ONTV’S WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL A SUCCESS
Festival Raises Funds NOCC
Orion Neighborhood Television, Orion’s community access television station, would like to thank all of the participants who took part in the 12th annual Wildwood Film Festival held on Oct. 22.
Movie goers arrived at the Oxford 7 theater for the screening of eleven short films produced by Lake Orion area filmmakers. The films were judged by ONTV volunteers and the top three were awarded prize money. Winners include: first place, “The Trail” produced by Emma Dorsey, second place, “The Legend of the Pie Bandit” produced David Pavelich, Ashe O’Dea and Brendan Cox, and third place, “Night of the Living Franks” produced by Drew Brouwer and The People’s Choice Award went to “Lowest Moment” produced by Owen Kurth.
It’s hard to believe we’ve been hosting the Film Festival for 12 years,” says Ian Locke, ONTV Executive Director. “It’s inspiring to see the depth of creative talent right here in our own community. We’re thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity year after year while supporting a local charity.”
The event raised funds for the North Oakland Community Coalition. ONTV staff was thrilled to present the NOCC with a sizable donation this year. ONTV would also like to thank its sponsors for adding to the success of this year’s festival: The Oxford Tap, Imaginos Workshop, Shining Taku, MI Prime Health, Classic Lanes and the Orion Chamber of Commerce.
Filmmakers were given the challenge of producing a 10 minute film in five days. Each group was given a prop, location and a line of dialog which they had to use in their film. The producers worked in groups with production equipment supplied by Orion Neighborhood Television.
Orion Neighborhood Television is an award winning community access television station serving the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township. ONTV is housed at the Orion Center at 1349 Joslyn Rd. ONTV can be seen on Comcast Cable, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Roku Cablecast Channel and Amazon Fire TV. Programs can also be seen on-demand at www.orionontv.org. Contact ONTV by phone: 248-393-1060, Email: ONTV@orionontv.org.