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2025 FILM SYNOPSIS
WINNERS IN VARIOUS FILM CATEGORIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE
AWARD SHOW SUN EVENING OCT 26th AT THE GALAXY THEATRES IN TUCSON.
10th Annual Int'l
All donations are accepted in any amount to help offset the cost of awards and trophies! Thank you so much
COMING SOON!
SPONSOR ONE OR MORE OF TWBFF REGULAR AWARDS AT THE 2025 AWARD SHOW ON OCT 26TH!
Just let us know which award nominee(s) or nomination(s) you would like to sponsor, & we'll mention you or your business name (including web address) prior to that specific award during the award show! It's that easy! You can also be kept anonymous if preferred.
A list of "Award Nominees or Award Nominations" such as "Best Actor", "Best Actress", "Best Feature Film", "Best Short Film", etc., can be seen in August, so stay tuned! The deadline for sponsoring awards is Oct 10th.
The "Gold Award Sponsor" deadline is also Oct 10th. This will get you mentioned during the award show (or you can stay anonymous). The Gold Award Sponsor gets you mentioned in a BIG way during the Award Show Teaser Video as the last film on Sunday and prior to the last Q&A! All we need is a name or business name, web address, and logo if you have one. It can be sent in as a jpg or pdf format to [email protected] (Please note: If you are not accepted as either a Regular Award Sponsor or a Gold Sponsor, you will be refunded within 24hrs.)
Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have to [email protected]
MUSIC VIDEOS
Cowboy Ride - 5 Min
Performed by - Little Angry Tiger
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I Drink - 4 Min
Performed by - Nick Nicholson
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The Colorado Trail - 8 Min
Performed by 'The Orange Town Revival'
In this humorous Western Music video, weary cowboys relaxing in a saloon at the end of a long cattle drive are taken on a surprising musical journey by one of their comrades.
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Urban Cowboy - 5 Min (music video)
Performed by - Cali Tucker
It's a modern-day fairy tale reminiscent of "The Wizard of Oz" with Cali as our Dorothy searching for the Urban Cowboy with Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, and a Leprechaun.
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You Ain't Gotta Die - 5 Min
Performed by - Kaitlin Butts
In a blaze of bullets, poison, and pure sass, Kaitlin Butts follows cowgirl Kissin’ Katie B as she rides into town to settle the score with every no-good man in sight.
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TRAILERS/TEASERS
Putney's World - (Book Trailer) - 2 Min
A trailer highlighting five books in the Nahum Putney series.
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The Colorado Trail (Trailer) - 1 Min
A teaser for "The Colorado Trail" Music video
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Trail Ends in Texas (teaser) - 5 Min - under 5
Run and the demons just ride with you.
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FILMS
A Gunfighter’s Deal - 85 Min
In his darkest days, Silas Johnson gets a visit from a mysterious man who promises to make him the fast-gun that he has always wanted to be. But, at what cost?
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Another Day in the West - 4 Min
The true cycle of the West reveals itself when a cowboy steps up to defend the honor of the woman he loves.
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Blood Is My Redemption - 61 Min
After five years on the dodge, the man in black finds himself in a crossfire between four notorious bounty hunters called "The Four Horsemen" and a familiar outlaw known as "The Old Man."
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Blue Ridge: The Series - The Legend of Oak Miller - 45 Min
Thrill-seekers stage a Western-style stickup on an old country road, attracting the attention of Justin and his team, as well as the retribution of their victim, a legendary cowboy with a reputation for violence.
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Blue Ridge: The Series - Appalachian Waltz - 46 Min
A rare Day off for Justin is ruined when a hard-living country band's tour bus breaks down. Justin must manage both the romantic interest of their beautiful violinist and the havoc that their bully of a bodyguard is wreaking all over town.
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Candy and Firecrackers - 7 Min
The true historical saga of two young brothers and how they made national headlines in the 1800s. Based on the true story of the first know case of kidnapping for ransom in America.
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Curse Of Goat Creek - 5 Min
A greedy treasure hunter follows an old map promising lost riches, but learns there's a reason why buried treasure stays buried.
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Darlin' - 6 Min
A woman rides alone across a vast desert, when a mysterious man and his group of riders appear, blocking her path with threatening intentions.
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Died Twice - 29 Min
Water rights in 1890's results in tragic consequences for one family.
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Filming With John Wayne - 24 Min
Long lost family footage from the filming of John Wayne’s iconic movie “McLintock!” was recently found by Lila Gallardo Trimmer
who played an extra in the film as a young girl. Lila recalls her time working on the set of the Old Tucson Movie Studios where she
and several family members participated for “McLintock!” along with many other movies and tv series for Hollywood. Enjoy watching never before seen footage on the set of “McLintock!” courtesy of Lila’s mother Hortencia who received special permission and approvals from Paramount Pictures to bring her 8mm camera on set!
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For A Silver Dollar - 11 Min
A young writer tells the story of a man’s encounter with a notorious Southwest Louisiana outlaw, and how the promise
of a silver dollar meant the difference between life and death.
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Geronimo: Life on the Reservation - 64 Min
The last 20 years of Geronimo's life as a P.O.W. in his own country shows the resilience, humor and genius of the fearless warrior.
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If Anybody Finds This - 3 Min
There's something out there in the snow...and it might not let you leave.
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Jacob's Lane - 97 Min
In 1887 Arizona, Jacob Bonner discovered the biggest gold nugget in the world but was mortally wounded and forced to bury it. Over a century later, his great, great grandson Lane sets out on an epic journey to recover it and save the family ranch.
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Million Dollar Bounty - 29 Min
Twin bounty hunters thrive in a world overflowing with wanted criminals—until the day the bounties mysteriously stop. Determined to find one last job, they set off on a desperate search that leads them to a strange town not found on any map. What they uncover there will change everything—and make their long journey more than worth the price.
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No Dollars For The Dead - 13 Min
On the run and wounded, a young man pushes forward, burdened by pain and two heavy leather bags. As he navigates
the unforgiving landscape, each step becomes a test of endurance, secrecy, and survival.
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One Click - 11 Min
Bart and his group of outlaws are looking for one last score before leaving the territory.
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Salvation Under the Texas Sun - 8 Min
A cowboy robs a bank and gets away with money, but winds up finding salvation instead.
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Seamstress - 83 Min
A husband and wife moves to tombstone and buys a house of secrets, that one of them may not survive.
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Six Guns For Hire - 84 Min
A vicious group of strangers gather to divvy up the spoils of a train robbery, while an ace detective pursues hot on their trail. As the bandits realize they may not be strangers after all, the detective unearths a deadly conspiracy at the heart of their crime.
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So You Want to be an Outlaw - 22 Min
5 bumbling cowhands decide it would be easier to rob a bank than working.
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Stubborn - 11 Min
A horse breeder stumbles upon an injured man and discovers a gold nugget that could change her life. Driven by greed, the horse breeder descends into violence, only to become trapped in a mysterious cycle.
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Sundown - 97 Min
Three gold miners in the late 1800s wander into a terrifying town with a strange set of rules. They must confront their own demons as they try to survive until the sun comes up.
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The Bounty Hunter - 8 Min
A young detective is on a mission to find a woman who has run away from her husband.
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The Dog Bite Murders - 110 Min
Inspired by true events that unfolded over a century ago between 1910-1914, "The Dog Bite Murders" is a story that captured nationwide attention, even drawing the involvement of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. In 1910 Arizona Territory, two
hunters meet a tragic end on the Apache Reservation, prompting a determined attorney to defend the accused. As the case unfolds across five trials from territorial to federal court, the attorney grapples with personal torment.
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The Last Horse - 9 Min
Against the backdrop of an apocalyptic future, two parents, wrung out by recent catastrophic events, are haunted by their only daughter.
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The Legendary Lazy B - 55 Min
A documentary about the ranch Sandra Day O'Connor Grew up on, narrated by her brother, H. Alan Day. Alan is a gifted storyteller and recounts the three generations of the Day family on the Lazy B ranch. Remarkable stories of the Cowboys, Horses, Animals, People and the impact it had on the world… stories of pure grit.
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The Pastor - 22 Min
Despite the many temptations around him, the Pastor never wavers from God.
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The Root of All Evil - 18 Min
In this western adaptation of a story from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, three bounty killers in 1870s America
pursue the elusive outlaw Samael Mallory, wanted for a string of violent crimes. When a ragged drifter points them toward a remote
pine grove, they discover something far greater - and deadlier - than the reward they're chasing.
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The Roping Fools - 90 Min
In “The Roping Fools”, we journey through the captivating history of the western art of Trick Roping as it evolves from the Mexican Vaqueros to the dazzling arenas of American Rodeos. This documentary unveils a story of resilience, entertainment, and the enduring legacy of an underground culture. The film explores the unique characters who made their names in the spotlight, early figures like Will Rogers and Montie Montana, and more modern figures like legendary Charro, Tomas Garcilazo (Winner of Go Big Show) and Wild West Performer Loop Rawlins (AGT, Kingsman The Golden Circle). The documentary is a celebration of the generations of dedicated artists who preserved this captivating tradition. "The Roping Fools" offers a glimpse into the hidden world of trick roping, where skill and tradition intertwine to create a mesmerizing spectacle that continues to defy the test of time.
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The Whore and the Horseman - 108 Min
In the midst of losing it all and the inability to fulfill a father’s dying wish, a lone horseman is faced with the decision to welcome the help of an unexpected woman, or face the monsters of his past alone.
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The Wooden Coffer - 11 Min
A Man tasked with a mission; get the coffer to Tucson.
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Twenty Years for Twenty Dollars - 18 Min
A trail boss must cover the deeds of an unscrupulous cattle baron. With his heart and soul on the line, just how many bodies can his conscience bury?
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Wanted - 17 Min
After inheriting her late father's saloon and threatened by the local land baron, Clayton Vermont. Maggie Lee must either choose to marry him or lose her family's legacy forever! It is upt o Maggie, a local reverend, her long lost lover, and a pint of faith to obtain what is rightfully hers!
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Wild Faith Christmas - 89 Min
Five years after the events of Wild Faith, Emmett Murphy, Ben Lilly, and Hester Thicket
reunite to help a small-town church care for orphans from the historic Orphan Train—only to confront a ruthless mine owner who threatens their mission and the children’s future.
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