deadCENTER Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The deadCenter Film Festival is Oklahoma's largest and only Oscar-qualifying film festival, recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" and ranked in FilmFreeway's "Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals." Founded in 2001 to spotlight local independent filmmakers at the geographic center of the U.S., it now showcases over 200 groundbreaking independent films annually—including narratives, documentaries, shorts, animation, comedies, and horror—while featuring 25+ world premieres and a dedicated "Okie Style" lineup of Oklahoma works.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 701 W. Sheridan Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 United States
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2001
Venue
701 W. Sheridan Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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