Last night, Seddy and I attended the opening night of the 5th annual deadCENTER film festival here in OKC. Being a couple of film buffs, a weekend-long festival of all types of film from Oklahoma and beyond was right up our alley. The opening night kickoff was held on the roof of the OKC Museum of Art. Normally the night for the museums Cocktails on the Skyline, the festival reception included an open bar and appetizers. (Check out the Museum Caf if you ever get the chance, esp. for the goat cheese kisses and Sunday brunch). The rooftop was spectacular. A view of the city, filmmakers, and fellow OKCers who give a damn about film. After the reception, Mad Hot Ballroom held its Oklahoma premier in perhaps the best screen in OKC–Noble Theatre. Although Seddy and I dont have children, this film almost made us want one. The feature length documentary was focused on NYC public school children who learn ballroom dancing in school and go on to compete in a citywide dancing competition. It was both funny and sincere in a way that sometimes only kids can be. Its probably my favorite movie of the year so far. After the film, we headed down to Makers Cigar Lounge in Bricktown for the after party. Free cigars, a jazzy cover band, and mingling with filmmakers and fans. Likely the perfect date for the two of uswe cant wait for the rest of the festival!