MAJOR Programming Announcement!

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View this email in your browser MAJOR Programming Announcement! This just in! The deadCenter Film Festival has received a prestigious new honor from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, earning Oscar®-qualifying status for Best Documentary Short. Winners in ALL THREE of the Academy’s short film categories – Best Animated Short, Best Live Action Short, and Best Documentary Short – will be eligible for nominations for the biggest award in film, further solidifying deadCenter as a premier platform for filmmakers striving for industry excellence. To mark our 25th anniversary, deadCenter has partnered with Inasmuch Foundation to sponsor the Inasmuch Foundation Award for Best Documentary Short. This partnership celebrates the foundation’s transformative contributions to the arts in Oklahoma and underscores deadCenter’s mission to elevate impactful storytelling. The Inasmuch Foundation Award for Best Documentary Short will debut at dCFF25 in June. The regular deadline for submissions is fast approaching! Apply by January 3, 2025! Submit Your Film Here Attention, citizens of the Capitol! We cordially invite you to an evening rich with intrigue, elegance, and perhaps more than a touch of rebellion: GlitterBall Quarter Quell is just “6” weeks away! Join us for a night of dazzling revelry, where only the bold dare tread. Don’t hesitate to swiftly secure your sponsorship packages with glittery perks like exclusive seating and dedicated bar service. Proceeds sustain deadCenter’s mission – ensuring that our educational programs and year-round screenings remain free for the people. Start planning your Capitol finery today! Sponsorship and ticket info are a click away. Learn More NEW! dCU-Rose State Screenwriting Workshops Now Open to High School AND College Students Apply now for the first-ever deadCenter University Screenwriting Workshop at Rose State College, taking place over three Saturdays in February and early March. This exclusive workshop selects 24 students to learn from professional screenwriting mentors Kyle Kauwika Harris, Chris Hoyt, and Matt Payne. Mentors will join dCU’s Director of Education + Outreach Victor Caballero and Rose State professor Marcus Mallard to lead two cohorts – one for high school students, the other for college students. The top two students will earn the opportunity to write a credited script for the 2025 deadCenter University films. The workshop aligns with Rose State College's renowned screenwriting program, which hones aspiring writers’ skills in storytelling, character development, and industry-standard techniques. Deadline Jan. 13, 2025. Apply today! dCFF24 Feature “Saucedo” Streaming on Netflix “Saucedo,” Emmett Berg’s feature documentary that had its World Premiere on opening night of dCFF24, is finally available to view on Netflix. The film centers on Oklahoma City boxer Alex Saucedo and his journey to redefine himself after an injury sustained in a championship fight ended his illustrious career. To see Brandy McDonnell’s feature article in The Oklahoman on “Saucedo” and a Q&A with filmmaker Emmett Berg, click the link below. BAM’s Article HAPPY HOLIDAYS From deadCenter Film! Whether you’re still in Kris Kringle pre-production (most of us) or have already put a picture-perfect bow on the very last present (who are YOU?), we wish you the merriest of merry and the happiest of happy as we approach the holiday season. Thank you SO MUCH for all you do to support deadCenter and film in Oklahoma. Copyright (C) 2025 deadCenter Film, Inc.. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: deadCenter Film, Inc. 1 NE 2nd Street, Suite 211 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe