deadCenter University Acting Lab at OFA Studios
The deadCenter University Acting Lab, hosted at OFA Studios, was an exciting new component of deadCenter University’s educational programming. This free, weekend workshop, held on April 26–27, 2025, offered participants a rare opportunity to receive hands-on acting training from professional coaches, all within the context of an actual, working film studio environment. Selected participants learned on-camera techniques, audition prep, and set etiquette, and even received a professional headshot and self-tape recording. Some were also considered for roles in the program’s student short film productions
Sponsored by
OFA COACHES
WILLA DARIAN
KYLR COFFMAN
EMILY FARNHAM
KAYLENE SNARSKY
Victor Caballero is an award-winning producer and director of independent films. His latest film, “Seeker,” has won Best Thriller and Best Directing awards at regional film festivals.
One of Victor’s passions is teaching students the art of cinema. Since 2017, he has provided hands-on filmmaking experience through the OKCine Latino Film Institute, where each student has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and tools needed to become filmmakers. Since taking the lead in deadCenter’s education programming in August 2023, Victor has brought dC’s Statewide Education Tour to more than 14,000 students, giving them an introduction to filmmaking and a workforce development experience tol help them gauge their interest in a film career.
Jóvenes Latinos Emprendedores Profesionales recently named Victor to its list of 20 Under 40 young Latino Entrepreneurs and Professionals, and he will receive the Bare Bones International Film Festival’s Trailblazer Award in early May.
