Hectic Films

03/20/2026

We lost a legend today.
RIP Chuck Norris

03/08/2026

Director Rickey Bird Jr. recently sat down with Kern Magazine to talk about the story behind Kern Oil, the inspiration for the film, and why telling the story of Kern County’s oil industry matters.
In the interview, Rickey discusses growing up in an oilfield family, the personal journey that led to making the documentary, and the community that helped bring the film to life.
Check out the full interview here:
https://kernmagazine.com/article/filmmaker-rickey-bird-jr/
And if you missed the Fox Theater premiere, don’t worry — our next screening will be in Taft on April 25th. More details coming soon.

After personal loss, filmmaker Rickey Bird Jr. created Kern Oil, a documentary honoring Kern County oil workers and the industry navigating an uncertain future.

02/18/2026

We didn’t have everything we needed—but we had the right people.

Kern Oil is a grassroots, labor-of-love film that premieres on Feb 27 at the Fox Theater.

Thank you to everyone who believed in this story. ❤️🎬
Get tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/bakersfieldfoxtheater/events/kern-oil-red-carpet-premiere-174785

Read the Blog:
https://hecticfilms.com/home/f/kern-oil-built-by-a-small-crew-backed-by-a-community

Kern Oil started with a big idea and a small crew.

02/06/2026

🚨 NEW TRAILER DROP 🚨
Hectic Films is proud to finally share the new trailer for KERN OIL — and we’re taking it to the big screen.
🎬 KERN OIL premieres at the historic Fox Theater on February 27.
This film was built from the ground up right here in Kern County, and we can’t wait for you to experience it the way it was meant to be seen: loud, big, and on the big screen.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — grab yours before they’re gone.
👉 https://www.tixr.com/.../kern-oil-red-carpet-premiere-174785
Hit share, tag your crew, and come be part of premiere night with us. Let’s pack the house. 🍿

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSZmuYXt9Ao

California runs on oil — but the story is rarely told.Every time you flip a light switch, charge your phone, stream a movie, or order something online, oil i...

01/29/2026

Every film has a story behind the story.

Kern Oil took more than two years to make — countless interviews, late nights, road miles, rewrites, and edits — all to tell a story rooted in Kern County that deserved to be preserved on the big screen.

We just shared a new blog post breaking down the grassroots journey of how this documentary came to life — from the first idea to its upcoming premiere at the historic Fox Theater.

📖 Read the full story here:
👉 https://kernoilmovie.com/f/two-years-in-the-making-%E2%80%94-one-night-only-at-the-fox-theater

🎬 Kern Oil premieres February 27
📍 Fox Theater • Bakersfield

This one was built from the ground up — and we’re proud to finally share it.

Some stories take time.

12/10/2025

There’s Still Time to Support the Kern Oil Documentary — And Receive a 2025 Tax Deduction

12/08/2025

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11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

09/06/2025

🚨 Big News from Hectic Films! 🚨
Bird’s Movie Zone is now officially OPEN on Etsy! 🎬✨

Remember our award-winning short The Video Store? Well, the VHS tapes didn’t stay trapped on screen. You can now grab them (along with Hectic Films' favorites) straight from our brand-new shop.

It’s aliens, nostalgia, and Friday night pizza vibes all rolled into one. 🍕👾📼

👉 Read the full blog + check out the store here:

Hectic Films: VHS, Aliens, and Award-Winning Chaos

08/17/2025

We at Hectic Films are proud to share something unlike anything we’ve ever done before. For years, we’ve created indie films, but this project is on a whole new level—our very first feature-length documentary.

🎥 KERN OIL – The Untold Story of California’s Energy Crisis**
This film isn’t about “Big Oil.” It’s about real people—the workers, families, and communities of Kern County—whose voices are often left out of the conversation.

The newest trailer is live, and it dives deeper into the struggles, resilience, and history of Kern County’s oil fields.

🌎 Why does it matter?
California continues to import oil from nations with questionable human rights and environmental practices, while shutting down production here at home, where regulations are some of the strictest in the world.

We’ve poured everything into this project, and we want YOU to be part of it.

👉 Watch the trailer & learn more at http://KernOilMovie.com

Thank you for supporting independent filmmaking. This has been our most ambitious project yet, and we can’t wait to share the full story with you.



Watch the trailer on youtube:
https://youtu.be/11MhWUM2gk8?si=ufOoSfzuZ5Wp2ABd

🎥 KERN OIL – The Untold Story of California’s Energy Crisis👉 Watch the NEW Extended Trailer NowThis is the side of California you’ve never seen.For over fi...