About
What is deadCENTER?
deadCENTER is Oklahoma’s largest film festival and one of the 20 “Coolest” festivals in the world according to MovieMaker magazine. For the past 12 years, we have featured thousands of films from around the world and all over the United States. From hilarious comedies and insightful documentaries to scary horror films and intense dramas, deadCENTER selects a broad slate of films each year to cater to our surprisingly diverse audience.
Our mission is to promote, encourage and celebrate the independent film arts. We accomplish this mission with a renowned festival each June, a year round education program and screenings throughout the year in partnerships with museums and various arts organizations.
And, because our festival is run by working filmmakers, we design our festival to cater to the needs and wants of all types of filmmakers, from first time student short directors to established veterans like Spike Jonze, who opened our festival in 2010, or Nick Cassavetes, who served as judge for our 2011 festival.
What’s up with that name?
The name “deadCENTER” refers to the geographic location of the festival – in Oklahoma City – the “dead center” of the United States. And because we’re downtown Oklahoma City, essentially we’re in the dead center of everything!
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DONATE
deadCENTER Film is a 501 (c) (3) non profit in the State of Oklahoma. Our festival and year round events are made possible by generous donations. Thank you for your time and dedication to promoting independent film arts in Oklahoma.
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deadCENTER Festival Committee and Staff
Lance McDaniel- Executive Director
Kim Haywood – Chief Operating Officer/Festival Director
Kevin Ely- Features Program Director
Brian Hearn – Features Programmer
Sarah McCombs – Shorts Programmer
deadCENTER Board of Directors
Chairman
Karen Delaney – Community Volunteer
Vice- Chair
Whitney Moss – Community Relations Director, Companion Home Health and Hospice
Secretary
Barbara Cable – Vice President, Cable Volkswagen, KIA, Mitsubishi
Treasurer
David Portman – Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
Past President
Anthony McDermid – President, TAP Architecture
Members
Melanie Burns – Entrepreneur
Sherry Blanton – Real Estate Agent
Denise Castelli – Owner, Limelight Productions
Art Cotton - Sr. Director of Development, OKC Boathouse Foundation
Shannon Fudge - Co-Founder, CMR
Chris Hargrove– Senior Integration Developer, Devon Energy
Ciane Hogan – Real Estate Holdings
Brent Johnson - Attorney, Feller Snider Law Firm
Dwayne Jones - SVP Marketing and Business Development, Premium Beers
Xavier Niera - Business Development Director, Manhattan Construction Company
Kevin Perry - Vice President/COO, Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Company
Sarah See - Designer, See Designs
Jeff Trachtenberg - President, Jacmor, Inc.
HOW TO GUIDE
The deadCENTER Film Festival has been around for 12 years, providing a platform for great independent film in the heart of Oklahoma. Over the years, we’ve grown from a one night screening to a five day, world renowned festival. During that time, we learned a few things that make attending our festival especially fun and rewarding.
1. Buy an All-Access Pass.
It is the easiest way to see every film and attend every party and event. They are $100 until June 1 and can be bought through the BUY NOW button on the homepage. You also get a free festival program and fabulous silver deadCENTER bag.
2. Read the film schedule ahead of time.
We have tons of films. The more you browse through our online schedule, the more likely you will discover the types of films you like. We have features and shorts, narratives and documentaries.
3. Map out your films.
All of our films are walking distance and joined by shuttles, but you still need to plan ahead to a make sure you leave enough time to get from one place to the next.
4. Check out some short films.
Shorts are few and far between in movie theaters. And, they are the best way to discover new voices and see up and coming filmmakers screen alongside industry vets like Debra Winger.
5. See a film by yourself.
This is a totally safe environment to get out there and see something different. So, branch out. Go see something by yourself. The theaters will be full of fun new people who all of a sudden have something in common with you.
HOST HOTEL
Colcord Hotel: 15 North Robinson, 73102
(405) 601-4300
deadCENTER has a discount rate of $139 per night. To make your reservation call 866-781-3800 or reserve online at https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=579901&hotelID=13987.
TICKETS
All-Access Passes $100 until June 1, 2011
BUY NOW button on homepage
Individual Tickets $10
Sold at each venue before screenings
FILM VENUE LOCATIONS
Oklahoma City Museum of Art: 415 Couch Drive, 73102
Harkins Bricktown Cinemas: 150 East Reno, 73104
Kerr Auditorium at Sandridge: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave, 73102
IAO Gallery on Film Row: 706 West Sheridan, 73102
Norick Downtown Library: 300 Park Ave, 73102
Automobile Alley: Broadway Ave and 4th Street, 73102
Public Lawn: 3rd and EK Gaylord, 73102
PARTY & EVENT LOCATIONS
Red Prime Steak House: 504 N Broadway, 73102
Skirvin Hotel: 1 Park Ave, 73102
Oklahoma City Museum of Art: 415 Couch Drive, 73102
Colcord Hotel: 15 North Robinson, 73102
Ghost Design: 929A N Broadway Ave, 73102
Film Row: 704 Sheridan Street, 73101
Academy of Contemporary Music: 25 S Oklahoma Ave, Ste 400, 73104
OKC Community Foundation: 1000 N Broadway Ave, 73102
FREE OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
Automobile Alley: Broadway Ave and 4th Street, 73102
WED, June 8, 9:30pm Rock n Roll Movie Night for Adults
SAT, June 11, 9:00pm Family Night Under the Stars
FILMS AND EVENTS FOR KIDS
Kerr Auditorium at Sandridge: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave, 73102
SAT, June 11, 11:00am Kids Fest!
Kids Fest is a FREE one-hour program of films appropriate for all ages, especially kids 5-12, and will be followed by a performance by renowned Oklahoma children’s music performer Brendan Parker.
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