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  • Jail Tales (2026)
  • Short | 18 min | Short, Sci-Fi
Jail Tales (2026)
Short | 18 min | Short, Sci-Fi
Set inside a Florida jail where the ordinary unravels, Jail Tales weaves three unexpected tales that challenge the boundaries of race, identity, and life itself. Two inmates reckon with the aftermath of a bizarre aquatic encounter. Three ...See moreSet inside a Florida jail where the ordinary unravels, Jail Tales weaves three unexpected tales that challenge the boundaries of race, identity, and life itself. Two inmates reckon with the aftermath of a bizarre aquatic encounter. Three correctional officers debate the racial subtext of a beloved cartoon, and a young basketball star shares a cell with an enigmatic MAN whose secrets are unidentifiable. Told through a surreal blend of sci-fi and comedy, the film invites audiences to reevaluate "life behind bars". Written by Lee Fountain See less
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Director
Ori Evans (director)
Writer
Lee Fountain (writer)
Producers
Sydney Boston (producer) | Joslyn Madu (producer) | Brandon C. Ricks (producer)
Cinematographer
Adrian Thims (director of photography)
Editor
Ori Evans (editor)
Casting Director
Jason Mitchell (casting director)
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Release date
Jan 11, 2026 (United States)

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