deadCENTER Film

PRESSPAUSEPLAY – The Panel

For those of you who missed the first screening of the documentary PRESSPAUSEPLAY, you also missed a discussion with three deadCENTER Filmmakers (Gregory Bayne of JENS PULVER: DRIVEN, Darren Hoffman of TRADITION IS A TEMPLE, and Fritz Kiersch of FIRST AND FEMALE) discussing the issues raised in the film. But fear not! our crack team of videographers were on hand to record the entire discussion, and you can watch it on YouTube right here! Or if you prefer to listen on the go, we also have it available in podcast form. Subscribe on iTunes today and automatically get new content as it comes!

Today’s Schedule Has Some Changes

To try and maximize the opportunity for everyone to see our award winning films, we have made some adjustments to today’s schedule for Harkins. If you’ve been using our online film scheduler, we’ve already updated it so these changes are reflected there. If you prefer to look at dead trees when planning your day, we will have these printed out at all the venue box offices as well.

5:00pm – Harkins Screen 1 – S&M Lawn Care

5:30pm – Harkins Screen 2 – Fordson

7:00pm – Harkins Screen 1 – The Dead Inside

7:00pm – Harkins Screen 2 – Revolucion

9:00pm – Harkins Screen 2 – Trollhunter

The rest of today’s schedule is here. If you’re using our iphone app, you’ll have to press “sync” to get the updated schedule on your phone.

Here are your 2011 deadCENTER Award Winners

Grand Jury – Feature Narrative: Paradise Recovered
Sponsored by Devon Energy

Grand Jury – Documentary Feature: Elevate
Sponsored by Kirkpatrick Foundation

Best Narrative Short: Pillow
Sponsored by Stella Artois

Best Documentary Short: First & Female
Sponsored by Chesapeake Energy

Special Jury Prize: Fordson
Sponsored by Cardinal Engineering

Best Oklahoma Film: Little Town of Bethlehem
Sponsored by Oklahoma Film & Music Office

Best Student Film: Chill Pill
Sponsored by Chuck Ferrell

Best Short Screenplay: Twelve Days
Sponsored by Chip & Shannon Fudge

A big thanks to our panel of judges:
Nick Casevettes
Sterlin Harjo
Lynette Meyer
Brad Beasley
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle
Oklahoma Film and Music Office

2011 deadCENTER Awards and Closing Night Film

Be sure to make it out to the lawn at 3rd & EK Gaylord tonight for our Awards Ceremony and fantastic closing night film, Elevate. The awards start at 9pm, with the film to follow at 9:30.

After the film, head up to 9th and Broadway for the always excellent Closing Night Party.

deadCENTER in 60 seconds

Take a look at one of the bumpers that plays before each screening.  Consider it a trailer of trailers.

music: “At Brillig” by The Non

We Have Limos For All Your Venue-to-Venue Transportation Needs

That’s right, folks, we have FREE limos provided by King’s Limousine that will transport you in super-style between all our screening venues. They’ll be running the same route between the venues all weekend, so no matter what screening you’re at and what venue you need to get to, there will be someone along to get you where you need to go.

We’re Crazy Excited About How Well The Wednesday Night Kick-Off Went

Last night we had our kick-off party, featuring an outdoor screening of The Kings of Leon documentary, Talihina Sky. It went well. Like really, really well (maybe a little TOO well for some of us). All of us on the staff of deadCENTER are thrilled when we see pictures like the one posted by twitter user @toddscottballje:

We’re not sure yet how many people showed up, but are pretty confident it was more than last year. But it really wasn’t the numbers that bowled us over – it was the energy the audience had. You guys rock.

So from all the staff – thanks to all you audience members and our volunteers for coming out and making our first night awesome. Stick around for the next few days – we’ve got a lot planned. You can plan the rest of your festival here.

UPDATE: George Lang has a good write-up on last night’s festivities here.

The Lowdown on deadCENTER

deadCENTER Executive Director Lance McDaniel talked to Angi Bruss of NewsOK.com and gave the full rundown of all the awesomness that is deadCENTER this year.  If you want to explain what this year’s festival is all about, share this video:

Featured FIlms: COMEDY SHORTS

WHAT ARE THE MOVIES?
WRITE OF PASSAGE, MOWING SHOES, BATHING AND THE SINGLE GIRL, MORE PERFECT UNION, THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH STEVE, & MERCY, GRACE, & CRAB MEAT

WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT?
Bringing the funny

WHY SHOULD I WATCH THEM?
Coen-esque craziness… Tarantino-rific tirades… Brandon Walsh’s coolest girlfriend all grown up… Matthew Alvin Brown’s shoes… the list goes on and on…

add COMEDY SHORTS to you deadCENTER schedule now!

Featured Film: TROLLHUNTER

WHAT’S THAT TITLE AGAIN?
TROLLHUNTER.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Troll hunting.

WHY YOU SHOULD SEE IT:
It’s called TROLLHUNTER. What more do you need? Just watch the trailer.

Add TROLLHUNTER to your deadCENTER calendar now!