A Stellar Films Motion Pictures Documentary
"🎣 "The first-ever feature-length documentary to follow high school anglers on their journey to the national stage."
Twelve students. Six teams. One unforgettable journey.
The Road to Oklahoma is a heartfelt documentary that follows the Jackson High School Fishing Team as they travel from the small town of Jackson, Ohio to compete on a national stage in Oklahoma. This film captures their dreams, struggles, teamwork, and personal growth — both on and off the water.
This isn’t just a film about fishing.
It’s about hope, purpose, small-town pride, and chasing dreams when the odds are high and resources are few. The Road to Oklahoma shows what happens when a community comes together to support their youth.
This film will have a full release, blooper exclusive release, and individual interview release overtime.
The "Unofficial Official" Trailer
The Road to Oklahoma isn’t just a documentary — it’s a time capsule.
We wanted to give these twelve students more than a trip or a trophy. We wanted to give them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — the chance to be part of a professionally produced feature film that documents their hard work, their bond, and their dreams.
This is the first feature film ever made about Jackson High School — and these students are at the heart of it. Their stories, their efforts, and their personalities will now live on forever in a way that can inspire future generations.
Whether they go on to fish competitively, pursue college, join the workforce, or blaze a new trail entirely — this film becomes part of their resume, their legacy, and their voice.
For those pursuing careers in competitive fishing, this documentary may help open doors — from future sponsorships to professional exposure. And for every student involved, it’s a celebration of what they’ve already accomplished.
At its core, this film is also a love letter to Jackson High School — shining a light on the amazing students who represent it, and showing the world what’s possible when a small town rallies around big dreams.
THE ROAD TO OKLAHOMA
A Documentary by Dakota J. Dunn
Produced by
Dakota J. Dunn
Kellie A. Stacy
Executive Producers
Dakota J. Dunn
Kellie A. Stacy
Assistant Producers
Alexis A. Stacy
Stephen A. Mineer
Trayton A. White
Rachel Strawser
Directed by
Dakota J. Dunn
Cast
Josh Walker – Boat Captain, Parent
Austin Walker – JHS Angler
Dave A. Carper – Olivia’s Grandfather
Olivia P. Stacy – JHS Angler
Carrie Taylor – Parent
Shawn Taylor – Boat Captain
Gabriel Taylor – Senior JHS Angler
Rachel Strawser – Coach’s Wife, Trip Mom
Jeff Strawser – Coach, Boat Captain
Michael Stevens – JHS Angler
Jason Saunders – Boat Captain, Parent
Nick Saunders – JHS Angler
Lakyn Saunders – JHS Angler
Justin Oyer – Parent
Amy Oyer – Parent
Coen Oyer – JHS Angler
Colsen Oyer – Senior JHS Angler
Cyrus Mannering – JHS Angler
Scott Keirns – Parent, Boat Captain
Brady Keirns – JHS Angler
Jason Dailey – Parent
Brady Dailey – JHS Angler
Aaron Collier – Boat Captain
Stacy Clagg – Parent
Richard Clagg – Parent
Wesley Clagg – JHS Angler
Braxton - The Hero We Didn't Know We Needed
Cinematography
During-Trip Interview Camera
Dakota J. Dunn
Pre- and Post-Trip Interviews
Stephen A. Mineer
Trayton A. White
Dakota J. Dunn
1st Assistant Camera
Dave A. Carper
Onsite B-Roll Operators
Jeff Strawser
Olivia P. Stacy
Colsen Oyer
Gabriel Taylor
Shawn Taylor
Brady Keirns
Filming Interviewers
Dakota J. Dunn
Gabriel Taylor
Alexis A. Stacy
Stephen A. Mineer
Sound Mixer
Dakota J. Dunn
Sound Design by
Stellar Films Audio Team – S.M.A.S.H. Toad Productions
Color Grading
Primary – Dakota J. Dunn
Secondary – Trayton A. White
Photography
Olivia P. Stacy
Rachel Strawser
Editing Team
Primary Editor – Dakota J. Dunn
Secondary Editor – Trayton A. White
Tertiary Editor – Stephen A. Mineer
Story Team
Alexis A. Stacy
Kellie A. Stacy
Field Coordination
Rachel Strawser
Jeff Strawser
Legal and Permissions
Stellar Films Internal
Production Office Manager
Lori Grady
Unit Production Manager
Joseph A. Ray
Production Assistants
Simon T. Fisher
Noah White
Bryan McCollum
Post-Production Supervisor
Trayton A. White
Media Archiving & Data Management
Joseph A. Ray
Bryan McCollum
Drone Camera Pilot
Jacob W. Brotherton
Stephen A. Mineer
Grip & Electric
Stephen A. Mineer
Dave A. Carper
Festival Strategy & Outreach
Kellie A. Stacy
Poster & Promotional Art
Dakota J. Dunn
Alexis A. Stacy
Stellar Films Collective
Website & Digital Assets
Alexis A. Stacy
Trayton A. White
Marketing & Social Media
Alexis A. Stacy
Noah White
Simon T. Fisher
Public Relations
Kellie A. Stacy
Mary Ann Carper
Merchandise Design
Alexis A. Stacy
Stephen A. Mineer
Backup Media Management
Stephen A. Mineer
Joseph A. Ray
Contracts & Releases
Stellar Films Internal
Simon T. Fisher
Brand Identity & Marketing
Stellar Films Creative Team
Location Management
Rachel Strawser
Travel & Logistics Coordinator
Dave A. Carper
Wardrobe Coordinator
Rachel Strawser
Craft Services & Hospitality
Rachel Strawser
Transportation Coordinator
All The Boat Captains
Archival Research
Mary Ann Carper
Rachel Strawser
Story Consultants
Lori Grady
Kellie A. Stacy
Outreach & Community Liaison
Stellar Films Outreach Board
Stellar Films Outreach Board
Kellie A. Stacy
Emily Janey
Lori Grady
Stellar Films Regional Divisions Recognitions
Stellar Films Ohio – Mary Ann Carper, Bryan McCollum, Joseph A. Ray, Simon T. Fisher, Noah White, ThatsTrayTastic (YouTube), TheFurryMaskman (YouTube), Stellar Dakota (YouTube)
Stellar Films New York – Chris “E-Pox” Becker
Stellar Films Las Vegas – Felipe A. Almazan Jr. , Tai Rebuilds (YouTube)
Stellar Films Pennsylvania – Tadd Barna
Stellar Films Florida – Jaiden Jackson
Stellar Films Chicago – Pablo Alverez
Stellar Films Ireland – Livy Dragonborn
Stellar Films India - Md Asif Ansari
In Loving Memory
Timothy J. Dunn – Beloved Father
Brice N. Mash – Forever a Friend and Brother
In Partnership With
The Mid-Ohio Valley Film Commission
Andy Hall
Erin O’Neill
Production Furr-Babies
Lulu
Pepper
Ski
Lilly
Luna
KJ
Prisey
Cracker
ET
Binx
Special Thanks
Freemasons of Albany 723
Glowcraft MC Server Play.Glowcraft.Org
The Mid-Ohio Valley Film Commission
Jackson High School
Billy Crystal
Josh Crook
Claudine Marrotte
Rich Weller
Rose Harper
Kelly Abele
Andy Hall
Erin O’Neill
Jasper Jones
The Bass Federation (No affiliation with Stellar Films)
The Student Angler Federation (No affiliation with Stellar Films)
HighSchoolFishing.com (No affiliation with Stellar Films)
Very Special Thanks
Kellie A. Stacy
Sponsors & Partners (Logos displayed separately in Film)
Stellar Films Motion Picture Sponsors
Ohio Freemasons – Albany Lodge #723
Kellie A. Stacy
Square Ghost Creative
The Mid-Ohio Valley Film Commission
Shawn Taylor Trucking, LLC
Distributed by
FilmHub
Stellar Films
Original Music Composed by
The Stellar Films Team
Chris "E-Pox" Becker
First Premiered At
The Markay, Jackson, Ohio
Technical Notes
Cameras Used
Blackmagic
GoPro
Canon
Samsung Galaxy S10
Various Smartphones
Sound Equipment
BOYA
Sennheiser
Edited On
VEGAS Pro 22
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
DaVinci Resolve
Fun Fact
Gabe fell in the water on purpose. Don’t let him lie to you.
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This film will have an exclusive BLOOPER ONLY cut released after the theatrical release.