Okie Shorts Block C

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See a selection of new shorts from some of Oklahoma’s best filmmakers! Shorts with this block are “Until We Weren’t” di. Victor Caballero, “Becoming Harry” dir. Rodney Smith, “The Patrolman” dir. Soren Viuf, “Ultraviolet” dir. Justin Jayne, “Safe Place” dir. Preston Smith, “Self-Reflecting” dir. Lucas Johnson, “Living Dangerously: A Really Bad Drug Deal” dir. Wed deHart, “Horsewater” dir. Elizabeth Drew, “The Upward Turn” dir. Daniel Jackson & Madalene Steichen, and “Thoughts from an Old Soul” dir. Wes DeHart. Includes post-film Q&A with many of the filmmakers in attendance.

1h30min - Shorts - English - Screen 3
“Until We Weren’t” dir. Victor Caballero, 12min: Seventeen-year-old Lissa meets Gabriel, her late mother’s ex-husband, at a diner to uncover the truth about their past. As they talk, Gabriel reveals his deep connection with her mother, painting a portrait of a love that once shined brightly, but ultimately faded. Through their conversation, Lissa begins to grapple with her own personal struggles and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

“Becoming Harry” dir. Rodney Smith, 11min: A simple walk in the woods can change a man's life forever.

“The Patrolman” dir. Soren Viuf, 16min: It’s another slow day for the Nebraska Highway Patrol. After the friendly fire death of his brother, veteran patrolman FRANKIE has been struggling to avoid burnout on the job. One day, as he breaks in his new partner TERRY, all hell breaks loose at the local roadhouse and Frankie ends up in a high-speed pursuit of a stolen police cruiser on a stretch of highway near the S. Dakota state line. With the radio, Frankie is able to talk to the perp, only to find out that it’s his dead brother Billy… or is it?
As they approach the State Line, Frank can go no further, legally or emotionally. He must make a decision - Duty or Family?

“Ultraviolet” dir. Justin Jayne, 17min: A young woman is about to go on a date with a vampire. Will she notice in time to save herself... or will her night end with a bite to the neck?

“Safe Place” dir. Preston Smith, 8min: Noah finds himself in a tough place when the cycles of violence against Native girls seem to repeat themselves when he gets involved in a troubled family situation.

“Self-Reflecting” dir. Lucas Johnson, 4min: After enduring a panic attack, Leigh runs away and hides in a bathroom, only to be met with their Reflection. Who, unfortunately, is not exactly very helpful in these situations.

“Living Dangerously: A Really Bad Drug Deal” dir. Wes deHart, 6min: When you decide to live on the wild side, but don't have much experience in that area...

“Horsewater” dir. Elizabeth Drew, 5min: A hectic woman striving to buy used tires before the shop closes
pushes to get her last $20 to a relative stranger.

“The Upward Turn” dir. Daniel Jackson & Madalene Steichen, 6min: Flooded with grief, Charlotte wanders her city remembering times with her best friend.

“Thoughts from an Old Soul” dir. Wes deHart, 3min: A man turning 65 reflects on his life and the choices he's made and wonders how things could've been different.

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.