From The Archives

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a commercial campaign from concept to broadcast?In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent project for Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores. From creative development and casting to production and post, every detail was handled in-house to bring the vision to life.The result? A campaign built for TV, digital, and social—including a :30 spot that aired during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Big productions don’t happen by accident—they’re built in the details.In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, our team breaks down a recent Raising Cane’s project featuring Megan Moroney—from travel and scouting to a full commercial-style shoot and a same-day turnaround in post.With practical effects, visual layers, and a tight timeline tied to the release of her album Cloud 9, this project was all about high-level execution.Watch now at retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, or tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, and Garber discuss a recent project for Helmerich & Payne for their annual service awards, where our team was asked to highlight the grit and determination needed to work on an oil rig. From pre-production, production, and post production, our team followed real crews on real oil rigs to capture the daily grind necessary for rig life. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When a brand chooses to highlight its customers instead of its products, the style of storytelling changes.In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Brandon, and HT discuss a recent brand campaign for Ditch Witch, created in partnership with Littlefield. Designed with a documentary-style approach, the two-day shoot required our team to follow real crews in real time — often with just one opportunity to capture the moment.To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

How do you announce the return of QuikTrip's season hot chocolate? With video, of course! In our most recent episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, and Kyle discuss the pre-production, production, and post-production of a recent project for QuikTrip that aired in their regional stores to let customers know that hot chocolate was back on tap! To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

How do you film 40 videos in just two days without sacrificing quality?In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Adam, and Alicia break down how our team pulled it off for Hilti - from location changes to strategic equipment choices to building an efficient production schedule, you'll hear it all! If you’re curious how high-volume content actually gets done right, this one’s for you.To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Jason, Tayler, Caroline, Jessica, and HT take you behind the scenes of our recent project for Tulsa Tech! For this project, Tulsa Tech needed a recruitment-style video to show to prospective students to inform them on all the services and benefits of Tulsa Tech. Our team led the overall creative and pre-production, which included concepts, scriptwriting, casting, and wardrobe, as well as production and post production for this multi-day shoot to deliver both an English and Spanish edit. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In our most recent episode, Jason, Brandon, Tayler, and HT take you behind the scenes of our recent project for Braum's, which was all about capturing the holiday moments that stay with us throughout our lives.For this project, our team led the overall creative, which included concepts and scriptwriting, as well as casting, location scouting, and wardrobe, production, and post production for this multi-day shoot to deliver both commercial edits, as well as social media assets. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Brandon, and Mark take you behind the scenes of our recent project for Velocity Credit Union.In collaboration with Littlefield Agency, our team produced three 15-second spots showcasing how Velocity partners with its customers to reach their financial goals. Tune in to hear how we used motion control technology to craft smooth transitions that keep each spot flowing with precision.To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jessica, Jason, and Cole take you behind the scenes of a one-of-a-kind charity event, Smoke & Guns.With a goal of capturing the tenacity and spirit of Tulsa’s fire and police departments coupled with the adrenaline of stepping into the ring, our team goes into detail on how they created a documentary-style recap video to honor a decade of grit, growth, and community. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In our latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Caroline, Jessica, Chris, and Joel take you behind the scenes of a project we created for AAON. With innovation as the heartbeat, our team wove together combinations of real footage, people, AAON products, and 3D rendering to tell a story of resilience and forward motion. Tune in to hear how this sound and visual-driven piece came to life!To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When QuikTrip wanted to create an internal video to help communicate their best-in-class safety efforts across their locations that aim to protect their staff and customers, they came to our team to help tell their story. In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, Josh, HT, and Adam discuss how they tackled complex topics and themes within this project, such as crime and homelessness, with empathy and from a wide range of perspectives 🎬To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Brandon, and Madi discuss a recent project where our team partnered with ICG on a campaign for Service Oklahoma to help promote the deadline for Oklahomans to get their REAL ID! From casting, location scouting, wardrobe, and filming, we break down all the details 🎬To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When you're traveling across the country for a one-hour shoot, time - and the right gear - is of the essence! Hear from Jason, HT, and Garber on our most recent episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives as they discuss a recent project for Raising Cane's where we worked with Luke Bryan to help promote his non-profit, The Brett Boyer Foundation. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Tayler, and Caroline discuss a recent project for Hilti for their company annual meeting! 🧰 For this project, the client asked for a safety video with energy—and ended up with a full-blown original music video, complete with a custom song! From writing lyrics to casting, travel, and the final edit, our team breaks down how it all came together.To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Tayler, Caroline, Kyle, and Jessica discuss the creative development, filming, and editing of a workplace safety video for TG Natural Resources that was inspired by the hit show, The Office. From brainstorming to script writing to casting beloved characters, this episode give you the inside scoop on it all!To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, HT, and Caroline discuss the creative development, filming, and editing of an emotionally-driven video for AAON. Used to kick off their national sales meeting and meant to inspire their team for the upcoming year, this video needed to build momentum and reflect AAON's commitment to the pursuit of excellence. With a backdrop of real-world environments, tune in to hear how our team rose to the challenge and overcame obstacles!To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of From the Archives, Jason, HT, Adam, and Lauren discuss the creative development, filming, editing, and promotion of Retrospec Films: Behind the Scenes, an exclusive, eight-episode docuseries that we released on YouTube that highlights the on-set challenges, passion, collaboration, and problem-solving behind the projects we work on. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

A short film inspired by a real-life inmate's escape attempt that seamlessly showcases the innovative, energy-efficient, and personalized HVAC products offered by AAON? While that might seem like a tall order, it was nothing our team couldn't handle! In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Tayler, and Caroline discuss the creation, production, and post production of a short film that not only entertains, but also highlights the superior design and customization of AAON's commercial and industrial HVAC units. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Interested in seeing the short film we created? Visit https://bit.ly/3YMX3XP.

In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, and Tayler discuss the pre-production, production, and post-production of a narrative-driven brand video for Oklahoma Career Tech that highlights the impact and influence they've had on thousands of students across the country. To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This one’s got us feeling blue… in the best way possible. 👀💡In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Jessica, and Brandon discuss the pre-production, production, and post-production of a recent project with Sam's Club! Tune in to hear all about casting, wardrobe, locations, overnight filming, and how we transformed a bold idea into a fully immersive visual experience — and why going all in on blue was exactly the vibe this project needed. 🎧✨To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

What do Chance the Rapper, Parker McCollum, and a Raising Cane's box combo have in common? We filmed them all!In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Josh, Brandon, and Jacob discuss two recent projects with Raising Cane's, as well as what it's like to travel with gear for out-of-state projects, coordinate talent and locations sight unseen, and, of course, film with Chance the Rapper and Parker McCollum! To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Retrospec Films: From the Archives, Jason, Devon, and Caroline talk about a project with Eat2Explore for a brand video to highlight their unique meal kit box that is filled with authentic recipes, activities, and collectibles to help families bond through education and food exploration.From pre-production, production, and post-production, hear how we made this project come to life! To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Jason, Jacob, and Brandon talk about a recent project with Raising Cane's where we filmed on a green screen for a multi-day shoot in Dallas! From mascots to collegiate and professional athletes, we discuss the logistics that go into filming out of state, how we made equipment selections for travel, as well as how we coordinated and worked with talent who were being flown in for the filming.  To watch this episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Jason, Jacob, and Josh talk about a recent project with Raising Cane's where they traveled to Boston to film with Al Horford of the Boston Celtics right after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. To watch this episode and others, visithttps://retrospecfilms.com/podcast-season-two, subscribe to ourYouTube channel, or watch and listen onSpotify andApple Podcasts.

In the first episode of our new season, Jason, Caroline, and Jessica talk about a recent project with McDonald's where we captured “man-on-the-street” interviews that highlight their brand, their restaurants, and their app.    To watch this episode and others, visit retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Adam talk about the pre-production, production, and post-production of filming and editing TravelOK's "The Oklahoma Roadtrip," a 52-episode series that features that state's best attractions, tastiest restaurants, standout festivals, and passionate Oklahomans sharing their unique stories! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Adam talk about the pre-production, production, and post-production that went into creating a series of videos for Braum's to highlight their classic sundaes! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Caroline, and Joel talk about the creative development, production, and post-production that went into creating a social media video parody of the song "Oklahoma" for one of our clients, A-Best Roofing! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Alicia talk through the pre-production, production, and post-production of creating social media content for The Galley, an expansive line of functional, smart, and stylish kitchen workstations, wash stations, and bar stations, where "one can prepare, cook, serve, entertain, and wash in one central location." To watch this podcast episode and others, visit retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Jessica delve into the pre-production, production, and editing of a project for a local non-profit, the Little Light House (LLH). This project shines a spotlight on the incredible professionals at LLH through the lens of Baylor, one of the children benefiting from LLH's supportive services. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Ben, and Jessica discuss the creative development, pre-production, production, and post-production for a launch/brand video for SmileSense, a new product by SeneGence. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Brandon, and Madi discuss the creative development, pre-production, production, and post-production of creating 15 and 30-second commercials for a project for Reasor's to promote their Monopoly-themed Pick 3 & Win sweepstakes. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jacob, and Brandon discuss a project we worked on as part of a launch campaign for iPhone 10 and Apple that highlighted a local band, BRONCHO, for their music video "Big City Boys." Our team will talk through casting, props, wardrobe, production, and post production, as well as the nuance of filming a music video exclusively on iPhone! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Brandon discuss a project that we worked on with AcrobatAnt to help Mazzio's create 15 and 30-second commercials that would bring back their NY Giant-sized pizza! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss a project for Hilti called World of Concrete! This annual event is one that our team has done for more than 15 years, and in this episode we'll discuss traveling, filming, and editing content for this multi-day event and how it's evolved and changed over the years. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In preparation for the holiday season, Reasor's reached out to our team to develop a concept, as well as create a 30-second commercial that would highlight the grocery store and their available holiday options for shoppers. In this episode, Jason, Tayler, Caroline, Cole, and Mark discuss the creative development, production, and post-production of this project. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

After receiving a grant for hiring additional firefighters to their team, the City of Jenks wanted to create a brand/recruitment video to highlight the culture of their team and what it takes to be a City of Jenks firefighter. In this episode, Jason, Jessica, Tayler, Kyle, and HT talk through the creative development, pre-production, production, and editing that went into creating a full-length and 30-second video for the City of Jenks. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

When SeneGence, a global beauty, skin care, and lifestyle company, wanted to update their photography assets on their website, catalog, and other marketing collateral, they reached out to our team to execute the art direction, model casting, photography, and editing of those assets. In this episode, Jason, Jessica, Madi, and Ben discuss this project and what went in to making it a success! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

From fast cars, a helicopter, and stunts, Jason, Tayler, and Chris discuss taking a New Year's Eve creative concept for Downstream Casino to the finish line in this podcast episode. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Caroline, and Chris discuss a collection of product launch videos we created for AAON for their Alpha Class line, including 3D renders that were designed specifically for this project. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jacob, Brandon, and Josh discuss a commercial we filmed with Viewpoint Creative for a series that highlights PayPal's innovative solutions to help small businesses. The commercial featured Broken Arrow's own The Girl Can Cook and was used as part of an online campaign. To watch the full commercial, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlnhyAj_EXo To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Jacob discuss a multimedia campaign that we partnered on with Acrobat Ant for Salina Orthopedic to highlight their sports medicine program. This campaign focused on showcasing the drive, dedication, and energy of not only the sports medicine program at Salina, but the athletes and individuals that they serve. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Tayler discuss what was referred to by our client as "The Impossible Ask." For this project our team was responsible for executing the creative development, pre-production, filming, and editing of a video for Oklahoma CareerTech that highlights how they impact the lives of individuals in every stage and season of life. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Adam discuss the filming and editing of a promotion video for the Oklahoma Smoke Diver Association that highlights their intense, six-day training program. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Tayler, and Adam discuss the creative process and development behind "Alaska," a short film that was written, filmed, and edited by Retrospec Films. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Tayler and Adam discuss a project our team worked on for Tulsa Tech where we wrote, filmed, and edited approximately 50 videos over a three month period that highlighted the different career programs available at Tulsa Tech. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jacob, Brandon, and Cole discuss a project our team worked on with Acrobat Ant that highlights Mazzio's and their new, individually-sized Street Pizza! We chat through the pre-production, production, and editing of this project, as well as our love for Mazzio's pizza. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel at the link below, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Mark, and Brandon discuss our partnership with Unknown Studio to create a youth football "bad lip reading-inspired" commercial for Braum’s earlier this summer! To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason, Jessica, and Jacob discuss producing and filming "White Invitation," a short film developed, written, filmed, and edited by Retrospec Films. To watch this podcast episode and others, visit https://retrospecfilms.com/podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or watch and listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.