Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 07-14-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a film incentive rebate in an amount not to exceed $55,000
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Background:
Red Clay Studios submitted a film incentive application for a production, titled A Body In The Woods, to be filmed in and around Broken Arrow, and is seeking pre-approval for a film rebate.
Highlights of the application include:
Type: Feature Film
Total Budget: $2.3M
Start Date: 8/03/26
Projected Wrap Date: 10/02/26
Proposed shooting days in Broken Arrow: 5
Estimated BA residents to be hired on the production: 10-20
Estimated Qualified spend
Local Spending: $350,000 ($35,000)
Hotel Room Nights: 300 ($500 for every 20 hotel room nights = approx. $7,500 rebate)
Production Office Space: $12,500 ($12,500)
Total Estimated Rebate Request: $55,000
In order to receive rebate funding, the organization must submit all receipts and confirm that all guidelines have been met via the post-production summary report (to be provided by VBA staff). After project completion, a representative from the organization will attend a VBA Board meeting to present the project outcomes and total spend. The rebate will not be processed until the VBA Board approval, and must also be approved by City Council because the request exceeds $50,000.
Cost: Not to exceed $55,000
Funding Source: Visit Broken Arrow
Requested By: Makala Barton, Tourism Manager
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Film Incentive Application
Recommendation:
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Approve the rebate request in an amount not to exceed $55,000, pending the receipt of the post-event requirements as outlined in the film incentive guidelines.
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