February 12-14, 2026
Thursday evening kicks off the weekend with registration, networking, and a keynote-style conversation focused on the state of Oklahoma’s media industry. Attendees will hear from industry leaders about current trends, opportunities, and what it takes to succeed in film and broadcasting, followed by an evening reception.
| Time | Event | Location | Description | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. | Registration | Gaylord Auditorium | Students and guests are welcome to stop by the auditorium to pick up name tags, schedules, and other materials before the weekend begins. | |
| 6:30 p.m. | State of the Industry | Gaylord Auditorium | Oklahoma’s media leaders take the stage to share insights on the current landscape of film and broadcasting in the state, including opportunities, trends, and what it takes to succeed in Oklahoma’s growing media scene. | Jill Simpson, Jeanette Stanton, Meg Gould, Maggie Cunningham, Dan Ingram, Elizabeth Wheat |
| 8:00 p.m. | Reception | Inasmuch Commons | Join fellow students, alumni, and professionals for a casual evening reception following the keynote discussion. |
Thursday offers a full day of panels, screenings, and networking opportunities designed to explore every stage of the media production process. Sessions cover storytelling, production, post-production, emerging technologies, and career pathways, alongside opportunities to connect with alumni, industry professionals, and media organizations.
| Time | Event | Location | Description | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Film Festival | Hall of Fame Room | Running all day, the film festival will feature award-winning student work from the past year. Stop by to support your peers and experience a wide range of creative storytelling. | |
| 9:00–9:50 a.m. | Panel: Lights, Camera, Action! | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | Step onto the set with the crew members who make production happen. Gaffers, camera operators, and other on-set professionals share how technical collaboration brings stories to life. | Jeremy Gossett, Ansley Chambers, Josh Robinson |
| 9:00–9:50 a.m. | Panel: Developing a Story | Rm. 1120 | Panelists break down their creative process from concept to revision and discuss collaboration and feedback in professional media environments. | Jeff Robison, Dan Ingram, Lance McDaniel, Joe Kozlowski, Adam Hampton, Chris Hoyt, Mike Darter |
| 9:00–9:50 a.m. | Panel: Working with Actors | Rm. 2025 | Directors share how they collaborate with actors on set, from preparation and communication to performance and problem-solving. | Kylr Coffman, Cody Mayo, Sunrise Tippeconnie, Jacob Snovel, Kyle Kauwika Harris, Chris Freihofer |
| 9:00–9:50 a.m. | Panel: Post-Production | Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | Industry professionals break down what happens after the shoot, including editing, sound, color, and final delivery in professional workflows. | Jon Vogl, Stephen Tackett, Ryan Bellgardt, Andrew Kelly, Charles Little, Josh Shockly, Amy Janes, Josh Tackett |
| 10:00–10:50 a.m. | Panel: Working in Client Production | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | Professionals share behind-the-scenes insight on pitching ideas, navigating feedback, and delivering standout work under real client deadlines. | Jeremy Gossett, Andrei Tone, Ansley Chambers, Josh Robinson, Andrew Kelly, Lilly Stover |
| 10:00–10:50 a.m. | Panel: Working in Sports | Studio A – Rm. 1610 | Get behind the scenes of live sports media and learn how fast-paced broadcasts are planned, captured, and delivered to audiences. | Amy Janes, Candace Coonrod, Philip Lyons |
| 10:00–10:50 a.m. | Panel: Getting a Movie Made | Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | Producers explain how films move from idea to screen, balancing budgets, teams, and creative vision from pitch to premiere. | Chris Hoyt, Jacob Snovel, Kyle Kauwika Harris, Talia Bella, Matt Payne |
| 10:00–10:50 a.m. | Panel: Audio | Rm. 2025 | Audio professionals share how sound is recorded, mixed, and refined to bring stories to life in fast-paced production environments. | Jon Vogl Stephen Tackett, Josh Tackett |
| 11:00–11:50 a.m. | Panel: Documentary | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | Documentary filmmakers discuss how real stories are uncovered, shaped, and presented while balancing creativity, research, and ethics. | Jeremy Gossett, Jeff Robison, Emily Ford, Kevin Ford, Kyle Kauwika Harris, Mike Darter |
| 11:00–11:50 a.m. | Panel: Hear from Recent Alumni | Rm. 1120 | Recent graduates share what it’s like entering the media industry, including lessons learned and advice for launching a career. | Ansley Chambers, Andrew Kelly, Lilly Stover, Noah Bryan, Malu Andrade Medina, Carson Sanders, Khonor Patterson |
| 11:00–11:50 a.m. | Panel: Esports & Interactive Media | Rm. 2025 | Explore the fast-growing world of esports, gaming, and interactive media, including production, streaming, and career pathways. | Cory Butler, Joshua Risenberg |
| 11:00–11:50 a.m. | Panel: Festivals & Distribution | Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | Learn how to take projects from finished cut to audiences through festivals, distribution channels, and strategic promotion. | Andrei Tone, Uraina Smith, Dathan Smith, Lance McDaniel, Jacob Snovel, Ryan Bellgardt, Amy Janes, Sunrise Tippeconnie |
| 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Inasmuch Commons | Enjoy a break and connect with fellow attendees over lunch. | |
| 1:00–1:50 p.m. | All In Q&A | Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | A large-group discussion bringing together professionals from across the media industry to share experiences and insights. | |
| 2:00–5:00 p.m. | Media Marketplace | Gaylord Library | Meet Oklahoma media companies, agencies, networks, and film offices to explore internships, jobs, and collaboration opportunities. | |
| 2:00–5:00 p.m. | Speed Mentoring | Edit Bays | Students can sign up for 15-minute one-on-one sessions with professionals for career advice and industry insight. | |
| 2:00–2:50 p.m. | Panel: Running Your Business — Freelancing | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | Freelancers share tips on finding clients, setting rates, managing projects, and building a sustainable creative business. | Andrei Tone, Stephen Tackett, Sunrise Tippeconnie, Lilly Stover, Kyle Kauwika Harris, Amy Janes, Kevin Ford, Alicia Briney |
| 3:00–3:50 p.m. | Panel: How Is AI Changing Film? | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | Explore how artificial intelligence is shaping writing, production, and post-production, along with ethical considerations. | Sunrise Tippeconnie, Kyle Kauwika Harris, Matt Payne, Charles Little |
| 5:00–6:30 p.m. | Keynote — Charles Little | Gaylord Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | A featured keynote presentation closing out the day’s programming. | Charles Little |
Saturday morning offers an opportunity to dive deeper into hands-on, focused workshops designed to provide practical skills and insights. Sessions include exploring post-production workflows as well as breaking down and crafting compelling stories through an interactive writing workshop.
| Time | Event | Location | Description | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Post-Production Workshop | Gaylord Auditorium – Rm. 1140 | A hands-on workshop focused on post-production workflows, covering editing, finishing, and professional practices for delivering polished media projects. | Charles Little |
| 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Writing Workshop | Studio D – Rm. 1160 | An interactive writing workshop exploring story development, structure, and revision techniques for media and film projects. | Adam Hampton |
