Vulcanizadora

Vulcanizadora is a 2024 American black comedy thriller film edited, written, directed, and starring Joel Potrykus. Calling it his "most personal and bleakest work", the film follows two friends, played by Potrykus and Joshua Burge, who travel into the Michigan woods for a dark mission that goes awry. Bill Vincent and Solo Potrykus also star. It premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

Premise
"[T]wo friends embark on a disturbing mission in the Michigan woods. As they trudge through the forest, their intentions become increasingly clear. When their plan ultimately unravels, one of the friends must return home to face the unsettling consequences of their actions, grappling with the legal and emotional repercussions that follow."

Cast

 * Joel Potrykus
 * Joshua Burge
 * Bill Vincent
 * Solo Potrykus
 * Melissa Blanchard
 * Sherryl Despres
 * Scott Ayotte
 * Dennis Grantz

Release
Vulcanizadora premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, 2024, where it played until June 13. Joshua Burge received the award for Special Jury Mention for Performance in a U.S. Feature. Additionally, the film appeared at the Oak Cliff Film Festival from June 20-23 the same year, taking home the Best Narrative Feature Film Award. It also played at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 19, 2024.