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Welcome to the INDIE SHOWCASE

The Monthly Film Showcase first originated years ago and had its first night of screenings local films at a place called She Theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What started out as a grassroots movement to help locals has now growing into something bigger and still happens in the heart of Tulsa Downtown in the Tulsa Arts District. 

 

Dates: Announcing locations & Dates soon! 

Geaux Theater, May 31st 2025 is the next event!

 

"This started as a Monthly Film Showcase! But things have changed as we grow into a full Film International Film Festival that we are rebranding to STAYGOLD FILM FESTIVAL. We did a lot last year, we set out goals and accomplished all of them, the focus now has shifted but we are planning to do multiple screenings.  Folks for one entire year from 9/18 2023 t0 9/18 2024 locals could Experience the magic of Indie cinema every month with us by Joining us every Monday at Gypsy Coffee House for an intimate screening of local short films and captivating shorts from all corners of the United States. The celebration of storytelling unfolded in various locations, including Geaux Theater, Circle Cinema, and possibly in the near future Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City, offering diverse cinematic experiences that captivate, inspire, and unite film enthusiasts." - Lisandro

 

Why attend these Monthly or Multiple Film Showcases?

Monthly Cinematic Celebration: The Indie Showcase was a recurring celebration of the art of film, bringing together filmmakers, cinephiles, and industry professionals on a regular basis. 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. We are different in that we will show your short film more than once 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. From thought-provoking narratives to heartwarming stories, each screening is a testament to the diversity and creativity within the world of short-form cinema.

 

Venue Variety: Explore different cinematic atmospheres at our various locations. Whether it's the cozy setting of Gypsy Coffee House, the theatrical experience at Geaux Theater, the cultural embrace at Circle Cinema, or the possibility of discovering new favorites at Rodeo Cinema and other venues – each location adds a unique flavor to your film journey.

 

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.

 

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. Join us every month and be a part of this ongoing celebration of cinema! For more information and to stay updated, follow us on social media Facebook. The Indie showcase started as a grassroots movement utilizing facebook as a way to reach people and get started.

 

For 2025 we are doing 24City Showcase Awards for Best Short Film every month cycling through the best short films from around 24 major cities from around the United States, with local Tulsan at the center of it all where it all started as a grassroots movement, we are also including OKC. Out of the best 24 cities, one will be crowned Best Short Film overall. 

 

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 - Austin, TX

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 or THIS PRIZE COMES WILL A WALL PLAQUE & 1000 DOLLAR CASH PRIZE. (Read the Detailed Rules: 50 overall minimum entries to activate this prize.) *(2025 did not meet the minimum required entries so the Golden Plaque and 1000-dollar cash prize is nullified for 2025) (2025 only had 9 submissions)

 

All the Certificates are detailed and intricate in design and because they are digital, they are easy to store, save, send and they can be printed out and framed giving you a really nice, Elegant Advanced Degree and something to be proud of, something to hang in your home or office to show and tell. 

 

HOW IT WORKS BASICALLY:

Filmmakers submit their films at FilmFreeway.com. Search STAYGOLD FILM FESTIVAL next season OPENS AUGUEST 2025. All films will be selected and considered. Filmmakers will be emailed about which City they are representing and live in.  

 

THERE ARE SELECTIONS FOR EACH CITY REPRESENTED

 

NOMINATED FILMMAKERS FROM EACH CITY WILL BE UP FOR WINNING BEST FILMMAKER REPRESENTING THEIR CITY. THERE ARE 24 CITIES. EACH WINNING FILMMAKER WILL BE PROMOTED, MARKETED, AND THEIR PROJECT SCREENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

 

EACH CITY-WINNING-FILMMAKER WILL BE NOMINATED TO COMPETE TO WIN THE OVERALL BEST  SHORT FILM. 

 

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND But ATTANDANCE Guarantees YOU THE CHANCE TO DO, a Q and A Infront of a live audience, be recorded and uploaded to social media for sharing.

 

NO REFUNDS

 

Once you submit, the short will be watched carefully and judged and placed in the cycle of nominated short films that will screen at some point throughout the year. Depending how well the short does with audiences, we will either continue to show the short or cycle through on to a new one that has not been screened yet. Every nominated short will at least screen once a month. We created 1-hour compilations, we put t hose on our YouTube channel, so it makes it easier for us to screen when we go location to location. Our channel is not monetized, but compilations are made public.  For those that can't attend and want to watch the selection of short films on the YouTube channel. If your short film was nominated and screened at some point in the year. It cannot come back for a second year without submission. To get your film in for another year one has to submit again, and that process repeats itself, no exceptions and there is no guarantee that it will screen again because it already made it once. Every short film is judged with all the other short films for the year it is submitted for. There is no rule about how long ago your short film was made or a rule against submitting again. We don't care if it was made 20 years ago, feel free to submit. But all short films will be competing for a 2-hour to 4 - hour window of screening time at our multiple screening events throughout the year and other special nights.

 

If your short film is not from one of the indicated states it will automatically be disqualified.

 

FOR 2026 we are expanding our Film Festival into an International festival.