The Plaza District, Film Row, and Western Avenue. Each of these Oklahoma City districts may have a unique history and aesthetic, but they also have something in common: over the past few years they all have experienced a revival with the creation of regular events that bring businesses, neighbors, and “outsiders” together. This feature-length documentary shares stories and advice on district revitalization throughout Oklahoma City from the people who helped create positive change in their communities and want to inspire others to do the same.
Publicity Stills from District Up! Give credit to Dennis Spielman.
– District Up! Press Kit via Dropbox
When Uncovering Oklahoma was started, the main mission was to show people that there were interesting and fun things to do in Oklahoma. However, there has always been a secondary mission to make Oklahoma more interesting. District Up! is the first major project to not only help make Oklahoma more lively but other communities as well with stories and advice from those who helped create positive change.
– Read blog post about the movie’s release
Dennis Spielman is an author and filmmaker with a passion for his longtime home state of Oklahoma. In addition to self-publishing several novels, he is also the creator of the website “Uncovering Oklahoma” and the related “Date Idea” book series, which provide information about Oklahoma events and businesses for both tourists and locals who are looking for fun, creative, and educational things to do. In addition to his travel series, he’s author of the 16th Phoenix Universe Stories, director of Quarter Minutes, Uncovering Oklahoma Summer Fun, and has created several short films and music videos.
Enjoy watching the movie with the District Up Cocktail crafted by Oak & Ore. Pour equal parts (1oz) of all the ingredients into a shaker over ice, shake, and then strain into the glass.
– Sailor Jerry’s Rum
– Prairie Wolf Spirits Dark (coffee liqueur)
– Cointreau (an orange liqueur)
– Buffalo Trace Whiskey
– Half and Half
– Accepted and World Premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival
– District Up! made its World Premiere at the deadCENTER Film Festival on Friday, June 10 at 8:00pm to a packed house.
– Spotlight Bronze Award Winner from the Spotlight Film Awards
– Shown at Frack Fest on Opening Night, Thursday, October 20th at 8:45pm.
PRODUCED BY
Dennis Spielman
INTERVIEW CREDITS
(in order of appearance)
Brian Bergman
Cayla Lewis
Cassie Neahring
Tony LeSure
Anton “Tony” Morton
Rachael Taylor
Carl Milam
Jerrod Smith
Douglas Sorocco
George and Teresa Adams
Blake Behrens
Bradley Wynn
Kristen Vails
Keith Rinearson
Chelsey Cope
Graham Colton
The So Help Me’s
Katie Williams
Kinsey Charles
Lynn Neill
Morgan Ward
Amanda Bleakley
Jill Castilla
Ann Chen
Stephanie Sunday
Julia Kirt
Randy Parsons
Blakely Hiner
Dylan Bradway
MUSIC
(in order of appearance)
“All For Her” by Willow Way
“California Lullabye” by Josh Woodward
“Infinite Horizon” by Josh Woodward
“Stickybee” by Josh Woodward
“Where I Am From” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
“I’ll Be Right Behind You Josephine” by Josh Woodward
“Above and Beyond” by Silent Partner
“Cockpit” by Silent Partner
“Festival” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
“Blue Skies” by Silent Partner
“Festival” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
“Coffee Stains” by Riot
“Home Improvement” by Josh Woodward
“Invisible Light” by Josh Woodward
“Loophole Fragment” by Silent Partner
“Hit the Switch” by Silent Partner
“Cloud Patterns” by Silent Partner
“Seagull” by Evert Almond
“Biggie” by ALBIS
“Fargo” by Riot
“Sunflower” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
“Disappointment” by Speak, Memory
“Absent Within Skies” by Speak, Memory
“Triangles” by Silent Partner
“Trails” by The So Help Me’s
SPECIAL THANKS TO
All of the OKC Districts
Clarity Coffee for Brain’s interview space
KOSU Radio for Bradly’s interview space
The Plaza District Association for Historical Plaza photos
Bradley Wynn, Rachel Mosman and Oklahoma Historic Society for Historic Film Row photos
Bumbershoot PR
Rob Crissinger
Tracey Zeeck
Krystal Yoseph
Heard on Hurd
Paulette “Fat Nikki” Nicole
Art Sunday
Tessa Raven
Kyle Simmons
Michelle Bui
Jill DeLozier
Julie Oseland
Sugar Free Allstars
deadCenter Film Festival
Frack Fest
And The Amazing, Leslie Spielman
