Tom and Ana sat down with producer Tanya Ruby, whose 25+ year career spans some of Hollywood’s biggest films, including Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Captain Phillips, and Prometheus.

After decades working across production, finance, and international film markets—and sharing her expertise with Amazon, Netflix, and Big Beach—Tanya made the move to Oklahoma. Now, she’s producing films here and helping shape the future of the state’s growing film industry.

In this conversation, we talk about why she chose Oklahoma, her commitment to empowering women in film through leadership and mentorship, and her latest project, South of Stillwater.

Join Tom Biolchini and Ana Berry for an inside look at what it takes to build meaningful stories—and an industry—from the ground up, right here in Oklahoma.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
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On this episode of Behind the Scenes OK, I’m joined by filmmaker Khadijat A. Oluwatoyin and producer Sydney Alison, the creative team behind the upcoming short film Tierra and Her Egungun.

The film is a cinematic exploration of the intimate ways we stay connected to our roots. It follows a young Tulsan woman on a deeply personal journey to reclaim her Nigerian ancestry, weaving together heritage, memory, and self-discovery in a story that resonates far beyond any one culture.

In this conversation, we talk about the inspiration behind the film, the power of cultural storytelling, and what it means to create deeply personal work within Tulsa’s growing film community. We also explore how stories rooted in specific traditions can still speak to universal experiences of identity, belonging, and home.

If you’re passionate about independent film, cultural storytelling, or the creative voices shaping Oklahoma’s film scene, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

Join host Ana Berry on Behind the Scenes, OK as we sit down with filmmaker Stevie Fernandez, the creative force behind the brand-new adventure comedy Forgotten Fortune — starring Lou Ferrigno, Brian Shoop, and the iconic Jimmie “JJ” Walker.

In this episode, Stevie shares the story behind the film, the inspiration for the treasure-hunting adventure, what it was like working with legendary performers, and why Oklahoma was the perfect backdrop for bringing Forgotten Fortune to life.

🎬 About the Film:
Forgotten Fortune blends comedy, adventure, and heart — following characters on a wild hunt for treasure while uncovering unexpected truths along the way.

🌟 Featuring:
• Lou Ferrigno
• Brian Shoop
• Jimmie “JJ” Walker
• Directed by Stevie Fernandez

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
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In this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, Ana Berry sits down with director Reagan Elkins to talk about his brand-new documentary, FRAGILÉ, now available to rent and stream this week.

Filmed entirely in Chickasha, Oklahoma, FRAGILÉ tells the true and wildly unexpected story of one man’s dream to save his struggling hometown… with a 50-foot leg lamp inspired by A Christmas Story. What starts as a quirky tourism idea quickly turns into something much bigger, sparking debates, viral attention, and even a cease-and-desist from Warner Bros.

Reagan opens up about the creative process, the community response, and how this project became a heartfelt exploration of what happens when creativity meets resistance in small-town America.

It’s funny. It’s emotional. It’s deeply Oklahoma. And it’s available to rent and watch this week.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In our 14th episode of Behind the Scenes, Oklahoma, we sit down with LA based writer-director Tyler Marie Evans to unpack her fearless debut feature, Pretty Babies—filmed right here in Oklahoma. Moving “beyond the gaze,” Tyler digs into why this story had to be her first: a frank, unflinching look at how we portray women, sex, power, and ambition and how the machinery of Hollywood shapes (and distorts) those narratives. We talk craft, casting, and agency, with on-set insights about working with Ashley Benson, Emily Alyn Lind, Madelaine Petsch, Sadie Stanley, and breakout Elias Kacavas. We also get real about complicity vs. critique, the difference between depiction and endorsement, and what it means to let women tell their own stories, on their own terms. If you care about independent film, representation, or simply love seeing Oklahoma on screen, this conversation is for you.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In this episode of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, we talk with Mike Zara, a Hollywood writer and filmmaker who dared to dream big — and made it happen right here in the Oklahoma. After 12 years of determination, Mike brought his debut horror feature Horrified to life in Broken Arrow and Tulsa, proving that you don’t need to be a seasoned director to make a major impact AND you can make blockbuster movies from the Heartland.

With a star studded cast that includes Ron Perlman and Busy Philipps, and a crew filled with Oklahoma talent both in front of and behind the camera, Mike’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when passion meets opportunity — and when Hollywood gives the spotlight to somewhere unexpected.

This is more than a debut. It’s a defining moment for Mike, and a proud chapter for Oklahoma’s growing film scene.

Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

Go behind the scenes with Oklahoma’s own Klein Haley, the writer-director of Bloodstained Ivory—a raw, hauntingly visceral indie drama that’s making waves on the festival circuit. In this episode, Klein shares the creative process behind the film, the real-life inspirations that shaped it, and why Oklahoma remains the perfect backdrop for bold stories that refuse to follow the rules.

Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com

In Episode 11 of Behind the Scenes Oklahoma, we go beyond the spotlight with John Moss, co-founder of Firebook Entertainment — a film distribution company making waves from right here in Oklahoma.

John breaks down the business side of film: how genre films get seen, what filmmakers need to know about distribution, how it's all about who you know and why Oklahoma is becoming a serious hub for global storytelling.

Whether you're a filmmaker, entrepreneur, or just love the behind-the-scenes world of cinema, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and industry gems.

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Behind the Scenes Oklahoma is hosted by Ana Berry and celebrates the people, productions, and places shaping Oklahoma’s film and television industry.
Subscribe and follow for new episodes featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, producers, and the voices behind the scenes. www.BehindTheScenesOK.com