Shannon Smith – General Manager, Rodeo Cinema

Shannon Smith leads Rodeo Cinema, Oklahoma City’s longest-running theater and the only nonprofit arthouse in the area. With a passion for preserving history and fostering community through film, Shannon ensures that Rodeo Cinema remains a cultural haven for independent, foreign, and documentary films. Under her leadership, the theater continues to celebrate its rich legacy while embracing innovative programming that connects audiences and supports local filmmakers.

Melodie Garneau – Director of Community Engagement, Rodeo Cinema

In Oklahoma’s cinematic tapestry, Melodie (Mel) stands as a dynamic force, far exceeding the role of an ordinary film industry supporter. Her backstory reads like a screenplay itself – daring rescues, leaping from helicopters to save downed pilots during her USAF tenure (honestly, her escapades could fill a whole movie!). But armed with degrees in biology and business, her transformation from civil engineer and medic into a champion of cinematic dreams is the stuff legends are made of. 

• The Last Starfighter      
• Sound of Music
• It’s a Wonderful Life
• Outrageous Fortune
• Anything Sci-Fi