outlets
    • 200 Amps run through noise-reducing transformer for electronics
  • 400 Amp cam-lock service (additional)

Grid

  • No grid, unable to hang weight
  • Truss superstructures allowed

Additional Specifications

  • Patch bays to send XLR, SDI, fiber and ethernet to control booth, edit suite, etc.
  • Full house/work lights
  • Full heat and air throughout
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio A amenities.

Studio A Amenities

Hair and Makeup

  • 25.5′ x 15′ (382.5 sq ft.)
  • 3 chairs
  • Countertop power, USB power outlets and dimmable vanity lighting
  • Wall-mounted monitor (modular routing)

Client Lounge

  • 25.5′ x 21′ (535.5 sq ft.)
  • Wall-mounted monitor (modular routing)

Crew Lounge

  • 25′ x 20′ (500 sq ft.)
  • Countertop coffee maker and microwave
  • Wall-mounted monitor (modular routing)

Control Booth

  • 15′ x 10.5′ (157.5 sq ft.)
  • Patch bays to send/receive XLR, SDI, fiber & ethernet (to studio, edit suite, audio)

Audio Recording Suite

  • 10′ x 25′ (250 sq ft.)
  • Sound isolation booth and mixing console
  • Avid Pro Tools™
  • ADR and language dubbing
  • 5.1 surround sound mixing

Live Mixing Suite

  • 11′ x 10′ (110 sq ft.)
  • Mixing console
  • Wall-mounted monitor (modular routing)

Warming Kitchen

  • 24.5′ x 11.5′ (281.75 sq ft.)
  • Fridge with freezer
  • Ice maker (66 lbs.)
  • Stainless steel tables and shelving
  • Serving window

Flex Space

  • Patch bays to send XLR, SDI, fiber and ethernet to control booth, edit suite, etc.
  • Full house/work lights
  • Full heat and air throughout

Production Office

  • Multi-Purpose Space
    • 53′ x 68.5′ (3,630.5 sq ft.)
    • Floor outlets for desks, tables
  • Enclosed Rental Offices
    • Small – 10′ x 10′ (100 sq ft.)
    • 1 Large Office – 15.5′ x 11.5′ (178.25 sq ft.)
  • Conference Room
    • 22.5′ x 11.5′  (258.75 sq ft.)
    • Windows looking into Studio A
    • Presentation/meeting system

Additional Specifications

  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio B.

Studio B

Dimensions

  • 30′ ceiling
  • 105′ x 72′ (7,560 sq ft.)

Entry

  • 14′ x 14′ insulated load-in overhead doors
  • Hanging sound blanket for further dampening
  • Covered walkway from Studio A

Floor

  • Rated for semi-cabs and box trucks
  • Able to be painted; dirt, water and animals allowed
  • 200 Amps of floor edison outlets
  • 400 Amps Cam-Lok™ service

Grid

  • 20 1-ton chain hoists
  • Modular system to hang truss, set pieces, greenscreens, strut rigging
  • Programmable controller with limits, groups and load monitoring
  • 9, 100-Amp services in ceiling, for flying lights

Additional Specifications

  • Programmable and modular hoist control system
    • Controls 20, 1-ton chain hoist
  • Full heat and air throughout
  • Full house/work lights
  • Fully soundproofed
  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout
  • Cable pass-through for sound envelope
Rendering of Cherokee Film Studios that highlights Studio B amenities.

Studio B Amenities

Hair and Makeup

  • 315 square feet
  • Two chairs
  • Countertop power, USB power outlets and dimmable vanity lighting
  • Retractable wall to bisect space and create private HMUs

Production Office

  • 15′ x 8.5′ (127.5 sq ft.)

Additional Specifications

  • Wifi and cell phone signal antennas throughout

Media

Additional Amenities

Aerial view of Cherokee Film Studios, featuring the adjoining Studio A and Studio B buildings.
Green Space

Available for animal staging or additional parking

RV Power

6 hookups

Exterior Lighting

Full lighting for night loading/unloading and security

Security Cameras

Full site coverage

Entry Gates

Full height and locking

Privacy Fence

Eight foot tall, surrounding the entire site

Media Contact

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