Okie Shorts Block B

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See a selection of new shorts from some of Oklahoma’s best filmmakers! Shorts with this block are “I Don’t Need You” di. Kristian Pierce, “SAFE?” dir. Kristian Pierce, “Mom” dir. Scott Lancaster, “Killfeed” dir. Logan Walcher & Steve Jones, “TIMID” dir. Logan Douglas, “Footprints – Greg Jacobs” dir. Patrick McNicholas, “G2G: Where Are They Now?” dir. Brian Du, “Tepache” dir. Carlos Garcia Jr., and “Blunt Force” dir. Elijah Bigler. Includes post-film Q&A with many of the filmmakers in attendance.

1h30min - Shorts - English - Screen 1
"I Don’t Need You" dir. Kristian Pierce, 6min: Best friends seek revenge at their high school reunion after-party.

"SAFE?" dir. Kristian Pierce, 4min: A child is kidnapped for all the right reasons.

"Mom" dir. Scott Lancaster, 15min: Synopsis coming soon

"Killfeed" dir. Logan Walcher & Steve Jones, 20min: In the age of likes, views, and viral fame, three arrogant social media influencers find themselves in the fight of their lives when a trip to the woods turns into a nightmare. Hunted by a relentless killer, their online personas crumble as they’re forced to face the consequences of their disgusting behavior. But as the night unfolds, they find that this isn’t just about revenge. It’s something far more sinister.

"TIMID" dir. Logan Douglas, 3min: A frightened little kitty allows his owner’s guest to pet him. Originally intended to be L. W. Douglas' first short film (and whose completion suffered multiple delays, college work being among them), "TIMID" is a short, sweet, and simple vignette about overcoming shyness.

"Footprints - Greg Jacobs" dir. Patrick McNicholas, 5min: The story focuses of a piece of Oklahoma farm land that was handed down through the songwriter's family, eventually to him. The video incorporates family photographs and films from the songwriter's personal collection to create a touching look at Oklahoma and its residents.

"G2G: Where Are They Now?" dir. Brian Du, 9min: A week in the life of three aspiring rock idols. This 'documentary' explores the pre-debut days of K-pop metal band G2G (Girls2Gether).

"Tepache" dir. Carlos Garcia, Jr., 13min: Gael, a legendary medieval dinner theater knight, checks out from his shift and reality when he storms to a strip club and forces his way through a gaggle of goons in hopes to rescue and win back his true love in a battle for her heart.

"Blunt Force" dir. Elijah Bigler, 15min: Last night, Amy and Danny attempted to kill their progressive congressman at a motel. As they come to terms with their actions over breakfast, their terrified victim wakes up, ready for revenge.

The 2025 Circle Cinema Film Fest is presented by Tulsa Club Hotel and American Heritage Bank. Sponsored by Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits, Cherry Street Jewelers, Mother Road Market, Nevaquaya Fine Arts, Aberson`s, Tulsa FMAC, Oklahoma Film Office, Community Care, The McNellie`s Group, Jenkins & co., Tulsa Artist Fellowship, Indian Territory Film Festival, and Mythic Press.