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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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