diff --git a/openpype/hosts/flame/utility_scripts/openpype_in_flame.py b/openpype/hosts/flame/utility_scripts/openpype_in_flame.py
index afbd44afc9..50ccbb521c 100644
--- a/openpype/hosts/flame/utility_scripts/openpype_in_flame.py
+++ b/openpype/hosts/flame/utility_scripts/openpype_in_flame.py
@@ -114,6 +114,7 @@ except ImportError:
 
 
 def rescan_hooks():
+    import flame
     flame.execute_shortcut('Rescan Python Hooks')