The 25th annual deadCenter Film Festival will take place June 11–15 in downtown Oklahoma City, featuring a record number of independent films, world premieres and Oklahoma filmmakers.
deadCenter Film has announced the full schedule of screenings, workshops and events for the 25th Annual deadCenter Film Festival on June 11-15, 2025.
Oklahoma City is becoming a key player in the U.S. film industry, with Moviemaker magazine ranking it as 2025’s 13th best place to live and work as a moviemaker. The city's rise in film production boosts the local economy and strengthens national presence.
As "Twisters" continues its impressive box office run, grossing over $155 million domestically in its second week, the film is also drawing attention to Oklahoma’s scenic and versatile landscapes. The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) has seized this moment to release a "Twisters" Filming Map, highlighting the diverse locations across the state that were pivotal in bringing the film to life.
A recent partnership among several Oklahoma film offices aimed to promote the state as a filmmaking destination among scores of industry professionals gathered in Southern California has gotten rave reviews. State film officials say this collaborative effort could lead to even more films and TV series being shot in Oklahoma City and other locales across the state.
Oklahoma City’s film industry is booming, thanks in large part to a film incentive program the city created last year to help lure filmmakers to Oklahoma City. City officials say the local film industry is "going to the next level" because of the incentive program.
The Oklahoma National Stockyards Company began operating as a public livestock market in October 1910, with two large meat packing plants opening shortly after. These businesses were OKC’s first major industrial operations and occupied the largest concentration of labor.
If all things scary appeal to you, don’t miss Oklahoma City’s Horror Con Aug. 5-6 at Remington Park. Horror Con is a horror-themed, family-friendly event that includes Q&A panels, cosplay, scaryokie, scare zones, vendors and more.
