OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Film + Music Office was honored at the 2022 Location Managers Guild International awards ceremony by being named the “Outstanding Film Commission.”
A first-time nominee and now winner, OF+MO was recognized by the LMGI for its efforts in production assistance for the hit FX television series “Reservation Dogs,” which is currently streaming its second season on Hulu.
Co-created by Oklahoma’s own Sterlin Harjo, “Reservation Dogs” was the first scripted television series to be produced in-state and has had a direct, positive economic impact on multiple locations throughout northeast Oklahoma, including Okmulgee, Tulsa, Sand Springs, Terlton, Inola and Beggs.
“We are incredibly grateful to the LMGI for this honor,” said Tava Maloy Sofsky, director of the OF+MO, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. “We couldn’t be prouder of the spotlight this accolade shines on our dedicated film workforce, businesses, film friendly communities and educators with whom we work alongside to continue growing Oklahoma’s film and television industry.”
In addition to OF+MO’s win for “Outstanding Film Commission,” local film professionals, including LMGI member Chris Kucharski and Shane Brown, were nominated for their work on “Reservation Dogs” in the “Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series” category.
The LMGI is a global organization of career location professionals in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards as well as supporting strong relationships between production and government agencies, businesses and communities.