Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 10-14-2025
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a event rebate in an amount not to exceed $12,500, pending the required follow-up report submitted by the deadline and the required receipts submitted to be approved by Visit Broken Arrow for reimbursement
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Background:
Live Like That Movie, LLC submitted a film incentive application for a production to be filmed partially in Broken Arrow for an amount not to exceed $41,000.
In addition to the above request, staff is recommending approval of use of our standard event rebate ($500 for every 12 room nights) for up to $12,500 for this project.
Estimated Qualified Spend
Local Spending: $1,000,000
Hotel Room Nights: 250-300 $30,000 (Approx qualified rebate $12,500)
Production Office Space: 0
Total Estimated Spend: $1,030,000
Highlights of the application include:
Type: Feature Film
Total Budget: $6,686,000
Filming Start Date: 11/10/25
Projected Wrap Date: 12/17/25
Proposed shooting days in Broken Arrow: 7
Estimated BA residents to be hired on the production: 15-20
In order to receive rebate funding, the organization must submit a post-event summary report. 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 $12,500
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 $12,500, pending the required follow-up report submitted by the deadline and the required receipts submitted to be approved by Visit Broken Arrow for reimbursement
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