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    Preview: The 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Is Packed With Unique Movie-Going Experiences – The Cinematic Schematic

    June 3, 2024
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    The 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Is Here

    Get ready Oklahoma film fans, it’s your time to shine because the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival kicks off this Thursday! What movies are playing? What should you wear? Don’t worry, in this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we’re kicking off this year’s exclusive coverage to give you all the information you need to prepare for the action in downtown OKC from Thursday, June 6th – Sunday, June 9th.

    The Cinematic Schematic x deadCenter Podcast Collaboration

    To celebrate the first day of 2024 deadCenter Film Festival week, we’re partnering with the official deadCenter Podcast host/producer Nick Hodge in an interview with senior features programmer Kevin Ely and the head of programming (and regular co-host), Laron Chapman.

    Left to Right: Kevin Ely (deadCenter senior features programmer), Laron Chapman(head of pride programming), Nick Hodge(deadCenter Podcast host/producer), and Caleb Masters(The Cinematic Schematic host/producer)

    How to Prepare for the Festival

    To make sure you’re in the loop and ready to go, in this episode, we cover:

    • Where to go to get a badge and watch movies in downtown OKC
    • What sets the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival apart from years past
    • Tips for building your filmgoing schedule to ensure you don’t miss a beat
    • A few of the most noteworthy movies at this year’s festival

    What To Expect From the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival

    The festival begins this Thursday night at Harkins with a screening of the Oklahoma Feature, Hailey’s Game, from first-time director Katie Hightower at 5 PM. On the other side of downtown, the festival will hold its annual opening night party at the OKC Museum of Art rooftop from 5 PM to 8 PM.

    Once the activities have started, there’s no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re watching one of the more than 160 films playing at the Oscar-qualifying festival(See the full schedule here), or you are mingling with friends, colleagues, or collaborators you are certain to enjoy one of Oklahoma’s biggest events of the year.


    Ready to buy a badge? Passes and individual tickets for the festival are on sale now!


    Special Guests

    Kevin Ely

    Senior Features Programmer at deadCenter 

    Follow Kevin on Instagram @KevinEly


    Laron Chapman

    Head of Pride Programming at deadCenter

    The Cinematic Schematic podcast Co-Host

    Read his new movie thoughts in the Reel Insights with Laron Chapman Column


    Nick Hodge

    Host/Producer of the deadCenter Podcast


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a lifelong film and pop culture enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in writing, podcasting and video production. When he's not running The Cinematropolis or hosting The Cinematic Schematic podcast, Masters serves as an active member of the Oklahoma Film Critic's Circle where he currently serves as Vice President. He also loves video games. Follow him @CMastersTalk on Letterboxd, Instagram, or X.
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