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    deadCenter 2021 Featured Film Festivals Interviews

    The Official 2021 deadCenter Film Festival Sneak Peek

    June 7, 2021
    2021 deadCenter
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    Today kicks off the beginning of the 2021 deadCenter Film Festival week for filmgoers around the state of Oklahoma. To give listeners and pass holders a tease of what they can expect, The Cinematic Schematic is joined by the deadCenter film festival director of operations, Miranda Patton, and deadCenter features programmer, Kevin Ely, to help you make your plans ahead of the Thursday, June 10th opening night.

    How will the virtual festival work? What about the in-person events or special outdoor screenings? What are the most essential short film blocks to check out? In today’s 2021 deadCenter sneak peek, you’ll get all of the tips and information you need to start building out your schedule ahead of the festival’s June 10th opening night film, How It Ends, playing at The Winchester Drive-in at 7 PM CST.

    We’ll also talk about other of the must-see films of this year’s festival including Alien on Stage and Agnes, before closing out our exclusive conversation with Patton and Ely with a few insider tips and tricks to consider once you’ve purchased your pass or ticket. Passes and individual tickets are on sale now!

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    Miranda Patton

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    Kevin Ely

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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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