Picture's Up!

Moderator Dylan Brody hosts a Tulsa Film Collective panel with The Lowdown’s crew—sound mixer Royce Sharp, camera loader/DIT Andromeda Johnson, operators Joe Hernandez and Charles Elmore, 1st AC Chris Coppins, 2nd AC Jenna Palermo, gaffer Jake Besnett, grip Jeremy D’Apolito, key grip Tyler Plant, and DPs Chris Norr and Mark Schwartzbard—who introduce their roles and share origin stories and advice...

This video features Charles Elmore, co-founder of the Tulsa Film Collective, and a panel of experienced film industry freelancers discussing the realities, challenges, and strategies of pursuing a career in film.  They cover topics such as networking, setting rates, balancing workloads, handling feast-or-famine periods, marketing oneself, and the importance of community support.  The panelists inc...

The third installment of the Pictures Panel series features a discussion led by producer and production manager Dylan Brodie, focusing on various aspects of production design and props. Panel members Tafv Sampson, Brandon Tonner-Connolly, Neosha Pendergraft, and Joe Hagg share their experiences and insights into their respective roles, including set decoration, budgeting, and problem-solving. They...

A Tulsa Film Collective Workshop Series – In this panel discussion from the Tulsa Film Collective's first 'Pictures Up' event, industry professionals share their journeys and insights into the film industry. Moderated by Dylan Brodie, the panel includes Mark Schwartzbard (Director of Photography), Joe Hernandez (A Camera Operator), Charles Elmore (B Camera Operator & Oklahoma Fi...

A Tulsa Film Collective Workshop Series – In this second installment of the 'Pictures Up' panel series, moderator Dylan Brodie guides a deep dive into the vital roles within the hair and makeup departments for film and TV production. Featuring industry professionals Sharon Tabb, Dalton Spence, David Atherton, Amy Wood, and  Kasey Cooper, the panel covers the intricacies of their jobs, th...