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Water Drum Films is a Native-owned production company grounded in the belief that the stories we share have the power to bring us closer.

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services

  • Character-driven feature films built for festivals, broadcast, and streaming platforms. From development through final delivery, we guide long-form documentary projects with editorial depth, cinematic craft, and a commitment to stories that resonate and endure.

    Ideal for: Stories that demand cinematic treatment, cultural preservation, and national distribution

  • Multi-episode storytelling built for depth and sustained engagement. We develop serialized narratives that unfold across episodes, creating work that balances episodic structure with long-form emotional and thematic payoff.

    Ideal for: Organizations and creators with stories too complex for a single film, and platforms seeking serialized content that builds audience over time

  • Cinematic films that communicate mission, strengthen identity, and build lasting trust. From flagship brand films to exhibition content and campaign pieces, we create work designed to connect organizations with the audiences and communities they serve.

    Ideal for: Organizations seeking to define their legacy, communicate their mission, and inspire their communities

  • Broadcast and digital campaigns rooted in authentic human connection. We produce commercials and public service announcements that feel cinematic, emotionally honest, and built to move people—whether launching a national campaign or supporting a community cause.

    Ideal for: Brands and organizations looking to inspire action, shift perception, and connect with audiences authentically

We are driven to uncover the soul and timelessness of every story we tell.

Guided by his Cherokee heritage, filmmaker Christopher Hunt leads a team that create films with intention, capture with craft, and shape each project so it feels authentic, memorable, and built to resonate.

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Life’s Ballet: A Gift to Borrow

An intimate portrait of legendary dance educator Jo Rowan, whose artistry and mentorship shaped generations of dancers. 

Featured Work

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Eddie: Cost of Greatness

A revealing portrait of Hall of Fame coach Eddie Sutton, charting the brilliance and the burden of a legendary career. 

ALL WORK
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Wrestle!

A nine-part documentary series offering unprecedented access to the Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling team, the most decorated program in college sports.