Photo Gallery of Oklahoma Territory Film Council...
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March 27, 2004: Various group shots from Jim Butcher's dynamic 'Celebrate Tulsa Film Community' party. All stripes were present! [Photos © Meg Butcher 2004]
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March 27, 2004: Music for Jim Butcher's 'Celebrate Tulsa Film Community' party was provided by Tulsa musician Dave Clupper. [Photo © Meg Butcher 2004]
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March 27, 2004: OTFC member Shiron (center) & Oscar Ray (bald guy on the R), organizers of Bare Bones International Film Festivals in Muskogee and Script-2-Screen Fests in Tulsa, visit at the 'Celebrate Tulsa Film Community' party. [Photo © Meg Butcher 2004]
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March 27, 2004: Various other folks at Jim Butcher's 'Celebrate Tulsa Film Community' Party [clockwise from left]: Jim addressess the crowd from his hearth; OTFC'er Joel Hulett; Andy Horton; Jill Noonan & Rod Slane. [Photo © Meg Butcher 2004]
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January 25, 2003: OTFC hosted two award-winning South African filmmaking brothers in their only Tulsa appearance while in state for a few days. Craig & Damon Foster offered a screening of their VERY popular and innovative Bushman documentary The Great Dance: A Hunter's Story featuring the never-before-documented Run of Death. Afterward, they hosted an intimate discussion-style filmmaking workshop (shown here) drawing from their 15+ years of experiences. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2003]
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January 25, 2003: (L to R) South African filmmaker Craig Foster, an unnamed Tulsa University student, and OTFC member Clark Wiens of Circle Cinema listen intently to Damon Foster's filmmaking recommendations during a workshop that featured footage of the Fosters' latest 35mm/digital documentary feature Cosmic Africa. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2003]
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January 25, 2003: Just before heading back to Norman for Dr. Andy Horton's "Writer's Block" party at OU, South African filmmakers Craig (L) and Damon Foster (R) flank OTFC Past President and event organizer Paul Hiller as the setting sun slaps them all in the face.
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July 13, 2002: You never know who will show up at OTFC events. Sandwiched between grip Jon Shryock and special makeup f/x man Victor Marquez is Victor's nephew Manuel "Manny" Marquez. One of this year's finalists, filmmaker Manny was in state from California to attend a wedding, racing back to OKC in his tux (and boffo felt hat) to be at IndieFest. Manny grew up in Owasso but has been in LA area for a few years now. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: The first OTFCer to be awarded grand prize at Oklahoma IndieFest, Sean Lorton of Broken Arrow mingles after winning the BIG trophy. Lorton also received $2500 matching gift certificate for grip/lighting rentals at Bulldog Production Services in Tulsa. Is he happy? We think so. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: Oklahoma IndieFest Director Paul Hiller (in the jazzy shirt) reaches to shake hands with grand prize winner Sean Lorton, whose "Ghost of the Red Rose" beat out four other finalist films to take top honors for 2002-2003. Finalist filmmakers Suzanne Markwell (of OTFC) and Manuel Marquez bittersweetly watch the BIG trophy go to someone else! [Photo © Ava Ridgeway 2002]
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July 13, 2002: We were so impressed with IAO's new gallery space in the old Packard building, we just had to get another shot of the exterior as OK IndieFest patrons here take a little smoke break between the evening's non-juried and juried screenings. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: This is the massive trophy to be handed to OKIndieFest's grand prize winner! Don't let the red satin fool you; the trophy is a foot tall with a custom engraving on a marble stand. It weighs a ton (or, so they say.) This pic shows how we displayed it on the VIP buffet table as a teaser to filmmakers. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: "Don't let my wife see that I can do stuff in a kitchen!" Too bad OTFCer Jon Shryock's plea fell on deaf ears; otherwise, you wouldn't see this picture here! Hailing from Yukon, Jon helps out OTFC caterer Peggy Char of Tulsa, who provided the hot/cold buffet set up in the "VIP Hospitality Room" at Oklahoma IndieFest 2002. This room was reserved for finalist filmmakers and paying guests. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: It doesn't get much more "urban" than this! Joe Turner and Geoffrey L. Smith review projection equipment before the house fills up for Oklahoma IndieFest grand finale screenings. This unfinished viewing area is set up in the back third of IAO's art gallery. That is sunlight streaming through a gap above the screen, as some duct tape holding a curtain had let loose momentarily! (This gap was repaired during the first movie, to great applause!) [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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July 13, 2002: Marking the first Oklahoma IndieFest hosted outside Tulsa, OTFC President Joe Turner and members Geoffrey L. Smith and Victor Marquez come early to help set up for this season finale event, held at Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) new gallery in OKC's historic Auto Alley district, just north of downtown. That's why the metal signage reads "Packard Motor Company." Smith, of course, is also president of IAO's Film & Video Committee. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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June 6, 2002: Justan Floyd (L) and OTFC'er Jayson Floyd welcome attendees at a filmmakers dinner kicking off the 2002 deadCENTER International Film Festival in
Edmond. (Energetic Edmond Mayor Naifeh, with curly blond hair, is sitting in front of podium.) In its second year, the dinner was hosted at Petroleum Club North on Sooner Road and screenings were held at University of Central Oklahoma. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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May 12, 2002: Darla Enlow, director of Toe Tags and upcoming Branded features, discusses projects with visitor Jason Reed during OKFilm/IndieFest post-reception hosted at downtown Tulsa Central Library. Given that it was Mother's Day and we were feeling generous, we let non-members into the reception this time! [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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May 12, 2002: Film producer Sean Lorton answers a question posed during audience Q&A during OKFilm gig, following screening of his latest project Ghost of the Red Rose. Darla Enlow, director of Toe Tags, listens next to him. Sean and Darla were our guest artists at this event. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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March 10, 2002: Special F/X guru and OTFCer Victor Marquez of Owasso shows off his masking and makeup skills at our OKFilm gig as he turns mild-mannered IndieFest Director Paul Hiller into a wooly-haired freak. Assisted by Daryl Sykes of Yukon (far R in photo), Marquez discussed his technique with the audience as he skillfully blended half the mask into Paul's skin while leaving the other half rough, for comparison. [Photo Montage © Paul Hiller 2002]
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Jan 20, 2002: OTFCers Shiron and Oscar Ray (of Darkwood Motion Pictures and Bare Bones International Film Festival fame) hit the buffet at members-only reception following OKFilm gig in Tulsa. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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Jan 20, 2002: Executive producer Peter Langs of California-based IPMA visits at the OTFC members-only reception following our OKFilm gig in Tulsa. L to R are Mike Staniford, Langs, TU's Dr. Joe Kestner, actor Jim Milburn, and comedian Tom McCay. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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Jan 20, 2002: California-based Peter Langs was our OKFilm/IndieFest guest speaker in January. Langs is producer of 'art house' movies commissioned by Universal Studios and president of Intellectual Properties Management Association (IPMA.) [Photo © Paul Hiller 2002]
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April 28, 2001: Dino Lalli, director of Oklahoma Film Office, addresses a luncheon audience at the first Motion Picture and Video Symposium hosted by The University of Oklahoma School of Art. OTFC President Emeritus Paul Hiller was one of the panelists at this event. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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April 22, 2001: OTFC members and other attendees scatter throughout OSU television studio shop during behind-the-set facility tour conducted by Timothy Cushing, guest speaker at today's OKFilm gig. Mr. Cushing is director of production/operations at OSU-Stillwater's TV Services. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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April 22, 2001: Following our OKFilm gig at OSU-Stillwater Campus, a couple of familiar film faces pose happily while flanking one of their favorite media: a studio cam! On L is Truman Smith, published author and charter member of OK Film Commission (under then-Governor George Nigh.) On the R is his longtime colleague Bob Westmoreland, currently a still photographer. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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March 4, 2001: OTFC members and special guests get exclusive networking time with our guest presenters at every OKFilm gig. Here, following our OKFilm gig in Norman, MCAI-OKC President Craig Wood (L) and screenwriter Paul Tompkins (center) visit extensively with legendary OU film educator/producer Charles "Ned" Hockman. Okay, so guest presenter Rhodes isn't in this very shot, but it just goes to show you never know who's gonna turn out for these events! [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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March 4, 2001: Producer Gary Rhodes, OU professor and OKIndieFest finalist, treats our OKFilm audience in Norman to his own brand of humor as he describes his approaches to successful production and national distribution of documentary subjects. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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January 14, 2001: Producer Andrea Jobe and director Chris Wall of Tulsa's IMpact Productions excitedly address our audience following January's OKFilm IndieFest screenings, discussing their cutting-edge 3D animation projects. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2001]
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December, 2000: OTFC members gathered at Rhonda Donica's home for a potluck Christmas party and all-important Networking. Here special f/x guru Victor Marquez (L) visits with actor/writer Mike Staniford (R) while son Victor listens in. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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December 8, 2000: OTFC sponsors the world premiere of "Harbored Thoughts," a feature based on Tulsa playwright and producer Juan Pablo Reinoso's stage play of the same name. Movie was shot in Tulsa with exteriors in Chicago. Here Juan basks in the glow with "HT" colleagues, L to R, Front: production assistant Diane Harshman, Juan, and director James H. Demas II of Chicago. L to R, Back: exec producer Colin Tucker, grip Brian Boyll, DP Rogelio Gazga, production coordinator T.J. Jones, key grip Marc Sopkin, and grip Chris Geerdes. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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November 19, 2000: Always friendly, Oklahoma Film Office representative Bud Elder serves as guest speaker at our OKFilm gig in downtown Tulsa, keeping members up-to-date with current state goings-on now that new film commissioner Dino Lalli is in office. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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August, 2000: That's not a movie trophy in retiring OTFC President Paul Hiller's hands, but a plaqued candle pedestal commemorating his four years in office. Every fall, members gather over dinner to network, conduct business, and discuss the year's upcoming programs. [Photo © Karen Hiller 2000]
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August, 2000: OTFC's annual meeting attracts members from all around the state. L to R: "Film & History Magazine" Editor Dr. Peter Rollins of CLEVELAND (OK) visits with moviemaking partners Jon Shryock and Daryl Sykes of YUKON. Royal Dragon Restaurant in Tulsa hosted OTFC's annual meetings 1998-2000. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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July 29, 2000: OTFC sponsored a very timely all-day workshop by arts consultant Morrie Warshawski of Michigan, entitled "Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants and Donations for Independent Film & Video Projects." DONATIONS! Wow!! Hosted at (and co-sponsored by) OKC Art Museum, this was a very practical workshop. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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July 22, 2000: OTFC sponsored an entertaining yet educational workshop by active screenwriter Dr. Andrew Horton (director of Oklahoma University's film program) entitled "Writing the Character-Centered Screenplay." Hosted at OSU-Tulsa Campus and co-sponsored by OKC Art Museum. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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March 25, 2000: Actors practice reading an original
screenplay during Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee, hosted
by Darkwood Motion Picture Co. Such readings help screenwriters hone their
scripts as well as expose them to potential movie actors. L to R: Amber
Dickinson, Marc Krinsky (of NYC), state film commission member Debbie Fuller,
OTFC member actress Allena Brackin, and an undoubtedly fine actor whose
name escapes us right now. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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March 24, 2000: Bare Bones International Film
Festival Director Shiron Ray (in blue) presents the Trailblazer Award to
OTFC, accepted by President Paul Hiller and President Emeritus Peggy Char
on behalf of the organization. The Trailblazer is awarded to those organizations
and individuals making progress for independent film personnel in Oklahoma.
[Photo © Karen Hiller 2000]
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High school senior Jodain Massad of Tulsa submitted his aptly titled "A Short Film by Jodain" to our OKFilm Indie competition. Here he participates in an impromptu panel discussion following the OKFilm screening of his movie on March 5, 2000. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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OTFC hosted
Oklahoma's premiere of digital movie "Cafe Purgatory" on Feb. 29, 2000,
at OSU-Tulsa Campus. Crowd estimates were placed at 300+ to see this movie
written by John Wooley of Tulsa. Here "CP" actor James Vance (gray jacket) arrives with friends. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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February 29, 2000: OTFC Vice President and computer graphics expert Robert Brewer (left) mans the OTFC lobby table
with Board Member and video producer Harvey Shell (center) during the Oklahoma premiere
of "Cafe Purgatory." Outside of this website, our lobby presence at such
film/video functions is the best way we can introduce OTFC to other film/video
personnel. [Photo © Paul Hiller 2000]
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Even before our OKFilm Series formally kicked off in 1998 to provide regular exposure
to experienced moviemakers, OTFC hosted various guest speakers as we strove
to introduce beginners to those in the know. These included (L to R): OK
Film Office Director Bob Davis on 2/4/96; active screenwriter ("Dan Turner: Hollywood Detective") John Wooley of Tulsa at our 1992 Christmas Party; and Cannes-winning producer ("The Ball") Truman Smith of Ponca City at our 11/15/92 annual
business meeting. [Davis photo © Paul Hiller 1996; others © Charles L. Dickerson 1992]
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Dr. Charles L. Dickerson displays his humble
opinion of actors Curtis Gawf (L) and A.L. Baker (R). Dickerson, who passed away in 1997, had a busy acting career on stage and in Hollywood during his earlier years. He co-founded OTFC while operating Tsali Studios in Tulsa, handling head shots and other portfolio photography for movie and stage actors until his death. [Photo 1995?]
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May 23, 1993: OTFC hosted the world premiere of made-in-Tulsa video feature "Vigilante
Blood" (Brigantine Productions) at Outback Cafe. Here various cast &
crew sign the official movie poster as a thanks to the producer, OTFC member
Harvey Shell. Clockwise from lower left are crewmember Allena Brackin (in gray), director Larry Thomas, actor Dann Daigle, makeup f/x artist Carol Vandiver, and actors Joe
'Price' Fallin, A.L. Baker, and Susan Lauren. [Photo © Charles L. Dickerson 1993]
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OTFC runs on teamwork, so some producers realize the need to help with mundane
chores. Weapons expert Harvey Shell of Brigantine Productions in Tulsa apparently fought for the opportunity to vaccuum after our 1992 Christmas Party at Tulsa University. [Photo © Charles L. Dickerson 1992]
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Four sleazy film guys network in the corner at our 1992 Christmas Party. Okay,
they're not TOO sleazy: a couple of them are, in fact, wearing ties. L to R: videographer Kevin Thrasher, screenwriter Greg Burkart, computer graphics guru David Mielcarek, and videographer Paul Hiller. [Photo © Charles L. Dickerson 1992]
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November 11, 1992: Like other businesspeople, indies will tend to work with those
they know and trust. Here, "The Ball" producer Truman Smith takes a smoke break to visit with OTFC members during a member meeting. L to R: Smith, A.L. Baker, Peggy Char, Jo Harris, John Nichols. [Photo © Charles L. Dickerson 1992]
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