
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
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The Bug Hotel
Directed by
Mya Iannuzzi
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squanchy papi .
Directed by
Brinton Douglas
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Them That’s Not
Directed by
Mekhai Lee
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Rat Rod
Directed by
Carly Jakins
Jared Jakins
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Braids
Directed by
Elise M Beers
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Till Death Do Us Part
Directed by
Jacob Hamblin
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The Ghost In The Road
Directed by
Andy Matthews
Aaron Tharp
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DOUBLE OR NOTHING
Directed by
Tokay
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Reflections
Directed by
Claire Timothy
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Crane
Directed by
Aiden Keltner