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 $35,500
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Background:
Stuzin Production2, LLC submitted a film incentive application for a production, titled Mazel Tough, 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: $875,000
Start Date: 8/10/26
Projected Wrap Date: 10/12/26
Proposed shooting days in Broken Arrow: TBD
Estimated BA residents to be hired on the production: 10-15
Estimated Qualified spend
Local Spending: $300,000 ($30,000)
Hotel Room Nights: 200 ($500 for every 20 hotel room nights = approx. $5,000 rebate)
Production Office Space: $5,000 ($500)
Total Estimated Rebate Request: $35,500
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 $35,500
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 $35,500, pending the receipt of the post-event requirements as outlined in the film incentive guidelines.
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