GENERAL INFORMATION

The mission of the deadCENTER Film Festival is to promote independent film arts.

Q&A

That's what deadCENTER is about. A bunch of filmmakers and film fans who work throughout the year to bring independent films and filmmakers to downtown Oklahoma City. These cats are answering questions about their films following a shorts screening at Stage Center.

Dialogue about the film arts, visual entertainment and information ... only at deadCENTER.

 

WHY IS IT CALLED deadCENTER?

The name “deadCENTER” refers to the geographic location of Oklahoma City within the continental United States. And in downtown OKC … we’re at the center of everything!

WHAT IS deadCENTER?

The deadCENTER Film Festival was founded in 2001. The mission of the festival is to promote independent film arts.

We envision a thriving, interactive global film community. We provide a competitive platform for independent filmmakers and a dynamic educational forum. As a result, the festival attracts filmmakers and festival attendees from around the nation.

Designed to inspire growth in the local film industry and energize visiting film professionals, the deadCENTER Film Festival will continue to encourage the film arts through screenings, discussions, competition, special events, panels, and focused programming.

What to expect for 2009

  • Projected audience of 6,000 film enthusiasts
  • National and international award-winning independent films
  • A myriad of Oklahoma films
  • Over 100 films will be shown at 8 different locations throughout downtown
  • A free kickin’ ”Kid’s Festival” – fun for the whole family
  • Multiple film professional panels
  • “Midnight Shorts” to showcase edgy, alternative films
  • Visiting filmmakers from around the globe
  • Food, fun and cocktails

Board of Directors

  • Peter Dolese-Board Chairman-Arts Council of Oklahoma City Director
  • Brian Hearn- Vice Chairman-Oklahoma City Museum of Art Film Curator
  • Melissa Scaramucci- Secretary/Treasurer- Director/Producer, Crazy Diamond Productions
  • Eric Dawson-Strategic Accounts Manager, Apple
  • Timothy Fall- Actor/Writer/Director/Producer, COO of Yurth.com
  • Chuck Ferrell- Manager, Ferrell Oil, Co., L.L.C.
  • Taylor Fudge- Graduate of OCU Business Shool
  • Michael Heaton- Vice President, Leonard Securities, Inc.
  • Jennifer Kiersh- Vice President, Oklahoma Events, Inc.
  • Andrea Martin- Lawyer, American Eagle Title Insurance
  • Anthony McDermid- President, TAP Architecture
  • Chris Salyer- President, CD Warehouse
  • Jay Shanker- Entertainment Industry Attorney, McAfee & Taft
  • Jill Simpson- Director, Oklahoma Film and Music Office
  • Tracey Zeeck- Community Volunteer

deadCENTER Advisory Committee and Staff

  • Cacky Poarch- Executive Director
  • Kim Haywood – Chief Operations Officer
  • Melissa Scaramucci – Programming Director
  • Ian Peterson-Supreme Allied Overlord of Internet Promotion
  • Justan Floyd – Founder
  • Brian Hearn – Superhero
  • Rebecca McCauley – Panels and Workshops
  • Beth Brooks – Panels and Workshops
  • Dale Brown – Rock Star
  • Darren Dunn – Lover of all things film
  • Peter Dolese – The greatest
  • Travis Hibbs- Special Events
  • Matt Thomas- Special Events
  • Lance McDaniel- Programming Superstar
  • Rick Lippert- Screenwriting Committee
  • Beau Leland- Jack of all trades