About Us

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Tulsa Short Film Festival

In a city where neon meets prairie and strangers greet you by name, Tulsa Short Film Festival was born out of a simple question:
What if small films could make big noise?

Since 2022, we’ve welcomed bold filmmakers with sharp visions and short runtimes. No red carpets, no velvet ropes—just stories that crackle with heart, grit, and originality. If your film leaves a mark, we’ll give it a screen.

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Where Short Films Speak Loudest.

Tulsa Short Film Festival was born from the quiet fire of storytellers — those who speak not with spectacle, but with precision, patience, and punch.

We believe short films are not small films. They are distilled moments. Lightning in a frame. Urgent, intimate, and impossible to ignore. Here, we don’t filter voices — we amplify them. No matter where they come from, or how short they last.

Meet Our Team

Derric Jay

Founder & Festival Director

With over a decade curating independent cinema across the U.S., Derric launched TSFF to give powerful short films the attention they deserve.

July Roberts

Head of Programming

July scouts emerging talent globally and curates lineups that balance bold experimentation with emotional resonance.

Amara Lee

Head of Programming

Amara connects filmmakers with funders, mentors, and distributors—helping short films travel far beyond the theater.

Jonathan Dean

Community & Events Manager

From festival lounges to audience Q&As, Sophia crafts inclusive experiences that turn screenings into conversations.

Ready to pursue
your dream

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