Visit Broken Arrow
Meeting of: 07-01-2025
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of a film incentive rebate in an amount not to exceed $59,000.
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Background:
Visit Broken Arrow recently introduced a film incentive to spur economic growth in Broken Arrow.
Horrified, LLC submitted a film 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: $2.3M
Start Date: 7/29/25
Projected Wrap Date: 8/21/25
Proposed shooting days in Broken Arrow: 20
Estimated BA residents to be hired on the production: 75
Estimated Qualified spend
Local Spending: $353,474
Hotel Room Nights: 528 (Approx $42,240)
Production Office Space: $5,000
Total Estimated Spend: $405,994
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 $59,000
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 $59,000, pending the receipt of the post-event requirements as outlined in the film incentive guidelines.
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