From The Archives

When it's a live event, you only get one chance to get the shot! 📸

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, we’re going behind the scenes of a recent project for Smoke & Guns, a local charity event where firefighters and police officers step into the octagon to raise money for impactful causes across Oklahoma.

Hear what it takes to capture the action when there are no second takes.

Watch this episode at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

What happens before the cameras start rolling can make all the difference.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, we’re going behind the scenes of our project with Half Moon Plumbing & Electric, where we created four commercials with a David Attenborough-inspired twist.

From casting the right talent, planning locations and wardrobe, and directing actors on set, this project required plenty of thought before we ever hit record.

Hear how our team approached the pre-production process, worked with the cast to bring each concept together, and carried the creative through production and post.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, we’re going behind the scenes of a project for the City of Jenks who were a recent finalist in the All-America City competition.

With deliverables that included an eight-minute scripted presentation and a two-minute video, hear how our team approached the story, strategy, writing, and production to create one cohesive experience from start to finish.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, we’re talking through a recent project with Oklahoma CareerTech, where we created both a high-energy hype video and a documentary-style, interview-driven piece—each with its own tone, style, and production crew.

From planning two productions happening simultaneously to capturing completely different looks and stories while staying true to the same mission, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we pulled it all together.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

HVAC… but make it a high school reunion. 🎬

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, we’re talking through a recent project with AAON and how we brought their brand—and their competitors—to life as characters who are back together for their high school reunion.

From creating and writing for specific characters that represent a brand to filming a series of short films within a series to casting and editing, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how everything came together.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent project for Tulsa Police Foundation! Jason, Jessica, and HT discuss how every detail matters when it comes to telling the story, which was instrumental in the filming and editing of this fundraising video.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

A 90s-inspired rap video for a roofing company?! Oh, snap! 🤌😉

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent project for A-Best Roofing! From concept and custom lyrics inspired by Justin Bieber’s “Drummer Boy” to wardrobe, lens selection, and editing - we brought full 90s energy to showcase what truly sets this roofing company apart.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a commercial campaign from concept to broadcast?

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent project for Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores. From creative development and casting to production and post, every detail was handled in-house to bring the vision to life.

The result? A campaign built for TV, digital, and social—including a :30 spot that aired during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Big productions don’t happen by accident—they’re built in the details.

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent Raising Cane’s project featuring Megan Moroney—from travel and scouting to a full commercial-style shoot and a same-day turnaround in post.

With practical effects, visual layers, and a tight timeline tied to the release of her album Cloud 9, this project was all about high-level execution.

Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, and Garber discuss a recent project for Helmerich & Payne for their annual service awards, where our team was asked to highlight the grit and determination needed to work on an oil rig.

From pre-production, production, and post production, our team followed real crews on real oil rigs to capture the daily grind necessary for rig life. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.