Left to Right: Allison Waid, Mathis Tayssier, Neal Reddy, Philip Thompson, Mary Charles Ramsay, Tripp and Jenna Watts, Andy McMillan, Matt Wymer, Tim Grant, Augusta Palmer, Erika Arlee, and Kristi Ray. Photo by Joey Brent.
OxFilm‘s 21st Annual Event Brought Filmmakers, Fans, and Community Together March 21–24, 2024
One of the most anticipated social and cultural events of the year, the Oxford Film Festival concluded its 21st annual gathering of filmmakers, community members, sponsors, and fans last weekend. Festival goers were treated to four days of screenings, panels, workshops, and parties, including Saturday night’s Awards Ceremony when the coveted Hoka Awards were given to multiple categories of films.
And the winners are:
Narrative Feature
A Song for Imogene – Erika Arlee and Kristi Ray
Narrative Short
The Old Young Crow – Liam LoPinto
Comedy Short
Barely Breathing – Derek Evans and Neal Reddy
Sci-Fi/Horror Short
Marbles – Kyle Hatley
Family Friendly Short
Wider Than The Sky – Philip Taylor
Foreign Language Short
Specter of Innocence – Mathis Tayssier
Documentary Feature
The Blues Society – Augusta Palmer
LGBTQIA+ Short
Panic Attack – Anthony Assad
Student Film
Knead – Kelsey Scult
Experimental Short
Living Reality – Philip Thompson
Animation Short
Slower Animals – John Christopher Kelley
Mississippi Made Feature
Rising Hope – Theo Avgerinos
National Music Video
“Comfort Zone” – Jason Affolder
Mississippi Music Video
“Black Boy Cry” – Kira Cummings
Mississippi Narrative Short
The Chair at the Edge of the Woods – Mary Charles Ramsey
Mississippi Documentary Short
Please Ask For It – Allison Waid
