deadCenter Film Festival 2016

Zahed and Najah are two former enemies from the Iran-Iraq War who become blood brothers for life. 25 years after one saves the other’s life on the battlefield, they meet again by sheer chance in Canada. Considering the recent coverage of the Middle East this emotional documentary... Read More →

A former Iraqi boxing champion, Estaifan Shilaita overcomes tremendous hardships as he builds a special bond with his family and taxi cab customers in Chicago. 18 min, MA Directors: Patrick McGowan, Brett Garamella

The true story of a glove that's been floating forever in space since 1965. 6min Directors: Alexa Lim Haas, Bernardo Britto Writer: Bernardo Britto Producers: Ben Cohen, Brett Potter, Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva, Dennis Scholl Cast: Henry Parker 

As thousands of men, women and children attempt to get into Europe, a comfortable English family sets out on what appears to be a holiday. 20 min,  Republic of Kosovo, United Kingdom  Director: Daniel Mulloy Writer: Daniel Mulloy Producers: Shpat Deda, Scott O'Donnell, Tim... Read More →

A story about an unlikely friendship between a convenience store owner and a shy, young girl.  14 min, OK Director: Yousef Kazemi Writer: Yousef Kazemi Producers: Yousef Kazemi, Vahid Farzaneh, Sha'ree Green, Wendy Parker Cast: Jason Leyva, Jesamine Katzman, Doug Van Liew, Gabrielle... Read More →

Shot in West Africa with a local cast and crew, OUT OF THE VILLAGE explores the social and cultural impact of the Ebola epidemic from the perspective of an orphaned brother and his sister. 17 min, CA Director: Jonathan Stein Writer: Luke A. Renner, Jonathan Stein Producer: Jonathan... Read More →