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4 Questions: IN THIS PLACE

We thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be randomly posting as many responses as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Today’s filmmaker is Amy Bench, who wrote and directed In This Place, featured in our free-to-the-public Kids Fest program of family-friendly films.

It’s like Wes Anderson meets Michel Gondry meets Miranda July. Read More »

9 Days to Kick-Off!

Countdown: 9 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Feature:

Award Winning Screenplay Table Read

The Pitch: deadCENTER hosts a screenplay competition. Yep, we like movies from start to finish. And the winner gets to hear their screenplay read aloud by professional actors – you can hear it too!
Why you should see it: Great films start with great stories. You probably have a great idea for a movie, maybe you’ve even written some things down. When you see the script jump off the page at this live reading, you experience an important and informative step in the filmmaking process. And it’s totally free, so no excuses. Come see it!
When it’s playing: Saturday June 12th @ 11:30am at the Ronald J Norick Downtown Library.

More About The Screenplay Table Read Here

4 Questions: THE GOOD SOLDIER

We thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be randomly posting as many responses as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Let’s hear from Aaron Gibson, whose film The Good Soldier will premiere in the X-Files shorts program, Friday, June 11th at 10:00pm.

The Good Soldier is a WWII era nostalgia film with a Hitchcockian slant. Read More »

10 Days to Kick-Off!

Countdown: 10 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film:

A Good Day to Die – WORLD PREMIERE!

The Pitch: deadCENTER secured the World Premiere of this explosive documentary that chronicles the life of American Indian Movement (A.I.M) founder, Dennis Banks.
Why you should see it: Because you only thought you knew about the A.I.M and the plight of the first nations of our country. Because Dennis Banks daughter, Tashina will be here to answer questions after the screening. Because getting fired up after sitting in the dark for 90minutes is good for your heart and soul. See this movie. Bring your friends.
When it’s playing: The Premiere is Saturday June 12th @ 5:00pm at the Kerr Auditorium with an encore screening on Sunday, June 13th @ 1pm @ the IAO Gallery.

More About A Good Day to Die Here

4 Questions: THE TERRIBLE THING OF ALPHA 9

We thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be randomly posting as many responses as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Today we hear from Jake Armstrong, creator of The Terrible Thing of Alpha 9, which screens a whopping four times as part of the Comedy Shorts and Animation Shorts programs.

1. Tell us about your movie. Give us the reductive, 25-word or less, “It’s like [pop culture reference a] meets [pop culture reference b]!” pitch, then explain what the quick and dirty sell leaves out. Read More »

4 Questions: THE VAN

With just under two weeks left until the 10th deadCENTER extravaganza, we thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be randomly posting as many responses as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Next up is Jeremy Berger, writer/director of The Van, which screens in our Comedy Shorts program Thursday, June 10th at 6:00pm and Saturday, June 12th at 3:00pm.

1. Tell us about your movie. Give us the reductive, 25-word or less, “It’s like [pop culture reference a] meets [pop culture reference b]!” pitch, then explain what the quick and dirty sell leaves out.

Moby Dick. With Bike Messengers. Read More »

11 Days to Kick-Off!

Countdown: 11 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film:

For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Criticism

The Pitch: 2 weeks from today you will get to experience something amazing. First, a doc that examines the scope of American film criticism; especially it’s new evolution in the blogosphere. Second, some critics of incredible acclaim will follow this screening with a panel discussion. (The NY Times, The Onion, The Boston Phoenix – it’s intense)

Why you should see it: Because this is the VERY FIRST documentary to ever chronicle a significant element of film … criticism. If a film screens in the dark, and no one talks about it – did it ever screen at all? Plus you can stick around and hear from the best pros in the nation … this is a special afternoon people!
When it’s playing: The Film is Saturday June 12th @ 2:00pm, with the Panel following around 4pm @ the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Watch the Trailer

More About For the Love of Movies Here

4 Questions: THE ROCK ‘n’ ROLL DREAMS OF DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER

We thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be randomly posting as many responses as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Next up is writer/producer/actor Jack Roberts, and director/producer/actor Justin Monroe of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher, screening Saturday, June 12th at 7:00pm at the Kerr Auditorium.

1. Tell us about your movie. Give us the reductive, 25-word or less, “It’s like [pop culture reference a] meets [pop culture reference b]!” pitch, then explain what the quick and dirty sell leaves out.

If Wes Anderson and Jean-Pierre Jeunet baked a cake from a recipe written by John Hughes and displayed it in Tulsa – Very tasty.

A wanna be rock-star tries to live up to his dad’s success in the brutal world of Oklahoma karaoke.  Read More »

12 Days to Kick-Off!

Countdown: 12 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film(s):

Film Row

The Pitch: 2 weeks from today you just need to be on Film Row.

Why you should see it: Apologies for being so vague. But seriously, two weeks from tonight, just hang on Film Row. Sick docs and rockin shorts at IAO, the Frolic a few doors down … check the schedule and just hang with us!

When it’s playing: Friday June 11th from 5:30pm-1am 8pm on Film Row and @ the IAO Gallery.

Watch the Trailer For Roll Out Cowboy

More About More About the Film Row Frolic Here

4 Questions: LANDLOCKED

With just under two weeks left until the 10th deadCENTER extravaganza, we thought it would be a good idea to help you get to know some of our fantastic filmmakers.  So, borrowing an idea from LA Weekly’s Karina Longworth (the Bernard Pivot to our James Lipton), we submitted four questions to each filmmaker about and themselves and their films.  We’ll be posting as many responses in random order as we can fit in between now and the kick-off.

Let’s hear from Jerry Melichar, director of Landlocked, which screens in our Okie Shorts 1 program Friday, June 11th at 6:00pm at the Kerr Auditorium:

1. Tell us about your movie. Give us the reductive, 25-word or less, “It’s like [pop culture reference a] meets [pop culture reference b]!” pitch, then explain what the quick and dirty sell leaves out.

LANDLOCKED is Hitchcock meets ELECTION. Read More »