|  |  | dCFF24 Schedule is LIVE!!What do we want? Enough shorts and feature films to pack a four-day schedule. When do we want it? NOW! You’re in luck – the best film fest in Oklahoma may still be 15, yes 15, days away, but you can start plotting out your schedule now. With 160+ films from provocative shorts to immersive documentaries to choose from and new films being announced daily, there’s no time like the present to jump-start your personal viewing schedule. Click below for the lineup. |
| |  | If you haven’t snagged your dCFF24 passes yet, there’s still time to make plans to see the best independent films from around the world and all over Oklahoma, plus amazing passholder perks. Did we mention the legendary parties, networking events, and cutting-edge virtual reality experiences? However you deadCenter, your pass will allow you to experience the best of the fest.
Your pass gets you: Designated line and priority entry to all screenings Access to all panels and conversations with Oklahoma Film ICONS Networking events and parties throughout the week Complimentary food, drinks, and fun Entry to The dC Awards Ceremony Festival swag bag
Don’t wait – buy your pass TODAY at the link below. |
| | | | We’re honored to welcome two Oklahoma superstars, Paul Sparks of Lawton and Dylan Brodie of Ramona, into a prestigious group of deadCenter Film ICONs. Past winners include Alfre Woodard, Tim Blake Nelson, Sterlin Harjo, and more.
deadCenter Executive Director Cacky Poarch says, “There is a lot to be excited about this year, including our amazing ICONs, Dylan Brodie and Paul Sparks, who will both be at the festival with dynamic film projects.”
Passholders will be able to learn more about their distinguished careers at back-to-back Q&As at The dC Hub at the Fordson Hotel on the Saturday of the festival. |
| Lawton’s Paul Sparks recently wrapped the Jeff Nichols film, “The Bikeriders,” for 21st Century Fox, Michael Shannon’s directorial debut, “Eric Larue,” and “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” based on the best-selling biography of the same name. Paul is currently shooting season 3 of Apple+ series “Physical” opposite Rose Byrne. His additional series credits include “Joe Pickett” and “Waco” for Paramount+, Stephen King’s “Castlerock” for Hulu, HBO’s “The Night Of” and “Boardwalk Empire,” Netflix’s “House of Cards,” Starz’ “The Girlfriend Experience” and “Sweetbitter,” plus feature films “The Lovebirds,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “Midnight Special.” Sparks is also a lauded theater actor; his distinguished work on stage has earned him five Drama Desk Awards nominations in collaboration with some of theater’s brightest playwrights: Adam Rapp, Craig Wright, and Stephen Belber. Sparks stars in “Hands That Bind,” which will screen at dCFF24. |
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| | Dylan Brodie is from Ramona, Oklahoma, population 500. He began editing films in 2008, making his way from local to national film festivals, which led to work on Food Network productions and feature films for both Magnet Releasing and Blumhouse Productions. He later served as UPM and Associate Producer on Sterlin Harjo’s feature film, “Mekko,” and produced the series “Flipping the Heartland” for HGTV. Dylan has worked on shows of all sizes, including the STARZ series “American Gods,” feature films “The Mule,” “Stillwater,” “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.” He has been the UPM on commercials for companies including Nike, 2K Sports, Dish Network, and Warstic baseball bats featuring Jack White. Dylan continues to produce and production manage diverse projects and recently served as UPM for the Oscar winning A24/Plan B film “Minari,” the Sundance 2023 selection “Fancy Dance,” and is Associate Producer on the Disney/FX television series “Reservation Dogs.” Brodie produced two Okie Shorts that will screen at dCFF24: “Vivian” and “ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ” (“Meet Me at the Creek”). |
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| | MAJOR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Drumroll, please… |
| We couldn’t be more excited to announce the first-ever Power-level sponsor in dCFF’s 24-year history – the Inasmuch Foundation. This incredible contribution will help fuel an amazing Festival film lineup, up-close-and-personal panels, parties galore, The dC Hub @ Fordson Hotel, deadCenter University’s Youth Camp at OCCC for high school filmmakers, and the dCU teacher track at OCU. And more! |
|  | Inasmuch, established in 1982 by Edith Kinney Gaylord, has a 45-year legacy of supporting causes that enrich the greater Oklahoma City Community. Please join us in thanking the Inasmuch staff and Board of Directors for their unprecedented investment in the deadCenter Film Festival. |
| | THANK YOU to our Sponsors! |
|  | Every day, new individuals, foundations, and businesses are added to our list of sponsors for dCFF24, and our gratitude is, well, cinematic in scale. It’s not too late to join them in supporting what’s lining up to be the most fabulous deadCenter Film Festival in years. Reserve your spot by May 23 at noon to be acknowledged in our amazing print program. Click below for more info. |
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