Here is the info from the website www.deadcenterfilm.org

WHY IS IT CALLED deadCENTER?
The name “deadCENTER” refers to the geographic location of Oklahoma City within the continental United States. And in downtown OKC … we’re at the center of everything!

WHAT IS deadCENTER?
The deadCENTER Film Festival was founded by Justan and Jayson Floyd in 2001. The mission of the festival is to promote independent film arts. We envision a thriving, interactive global film community. We provide a competitive platform for independent filmmakers and a dynamic educational forum. As a result, the festival attracts filmmakers and festival attendees from around the nation. Designed to inspire growth in the local film industry and energize visiting film professionals, the deadCENTER Film Festival will continue to encourage the film arts through screenings, discussions, competition, special events, panels, and focused programming.

2006 SCREENING VENUES
Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Drive
Stage Center 400 West Sheridan
IAO Gallery 811 N. Broadway
Untitled [ArtSpace] 1 N.E. 3rd
Metropolitan Library Downtown 300 Park Avenue
Harkins Bricktown Cinemas 150 East Reno Ave
Kerr Park corner of Robert S. Kerr and N. Broadway
The side of a fabulous downtown building – TBD

OTHER deadCENTER DETAILS FOR 2006
Projected audience of 3,500 film enthusiasts
National and international award-winning independent films
A myriad of Oklahoma films
Over 100 films will be shown at 8 different locations throughout downtown
A free kickin’ ”Kid’s Festival” – fun for the whole family.
Multiple film professional panels.
“Midnight Shorts” to showcase edgy, alternative films.
Visiting filmmakers from around the globe.
Food, fun and cocktails

It takes dozens of volunteers to pull this off and volunteer opportunities increase as the size and scope of the festival grows, and 2006 is even more ambitious than last year's event. The only thing better than attending the deadCENTER events and film screenings is attending the events and film screenings and being part of the festival. If you're interested in participating, contact:

Kim Haywood - Clubhouse Captain
kim@deadcenterfilm.org