The Tonkawa Film Festival held its 4th edition of the festival this past weekend with a record number of filmmakers in attendance from across the United States and from as far away as Australia. In addition to the 35 films screened at Wilkin Hall on the Northern Oklahoma College campus, the festival once again featured their one-of-a-kind film festival parade through downtown Tonkawa. The parade featured visiting filmmakers as well as adding a competition for Best Film themed costumes, floats and vehicles. Winners were awarded part of the $1000 donated by First National Bank of Oklahoma in Tonkawa. This year’s parade also included a special appearance by Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell who met with visiting filmmakers following the parade to highlight the benefits of filming Oklahoma.Category awards were handed out on Sat, Apr 15th following the screenings, as well as a Best of Fest award which included a $500 cash prize.Best Animation – “Midas” – Directed by Ben Meyer Best Music Video – “Lunarcode: The Light” – Directed by Vincenzo Carubia Best International Film – “No Witnesses” – Directed by Matt Jeston Best Native American Film – “She Carries On” – Directed by Isaac Fowler & Tim Morris Best Documentary – “Okefenokee Destiny” – Directed by Suzan L. Satterfield Best Student Film – “Like Us” – Directed by Mikhail Saburov Best Oklahoma Film – “A Little Dead” – Directed by Ben Richardson Best Family Film – “Amelia’s Prayer” – Directed by Lance McDaniel Best Horror Film – “In The Dark” – Directed by Bronson Allen Best Comedy – “Beware of Goat” – Directed by Justin T. Malone Best Drama and Best of Fest – “Albacore” – Directed by Nick Everhart Preparations are already underway for the 2024 Tonkawa Film Festival which will once again take place in April. Submissions are open. Oklahoma filmmakers can receive 50% off submissions by emailing the festival at contact@tonkawafilmfestival. com with proof of OK Residency.For more information about the festival, please visit www. tonkawafilmfestival.com Tonkawa Film Festival is committed to promoting the art of filmmaking in the heart of Oklahoma and is hosted by the Tonkawa Film Commission in association with the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce.
