The Bare Bones International Film Festival showcases award-winning independent movies, screenplays and musicians. This film festival provides a platform for low-budget, independent movies from local, regional and international filmmakers. The Bare Bones International Film Festival takes place at various venues around Muskogee and features more than 150 movies, various panel discussions, educational seminars, a parade of classic cars, red carpet awards gala, live music and a movie poster art gallery. This grassroots festival plays host to more than 200 actors, screenwriters, directors and producers.

Come to the Bare Bones International Film Festival to enjoy screenings of features, short films, documentaries, music videos, animated movies, comedies, dramas, sci-fi and horror films, thrillers and world cinema. Founded in 1999, Bare Bones has been named one of the top 25 indie film festivals in the country by MovieMaker magazine. The Bare Bones International Film Festival is open to the public.