PICTURE’S UP!

A Tulsa Film Collective Workshop Series

Behind the scenes. On the ground. In the heart of Tulsa.

Picture’s Up is a behind-the-scenes film workshop series that brings working professionals from active productions into the room with Tulsa’s film-curious creatives, emerging talent, and aspiring crew.

Launched as a pilot in spring 2025, this free weekly series offered hands-on sessions with department heads and crew members from Sterlin Harjo’s latest production, including contributors to the Emmy-winning Reservation Dogs. Each Saturday session focused on a different department — from camera ops and production design to film freelancing and on-set coordination.

Thank You to the Crew

A special thank you to the crew of Sterlin Harjo’s latest production for generously sharing their time and insight with our community.

  • Mark Schwartzbard, Director of Photography

  • Joe Hernandez, A Camera Operator

  • Chris Geukens, 1st Assistant Camera

  • Genna Palermo, 2nd Assistant Camer

  • Charles Elmore, B Camera Operator (And TFC Co-Founder)

  • Rex Kenney, Dolly Grip

  • Sharon Tabb, Makeup Artist Department Head

  • Dalton Spence, Key Makeup Artist Department

  • David Atherton, Ethan Hawkes Personal Makeup Artist

  • Amy Wood, Hair Department Head

  • Kasey Cooper, Key Hair Stylist

  • Neosha Pendergraft, Prop Buyer

  • Joe Hagg, Assitant Prop Maste

  • Tafv Sampson, Set Decorator

  • Brandon Tonner-Connolly, Production Designer

  • Royce Sharp, Sound Mixer

  • Dylan Brodie, Producer

  • Bryce Riedesel, Freelancer

  • Jessi McEver, Publicist

  • Chris Milani, Camera and Electrical

  • Steve Mathis, Camera and Electrica

  • Tyler Plant, Camera and Electrical

  • Kevin Matz, Camera and Electrical

  • Jake Basnett, Camera and Electrical

  • Keith Jackson, First Assistant Director

  • Lindsay Webb, Production Coordinator

  • David Swinburne, Production Manager

  • Jacob Garrison, Second Assistand Director

  • Frankie Pederson, Set Production Assistant

An extra special shoutout and enormous thanks go to Dylan Brodie and Tiffany Tavares, who coordinated our guest speakers while simultaneously working on set. This series wouldn’t have happened without their support.

Why It Mattered

Tulsa’s film industry is growing, and with it comes the need for community, education, and opportunity. Picture’s Up was created to:

  • Provide practical, career-relevant learning experiences

  • Build a bridge between industry professionals and local talent

  • Strengthen Tulsa’s identity as a film city from the inside out

In just six weeks, the impact was clear:

Series Impact:

  • 362 total RSVPs

  • 163 on waitlists

  • 1,300+ Eventbrite page views

  • 22,000+ social media reach

  • Most in-demand session: Film Production with 79 RSVPs and 68 waitlisted

A special thanks to these Picture’s Up series sponsors

What’s Next?

While the spring 2025 series has wrapped, we’re just getting started. Future sessions will be scheduled around production timelines and crew availability.

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