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Mike Lars White

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Jules and Jonas: The Vertical Truth

A comedy/thriller feature film starring the Jules and Jonas characters from 3 previous short films (featured in Vulture, Fantastic Fest, NoBudge, Omeleto, 4 Oscar®-qualifying film festivals) and featuring Emmy-nominated actor/comedian Rob Huebel (The Descendants, Transparent, The Other Guys). The project received the SAG-AFTRA Interim Waiver in July 2023 and principal photography is 85% completed. Help us finish our movie! Head to: julesandjonasmovie.com

Dark Night of the Jules

An existential comedy about tourism (and difficult software).

Official Selections: St. Louis International Film Festival, Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Rooftop Films Summer Series

Not yet released online, ask Mike to see the full 6min film!

Düsseldorf

Graduates of an obscure German art school become guinea pigs for a young woman’s mediation skills.

Official Selections: Fantastic Fest, Cinequest, Athens International Film + Video Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Cucalorus Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, Big Muddy Film Festival

Featured On: Omeleto, Beyond the Short

How to Fire Someone (with Jules & Jonas)

Jonas turns to his sister Jules for advice on how to fire someone.

Awards: Audience Choice for Fiction Short, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

Official Selections: Maryland Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Bushwick Film Festival, Albany FilmFest, Cinemabrut

Featured On: Vulture, NoBudge

The Rick and Stanley Show

Two men in a beat-up car discuss love, sex, Kenny G, and potato guns. Occasionally, they go for a picnic.

Official Selections: Atlanta Film Festival, Seattle Web Fest, Chicago Comedy Film Festival, Miami Web Fest, Brooklyn Web Fest, UK Web Fest

Featured On: Directors Notes, shots

Steve's Problem

One man's journey to independence, a short film inspired by the too-closeness of men's urinals.

Awards: Best Narrative Short, Albany FilmFest

Official Selections: Seattle International Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, Athens International Film + Video Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, Interrobang Film Festival, Dam Short Film Festival, Kahbang Film Festival

Featured On: The Daily Dot, Geek Tyrant, Funny or Die, MovieMaker Magazine, The Awesomer, Refined Geekery, SF Weekly, BroBible.com, Transatlantic Diablog

Jules and Jonas: The Vertical Truth

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Dark Night of the Jules

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Düsseldorf

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How to Fire Someone (with Jules & Jonas)

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The Rick and Stanley Show

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Steve's Problem

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