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We are pleased as punch to announce that the search for a new Executive Director has found success. Here’s the official word:
DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL SELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Oklahoma native Lance McDaniel chosen to lead state’s largest film festival.
deadCENTER Film Festival officials announced today the hiring of Lance McDaniel as Executive Director.
McDaniel replaces longtime director Cacky Poarch, who resigned earlier this year following the most successful festival to date. McDaniel’s background in marketing and international brand consultation, combined with his filmmaking and passion for education, make him the ideal person to take the helm at this time.
“Cacky Poarch, Melissa Scaramucci and Kim Haywood have transformed deadCenter into a nationally-renowned platform for independent film and an outstanding showcase for Oklahoma creativity,” said McDaniel. “We hope to build on their success by partnering with local universities and corporate sponsors to educate students all over Oklahoma about independent film, and to help groom the next generation of Oklahoma filmmakers.”
McDaniel received his Bachelors in Communication from Stanford University and his Masters of Liberal Arts in Film from Oklahoma City University “Lance brings a high level of experience to the table. He is a past award-winning filmmaker with deadCENTER, he’s volunteered for the last five years in literally every aspect of the event, and his passion for the art of filmmaking is unparalleled,” added board chairman Peter Dolese.
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That’s a Wrap!
Another festival has come and gone, and we are already hard at work planning next year. Well, not really. Now it’s time for a nap. But as soon as we wake, we’ll get right to work.
In the meantime, head over to our filmCENTRAL blog for the latest news and updates on all things independent film in Oklahoma!
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WINNERS!
Awards for the 2010 deadCENTER Film Festival were presented Saturday night June 12th. Here is the full list of winners:
Best Student Film: In This Place
Best Animation: O Pintor de Ceos (Painter of the Skies)
Best Narrative Short: Junko’s Shamisen
Best Documentary Short: A Song for Ourselves
Best Narrative Feature: earthworks
Best Documentary Feature: A Good Day to Die
Best Okie Short: The Rounder Comes to Town
Best Okie Feature: The Rock and Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher
Grand Jury Narrative Feature: Simmons on Vinyl
Grand Jury Doc Feature: Our House
Congratulations to all the winning filmmakers!
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You can imagine how much work goes in to putting this festival together. Countless hours are spent by the staff and the volunteers to make all of this happen. But the truth is none of us would have anything to work on were it not for our generous sponsors, and their commitment to support independent film should be recognized.
To that end, recognize:
| BigSCREEN SPONSOR Stella Artois The 2 Movie Guys Cox MovieMOGUL SPONSOR PlatinumPICTURE SPONSOR SilverSCREEN SPONSOR BronzePICTURE SPONSOR SuperSTAR SPONSOR |
FilmFANATIC SPONSOR Dale Brown Betsy and Dub Brunsteter Elizabeth McMahan Tolbert Trust Frank and Bette Jo Hill Gay and Barry Golsen Norville Oil Company James and Leslie Hudson Frank Merrick Susan Hogan Robert Castleberry Fred and Patricia Schonwald FestivalFRIEND SPONSOR SPECIAL THANKS |
