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Omar Parker & Charlie Burt: From Indie Festival Favorites to Tumbleweed TikTok Fame

Dennis Keller by Dennis Keller
January 14, 2024
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry, the journey of Omar Parker and Charlie Burt stands out as a testament to their adaptability. From the beginning they have seen success but initially it was focused on independent films and art films. The amount of filmmakers who are actually able to make the transition from there over to commercial projects from there is quite small. It’s perhaps what makes this duo’s post collegiate career the most impressive. With the duo’s latest project, Tumbleweed, taking off faster than Daniel Tosh’s own recently started Tiktok, let’s take a look back at how this dynamic duo has navigated the diverse realms of content creation with remarkable success.

Omar Parker and Charlie Burt’s story began during their freshman year at Montana State University, where a shared love for filmmaking brought them together in a photo darkroom. Little did they know that this serendipitous encounter would mark the beginning of a prolific partnership that would take them from college honors graduates to influential figures in the film industry. During their college years, Parker and Burt crafted a cinematic legacy with numerous films that earned the coveted status of official selections at prestigious festivals like Cannes and Sundance. Their ability to captivate audiences with their storytelling and technical prowess set the stage for a promising future.

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Post-graduation, the duo refused to rest on their laurels, embarking on a journey of larger audience successes. Their recent collaboration with producers Michael and Sonny Mahal has resulted in a string of successful films, including Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Night of the Tommyknockers, Bermuda Island, Camp Pleasant Lake, Devil Knight, and Arena Wars. This marks a significant shift towards the horror genre, part of a deliberate push into more commercial avenues. Parker and Burt’s recent filmography also boasts horror projects like Dr. Gift, and Z Dead End while also including other titles like the comedy Viral Vignettes showcasing their versatility as producers and their willingness to explore different genres.

Omar Parker & Charlie BurtContinuing with their push for commercial appeal is the inclusion of high end talent that adds considerable star power to their projects. The likes of Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, Fred Melamed, Barry Bostwick, Jane Kaczmarek, George Lazenby, Michael Pare, Forrest Goodluck, Daniel Baldwin, Kevin Sorbo, Tom Sizemore, Danielle Harris, and Brinke Stevens have all lent their talent to the films produced by Parker and Burt. They have also been able to secure larger distribution deals with many companies including Gravitas Ventures.

In addition and most recently, Parker and Burt have embraced the digital age by venturing into the realm of TikTok. Their account, Tumbleweed, has taken the platform by storm, amassing an impressive 130,000 followers, 400,000 likes, and an astonishing 2,000,000 views in the first 10 weeks. This foray into social media showcases their adaptability and willingness to explore new avenues for reaching audiences. The success of Tumbleweed on TikTok marks a significant milestone in their careers, emphasizing not only their storytelling prowess but also their ability to connect with a digitally savvy Gen Z audience, reaching funnier punchlines faster for a generation with high comedy expectations.

This venture into social media represents a larger commercial success than their initial indie festival projects, showcasing their evolution from niche favorites to mainstream triumphs. And according to the duo, that is intentional as they had wanted to focus on horror, a low budget genre with a big fanbase, and social media comedy which has absolutely exploded in order to rebrand their content.

Omar Parker & Charlie BurtThrow in some time with the Markey Group for Burt, a group who produces projects like Ozark & Yellowstone, and some time at TBNR for Parker, a 70 million+ subscriber YouTube conglomerate, and there isn’t much this duo hasn’t tackled.

Omar Parker and Charlie Burt’s journey is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and adaptability. From indie festival darlings to TikTok sensations, their story reflects the dynamism required to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of the film industry. As they continue to break new ground, one can only anticipate what cinematic marvels this duo will conjure next.

Dennis Keller

Dennis Keller

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