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June has arrived in Oklahoma, which can often mean that a dark room with air conditioning is very appealing. Thankfully an abundance of opportunities for just such an activity is headed for Oklahoma City. We're talking about the return of deadCenter Film Festival, the summertime favorite set to celebrate its twenty-fifth year June 11-15. Our guest this week is deadCenter's founding executive director Cacky Poarch, who tells us all about this year's Icon award winners, how it feels to see the festival at a quarter of a century, and why we can expect to see dinosaurs around downtown OKC.  Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite comfort movies, and podvents let's us know what happens when youth meets opera meets Tolkien. You won't want to miss it!

On this episode, Nick talks with the team behind the short film Auganic, which won Best Live Action Short at the deadCenter Film Festival, director Krit Komkrichwarakool and producer King Louie. They discuss the Canadian film scene, King Louie's time working in the VFX department on the Emmy-winning show The Last of Us, what it was like to win for their film Auganic in an Oscar-qualifying category at deadCenter, and more.

On this episode of the Maverick Podcast we feature Makinley Paige Montez, a multi-talented actress, writer, director, and musician. We explore her creative journey, from her early days in modeling to her passion for acting and music. Makinley shares insights on the importance of goal setting, networking, and the challenges of the film industry. She discusses her experiences in writing and directing films, the audition process, and the significance of maintaining a personal brand on social media. The conversation highlights the balance between various creative pursuits and the mindset needed to succeed in the competitive entertainment industry. Makinley Paige Montez: https://www.instagram.com/makinleypaige_official https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12406819 Maverick Podcast:

On this episode, Nick talks with Oklahoma City filmmaker Matt Barse about his experience bringing one of his film's to the 2012 deadCenter Film Festival, what he's learned making short films over the years, the things he's learned while attending a UCLA screenwriting program, upcoming horror projects he's working on, and more.

On the Season 2 opener episode of the deadCenter Film Podcast, host Nick Hodge sits down with the team at OKCThunder Films to discuss their latest film BISMACK that screened at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival. Nick discusses with director Michael Zubach and producers Nick Gallo and Paris Lawson about how the film BISMACK came together during a busy OKC Thunder season, how Bismack Biyombo became the story they chose to focus on for this film, and what OKCThunder Films is all about.

Nkosi Roma is a US-based filmmaker known for his compelling narratives captured on 16mm film. A self-taught artist with over five years of experience, Nkosi approaches each project with fresh eyes and an experimental spirit, emphasizing a grounded and immersive visual style that highlights emotional close-ups. His recent work includes the music video "By the Dawn," screened at the DeadCenter Film Festival, and the short film "Honorable," accepted into the St. Louis International Film Festival.Nkosi's passion for high-concept, character-driven storytelling extends beyond cinematography. His writing credits include the psycho-drama "Method," co-written with award-winning writer Ryan Stephen Holly, and the historical sci-fi drama "How Far We've Come," which placed 2nd in Stage 32's national screenwriting competition.His filmmaking journey began with "Return to Sender," his debut short film, which served as a comprehensive learning experience. The film's success, with 10 official festival selections and an award for Best First-Time Director, laid the groundwork for his diverse body of work, including over 15 music videos and narrative shorts.Nkosi is also committed to mentoring the next generation through his YouTube channel and is currently collaborating with Ryan Stephen Holly on their first feature film, "Method." This psychological drama will be shot entirely in Greeley, Nkosi's hometown, as part of their innovative Red Carpet Roadshow. This tour aims to elevate local communities and filmmakers through a unique, elegant event format.With a strong foundation in all key filmmaking roles, Nkosi leads with empathy and creative intuition, continuously pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling while nurturing emerging talents. Nkosi Roma's Website: https://www.nkosiroma.com/Nkosi Roma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkosiroma/Nkosi Roma's IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10303858/Nkosi Roma's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nkosiromaNkosi Roma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkosiromaVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

Paul W. Sparks is an actor from Marlow Oklahoma. He is known for his roles as gangster Mickey Doyle in the HBO period drama series Boardwalk Empire, writer Thomas Yates in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards, attorney David Tellis in the Starz anthology drama series The Girlfriend Experience, and a recurring role in the limited series The Night Of. Sparks has also starred in the films Deception (2008), Afterschool (2008), The Missing Person (2008), Mud (2012), Parkland (2013), Stealing Cars (2015), Thoroughbreds (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017).   Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford  Citizens Bank of Edmond has been serving Edmond since 1901. They pride themselves on investing in the community and are here for all of your personal and business banking needs. For more information go to www.mycitizens.bank and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/citizensedmond Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/ #thisisoklahoma ​

Donick Cary is a legacy fan of the Washington Football team. One day, son Otis asked him about the name. That conversation turned into the documentary Hail to the Breadsticks, winner of the Best Oklahoma Documentary at deadCenter Film Festival. Donick shares his journey through Indian Country as he discusses the name with some of our favs, including Graham Greene, Sterlin Harjo, Joey Clift, Steven Paul Judd, Tommy Orange, and many more. Check our LinkTree for more info on the initiative to change mascot names!

The Cinematropolis team including Daniel Bokemper, Jo Light, Christopher Shultz, and Caleb Masters reconvene on The Cinematic Schematic to close out our coverage of the Oscar-qualifying deadCenter Film Festival. The post The Cinematropolis deadCenter 2024 Recap appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

On this episode I chatted with Amy and Donna about the movie Cricket. An emotional movie shot here in OKC. Taking the audience to a safe but powerful place. A place to grieve with others, letting you know it's ok to hurt and to feel. It takes you to a place in your own life where you can feel your own personal grief. I encourage you to watch this incredible movie.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20416978/ https://www.filmmakersranch.com/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford  Citizens Bank of Edmond has been serving Edmond since 1901. They pride themselves on investing in the community and are here for all of your personal and business banking needs. For more information go to www.mycitizens.bank and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/citizensedmond Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/ #thisisoklahoma ​

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Dustin, Dalton, and Alex sit down for a recap of deadCenter '24 Day 3. The gang discusses the Horror, Comedy, and Sugar & Spice short blocks.

OKC Mayor David Holt joins The Cinematic Schematic from the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival to discuss its overall impact on the state of Oklahoma and OKC's growing film industry. The post OKC Mayor David Holt Weighs In on Thriving Film Industry at deadCenter 2024 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Live from the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival! On this episode, Nick talks with 2024 deadCenter Film ICON, Paul Sparks. They discuss what it means to him to be honored from his home state as a deadCenter Icon, his journey from small town Oklahoma to major productions like Boardwalk Empire, what it's been like to see the Oklahoma film scene grow so much, the film Hands That Bind that he stars in which screened at 2024's deadCenter, and more.

Live from 2024's deadCenter Film Festival! On this episode of the deadCenter Podcast, Nick talks with 2024 deadCenter Film ICON, Dylan Brodie. They talk about his journey in Oklahoma film over the years and how he became the producer he is today, the importance of collaboration within the Oklahoma film community, the films he produced on that screened at 2024's festival, and more.

Dalton, Dustin, and Alex talk about the Love, Sex, and Death Shorts selections as well as features Citizen Sleuth, Hail to the Breadsticks, and Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox.

The 2024 deadCenter Film Festival is here! On this episode of the deadCenter Podcast, Nick talks with Ariane Louis-Seize, writer/director for the film Humanist Vampire Consenting Suicidal Person, which is playing at 2024's deadCenter Film Festival. She talks about the early influences on her work, the process of writing this with a cowriter, her experience directing her first feature, and more.

The 2024 deadCenter Film Festival is here! On this episode of the deadCenter Podcast, Nick talks with the writer/director of Moloka'i Bound, Alika Tengan. They discuss the process of taking his film from short to feature, the Hawaiian filmmaking scene, the process of making this film with non-actors, how he met his DP Chapin Hall at a film festival, his upcoming screenplay on one of the biggest upsets in basketball history, and more.

Meet some of the filmmakers from the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival! On this episode, Nick talks with Amy Janes, Deonna Marie, and Skye Dakota Turner with Cricket, Stimson Snead of Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox, Lance McDaniel of Chasing Thunder, Donick Cary of Hail to the Breadsticks!, and Kaitlyn Shelby & Madeline Markcum of House in the Clouds.

Welcome to GoodTrash Media's deadCenter 2024 coverage! Dalton, Dustin, and Alex are all back this year to cover the fest in a beautiful blaze of glory before Alex leaves for his move to Hollyweird. Our two intrepid film critics and similarly intrepid actor/comedian discuss opossums and karaoke before diving into this year's opening night films Hailey's Game and the documentary Saucedo. Dalton: @dollywoodsquares Alex: @serioussanchez Dustin: @dustinsells  

The Cinematic Schematic begins our 2024 deadCenter Film Festival coverage with a special deadCenter podcast crossover featuring hosts Caleb Masters, deadCenter Podcast host Nick Hodge, senior features programmer Kevin Ely, and head of Pride Programming, Laron Chapman. Tune in for all of the information you need to know to enjoy the 24th annual deadCenter Film Festival from June 6th-9th. The post Preview: The 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Is Packed With Unique Movie-Going Experiences – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

In this Episode we talk to Paris Burris, Shorts Programmer for the deadCenter Film Festival in OKC. They are celebrating 24 years of bringing films to OKC that you would see in your average Movie Theater. It's starts June 6th and here's a schedule of this year's films.  Email us and be part of the Show theoffputtingpod@gmail.com Message us on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello friends! Welcome to another GoodTrash Garbage Chute—quick reviews on hot new movies. This week, Dalton made it to the cinema with our dear friend, the Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson. Dalton and Therk are here to discuss their reactions to the anticipated new horror feature from director Jane Schoenbrun and A24. Is it worth your time? Does it speak to our modern condition? Can Dalton keep these episodes shorter than a normal episode? Does this also somehow continue the Meta May trend? Tune in and find out.  PRODUCER'S NOTE: We are testing out some new recording equipment for deadCenter Film Festival coverage, so bear with us as we figure it out. 

On this episode I chatted with Hannah Whitten about her latest documentary “The Curse of Stigma” which highlights the realities facing African women with epilepsy. Hannah has lived the impacts of epilepsy with the passing of her brother Dylan in 2017. Since then Hannah has been on a mission to increase the awareness of epilepsy worldwide. The Curse of Stigma will be debuting at Oklahoma City's DeadCenter Film Festival later this year.  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to https://lnkd.in/g_gsxQM The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln. Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford  Citizens Bank of Edmond has been serving Edmond since 1901. They pride themselves on investing in the community and are here for all of your personal and business banking needs. For more information go to www.mycitizens.bank and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/citizensedmond Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/ #thisisoklahoma ​

Lights, camera, podcast! Oklahoma's biggest annual film and movie party is OKC's deadCenter Film Festival, now in its twenty-fourth year. Passes are on sale now for this year's event, which is June 6-9 at various venues near downtown. Cacky Poarch, the festival's founding executive director, joins the show to talk about what people can expect from this year's gathering of the auteurs, including a big scoop on this year's Film Icon Award honorees.    Also on the show, the editors discuss their favorite places in Oklahoma to see a movie, and a Mad Lib-inspired podvent takes an interesting turn. We hope you enjoy!

Three members of the deadCenter Film Festival programming team, Sunrise Tippeconnie, Camila Chaves Rojas, and Laron Chapman, join host Caleb Masters on The Cinematic Schematic to provide their SXSW 2024 recap. The post SXSW 2024 Recap With deadCenter – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

The Cinematic Schematic hosts Caleb Masters and Laron Chapman are joined by GoodTrash Media's Dalton Stuart and the deadCenter Film Festival's Paris Burris to review David Fincher's new movie for Netflix, The Killer. The post The Killer Review – The Cinematic Schematic first appeared on The Cinematropolis. The post The Killer Review – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Tune in and get inspired by these Indigenous Powerhouses! Lily Gladstone and Jhane Myers visit with our hosts on this special Indian Market episode. We were able to grab a few minutes at deadCenter Film Festival with the incomparable Lily Gladstone to discuss Quantum Cowboys and Fancy Dance. For a nice chaser, we revisit our interview with Jhane Myers, who is, once again, nominated for an Emmy, this time for Prey.

The filmmakers behind the documentary Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, including Ya'ke Smith, screenwriter/star Rasool Berry, and producer Mary Beth Minnis join The Cinematic Schematic at the deadCenter Film Festival to discuss what the day of Jubilee means for Americans in 2023. The post ‘Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom' Aims to Inspire, Inform and Challenge Viewers – dCFF23 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

The star of the latest Thunder Films project "STEPS" and Oklahoma native, Derek Loccident, stops by the studio to talk about the project that premiered over the weekend at the deadCenter Film Festival, along with his experience in the making of the 17-minute piece. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Sorry for a late update, but Day 3 of deadCenter Film Festival was a hoot. We're feeling the festival sleepies by now. On this recap, Dalton, Dustin, and Alex sit down for a conversation with Theo and the .22 director/writer Caleb Vesely and Fry Bread Jesus director/co-star/writer Erik Sanchez. Then, our very sleepy boys sit down to talk about the comedy shorts block as well as two narrative features; Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls and Quantum Cowboys. Please, send your thoughts to be with us as we find time to rest and finish the fest. 

Friends and familiars, our sleepy boys put a bow on their deadCenter 2023 coverage. From long hot days to late night shorts, it was a great time, but now sleep awaits. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of this year's event—and we hope to be back next year with even more coverage! Make sure to subscribe to catch our normal shows and any future special events that might await us. 

The deadCenter Film Festival has a history of shining a light on films made in Oklahoma about Oklahoma, and this year is no exception. Last night's closing film was the Sundance Film Festival darling, Fancy Dance, from Oklahoma-born director Erica Tremblay. The film tells the soulful story of Jax, a Native American woman living on the Seneca–Cayuga Nation Reservation, who serves as a stand-in mother for her niece, Rokie, just before Rokie's grandparents separate them. Fancy Dance received a standing ovation from the audience in The First American's Museum Five Moons Theater before taking home the Best Indigenous Feature and Best Narrative Feature awards. Erica Tremblay is the 2023 deadCenter Icon Award winner, one of the highest festival honors. In this deadCenter 2023 interview, we talk with Tremblay about her experience bringing Fancy Dance back to Oklahoma. She shares her perspective on why representing Queer native women on the big screen is essential to understanding the urgent state of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation along with some of the unique challenges faced making the film. Tremblay is a Sundance Screenwriters and Directors Lab fellow and recipient of SFFILM Rainin and Lynn Shelton grants. She was the executive story editor of Dark Winds, an AMC series produced by George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford. She […] The post Erica Tremblay on Bringing ‘Fancy Dance' Home to Oklahoma – dCFF23 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Welcome back friends and foes! The festival is well underway, and day two brought a lot with it. Dustin, Alex, and Dalton recap the second day of deadCenter Film Festival 2023. They discuss narrative features The Awkward Stage and Know Your Place as well as two blocks of short films; Okie Shorts 1 and Sinful Sinema Shorts.

The deadCenter Film Festival 2023 kicked off in earnest yesterday, and Dustin, Dalton, and Alex Sanchez are continuing their coverage. Per Dalton, they consider the vibe of the opening night wrap party before Dustin recaps his watch of What Rhymes with Reason. Then, the boys discuss the Oklahoma premier of the screwball, neo-noir, comedy of manners that is Hell Hath No Fury from Okie director Zachary Burns and writer Jacob Leighton Burns.

Somewhere between a preview and a night cap, Dalton, Dustin, and Alex are here with a precap of Day 2 of the deadCenter Film Festival. In the midst of Day 2, Alex, Dalton and Dustin sit down with Caleb Masters from The Cinematic Schematic to talk festival life and preview the remainder of the day.

Hello friends, deadCenter Film Festival 2023 is almost underway. Dalton, Dustin, and pals will be reporting from the event with interviews, responses, and reactions to this year's programming. Dalton is here on Day 0 with a preview of the festival and general festival thoughts with friend of the show and Praisedown co-host, actor, comedian, and all around good soul Alex Sanchez. Tune in to hear their thoughts, and subscribe to keep up with all the news that fit to print coming out of deadCenter 2023. 

deadCenter Film Festival Executive Founder Cacky Poarch joins the editors to talk about this year's fest and how deadCenter works year-round to build the next generation of Oklahoma filmmakers. Plus, we dive into summer with the Question of the Week and help plan your next trip with Podvents. We hope you listen!

Filmmaker Loren Waters is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the Kiowa Tribe. Focusing her art on the intersection of film and Indigenous storytelling, Loren has a passion for sharing stories that center environmental knowledge and impact. In prior years, Loren worked for the Cherokee Nation Film Office, and documentary-style television show, Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People. Recently, she has been the recipient of the 2020 Next Gen Under 30, while also taking part in fellowships such as 2021 Warner Media Bootcamp, and 4th cohort of the Intercultural Leadership Institute. Most recently, Loren was a Line Producer on the 2022 Sundance Film Festival selected short ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They've Been Taught), a film that is part of the Reciprocity Project by Nia Tero at Upstander Project. Recent projects to her experience include Season 1 of Reservation Dogs and the Martin Scorsese directed feature film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Currently, Loren is the Background Casting Director for Season 2 of Reservation Dogs. She is also in development of a short film titled, ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek), the fourth installment of a short documentary film series that focuses on tribal environmental professionals. The first two films, celebrating tribal environmental professionals, Polly Edwards and Yvette Wiley, premiered in 2019. The third film, Restoring Néške'emāne, screened at festivals such as deadCenter Film Festival, LA Skins, Durango Independent, and recently won Best Short Documentary at North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival. Website: https://lorenwaters.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorenkaseyjewelry IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorenkaseyjewelry/

Happy Thursday! The Kelly Brothers are back from Oklahoma City and are ready to talk about their experience at the 2022 deadCenter Film Festival, including moderating Q&As and close to two dozen short films, and then talk to the director and lead actor of the deadCenter select film "Landlocked", Timothy Hall and Dustin Gooch! Rate and Subscribe!

‘A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,' said Jojen. ‘The man who never reads lives only one.' – George RR Martin, A Dance with Dragons (2011) The 2022 deadCenter Film Festival has reached its last day and to complete this year's exciting return to a fully in-person event, the team is closing the festival with a story about the beloved TV program that explored all written stories, The Reading Rainbow, with the documentary Butterfly in the Sky. In this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, host Caleb Masters sits down with the filmmakers behind the film, Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb, to learn about what inspired them to explore the iconic 80s and 90s educational program, the impact it had on a generation of readers, and their experience working with the legendary LeVar Burton. Though deadCenter is winding down, you can still catch this unforgettable documentary celebrating the power of reading and the media in The Reading Rainbow during the festival's closing evening by buying an individual ticket today! For more information on where to catch the film, you can follow Butterfly in the Sky on Instagram. Special Guests Bradford Thomason Co-Director, Writer, and Editor of Butterfly in the Sky […] The post Butterfly in the Sky Celebrates the Love of Reading Books – dCFF22 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Like the dove that represents their spirit, the Cymande story soars once again, this time in OKC. The 2022 deadCenter Film Festival is the home of many experiences, including a few free and open to the public in OKC's most beautiful spaces. Last night they premiered the OKC Thunder Film, The Seeds of Greenwood, as part of the Friday Night Frolic in Scissortail Park, and tonight they are debuting the new music documentary, Getting It Back: The Cymande Story. The film documents the origins of the hugely influential UK funk band, Cymande, as well as their break-up and recent rebirth. In this exclusive deadCenter 2022 interview on The Cinematic Schematic, host Caleb Masters and special guest co-host, Stuart Hudson, the co-publisher and editor-in-chief of Edible OKC Magazine, are joined by two Cymande band members and film producer/director Tim Mackenzie-Smith who tell their story. Cymande guitarist Patrick Patterson and bass player Steve Scipio join Mackenzie-Smith to share their stories about the band's history and discuss why now is the time for their comeback and the documentary. Getting It Back: The Cymande Story is playing to the public in the Wheeler District tonight at 9 PM CST. Special Guests Stuart Hudson Co-Publisher […] The post Getting It Back: The Cymande Story Jumpstarts the Return of the Influential Band – dCFF22 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

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The 2022 deadCenter Film Festival is the home to a wide variety of Okie Features from multitalented filmmakers like Cate Jones. In 2020, Jones made her directorial debut with the She's the Eldest, a black and white dramedy with a real personal touch. She's back this year with a similar style in her new experimental comedy inspired by actual events, Chicken House. The film is written, directed, and stars Jones who tells the story of three roommates forced to adjust to living with a new and mysterious roommate from LA. Jones continues her trend of casting friends like and other local actors to help build a tight-knit culture on set. In today's episode of The Cinematic Schematic, Jones and Chicken House producer Kassie Gann join the show to tell us where Jones was inspired to make the film and how she fostered a trusting group to get the best performances from her cast. Gann will also talk about how she approached her first on-screen role and the minor impacts the pandemic had on the production. Chicken House is unlike any other film in this year's line-up and one you won't want to miss when it premieres on Saturday afternoon at […] The post Chicken House Brings Autobiographical Comedy To Life – dCFF22 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

We talk to documentarian Christopher Fitzpatrick about the screening of his film "Oklahoma Breakdown: The Mike Hosty Story" at DeadCenter Film Festival. You can see the film on Sunday at the festival. For more info go to oklahomabreakdown.com or deadcenterfilm.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation brings more control over the Tourism Department. DeadCenter returns in person. The Sooners win game one in the Women's College World Series. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Bank heists. Family character drama. Twisted morality. If you like to see any of these elements at the movies, writer/director Kyle Kauwika Harris's new film premiering at this year's deadCenter Film Festival, Out of Exile, is a must-see. It's a “one last job” crime thriller complete with impressively shot action setpieces grounded in family tragedy and a hope of redemption for the central character, Gabriel Russell (Adam Hampton), before FBI Agent Brett Solomon (Ryan Merriman) stops him in his tracks. On today's episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we sit down with Harris and three cast members, Adam Hampton, Hayley McFarland, and Kyle Jacob Henry, to discuss their experience making the film, including how the team trained for the various robbery scenes and found ways to build chemistry and comradery on set despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of Exile continues the tradition of a strong Oklahoma Feature Film category at this year's festival and is easily one to bookmark in your schedule if you're looking for something on the grittier side. Listen to the full conversation to get a taste of what to expect from Out of Exile, and see the movie by buying your festival pass […] The post Out of Exile Brings the Big Screen Crime Thrills to deadCenter – dCFF22 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Today kicks off our exclusive coverage of the 2022 deadCenter Film Festival! To help listeners prepare for what to expect, The Cinematic Schematic is joined by the deadCenter director of operations+festival, Miranda Patton, and the deadCenter director of programming, Sara Thompson, to discuss this year's return to fully in-person activities before taking a look at all of the fantastic movies playing at this year's festival. We also talk about all of the exciting parties and other festivities you won't want to miss! What will the return to a fully in-person festival look like? What are the most essential short film blocks to check out? In today's 2022 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 9th opening night film, Mama Bears, playing at Harkins Bricktown at 6 PM CST. Don't miss a beat in all of this year's deadCenter 2022 festivities by subscribing to The Cinematic Schematic via your preferred podcast app. Passes and individual tickets for the festival are on sale now! Special Guests Miranda Patton deadCenter director of operations+festival Sarah Thompson deadCenter director of programming Follow The Cinematic Schematic Podcast Hear all of this and […] The post The Official 2022 deadCenter Film Festival Sneak Peek appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

Filmmaker Loren Waters is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the Kiowa Tribe. Focusing her art on the intersection of film and Indigenous storytelling, Loren has a passion for sharing stories that center environmental knowledge and impact. In prior years, Loren worked for the Cherokee Nation Film Office, and documentary-style television show, Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People. Recently, she has been the recipient of the 2020 Next Gen Under 30, while also taking part in fellowships such as 2021 Warner Media Bootcamp, and 4th cohort of the Intercultural Leadership Institute. Most recently, Loren was a Line Producer on the 2022 Sundance Film Festival selected short ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They've Been Taught), a film that is part of the Reciprocity Project by Nia Tero at Upstander Project. Recent projects to her experience include Season 1 of Reservation Dogs and the Martin Scorsese directed feature film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Currently, Loren is the Background Casting Director for Season 2 of Reservation Dogs. She is also in development of a short film titled, ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek), the fourth installment of a short documentary film series that focuses on tribal environmental professionals. The first two films, celebrating tribal environmental professionals, Polly Edwards and Yvette Wiley, premiered in 2019. The third film, Restoring Néške'emāne, screened at festivals such as deadCenter Film Festival, LA Skins, Durango Independent, and recently won Best Short Documentary at North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival. Website: https://lorenwaters.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorenkaseyjewelry IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorenkaseyjewelry/

Miranda Patton and Sara Thompson join the editors to talk about deadCenter Film Festival (June 9-12) in Oklahoma City and the joy of watching movies you don't know anything about with people you've never met. Plus we hear your answers to the Question of the Week and help plan your upcoming agenda with Podvents. We hope you listen!