OXFORD - In a nod to a beloved supporter of independent films, the 18th annual Oxford Film Festival on Sunday presented the first Ronzos to winning films at this year's festival.
The Ronzos are named for the late Ron "Ronzo" Shapiro, who promoted independent films through his Hoka Theatre from the 1970s until it closed in 1997 and was a supporter of the film festival. Shapiro died in 2019.
The Sunday ceremony wrapped up a week of outdoor film screenings as part of this year's hybrid festival format. The festival today goes virtual as all entries, including the Ronzo winners, can be viewed online. To order films on demand, visit https://www.ox-film.com.