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    ‘The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters’ Goes to NFFTY26

    March 24, 2026
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    Three filmmakers with Oklahoma roots are taking their short film, The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters, to the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, Washington this Friday night.

    On this episode of The Cinematic Schematic, Ella Janes(writer/director), Paris Burris (producer), and Dillon Milner (cinematographer) sit down with host Caleb Masters to talk about their experience bringing Amos Waters to life.

    The film plays on Friday, March 27th, 8:15 PM at SIFF Cinema Uptown.


    About The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters

    The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters is the story of a ten-year-old boy, Amos, filled with a childlike curiosity about the world and a craving to understand all aspects of life.


    Special Guests

    Ella Janes

    Writer/Director


    Paris Burris

    Paris Burris

    Producer

    Follow Paris on Instagram @parisburris


    Dillon Milner

    Cinematographer

    Follow Dillon on Instagram @dillonmilner


    When and Where to Watch The Thrilling Adventure of Amos Waters at NFFTY 2026

    • Friday, March 27th, 8:15 PM @ SIFF Cinema Uptown (Theater 1 – Friday Night Spotlight)

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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a lifelong film and pop culture enthusiast with more than 10 years experience in writing, podcasting and video production. When he's not running The Cinematropolis or hosting The Cinematic Schematic podcast, Masters serves as an active member of the Oklahoma Film Critic's Circle where he currently serves as Vice President. He also loves video games. Follow him @CMastersTalk on Letterboxd, Instagram, or X.
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