Rat Rod

Directed by

Carly Jakins, Jared Jakins

Orem Film Festival is proud to announce Rat Rod as part of the official selection for OFF 2025. The film follows Jorge Ramirez, a mechanic in rural Utah whose story of immigration and love for motors becomes a moving reflection on life, death, and what it means to find belonging in a new place.

Directed by Jared and Carly Jakins, whose work has been featured on PBS and POV, Rat Rod offers an honest and personal look at the experiences of rural communities in the American West. With a focus on character and story, the Jakins bring Jorge’s world to life in a way that is both heartfelt and unforgettable. Catch it on the big screen September 24, 2025 at the Megaplex Geneva.

OFFICIAL SELECTION

2025

OFFICIAL SELECTION 2025

  • The Bug Hotel

    Directed by

    Mya Iannuzzi

  • squanchy papi .

    Directed by

    Brinton Douglas

  • Them That’s Not

    Directed by

    Mekhai Lee

  • Rat Rod

    Directed by

    Carly Jakins

    Jared Jakins

  • Braids

    Directed by

    Elise M Beers

  • Till Death Do Us Part

    Directed by

    Jacob Hamblin

  • The Ghost In The Road

    Directed by

    Andy Matthews

    Aaron Tharp

  • DOUBLE OR NOTHING

    Directed by

    Tokay

  • Reflections

    Directed by

    Claire Timothy

  • Crane

    Directed by

    Aiden Keltner