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Contact: Kim Haywood
deadCENTER Film Festival
405-246-9233
Ninth Annual deadCENTER Film Festival Call for Entries
OKLAHOMA CITY-The 9th annual deadCENTER Film Festival is now accepting entries for the 2009 festival which will be held June 10-14, 2009 in downtown Oklahoma City. Named one of the top regional festivals in “The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide,” the 9th annual festival will take place at eight locations over five days with more than 5,000 film enthusiasts from around the country expected to attend.
Entry deadline for all screenplays is February 3, 2009 and the deadline for all films is March 3, 2009. The festival will offer an early bird discount for those that register before December 3, 2008. This year’s film selections will be taken from the categories of Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Animation, Student, and Oklahoma Film. A $2,500 cash prize will be given to the winner of the Best Narrative Feature. All film and screenplay submissions must be submitted through the withoutabox.com. A link is available at www.deadcenterfilm.org.
Screenings will take place at various locations in downtown Oklahoma City including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, The Oklahoma City Downtown Library, IAO Gallery and Harkins Bricktown 16. Special screenings, parties, workshops and panels series will keep the 2009 festival living up to its reputation in the festival guide as “the best festival in Oklahoma.”
For more information about the deadCENTER Film Festival, contact Kim Haywood at 405-246-9233 or Kim@deadcenterfilm.org. To stay in the deadCENTER of indie film action, please visit us at: www.deadcenterfilm.org.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 11-15
The 8th Annual deadCENTER Film Festival takes place all over downtown Oklahoma City June 11-15. Screening over 90 films in five days, the festival venues include the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Harkins Bricktown Theater, Kerr Auditorium, Independent Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, Ronald J Norick Downtown Library, and two free, outdoor screenings. Featuring the popular Panel Series and many networking events and parties, deadCENTER will live up to its name as “The Top Festival in Oklahoma.”
The Festival Kick-Off Party and free outdoor screening on Wednesday, June 11th honors the urban renewal and history of film in Oklahoma as “Rainbow Around the Sun” shines onto Sheridan. Beginning with an exclusive party at the Film Exchange Building and spilling onto Lee and Sheridan for the screening, the Kick-Off event sets the perfect tone for the festival. “deadCENTER is a festival that was founded and continues to be run by filmmakers,” says Rainbow Around the Sun producer and Chief Operating Officer of deadCENTER Film, Kim Haywood. “Being a filmmaker and running the festival are very similar – the deadlines are different, but the magic stays the same.”
The official Opening Night of the fest is Thursday, June 12th. After having a sip and snack at the Opening Night party on the roof, festival- goers can enjoy the Oklahoma premiere of “American Teen” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Attending director, Nanette Burstein won the Documentary Directing award at Sundance for her film, which showcases one of the brightest voices in independent film. Screenings begin at most deadCENTER venues on Thursday and continue throughout the weekend.
Friday, June 13th features the most anticipated events of the annual fest. Oklahomans are well represented at the festival with two favorites, “Okie Shorts” and “Unsolved” screening at the Kerr Auditorium. For attendees who like a little fear in their flickers, Horror Shorts and Midnight Shorts at the IAO Gallery - with the Friday Night Frolic as the cream of this Oreo cookie - are always a Friday night treat.
The festival offers a lot of insight into the film industry with the Panel Series. “It’s like a two-day film school,” promises Program Director Melissa Scaramucci. With topics exploring funding, animation, screenwriting, music, and networking, the Panel Series offers those on the outside and inside of the film business new information and connections vital to success in film.
The festival rushes through Saturday to the final outdoor screening on the Lawn at 3rd and EK Gaylord. Following the awards presentation at 9pm, deadCENTER is proud to present “Nerdcore Rising”. This hilarious music documentary follows MC Frontalot, the father of the latest hip-hop movement, on his first national tour. Music industry heavyweights like Prince Paul, J-Live and even Weird Al Yankovic weigh in on the left-lobe heavy stylings of the nerdiest MC. After the film, festival attendees may attend the annual Closing Night Party at Nonna’s Purple Bar.
The festival wraps up on Sunday, June 15th with the Best of Fest at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Showcasing the short films awarded the night before, this screening highlights the very best in independent cinema.
All-Access passes are $100, Screening passes are $50, and tickets to individual films are $10. Advance, discounted passes may be purchased through June 1 on the deadCENTER website. For more information or to purchase passes online, please go to www.deadcenterfilm.org.
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For Immediate Release
deadCENTER Film Festival
Contact Kim Haywood- Operations Manager
405.246.9233
Kim@deadcenterfilm.org
www.deadcenterfilm.org
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EIGHTH ANNUAL DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 8th annual deadCENTER Film Festival is now accepting entries for the 2008 festival which will be held June 11-15, 2008 in downtown Oklahoma City. Named one of the top regional festivals in "The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide," the 8th annual festival will take place over five days with more than 5,000 film enthusiasts from around the country expected to attend.
Entry deadline for all screenplays is February 15, 2008 and the deadline for all films is March 1, 2008. The festival will offer an early bird discount for those that register before December 1, 2007. Registration fees for projects submitted by this deadline are $40 for feature length narratives and documentaries; $30 for short films, animations, and screenplays; and $20 for student films. Fees for projects submitted after this early deadline will increase $15 in each category. High school films will be accepted free of charge. All submissions must be submitted through the withoutabox.com link available at deadcenterfilm.org.
This year's film selections will be taken from the categories of Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Animation, Student, Oklahoma Film and Feature Length Screenplay. A $2,500 cash prize will be given to the winner of the Best Narrative Feature.
Screenings will take place at various locations in downtown Oklahoma City including the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, The Oklahoma City Downtown Library, IAO Gallery and Harkins Bricktown 16. Special screenings, parties, workshops and panels series will keep the 2008 festival living up to its reputation in the festival guide as "the best festival in Oklahoma."
For more information, please visit the website at www.deadcenterfilm.org.
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