The borderland is swirling with filmmaking production activity, and much of that work is supported by and coordinated through one liaison between filmmakers and the city of El Paso. Drew Mayer Oakes is the Commissioner for the El Paso Film and Creative Industries Commission, and as such he is the one to give the first call when someone is looking to film into the city and its surroundings. In this edition of On Film host Charles Horak is joined by Drew Mayer Oakes as they look back at 2023 and get a report for the production year that just ended.
Drew Mayer-Oakes serves as film commissioner at the El Paso, Texas Film & Creative Industries Commission, after eleven years as director at the San Antonio Film Commission.With an interest in promoting independent film, Drew has promoted filmmakers in Texas by creating events such as the Texas Filmmakers Showcase, the Austin Digital Storytellers Alliance, the El Paso 2-Day Movie Challenge, and the San Antonio 48 HR Film Experience.
Additional Information/Links:
- For more information on El Paso Film and Creative Industries Commission visit: https://www.visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso
- For more information about Drew Mayer-Oakes visit: https://elpasofilmfestival.org/about/advisory-committee/drew-mayer-oakes
Originally aired on January 20, 2024
