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deadCenter Film Home to the 26th Annual deadCenter Film Festival
June 10-14, 2026
www.deadcenterfilm.org
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Created in 2001, the deadCenter Film Festival taps into the thriving global film community by providing a competitive platform for independent filmmakers, as well as a dynamic educational forum. Having grown from a one venue, one weekend festival, deadCenter is now nationally-recognized and has landed on the pages of the New York Times, Variety, The Boston Globe and many other major publications.

Through competition, special events and focused programming, deadCenter inspires growth in the local Oklahoma film industry and energizes visiting film professionals. Come to the deadCenter Film Festival for more than 100 independent films from filmmakers across the globe. Films are screened in a total of seven downtown Oklahoma City locations. Don't miss the professional panel series, appearances by big name visitors and the annual screenwriting competition.

The official dCFF26 Program is here!Start planning your festival experience now by downloading your copy at www.deadCent...
06/05/2026

The official dCFF26 Program is here!

Start planning your festival experience now by downloading your copy at www.deadCenterFilm.org!

From groundbreaking features and inspiring documentaries to unforgettable shorts and exciting special events, this year’s lineup is packed with incredible stories from Oklahoma and around the world.

As the largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival in Oklahoma, deadCenter Film Festival is proud to bring together filmmakers, film lovers, and industry professionals for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema.

Don’t miss your chance to discover your next favorite film, meet amazing creators, and be part of the excitement. Get your official dCFF26 Program today and start building your must-see list!

FOMO ALERT 🔔 deadCenter Film Festival is here! Opening night is sure to be a blast as we celebrate our Oklahoma Filmmake...
06/05/2026

FOMO ALERT 🔔 deadCenter Film Festival is here! Opening night is sure to be a blast as we celebrate our Oklahoma Filmmaker and present the Legacy Icon Award to Lou Diamond Phillips before his new film shot in Oklahoma, Keep Quiet.

Join us for the Red Carpet at the Cloud Embrace sculpture in by in Downtown OKC! 5-9 pm. Live music sponsored by and ⚡️

Come for the vibes. Leave with the memories 📸
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06/04/2026

Questions about passes? Look no further! Whether it be All Access, Film, or party we got ya covered! 🔖🔖

Alexandria here to share more about how to utilize your festival pass!🎬♥️

Check out our bio for more information or simply pick up your pass at OK Contemporary and get a run down on all the festival fun!

🚨When you get your pass don’t forget to reserve your 10 screening reservations, so you can plan your day with deadCenter!😉

T-6 DAYS UNTIL DCFF ‘26!📸

❗️June 13th is around the corner… and we want to see you at Saturday Night Lively this year!🎉With a stacked cast of perf...
06/04/2026

❗️June 13th is around the corner… and we want to see you at Saturday Night Lively this year!🎉

With a stacked cast of performers, food from , an exclusive, 21+ party to ensure a night filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable memories. 😮‍💨🎬

We’ll see you there? Purchase your party or all-access passes now to secure your spot at all the deadCenter Film Festival parties 🤩🎥

❗️June 13th… mark your calendars to attend Saturday Night Lively 🎉With performances all night long, the most delicious f...
06/03/2026

❗️June 13th… mark your calendars to attend Saturday Night Lively 🎉

With performances all night long, the most delicious food truck present , and the best company… we hope to see you there! Free to the public and 21+ of course 🤩 🎬✨

June 13th… mark your calendars 🗓️✨Saturday Night Lively next week with these amazing artist AND it’s open to the public!...
06/03/2026

June 13th… mark your calendars 🗓️✨

Saturday Night Lively next week with these amazing artist AND it’s open to the public! To those 21 and over, we can’t wait to see you there. 🤩🎉

RSVP Pass Pickup THIS Thursday!🔖This Thursday, Factory Obscura x Dead Center Film Festival will be having an open mic ni...
06/02/2026

RSVP Pass Pickup THIS Thursday!🔖

This Thursday, Factory Obscura x Dead Center Film Festival will be having an open mic night AND pass registration pick up event! This is a FREE & FUN event, so be there or be square 🫵!

Click the link in the bio to RSVP Pass Pickup!

AND will be present to sell the most delicious snacks you’ve ever had. 🎉✨

8 DAYS AWAY!!!🤩

06/02/2026

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! 📸

T-8 DAYS UNTIL DCFF! We have merch arriving! Films being processed! Rehearsals happening! And beautiful weather rollinggg in!

So get ready for us, because we are ready for you! 🍿

🚨We’re coming to Tulsa❗️🎉👉🏽Here’s what you need to know: -When you purchase your pass, it works at both OKC and Tulsa lo...
05/29/2026

🚨We’re coming to Tulsa❗️🎉

👉🏽Here’s what you need to know:
-When you purchase your pass, it works at both OKC and Tulsa locations!📍
-All screenings & will be NEW showings, not shown at any of our OKC screening locations 🎥
- With new after parties, highlighting Tulsa owned businesses, and a live performance by .jharvey, we gotta show love to our NEW Tulsa experience!🎉

See you there? ✨

05/28/2026

‼️🎥VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER🎥‼️

Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer for the festival and in return get a FREE ALL ACCESS PASS (8 hours)! 👊

Sign up link in our bio, “Volunteer With Us”, See ya then!😉

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