A low-budget World War II thriller shot in under two weeks in North Texas is about to get its moment on the big screen — and it highlights a growing trend of independent filmmakers bypassing traditional distribution to connect directly with audiences.
The inaugural Addison Full Circle Film Festival is putting audience engagement at the center of its mission.
November 7 feature screening and filmmaker Q&A anchor the debut event, backed by title sponsor I Am A Fan
That’s exactly what a festival like Addison Full Circle makes possible – putting independent storytellers in the same room as the people who’ll carry their work forward.”— Jerry J-Man Joyner
ADDISON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A gripping wartime thriller, shot across North Texas in just 11 days, is set to premiere before a live audience at the debut Addison Full Circle Film Festival. INTO BLACK, helmed by writer-director Brad Osborne and produced by Dallas-based AMS Pictures, takes the stage Saturday, November 7, from 6-8 p.m., featuring both the film and an interactive Q&A session at the Addison Performing Arts Centre.
The screening anchors the two-day festival running November 7-8, organized by Full Circle Films in partnership with the venue. I Am A Fan leads as title sponsor, with NHuS3 Media and Howdywood also backing the event.
Transporting viewers to the London Blitz, INTO BLACK chronicles four women trapped inside an abandoned warehouse while bombs fall outside and a menacing killer lurks within. The narrative draws inspiration from the real-life Blackout Ripper, though the characters and events are fictional creations.
AMS Pictures reports the entire production came together for under $100,000, using locations in Dallas and Corsicana. A deserted South Dallas industrial complex stood in for wartime London, with careful period styling, candlelit scenes, and layered sound design crafting the illusion of a world beyond the warehouse walls.
For festival-goers, the screening offers a rare chance to experience the film theatrically and gain insight into its creation straight from the filmmakers. Those unable to attend can catch INTO BLACK digitally on November 10, when it arrives on Apple TV and Prime Video.
The festival’s emphasis on bridging the gap between creators and viewers aligns perfectly with I Am A Fan’s mission.
“Movies and shows only come full circle when a fan hits play, tells a friend, and shows up,” said Jerry “J-Man” Joyner, co-founder of I Am A Fan. “That’s exactly what a festival like Addison Full Circle makes possible – putting independent storytellers in the same room as the people who’ll carry their work forward. We’re proud to be the title sponsor of its very first year and to help build something Addison can call its own.”
I Am A Fan’s platform allows audiences to browse film and TV projects and indicate which ones they’d watch, giving creators concrete data on audience interest that can shape development discussions.
Beyond INTO BLACK, the festival lineup includes other Texas-made narrative features and short films, offering local audiences a window into independent cinema and face-to-face encounters with the talent behind it.
Attend the screening:
INTO BLACK feature presentation and live Q&A
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Addison Performing Arts Centre
15650 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001
Tickets and festival screening information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addison-full-circle-film-festival-tickets-2003375854109
About the Addison Full Circle Film Festival:
The Addison Full Circle Film Festival spotlights Texas-made narrative features and short films. Its debut November 7-8 event launches a seasonal series that builds toward an August 2027 finale. More details at http://www.fullcirclefilmstx.com
About I Am A Fan:
I Am A Fan bridges film and television creators with audiences through viewer interest signals. The platform enables creators to demonstrate audience appeal while giving fans an early voice in project development. Learn more at http://www.iamafan.com
Media contacts:
Festival sponsorship: Jerry “J-Man” Joyner | I Am A Fan / NHuS3 Media / Howdywood | 214-762-7101 | me@iamjman.com
INTO BLACK press materials and interviews: Marisa Thomas | AMS Pictures | press@amspictures.com
NHuS3 Media
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+1 214-762-7101
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Why it matters: This festival screening underscores how micro-budget filmmaking and audience-first platforms are reshaping the independent film landscape — proving that compelling stories can be made for under $100,000 and still find their way to theaters and streaming services, while giving fans a direct say in what gets made next.
