Smokin’ Start: A Texlahoma Kickoff
This exclusive FREE evening for All-Access Passholders, Filmmakers, Sponsors, and Circle Cinema Board Members, features a catered BBQ dinner and a special screening of two short films that embody the spirit of Texlahoma: “The Connoisseur” & “The Distant Jump”
TIME & LOCATION
Jul 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Kick off the festival with BBQ, bold films, and big Texlahoma energy!
All-Access Passholders, sponsors, and filmmakers are invited to this exclusive opening night event. Starting at 5pm enjoy catered BBQ, an open bar, and be the first to pick-up for your festival lanyard or sponsor packet. Mingle with fellow film lovers, get the lay of the land, and settle in for a special screening of two Texlahoma-themed films. RSVP in mailboxes soon!
Featured Films
The Connoisseur
Director: Anne Marie Boidock
Starring: Oklahoman & Circle Cinema Sandbox host P.J. Sosko
Runtime: 16 min
A niche connoisseur of Chinese restaurants meets his match when a new spot opens in his neighborhood, forcing him to reconsider everything he knows.
Director Bio: Anne Marie Boidock, originally from Texas and now based in Los Angeles, is a writer-director with a background in creative producing for major studios and has produced six narrative films to date.
The Distant Jump
Director: Vinnie Hogan
Runtime: 54 min
A criminal organization abducts Jennifer’s daughter to harness her supernatural gifts and jump to a distant, alternate reality.
Director Bio:
Vinnie Hogan grew up in Oklahoma, now lives in Austin, TX, and strives to make amazing films while loving his family.