Behind the Scenes, Oklahoma

Combat veteran and Oklahoma filmmaker Cory Haynes has starred in the viral fan films SCP: Overlord and Shadow of the Zone, which have earned more than 30 million views, and served as assistant director on SCP: Meridian, viewed more than 2 million times. He shares how Oklahoma locations, local talent and a strong creative community are helping him bring ambitious fan films to life—proving you don’t need a Hollywood budget to make a movie that gets noticed.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

We’re going behind the scenes of the  Action for Actors Level 1 Workshop at Storm Front Studios, where actors learn the fundamentals of physical performance for the camera—from throwing convincing punches and taking a fall to performing action safely.

Ana Berry talks with Venn Johns and Piet Wilhelm of Triton Fight Center about the upcoming workshop, led by instructor Branden Smith and stunt coordinator Justin Parks, and how specialized action training can help actors become safer, more confident and more believable on screen.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

What happens when family history becomes theater?

Jameson White wrote, produced, and directed an original stage play inspired by her own ancestors, premiering it in New York City. Now she's bringing this deeply personal production home to Tulsa for a special run at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, September 10–13.

The production is still casting a few additional actors, so if you've been looking for an opportunity to get involved in local theater, now is the time.

Join us as we talk about storytelling, legacy, and the journey of bringing an ancestral story from New York back to Oklahoma. And then, let's all show up and support this incredible homecoming production at the Tulsa PAC.

Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In this episode, I sit down with Scout Taylor-Compton for a conversation that goes far beyond acting.

Scout opens up about stepping from in front of the camera to behind it, writing and developing her latest film, Road to Recovery, and what it meant to bring that story to life right here in Oklahoma.

We talk about the creative process from idea to script to set and what she’s learned taking ownership of her voice as a storyteller and director.

The film features an incredible cast, including  Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and highlights the depth of talent and opportunity growing within Oklahoma’s film industry.

🎧 Watch/Listen now here and on all streaming platforms 

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, I sit down with the powerful creative duo behind the documentary Poetic Justice—Amy Janes and Nicol Ragland.

Together, they bring to life a deeply moving story that explores the intersection of poetry, incarceration, and healing. Poetic Justice shines a light on the transformative power of self-expression, giving voice to women whose stories are so often unheard.

Amy and Nicol share what inspired the film, the emotional journey of bringing it to life, and the responsibility that comes with telling real stories rooted in truth, vulnerability, and resilience.

This conversation is a reminder that storytelling isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about impact. It’s about creating space for voices to be heard, understood, and felt.

Because sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones that set people free.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

Stunts are one of the most exciting — and most technical — parts of filmmaking. In this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, host Ana Berry sits down with stunt coordinator Justin Parks to talk about the craft of stunt work, how action scenes are designed for film, and why training is essential for actors and filmmakers.

Justin is also leading a 2-day stunt workshop at Stormfront Studios, giving Oklahoma creatives the chance to learn professional stunt techniques, fight choreography, and on-set safety directly from an experienced stunt coordinator.

Even better — additional scholarships are now available thanks to the generous support of:
• Tulsa FMAC
• Piet Wilhelm – Triton Fight Center (Tulsa)
• Eddie Lorents – Dental Arts (Oklahoma City)
• Gerald McCoy
• Matt Afshari – The Social Fix Nutrition

If you're an actor, filmmaker, or action enthusiast, this is an incredible opportunity to train and learn more about the growing film industry in Oklahoma.

🎬 Learn more about the stunt workshop at Stormfront Studios and apply for scholarships.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, Ana Berry and Tom Biolchini talk with Meg Gould, Executive Director of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture, about the newly announced Tulsa Film Incentive Program. Designed to complement Oklahoma’s statewide rebates, the program offers financial incentives for productions that choose Green Country as their home base.
The initiative encourages projects to hire local crew, use local vendors and music, and establish production offices within the Tulsa Production Zone, helping strengthen Tulsa’s growing film industry.
Learn how this new incentive could bring more productions—and more opportunity—to Oklahoma. 🎬

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

n this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, we sit down with writer, director, and producer Kyle West to talk about his debut feature film, South of Stillwater, recently shot right here in Oklahoma.

Kyle shares the inspiration behind his intimate, character-driven storytelling style, the challenges of making a first feature, and why Oklahoma’s landscapes and creative community made the perfect home for this powerful project.

From vision to execution, this conversation offers an honest look at the realities of independent filmmaking — and the passion it takes to bring a story to life.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

Tom and Ana sat down with producer Tanya Ruby, whose 25+ year career spans some of Hollywood’s biggest films, including Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Captain Phillips, and Prometheus.

After decades working across production, finance, and international film markets—and sharing her expertise with Amazon, Netflix, and Big Beach—Tanya made the move to Oklahoma. Now, she’s producing films here and helping shape the future of the state’s growing film industry.

In this conversation, we talk about why she chose Oklahoma, her commitment to empowering women in film through leadership and mentorship, and her latest project, South of Stillwater.

Join Tom Biolchini and Ana Berry for an inside look at what it takes to build meaningful stories—and an industry—from the ground up, right here in Oklahoma.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

On this episode of Behind the Scenes OK, we’re having an honest conversation about what it truly takes to make an independent film especially when the journey doesn’t go as planned.

I’m joined by filmmaker Khadijat A. Oluwatoyin and producer Sydney Alison, who are actively developing and producing the short film Tierra and Her Egungun. As they continue building the project, they are also navigating profound challenges, including the loss of their lead actress and the emotional and logistical impact that brings to an independent production.

We talk openly about how grief intersects with the creative process, how a film evolves when circumstances change, and what it means to keep moving forward while honoring the people who shaped the story. We also dive into the realities of grassroots fundraising , what it takes to raise money without studio backing, how community support becomes essential, and why every contribution matters at this stage of production.

While the film follows a young Tulsan woman reconnecting with her Nigerian ancestry, this episode focuses on the behind-the-scenes work happening right now: rebuilding, reimagining, fundraising, and continuing to tell a meaningful story with care and intention.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com