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deadCenter exists to inspire, promote, and celebrate creativity and community through film. #dCFF25 passes available now!

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3 for 3. 🔥🎬

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received a prestigious new honor from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, earning Oscar®-qualifying status for Best Documentary Short.

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Director Anna Baumgarten will join for an in-depth Q&A immediately following each screening, and tickets are available now. Learn more + get yours at https://t.co/f9WwtyBKs1!

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The best of the fest, coming soon to a screen near you. 🏆🎬 Experience #dCFF22 Special Jury Narrative Feature award winner ‘Disfluency’ at @RodeoCinema this weekend only!

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Now a resident of Austin, Bradley produces television and branded content for The Magnolia Network. Happy birthday, Bradley!

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Happy birthday to Oklahoma Film ICON Bradley Beesley! An avid documentarian and storyteller, Bradley has featured many of our state’s unique people and places in his work.

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Credits include ‘Okie Noodling,’ (PBS) ‘Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo,’ (HBO) and ‘The Fearless Freaks’ (Sundance), in addition to commercial work for clients like Target, Costa, Facebook, Jameson and Yeti.

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This timely and engaging FREE workshop is presented in part by @AlliedArtsOKC, whose generous grants helped make it possible. Space is limited, learn more and RSVP today at https://t.co/ujNaEPR2ZF!

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We’re teaming up with @CtrlNStudios, @NotisStudios and @RoseState Film Studies and Digital Media to present a FREE Post-Production & Film Finishing Workshop on Thursday, 2/27!

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…for the expectations of the final states of film post-production in preparation for delivery for distribution and exhibition.

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Thanks to his vision and stewardship, Circle Cinema has become a hub for creativity and storytelling in Tulsa, eastern Oklahoma and beyond. Happy birthday, Clark!

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Happy birthday to Oklahoma Film ICON and friend of the festival Clark Wiens!

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In 2004, Clark purchased the historic Circle Cinema — Tulsa’s oldest movie theatre — and led an unprecedented renovation campaign, returning the storied cultural touchstone to its former glory and re-establishing Tulsa as a nationally recognized home for independent film.

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As a queer, African-American filmmaker, Laron tells stories that explore race, identity, and sexuality in a topical and entertaining fashion. He made his directorial debut in 2017 with his #dCFF ‘Best Oklahoma Feature’ winner, “You People.” Cheers and happy birthday, Laron! 🎉🎬

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Happy birthday to our friend and Head of Pride Programming Laron M. Chapman! An accomplished actor, screenwriter, producer, and director from Oklahoma, Laron earned a B.A. in Film and Media Studies and has a background in journalism and film production.

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He’s a driven and innovative screenwriter and filmmaker, with experiences ranging from reality television (Food Network, FOX, and Discovery Channel) to John Wells’ Academy Award®-nominated feature August: Osage County starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.

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She makes a difference and introduces thousands to the power of film year-round with her selections, and we’re so glad she’s a part of the deadCenter team. Happy birthday, Cam!

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Sending birthday wishes to our Features Programmer and friend Camila Chaves Rojas! Camila earned her BA in Film and Media Studies at The @UofOklahoma, and began her programming journey following a powerful week at the Berlin Film Festival.

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Since joining the team as a volunteer screener — and eventually becoming our shorts programmer — Cam has advocated for emerging filmmakers and prioritized a commitment to advancing diversity and representation in cinema.

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.@deadcenter University is launching their inaugural Screenwriting Workshop at @rosestate in February & will select 24 students to work with professional screenwriting mentors for this FREE course. #OkieFilm

Application deadline is THIS MONDAY January 13: https://t.co/TLVdZ52BZ6

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Their wide-ranging and entertaining discussion covers the Canadian film scene, King Louie's time working on VFX for Emmy-winning series ‘The Last of Us,’ what it was like to win in an Oscar-qualifying category at deadCenter, and more. Available now wherever you get your podcasts!

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Episode 208 of the deadCenter Film Podcast is here! In this edition, Nick is joined by the duo behind #dCFF24 Best Live Action Short ‘Auganic,’ director Krit Komkrichwarakool and producer King Louie.