After a family secret is revealed to Julie, she runs away and ends up in a small town in rural Oklahoma. That's where she just happens to meet the stoic yet secretly sweet Cass, a bartender who would rather be reading than in any sort of social setting. The instant chemistry between the two only furthers the identity crisis Julie is having.
Director's Bio: Frankie Pedersen (Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation) is a director, writer, and filmmaker. Born and raised in New York City, she earned her BFA from DePaul University with a concentration in directing. She has worked as a production assistant since 2022, working on projects from Starz, HBO, FX, A24, Netflix, and more. She enjoys playing rugby, writing stupid reviews on Letterboxd, and doing anything that continues to further the bisexual agenda.
Shea Vassar (Cherokee Nation) is a writer and comedian based in Oklahoma. She graduated from film school at Hunter College and went on to pursue a Masters of Legal Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Shea was a 2024 Sundance Native Labs Artist in Residence. She spends any free time keeping up with women’s basketball.
After a family secret is revealed to Julie, she runs away and ends up in a small town in rural Oklahoma. That's where she just happens to meet the stoic yet secretly sweet Cass, a bartender who would rather be reading than in any sort of social setting. The instant chemistry between the two only furthers the identity crisis Julie is having.
Director's Bio: Frankie Pedersen (Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation) is a director, writer, and filmmaker. Born and raised in New York City, she earned her BFA from DePaul University with a concentration in directing. She has worked as a production assistant since 2022, working on projects from Starz, HBO, FX, A24, Netflix, and more. She enjoys playing rugby, writing stupid reviews on Letterboxd, and doing anything that continues to further the bisexual agenda.
Shea Vassar (Cherokee Nation) is a writer and comedian based in Oklahoma. She graduated from film school at Hunter College and went on to pursue a Masters of Legal Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Shea was a 2024 Sundance Native Labs Artist in Residence. She spends any free time keeping up with women’s basketball.