Monthly Film Showcase first originated years ago and had its first night of screenings of local films at a place called She Theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What started out as a grassroots movement to help locals, is now growing into something bigger.
Date: Every Tuesday Screening Locations: The Hunt Club (Subject to change dates and locations)
Geaux Shows Movie Theater on the Last Saturdays of Every Month (During Festival Season April- July)
Films go on a yearlong rotation being screened at least once a month.
🎬 Welcome to the INDIE SHOWCASE, Monthly Talent, art and Film, Showcase]! 🎬
WELCOME TO THE 24 CITY FILM COMPETITION! PLEASE READ ON HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT:
Experience the magic of Independent Short content cinema every month with us by Joining us every Tuesday at The Hunt Club at the heart of Downtown Tulsa in the Arts District and at Geaux Shows on weekends in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for an intimate screening of local short films and captivating shorts from all corners of the United States. Both bring out a diverse audience and pack out the house. Audiences here are looking for innovative, creative, different, fresh and mind expanding but also entertaining short films as well as local independent filmmakers who have a thirst to discover new content and connect with project makers.
The celebration of storytelling unfolds in various locations, and you can go to our website, www.IndieShowcaseBulletinBoard.com for all the location information and different venues, we have a lot, and we are proud of that! As an artist and filmmaker, I find value in other people's work and in lifting others and supporting diverse cinematic experiences that captivate, inspire, and unite film enthusiasts not just locally but from all niches and corners of the nation.
Why Attend these Monthly Film Showcases?
🌟 Monthly Cinematic Celebration: The Indie Showcase is a recurring celebration of the art of film, bringing together filmmakers, cinephiles, and industry professionals on a regular basis locally and adding the element of short films from across the Nation and now across this plane. With a new lineup each month, there's always something fresh and exciting to discover and the opportunity for someone new to us to discover something in our catalogue of short films and that where all of you come in, so important! We are different in that we will show your short film more than once during our festival season and eventually all year long.
🎥 Local and National Short Films: Immerse yourself in a rich selection of short films, showcasing the talent of local filmmakers alongside compelling shorts from across the United States starting this 2025 with 24 select cities that filmmakers have a chances to represent their city as the best short filmmaker from the city and the opportunity to be the overall best short filmmaker winning a 1000 grand prize. (Read the rules for more information). From thought-provoking narratives to heartwarming stories, each screening is a testament to the diversity and creativity within the world of short-form cinema.
WHO CAN SUBMIT? ANYONE FROM ANYPLACE OF THE GLOBE.
That's right we've opened the submissions for anyone to submit, we will reach out to the filmmakers and confirm that if they are in the 24 cities or by our rules a most 25 miles away in proximate of the listed cities, you are eligible to win for best filmmaker of that city and the opportunity to win the 1000 dollar grand prize and golden plaque. (read the rules for more information). Anyone can submit, and you will be selected, but you will not be eligible to win any of the prizes, but we will include your film in the catalogue of screenings because we truly want to gather a diverse teaming of content across the globe to bring to Tulsa, Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
WHY TULSA, OK?
Tulsa was named a finalist for the City of Film category of the global production awards. Forbes writes, "Tulsa Ok a surprising arts destination in the middle of America"
Gathering Place named "Best City Park" in the country by USA Today.
🏆 Venue Variety: Explore different cinematic atmospheres at our various locations. Whether it's the cozy setting of the two-story Hunt Club, the theatrical experience at Geaux Theater, the cultural embrace at other historical venues in town, or the possibility of discovering new favorites – each location adds a unique flavor to your film journey.
FUTURE PLANS: Indie Showcase Streaming service will come soon, and selected films will automatically be eligible to go the streaming service that will serve all the cities that will increase traffic from the public. Currently you can visit the YouTube channel for free readings of books, and the collections of Indie Showcase selected local films in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well the everyday ins and out of Lisandro Boccacci, not just a festival organizer but an artist, writer, actor, filmmaker, with aspirations to connect, learn, serve, and grow. The Channel can be found by searching Lisandro Boccacci @ OklahomasIndieAuteur.
🎉 Networking Opportunities: Connect with local and national filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and industry professionals. The Indie Showcase serves as a platform for building connections, sharing insights, and fostering collaborations within the vibrant film community welcoming all kinds of people.
How to Attend:
Monthly Passes: Elevate your experience with monthly passes, granting access to all screenings across different venues.
Venue-Specific Tickets: opt for tickets at your preferred location or mix and match for a varied cinematic experience.
Stay Updated: Visit on Facebook or our website for the latest schedule, film details, and venue information.
The INDIE SHOWCASE is more than just a film event; it's a recurring rendezvous with creativity and storytelling and the yearly rotation screening work and streaming services. Join us every month and be a part of this ongoing celebration of cinema!
Being selected also offers those just starting out, looking for a way to get on IMDB, for a simple Associate Producer credit for Oklahoma's Indie Auteur Lisandro Boccacci
WHO IS LISANDRO BOCCACCI? Well, let me introduce myself, I was originally born in Bueno Aires, Argentina. My parents moved around the world but settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma when I was a child... essentially grew up in theater and with a camera in my hand and my nose in books. Completely obsessed with the craft of screenwriting, storytelling, acting, theatrics, audiences, story physics, screenplays... I've devoted my life in the pursuit of understanding these crafts and sharpening my own talent all fields. The reason I'm known as Oklahoma's Indie Auteur, because in 2010 I won the Indie Auteur Award at Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma ran by Sharon and Oscar Ray, running the film festival for 25 years and I consider them a huge influence on me as well as mentors and community examples. I was not only the youngest person to receive the award but also the only Oklahoman male to win it in the 25 years it has been a film festival, and is the longest running festival in Oklahoma, coincidently, I am celebrating my 25th anniversary as an indie filmmaker, with 17 feature films, under my belt, 3 projects released this year 2024 alone, I've just released my 17th feature film, Stray Kids that has taken me 16 years to make and release. Aside from working on my own, I've also volunteered my time on other projects in town and volunteer my time at a local movie theater. My intention is to build a national presence of new Indie Auteurs on a National Scale. I thank you for the support and interest, I whole heartedly, hope you submit, I will watch and curate all the films and will be in charge of screening and promoting your work, and it will be my honor to serve you all and to connect with you all and build bridges and connections.
Visit IMDB and search Lisandro Boccacci for more information on him.
For more information and to stay updated, follow us on social media Facebook. INDIE Showcase The Indie showcase started as a grassroots movement utilizing Facebook as a way to reach people and get started, it how reaches over 50k people regularly and we are growing and with your help me can grow into a National Movement.
OTHER ASPECTS: We are including a live Talent Show, a Show and Tell segment of old cool records, movies, and poster, nostalgic things, we will have a one act play served with dinner to our audiences, and we will end the night with midnight host style show that will go on every Tuesday Night,,, (In the works)
A haunted Movie Theater! we had great success coming together with over 20 volunteers to build a haunted house in the movie theater. I believe we are the first group to ever turn a movie theater, haunted house, we plan to do it again, every year, so if you have horror short films you would like to submit, we can later, rescreen all the selected horror films during our haunted house event.
Anyone from anywhere can submit and will be selected for screening. In order to qualify for the 1000 grand prize you must be submitting from a city you live in.
This year we are adding the golden wall plaque and the 1000-dollar cash prize for the overall best short film.
For 2025 we are doing 24City Showcase Awards for Best Short Film every month within our festival season excluding winter months (December - February) cycling through the best short films from around 24 major cities from around the United States, with local Tulsans at the center of it all, where it all started as a grassroots movement, and we are also including OKC this year.. All certificates, badges will be digital.
1.Prize : Digital Certificate
.Best Short Film - New York City, NY
2.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Los Angeles, CA
3.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Chicago, IL
4.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Houston, TX
5.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Phoenix, AZ
6.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Philadelphia, PA
7.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - San Antonio, TX
8.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - San Diego, CA
9.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Dallas, TX
10.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - San Jose, CA
11.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Las Vegas, Nevada
12.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Jacksonville, FL
13.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - San Francisco, CA
14.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Columbus, OH
15.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Indianapolis, IN
16.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Fort Worth, TX
17.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Charlotte, NC
18.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Seattle, WA
19.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Denver, CO
20.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Tulsa, OK
21.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Oklahoma City, OK
22.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Miami, FL
23.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Atlanta, GA
24.Prize: Digital Certificate
Best Short Film - Boston, MA
25.Prize: Digital Certificate
Grand Prize: .Best Overall Short Film
Prize: The Grand Golden Digital Certificate/Plaque (40 submissions must be met in order for the 1000.00-dollar cash prize to be valid. If the 40 submissions are not met, then the cash prize will be voided