Episode 106 - Close Enough to Burn

Nathan chats with the team behind Close Enough to Burn, a breakout indie drama from the 2025 deadCenter Film Festival. Writer/director Benjamin Tefera, producer/composer Slyrex and producers Benjamin White and Gared Reinke share how they brought this story of music, obsession and identity to life—right here in Oklahoma.

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(00:00) Intro: 2025 deadCenter Film Festival

(04:27) Interview with the filmmakers behind Close Enough to Burn

View Close Enough to Burn via the dC 25 Virtual Festival: https://watch.eventive.org/dcff

Follow the film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closeenoughtoburn

Read Nathan's thoughts on ‘Close Enough to Burn.’ 

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