Paris Burris

Paris Burris is a filmmaker and film programmer based in Oklahoma City. A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, her creative practice explores memory, media, and the cultural significance of cinema, often through personal and archival approaches.

She serves as a Short Film Programmer for deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma’s largest and only Oscar®-qualifying film festival, where she champions emerging filmmakers and underseen work. She is also an editorial assistant at ArtDesk.

Paris shares her insights on Indigenous media through the Reel Indigenous Podcast and is passionate about creating independent films in collaborative, community-driven environments. Her work is rooted in both exhibition and creation, shaped by a commitment to preserving and amplifying diverse voices in film.