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The Oath: A Batman Fan Film

Sergeant Frank Kelly is one of the last good cops in Gotham, and his life is about to change forever. This fan film takes a trip back to the mean streets of Gotham when “the Bat” was just a rumor chased by reporter Alexander Knox, and the city was powerless against crime bosses like Carl Grissom.

  • Johnny K.
    Director
  • Johnny K.
    Writer
  • Jerry Morgan
    Key Cast
    "Sgt. Frank Kelly"
  • Oz Keenum
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy Atlas"
  • Chris Konke
    Key Cast
    "Officer Joey Barnes"
  • Michael Stumbo
    Key Cast
    "Bum"
  • Guillermo Mejía
    Key Cast
    "Batman"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, action
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 6, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Johnny K.

In 2020, Johnny K.'s debut short, “The Killer of Grassy Ridge” was accepted into more than 50 festivals worldwide with wins for Best U.S. Short Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and more. He went on to direct “Red Eagle-1,” “Farragut Forward,” and the acclaimed Batman fan film “The Oath,” which racked up nearly 300,000 views shortly after its premiere in December 2022, and took home wins for Best Lighting and Best U.S. Fan Film.

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Director Statement

"“The Oath” is my love letter to one of my favorite films, Batman (1989), which captivated me at nine years-old and still does today. My goal with “The Oath” was to expand upon the universe established in Tim Burton’s Batman, focusing not on the familiar spotlight characters, but all new characters who lurk in the shadows of that world."

The Oath is a non-profit, non-monetized passion-project, two years in the making. No profit is generated or derived from this fan film.