Tier 2
Oklahoma City, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Join us for our annual high school film festival where we showcase the creative talents of young filmmakers. This event is a platform for Oklahoma high school students to express themselves through the art of filmmaking. We welcome submissions from a list of genres and styles, and we encourage participants to share their unique stories with the audience.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated Short at deadCenter Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Short at deadCenter Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Jury Prize for Best Live Action Short at deadCenter Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for deadCenter Film Festival is around 6 March 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to deadCenter Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. deadCenter Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. deadCenter Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
deadCenter Film Festival takes place in Oklahoma City, United States.
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