Years running: 24 (since 2001)
deadCENTER Film Festival
International Film Festival.
About
The name “deadCENTER” refers to the geographic location of the festival – in Oklahoma City – the “dead center” of the United States. Named as one of the "20 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine and "Top Regional Festival" in Chris Gore's 'The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide'. deadCENTER screens over 100 films, hosts mind-blowing special events, provides a window into independent film with our professional panel series- featuring luminaries such as Elvis Mitchell, Lloyd Kaufman, and , two time Oscar winner Albert S. Ruddy - and screenplay competition for screenplays 15 pages or less.
Awards
- Best Narrative Feature
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Live Action Short
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Student Film
- Best Animation
- Best Music Video
- Special Jury Narrative Feature
- Special Jury Documentary
- Special Jury Short
Rules
- Films that have been previously screened publicly in theatres in the US, aired on US television, or are available online for viewing in their entirety (as part of a distribution plan) prior to or during the festival are NOT eligible to screen.
- Any film entered into the Oklahoma Film Category may not screen publicly in the OKC metro area prior to June 11, 2023.
- Rough cuts are accepted for entry.
- Students MUST provide proof of student status (copy of student ID) at the time of production.
- Submit via Filmfreeway.
Selection Media Type: Secure Online Screener, DVD NTSC
Screening Format: DCP
Audio language: original
Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements
City premiere required.
Jury and Organizers
- Kevin Ely (Program Director)
- Kim Haywood (Festival Director)
- Lance McDaniel (Executive Director)
- Sara McCombd (Shorts Programer)
Documents
Place
United States
Oklahoma City
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
726 W. Sheridan
Suite 170
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
United States
Phone: 405 246 9233
Email: info@deadcenterfilm.org
Social Networks
Facebook
Twitter
- Opening DateAugust 15, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineOctober 15, 2023
- Regular DeadlineJanuary 01, 2024
- Late DeadlineFebruary 07, 2024
- Extended DeadlineFebruary 15, 2024
- NotificationsMay 01, 2024
- Event Dates6 — 9 June 2024
This category is for feature length non-narrative films over 50 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $90
For narrative shorts and features, music videos, and animations - a film must be filmed or created in the State of Oklahoma. For documentary shorts and features - the director or producer must be a current resident of Oklahoma. Any film entered into the Oklahoma Film Category must not screen publicly in the OKC metro area prior to the festival. Cast and crew screenings are fine as long as they are not open to the public.
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Earlybird Deadline — free
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Regular Deadline — $30
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Late Deadline — $40
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Extended Deadline — $70
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $60
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Extended Deadline — $90
Short or feature length animations.
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $60
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Extended Deadline — $90
This category is for feature length narrative films over 50 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $50
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Regular Deadline — $60
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Late Deadline — $70
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Extended Deadline — $100
Non-documentary films under 50 minutes. This includes music videos.
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $60
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Extended Deadline — $90
Non-narrative films under 50 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Regular Deadline — $50
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Late Deadline — $60
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Extended Deadline — $75
High School Films must be completed by a student currently enrolled in and attending a U.S. high school or international school lower than the collegiate or university level. A copy of a valid student I.D. is required with submission. Entries unable to provide proof of high school status will not be considered.
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Earlybird Deadline — free
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Regular Deadline — free
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Late Deadline — free
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Extended Deadline — free
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