Sterlin Harjo Nonprofit Joins TCC’s ‘I Can’t’ Series
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Think you can't? Think again! The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity's popular "I Can't" series returns for the month of June, with the Tulsa Film Collective joining its lineup for the first time. The nonprofit, cofounded by filmmaker Sterlin Harjo, will lead "I Can't Work in Film" to show aspiring filmmakers how to build a film career without leaving Tulsa.
The Tulsa Film Collective, a nonprofit co-founded by award-winning filmmaker and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Sterlin Harjo, is the newest organization to join the Tulsa Community College Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity’s popular “I Can’t” workshop series.
Think Hollywood is the only way to work in film? Think again. The Collective will present “I Can’t Work in Film” on Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m., offering aspiring filmmakers an insider’s look at building a film career without leaving Tulsa. Participants will explore the myth that you have to move to Los Angeles or New York to make it in the industry.
The session features insights into the city’s growing film scene and behind-the-scenes access to productions based in Tulsa, like the Emmy-nominated “Reservation Dogs.” Whether you're drawn to acting, writing, camera work, or production, attendees will walk away with practical tips and a fresh perspective.
"Tulsa Film Collective brings the real-world insight and energy that makes this series so powerful. We’re excited to have them on board,” says Annina Collier, Dean of the Center for Creativity.
While the in-person workshop is full, a waitlist is available via Eventbrite. The session will be livestreamed for free. Interested participants can also register for other upcoming “I Can’t” workshops on the Center for Creativity’s website.
The “I Can’t” series kicks off Saturday, June 7 and features free, public workshops hosted by organizations including Philbrook Museum, Bob Dylan Center, and more. Each workshop is designed to break down creative barriers and encourage individuals to try something new in a welcoming environment.
All workshops take place at the Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave. Free parking is available in any TCC lot. The workshops are taught at an adult level, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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