Filmmaker

JO SHAW

Changing the future of Film

MY FILMS

You Know the Truth is a short documentary style film exposing the effects of childhood sexual abuse. Through the perspectives of lawyers, victims advocates, and survivors, You Know the Truth exposes a terrifying and haunting story of what happens when children are abused in this way.You Know the Truth has received recent success in the filmmaking community for it's acceptance into the Circle Cinema Film Festival, the All American High School Film Festival, and as the non-fiction award winner for the 2025 Student Production Award Winner in the Heartland Chapter of the NATAS.

People like you, People like me is a powerful short film created in one night with limited equipment that not only tells a powerful story in its runtime, but it's behind the scenes. Proof that art doesn't have to be about equipment, but it can be about the heart of those who create it.People like you, People like me recently took home the winning title at the 2025 Clean Shorts Film Festival for the Oklahoma Student Film Challenge. As a debut film, it raises powerful questions about what it means to be "the bad guy," and if who the blame falls on is more complicated than we think.

MY DESIGNS

ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Jo. I’m a filmmaker from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and my passion is telling stories that encourage the next generation. Whether I’m behind the camera, writing scripts, or editing footage, I’m always chasing meaningful, character-driven narratives. Especially ones that spark thought, stir emotion, or shine a light in dark places.I am currently a video production student at Tulsa Technology Center, where I have studied for over a year, and I am now career tech certified as a Producer and Production Assistant. My work has screened at multiple film festivals, where I’ve also had the opportunity to speak as a featured filmmaker. I’m an award-winning writer and director, with recognition for both scripted narrative and documentary-style storytelling. I’ve also volunteered in church media for several years, further grounding my work in purpose and community.Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to explore my work or reach out if you want to connect!

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