Dead Deer High (SXSW)

Step into the heartfelt world of Dead Deer High, a moving drama about a high school slam poetry team and their devoted English teacher chasing dreams at a national competition, just one year after a life-altering tragedy.

This world premiere, crafted by passionate teachers who directed, wrote, produced, and edited it, stars a fresh cast including Zack Kozlow, Holden Goyette, and Kyla Brown, with standout cinematography by Anup Kulkarni and music by Errol Seymour.

Experience this powerful tale of healing, poetry, and resilience at Alamo Lamar in Austin—perfect for fans of emotional stories that inspire and uplift!

• Directed, Written, Produced, and Production Designed by Joshua Roark
• Executive Producers: Scott Segal, Jim Bellinson, and more
• Genre: Drama | Language: English | Year: 2026