Tanya Ruby — From Hollywood Blockbusters to Building the Future of Film in Oklahoma

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.#behindthescenesokBehind 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