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01.23.21

Cox Convention Center To Become Major TV & Film Studio

Oklahoma City is moving forward with plans to turn the Cox Convention Center into a major TV and film production studio. Watch the story at News9.

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01.23.21

Oklahoma’s Film Industry Is Growing Thanks to New Facilities and More Incentives

Cannon and Payne are heading up Prairie Surf Studios, which is converting the Cox Convention Center into production facilities in downtown Oklahoma City. This will include 140,000 square feet of...

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01.23.21

OKC's Downtown Film Studio Launches Production

A $160,000 CARES Act grant is helping launch a non-profit job training program to meet an increasing demand for workers needed to produce films in Oklahoma. Prairie Media donated use...

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01.23.21

Chamber Film Industry Forum

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber hosted a lively forum on the Oklahoma film industry last week. The forum focused on the growing appeal of Oklahoma as a film industry destination...

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Some #BTS from the weekend spent with our friends

Some #BTS from the weekend spent with our friends at @wooley.studio! The team came to Prairie Surf Studios to film some fun promo footage with our co-founders & CEOs, Matt Payne and Rachel Cannon. ⁠⁠
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Much more to come about what makes this studio special. Stay tuned!⁠ 📽

It’s that time of year... Awards Season! 🏆⁠

It’s that time of year... Awards Season! 🏆⁠ The 78th Golden Globes Awards are on NBC tonight. We’ll be sending our best wishes to nominated and Oklahoma-made film, @minarimovie!
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Who are you looking forward to see win tonight?

Welcome to Plaza Walls! Here you'll find a curated

Welcome to Plaza Walls! Here you'll find a curated, rotating mural project in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City. These walls breathe joy, color and unbound creativity. ⁠🌈⁠
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The artists within the community take initiative and see the value in accessible public art for everyone. Even for those shooting their next film project. Have you visited the Plaza Walls yet?

We here at Prairie Surf Media are excited to begin

We here at Prairie Surf Media are excited to begin our search for summer and fall interns! We are looking for forward-thinking, enthusiastic and adaptable individuals from varying backgrounds and with a multitude of skill sets to help us continue to grow the Oklahoma Film Industry. If you’re a student interested in joining our team, the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 12. Head to the link in our bio to apply!

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is shooting hi

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is shooting his next film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” here in Oklahoma! The film follows a set of murders of Osage Native Americans—one of the most infamous killing sprees in Oklahoman and American history. We're pleased to welcome such a masterful director to our state to tell this important story. Martin Scorsese talking with Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear (📸: @tulsaworld, @osagenews)

A quick tour of Stage 1 📽 The first of three ad

A quick tour of Stage 1 📽 The first of three adjacent, street-level stages designed for optimum flexibility and functionality. ⁠
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With a 25ft ceiling clearance and 24,500 square feet, this stage is one of the most versatile soundstages in the mid-west. Can you imagine the possibilities?

Who would’ve guessed you could find a lighthouse

Who would’ve guessed you could find a lighthouse in the heartland? ⁠ Found on the east side of Lake Hefner, keeping company with a marina and line of restaurants, you can find the East Wharf Lighthouse right here in Oklahoma City. 📍It makes for a great night out and a spectacular film backdrop!

Congrats to the Oklahoma-made film @minarimovie fo

Congrats to the Oklahoma-made film @minarimovie for earning three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and TEN Critics Choice Award nominations 🏆 This impressive list of nominations includes Best Director, Best Actor, (@steveyeun), Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble, Best Original Screenplay and more! To book a virtual screening for the film, head to the link in our bio.

Admiring art collections from around the globe is

Admiring art collections from around the globe is one of the best ways to draw inspiration for a film. ⁠
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This is JRB Gallery (also know as JRB Art at the Elms) located in the Paseo Arts District. This award-winning gallery presents a diverse roster of emerging, established, and internationally exhibited artists. ⁠
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The late owner John Belt is credited with the initial vision to turn the neighborhood into a revitalized, vibrant arts district. His wife Joy Reed Belt now runs the historic gallery and spends her life promoting artists and selling their works. 🖼⁠
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Be sure to stop in— preferably on Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk where you can experience all of the Paseo’s galleries, themed exhibits, shops, restaurants, and live entertainment each month! ⁠
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A big day in Oklahoma City’s history. We couldn’t be more proud that this iconic downtown space is now a home where innovators, creators and storytellers can thrive. Goodbye to Cox Convention Center and hello to Prairie Surf Studios. 👋 New sign coming soon.

Immerse yourself in Oklahoma City’s luxury fashi

Immerse yourself in Oklahoma City’s luxury fashion community for your next film project. Meet Betsy King. Betsy owns @betsykingshoes located in the Paseo Arts District. After years of living in New Orleans and Atlanta working in the apparel industry, she moved back to Oklahoma City and opened up her shop. ⁠
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“I consider shoes to be my art, so why not be in a beautiful arts district such as Paseo?”⁠
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Betsy King Shoe Boutique carries some of the most fashion-forward and unique shoes in the state. We’ll bet you can find the perfect pair(s) to style your narrative. (📸: @charlie_neuenschwander_photo)

Welcome to the Paseo Arts District 🎨Originally

Welcome to the Paseo Arts District 🎨Originally built in 1929 and inspired by Spanish Villages, the Paseo is home to 20 art galleries and over 60 artists. It’s a unique community and serves as the perfect backdrop for any film project! Follow along this week as we take you to several of our favorite spots around the district! (📷: @rachelwaters.co)

The 2021 #SundanceFilmFestival is here, Oklahoma!

The 2021 #SundanceFilmFestival is here, Oklahoma! Now through February 2nd, you can visit @circlecinema or @admiraltwin to enjoy the best new films from around the globe as they screen alongside great local programming and panel discussions with Oklahoma artists and filmmakers. 🎥⁠
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Link in bio to buy tickets!

Oklahoma City just made #15 on @moviemakermag’s

Oklahoma City just made #15 on @moviemakermag’s list as the “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2021.” A big congrats to all of our Okie filmmakers. We believe this city will continue to create wonderful things for the film industry. “We’ve created our own industry outside of Hollywood. Our actors are hungry, our crews are hungry and our locations are among the most unique in the country.” - @mickeyreece MovieMaker Magazine determined the winners using research on tax incentives, information on how they’re coping with the pandemic, surveys, and recent productions. To read the full article, head to the link in our bio! 🔗

Camera tests: ✔️ American Underdog: A Kurt Wa

Camera tests: ✔️ American Underdog: A Kurt Warner Story will begin to film here at Prairie Surf Studios. This crew is so talented and we’re honored to watch the story of one of the greatest 12-year careers in NFL history unfold right in front of us. Follow along as we take you behind the scenes these next few months! 🎥

Coffee break anyone? ☕️ We were thrilled to br

Coffee break anyone? ☕️ We were thrilled to bring in @junctioncoffeeokc to get the cast & crew of American Underdog ready to roll on day two of their camera test! 📽

Congrats to @1577productions for distribution of @

Congrats to @1577productions for distribution of @eddiesuttonfilm through @lionsgate! We can’t wait to see what you do next. ✨ Prairie Surf Media's Co-CEO Rachel Cannon co-produced the short film "Send Me Wings" with the production team at 1577 Productions, shooting throughout downtown OKC and Alva, OK. As Rachel can attest, this team of people are true gems of Oklahoma.

Meet the Executive Vice President and General Coun

Meet the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Prairie Surf Media, Jesse Liddell. Jesse most recently served as head of distribution at LD Entertainment, a prolific independent film and TV studio. 📺 Joining the PSM team has brought the Oklahoma native back home, along with invaluable business and creative experience and deep-rooted entertainment industry relationships. While at LD Entertainment, Liddell led the distribution and financing efforts of such critically acclaimed films as “Jackie,” “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” “I Can Only Imagine,” and “The Grey.” Liddell is a licensed attorney in the state of Oklahoma, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. FUN FACT: Of all his production experiences, Jesse’s favorite is “Megan Leavey” (2017). He, along with 70+ members of his extended family, got to visit and explore Yankee Stadium while on location for the 2-day shoot and watch a live game from the owner’s box.