Tonkawa Film Festival Kicks Off Apr 14th
The Tonkawa Film Festival is preparing for the arrival of a record number of filmmakers from around the world, including as far away as Australia. Filmmakers will be arriving in Tonkawa on Thursday Apr 13th for a private welcome event which includes Tonkawa Tribe dancers/singers/drummers. The community is invited to join us for film screenings beginning at 6PM on Friday Apr 14th at Wilkin Hall on the NOC campus in Tonkawa. On Saturday Apr 15th beginning at 11AM, you will not want to miss our one-of-a-kind film festival parade in downtown Tonkawa. The parade this year will be our biggest yet with film themed floats and costumes all vying for part of the $1000 in cash prizes generously donated by First National Bank of Oklahoma. The parade will also include a special appearance by Lt Gov Matt Pinnell as well our visiting filmmakers in horse drawn.
This year’s parade will be followed by the announcement of winners of the costume and float contests as well as games and food trucks. Be sure to join us again at Wilkin Hall beginning at 4:30PM for the final evening of films. All film blocks will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers. Saturday night will also include a booth displaying original props from the film “Twister” starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt.
This year’s 35 selected short films, include 7 international films and represent filmmaking across 6 genres (Drama, Comedy, Horror, Documentary, Animation and Music Videos). The festival will culminate with an awards ceremony on Apr 15th where custom made plaques will be presented to the winners of each genre as well best Oklahoma film, Native American film, Family film and Student film. Also, a $500 cash prize given to one film selected as the Best of the Fest.A list of the selected films is available to view at the festival’s website. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased through the website or in-person. Tickets are $10/night or $15 for both nights.Come walk the red carpet and join us for 2 days of amazing films.For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets, please visit the festival website.
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Originally published at https://behindtherabbitproductions.wordpress.com on April 10, 2023.
