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Countdown: 2 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film:

The Four-Faced Liar

The Pitch: A girl and a guy walk into a bar. They meet a girl and a guy. The guys talk about the girls. The girl falls for the girl. The guys don’t know…until they do..
Why you should see it: Charming, lovely, engaging. Beautiful camera work, swift and delicious story and surefooted performances from the actors. Director Jacob Chase and Writer/Actress Marja-Lewis Ryan will be in town for the screenings. Well here – see what a tiny publication called Variety says about it.
When it’s playing: Friday June 11th @ 7:30pm @ [ArtSpace] @ Untitled and Saturday June 12th @7:30pm @ the IAO Gallery.

Watch the Trailer For The Four Faced Liar

More About The Four-Faced Liar Here

4 Questions: EN TUS MANOS

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.

En Tus Manos is a unique hybrid of indie film: Produced by Oklahomans, filmed in Bogota, Columbia, featuring Actors from Columbia and Mexico, and exploring themes that are universal. It screens as part of the Worldview Shorts Program Thursday, June 10th at 7:30pm.

Here’s Producer Brent Green and Director Ron Jacobs:

Tracey Zeeck explains the redCENTER Lounge Fundraiser – in detail.

Well, here we are, just four days from the kickoff of the tenth annual deadCENTER Film Festival. Think about it – that means just ten short years ago, we didn’t even have a film festival in Oklahoma City. For those of you too young to remember, there used to be a lot of Pictionary and charades played to fill the second week in June. And lots of drinking. Fortunately that is no longer the case. Except for the drinking. There’s still lots of drinking. And the occasional game of Pictionary, if only for old times’ sake. But I digress.

As a member of the board of directors, a faithful fan of the festival, and a self-proclaimed “creativity junkie”, I can promise you that deadCENTER does not disappoint. In my opinion, it’s one of the best things about OKC, and it only gets better year after year.

Take this year for example. It’s our tenth anniversary. An occasion to celebrate. So we are piggybacking our first-ever VIP fundraiser on the already-outstanding, annual kickoff party and outdoor screening. Pretty smart, eh? (Thanks again, Anthony McDermid!)

Read more about The redCENTER Lounge

4 Questions: DOWN IN NUMBER 5

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.

Meet Kim Spurlock, director of Down in Number 5, a haunting short film (based on a true story) about a retired coal miner struggling to care for his 40-year old developmentally disabled son.  Down in Number 5 screens with the documentary feature Rachel Is on Thursday, June 10th at 5:30pm.

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.

“Down in Number 5″ is a Southern Gothic fact-based fiction.  I can’t think of a pop culture reference for it!  I don’t feel entirely comfortable comparing myself to authors of such stature, but if I had to pick, I would say it is like Harper Lee meets Flannery O’Connor? Read More »

Mixtape Shorts Rock Your Face Off.

Countdown: 3 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film(s):

Mixtape Shorts

The Pitch: Short docs, animation, music movies – this grab-bag of films samples all the genres of cinematic storytelling. Turn it up.
Why you should see it: 1. It features the WORLD PREMIERE of the latest from our pals The Flaming Lips, Blastula: The Making of Embryonic. 2. The latest project from acclaimed filmmaker Bradley Beesley, Mr. Hypnotism. 3. Female rappers in Austin, love, death and Shanghai drug lords, the dying art of Seltzer production, and so much more!
When it’s playing: Friday June 11th @ 10pm @ The Kerr Auditorium and Saturday June 12th @5:30pm @ the IAO Gallery.

Watch the Trailer For Mr. Hypnotism

More About Mixtape Shorts Here

4 Questions: A GOOD DAY TO DIE

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.

A Good Day to Die is a stirring account of the history of the American Indian Movement and its founder, Dennis Banks.  deadCENTER is honored to host the World Premiere of this movie on Saturday, June 12th at 5:00pm, with a second screening Sunday the 13th at 1:00pm.  Dennis’ daughter Tashina Banks and many special guests will also be in attendance for Saturday’s premiere.

Let’s hear from the film’s directing team, David Mueller and Lynn Salt:

4 Questions: OUR HOUSE

Our House is Dark Days meets Into Great Silence, a richly artistic portrayal of a unique alternative shelter space for the homeless in an abandoned warehouse, run by a group of Christian anarchist squatter punks. Read More »

Do this next Saturday!

Countdown: 4 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film AND Cosmic Art Jamboree!:

Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission

The Pitch: Son of OK Native and Astronaut Owen Garriott, Richard overcomes physical and political barriers to achieve his life long mission … space travel.
Why you should see it: Because it’s free! Because it’s outside! Because from 7-9pm you can enjoy booths, art, drum circles, aliens and strolling through the Cosmic Art Jamboree on The Lawn. Because Owen Garriott will be here to introduce the film about his amazing son. Because watching a film about a journey to the stars – under the stars – with over 1000 of your closest friends is about the coolest thing you’ll do all summer. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and prepare to be amazed.
When it’s playing: NEXT SATURDAY! June 12th. The Cosmic Art Jamboree kicks off @ 7pm, dCFF awards are @9pm and the film will start @9:30pm. All activities are on The Lawn at 3rd and EK Gaylord in the deadCENTER of downtown OKC – and FREE!

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4 Questions: THE FOUR-FACED LIAR

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 talk to Marja-Lewis Ryan, writer/producer/co-star of The Four-Faced Liar, screening Friday, June 11th and Saturday June 12th at 7:30pm.

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.

The Four-Faced Liar is a modern day St. Elmo’s Fire meets Kissing Jessica Stein. Read More »

See a WORLD PREMIERE next Friday!

Countdown: 5 Days to the 10th Annual Fest

Today’s Featured Film AND Panel!:

Heart of Now – WORLD PREMIERE!

The Pitch: Innovative filmmaker Zak Forsman brings his unique style to a story of love, our proclivity to define ourselves by the people who leave us, and how we reclaim our hearts … for now.
Why you should see it: Because Mr. Forsman is an emerging force in the way independent film is created and consumed. See the movie, then stay for the panel to learn more about new technology, styles, and heart in the world of self-produced features.
When it’s playing: NEXT FRIDAY! June 11th @ 2pm with the panel @4pm at the OKC Museum of Art.

Watch the Trailer For Heart of Now

More About Heart of Now Here

More About The New Technology and Media Panel Here