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Skweezy Jibbs Comedy Character Becomes Indie Film Touring 71 Cities
Original: ‘Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie’: How I Turned a TikTok Comedy Character Into an Indie Film That Toured 71 Cities
The comedy character Skweezy Jibbs has been turned into an independent film that toured 71 cities, according to an IndieWire piece detailing how the project moved from short-form online comedy to a nationwide theatrical run. The story covers how the character's creator adapted the persona for a feature format and took it directly to audiences across the country.
Why now: The unusual leap from social media comedy character to a 71-city independent film tour is drawing attention from film and internet culture audiences.
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