Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 02-10-2026
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a film and hotel incentive rebate in an amount not to exceed $24,450.
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Background:
Flyover Films, LLC has submitted a film and hotel incentive application for a production to be filmed in Broken Arrow and is seeking pre-approval for a film rebate.
Highlights of the application include:
Type: Feature Film
Total Budget: $1.7M
Start Date: 4/20/26
Projected Wrap Date: 5/25/26
Proposed shooting days in Broken Arrow: 15
Estimated BA residents to be hired on the production: 30
Estimated Qualified spend
Local Spending: $112,000 (estimated 10%/$11,200 rebate on spend)
Hotel Room Nights: 294 (Estimate $105/night=$30,870) (Approx $12,250 rebate)
Production Office Space: $5,000 (estimated 10-20%/$500-$1000 rebate on spend)
Total Maximum Estimated Spend: $136990
Total Rebate Request not to exceed: $24,450
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 gives final approval.
Cost: Not to exceed $24,450
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 film and hotel rebate request in an amount not to exceed $24,450 pending the receipt of the post-event requirements as outlined in the film incentive guidelines.
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