Oklahoma’s largest and most celebrated film festival.
deadCenter is an exciting time to see the latest short films, insightful documentaries, hilarious comedies, hair-raising thrillers and the best independent films from all over Oklahoma and around the world. The 4-day festival returns for its 22nd year June 9-12.
deadCenter is ideal for the film connoisseur, the occasional movie watcher and everyone in between, in the dead center of the heartland! deadCenter’s programs are designed to entertain, educate and evolve your perspective.
Create your own festival experience
New options for passes give you the ability to customize your festival experience. This year, passes are tiered to offer even more flexibility and affordability as you plan which screenings and parties you want to attend. Choose from bundles with express admission, access to the virtual library, just the shorts and more. However you choose to attend, your pass will allow you to experience traditional deadCenter events and discover new ones.
Screenings, Networking & Parties
In addition to screenings at some of OKC’s incredible locations, including Scissortail Park, Film Row, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Harkins Bricktown, First Americans Museum and the Wheeler District, deadCenter will host a variety of parties and events that are open to the public.
Public Events on the Schedule
Thursday, June 9
Cookies at Cookie’s 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.- Wrap up your first night of the festival with karaoke, drinks and cookies from Tiff’s Treats!
Friday, June 10
dC Breakfast Club at Neon Coffee 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.- Stop by Neon Coffee in the Plaza District for specialty coffee and donuts. Be sure to bring your pass to access the secret dC special!
- Meet at REV Mex for incredible Mexican food and margaritas. Bring your pass to enjoy the dC special menu!
- Join dC goers at Social Capital, overlooking Scissortail Park, for a chance to connect, discuss and enjoy a local craft beer. The event is open to the public with special perks for pass holders.
- During Scissortail Park’s Night Market, OKC Thunder Films will debut their latest short film, Seeds of Greenwood, which explores how the soil of the historic Greenwood District is being nurtured a century after the Tulsa Race Massacre. Seeds of Greenwood follows the development of Thunder Fellows, an after-school program located in Greenwood that provides Black high school students with opportunities in sports, entertainment and tech through a curriculum based on data and analytics. Bring your pass to the Big Biang Theory food truck, and the first 50 pass holders will receive a free bowl!
- Something magical starts at 10! Magic Mike starts at 11 with Tiff’s Treats and Cookies available. This event is open to the public.
Saturday, June 11
dC Breakfast Club at Neon Coffee 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.- Stop by Neon Coffee in the Plaza District for specialty coffee and donuts. Be sure to bring your pass to access the secret dC special!
- Head to Spiked Coffee for coffee drinks, spiked coffee and treats.
- Meet at REV Mex for incredible Mexican food and margaritas. Bring your pass to enjoy the dC special menu!
- Enjoy your break between films at the newly renovated Mary Eddy’s inside of 21c Museum/Hotel!
- deadCenter celebrates Oklahoma Film with the Oklahoma Film + Music Office at Big Friendly! Stop by to have a beer, meet filmmakers and enjoy the scenery before two outdoor screenings starting at 6 p.m. in the Wheeler District.
Sunday, June 12
Sunday Brunch at 21c Museum/Hotel 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Present your drink card for a free mimosa at Mary Eddy’s before you enjoy the last day of dCFF22!
- Enjoy a relaxing Sunday night of music, drinks and great food at Kindred Spirits. Use your drink card for dC signature drinks.
deadCenter History
In 2001, deadCenter began as a one-night screening of short films made by Oklahoma filmmakers at what is now known as Oklahoma Contemporary. Intentionally named, the event took place in the middle of the country, the state and even the calendar year, eventually becoming the deadCenter Film Festival.
Since its inaugural screening in 2001, deadCenter has grown into a year-round nonprofit with statewide, national and international engagement. It continues to bring film buffs to OKC each year and generate a large economic and social impact with free education programs for students each fall.
dCFF22 Returns June 9-12!
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