Tell us a bit about your organization and what your specialty is in the film and video space.

One Set Studio is a virtual production certified sound stage in Oklahoma City. We harness incredible technology and state-of-the-art gear to bring stories to life. But our biggest strength isn’t the tech — it’s our ability to problem solve any shot or shoot.

What is your organization’s ethos and how does it set you apart from industry competitors?

Our ethos is defined by the phrase “One Set, Endless Possibilities.” We exist to provide a frictionless production experience. We understand that virtual production can be complex, so our team takes ownership of the technical elements to ensure that the innovation never gets in the way of the inspiration.

We set ourselves apart by being a “turnkey” creative partner. Unlike competitors who may simply rent you a space and a screen, we provide a team of award-winning problem solvers who troubleshoot and optimize the tech in real-time. We differentiate ourselves by removing the learning curve for our clients. You walk onto the set, and the world you imagined is already running, calibrated, and ready for action.

How can people join or learn more about what you do?

Check out OneSetStudio.com and follow us on Instagram. We’re a newer studio, but our team has been making content for a long time.

Tell us about your Telly Award winning piece. What’s the story behind it?

We were tasked with creating a captivating video opener for a conference of more than 800 individuals. The attendees included people from all across the state who serve individuals with developmental disabilities — nonprofits, churches, and Oklahoma Department of Human Services employees. Our goal was to inspire deeper focus and reflection on the “why” behind this important work.

What are you most proud of about this piece? What was your biggest challenge during production and how did you solve it?

Our biggest project challenge was the tight deadline. Our relatively small team managed to create a high-quality, award-winning product in a short amount of time. Since sound design is an area we’re growing in, we never expected to be in a position to receive a Gold Telly in that category. We’re definitely proud of all the work that got us here.

Do you have any advice to other filmmakers based on your career or your team’s approach to work?

Ensure your budget accounts for high-quality, fresh coffee beans! A well-caffeinated crew can accomplish anything.

Can you share a behind the scenes story or fun fact about the making of your piece?

This project had a very short deadline. From creative brief to scripting, casting, filming, and editing, we only had about two weeks. Having a virtual production studio at our fingertips was crucial. While filming the scenes with the young woman looking at the wall, I directed her that when I wrote this section, it nearly brought me to tears thinking about my boys growing up, and whether I was every bit of the father that they deserve. She said, “I got you.” And then we filmed the emotional scene where you see a tear well up in her eye. It might have been the sleep deprivation, but everyone got emotional watching that moment through the camera.

Tell us about the most memorable response you got from this work.

Watching the more than 800-member audience drop what they were doing to sit down and listen — and then seeing their empowering emotional response — was priceless. The people in that room are champions for low-income, at-risk families — and they deserve a quality product that empowers them.

Complete this sentence: ‘Great video storytelling is…’

… a journey of sight and sound that transports viewers to another time and place. And for a brief moment, their world and the world on screen become one.