🎬 Dialogues: Oklahoma Independent Cinema, Filmmakers, Actors, and the Future of AI in Film
(The Dialogues & Critiques Trilogy – Book 1)
Step into Oklahoma’s indie film scene with Lasso, Oklahoma’s Indie Auteur — capturing the voices, struggles, and triumphs of filmmakers, actors, and dreamers who’ve spent over a decade, some their whole lives, chasing their art.
From 25 years as an underground filmmaker to raw, in-the-room conversations about AI’s impact on storytelling, this is the untold story of Tulsa’s creative heartbeat with 14 extraordinary Oklahomans with leading experience with at least ~165 years of collective wisdom jammed into one book.
🎥 Why read this?
Hear from those who live and breathe indie cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Learn how AI is reshaping the creative process
Get behind-the-scenes grit, wisdom, and humor
If you’ve ever loved movies enough to make one — or just wanted to know what it takes — this book is your front-row seat
List of people that appear in the First Book.
Hank Byrd – Filmmaker
Tulsa-based filmmaker telling underrepresented stories with honesty and grit through both narrative and documentary work.
Kyle Kauwika Harris – Filmmaker
Award-winning filmmaker blending Native heritage and contemporary life with strong visuals and storytelling.
Patrick McNicholas – Historical Archivist
Archivist preserving Oklahoma’s cultural memory through rare documents, films, and artifacts.
Dr. Brett McKinny – AI Specialist
Researcher in artificial intelligence, offering insights on its impact on creativity and ethics in art.
Sharon Butterly Ray – Festival Runner
Longtime champion of indie film, creating platforms where emerging filmmakers thrive.
Oscar Ray – Filmmaker & Festival Runner
Filmmaker and festival director whose vision has shaped opportunities for Oklahoma storytellers.
Kenny Daniels – Actress
Actress known for emotionally nuanced performances in film and television.
Brian Shoop – Actor
Independent film actor bringing authenticity and character to every role.
Jeff E. Howard – Actor
Versatile actor recognized for a strong on-screen presence in indie films.
Chase Parker – Actor
Actor building a body of work that reflects the energy of new Oklahoma talent.
Jeremy Goodvoice – Actor
Performer whose intensity and honesty highlight resilience and struggle.
Chay Nichols – Actress
Actress with passion and distinct presence in Oklahoma’s indie film community.
Brett Bower – Actor
Actor bringing charisma and depth to a range of indie film performances.
Angle Vides – Aspiring Filmmaker
A fresh soldier of cinema, dedicated to building his craft and waging war with art and spirit.
Lisandro Boccacci – Oklahoma’s Indie Auteur
Filmmaker, writer, and actor whose decades of work shaped Tulsa’s indie scene with vision and resilience.
Every guest was part of a special panel discussion at the STAY GOLD FILM FESTIVAL and broadcasted to YouTube. The panel discussions were later transcribed and published Independently by The Indie Showcase, all rights reserved.
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