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The most intense competition you've never heard of. Don't blink.

The Staring Contest (2023)

Deadpan absurdityChaotic grandma energyMicro-documentary gold

Overview

Comedy

A documentary crew planned to film the 17th Annual Staring Contest, but things took an unexpected turn.

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mockumentary

Standout Aspects

Acting

Contestants commit harder than method actors

Direction

Jo Firestone weaponizes awkward silence

Editing

Timing so tight you'll forget to breathe

Best for:Solo: Perfect weird palate cleanser between serious films·Friends: Watch everyone's competitive side emerge immediately·Rewatch: Catch every blink-missed detail on round two
Jo Firestone

Director

Jo Firestone

ReleasedJul 27, 2023
Runtime8m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Alix Elias

Alix Elias

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jo Firestone filmed this during actual senior center events, blending real contestants with ringers.

Cultural

The film spawned real-life staring contest leagues in Brooklyn and Portland—art imitates life imitates art.

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