Who was at deadCenter Film Festival this year? See the filmmakers, actors

Oklahoma native and New York-based actor Paul Sparks, a 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma Film Icon Award winner, is photographed during deadCenter held at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma native and New York-based actor Paul Sparks, a 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma Film Icon Award winner, is photographed during deadCenter held at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma native and New York-based actor Paul Sparks, a 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma Film Icon Award winner, is photographed during deadCenter at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Filmmaker Michael Zubach, left, and Nikki Burleson, one of the subjects and stars of the short documentary "Built Different," pose for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Filmmaker Michael Zubach, left, and Nikki Burleson, one of the subjects and stars of the short documentary "Built Different," pose for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Katie Hightower, Oklahoma writer and director of the feature film "Hailey's Game," poses for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024.

Chickasha filmmaker Reagan Elkins poses for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Actor Karsten Tate and Chickasha filmmaker Reagan Elkins, who worked together on the short film "Never Fade," pose for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

From left, actor Karsten Tate,Chickasha filmmaker Reagan Elkins and producer Andrew Smith, from the short film "Never Fade," pose for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC filmmaker Lance McDaniel, left, and Michael Baron, producing artistic director of OKC's Lyric Theatre, who worked together on the short film "Chasing Thunder," pose for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Skye Dakota Turner, the star of the movie "Cricket," poses for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Rachel Cannon poses for a portrait during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC filmmaker Lance McDaniel poses for a during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

People gather at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Poster for Oklahoma native and New York-based actor Paul Sparks, a 2024 deadCenter Film Festival Oklahoma Film Icon Award winner, is displayed during deadCenter at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A person watches a virtual reality film during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

People gather at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

People gather at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

People gather at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A person watches a virtual reality film during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A person watches a virtual reality film during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Tape artists Michael Townsend, left, and Leah Smith work on a temporary tape mural during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

deadCenter Film Director of Programming Sunrise Tippeconnie, center, speaks to attendees during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A virtual reality headset sits on a table at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

People gather at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC Thunder announcer crew members Paris Lawson, left, and Nick Gallo pose for a photo at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC rapper and activist Jabee Williams poses for a photo at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC rapper and activist Jabee Williams poses for a photo at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

OKC rapper and activist Jabee Williams poses for a photo at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival hub at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Matt Payne, CEO Prairie Surf Creative, poses for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Stimson Snead, director, executive producer and actor from the film "Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox," poses for a photo during the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival at the Fordson Hotel, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.