El Tonto Por Cristo

*** ONE NIGHT ONLY ***
FILM SCREENING IN OKC

A story born of ancient faith and told through modern cinema. As Oklahoma’s filmmaking scene and local Orthodox parishes experience explosive growth within their own spheres, take part in a unique cultural moment where cinema, mystery, community, and the sacred converge: El Tonto Por Cristo, followed by a live conversation with the filmmakers.This is a film that is meant to be experienced theatrically and in community — and it will only happen here once.

March 15, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: TBA


How This Event Works

This screening requires 200 presale tickets to bring the filmmakers to Oklahoma City. Once the threshold is reached, the event is officially confirmed for March 15.

Those with a special interest in helping ensure this event comes to Oklahoma City can extend their support through a dedicated sponsorship tier or by gifting tickets to the parish, creating opportunities for individuals who may not be able to attend otherwise. The filmmakers of El Tonto Por Cristo have teamed up with Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Norman, OK, to connect this event with the parish’s broader plan for expansion.

Learn more here.


Official El Tonto Por Cristo Links:


TICKETS

Help bring El Tonto Por Cristo to Oklahoma City through purchasing and/or donating tickets below. Each purchase goes toward the 200-ticket minimum that will make the event official.


SPONSORSHIP TIERS

Go the extra mile in bringing El Tonto Por Cristo to Oklahoma City through selecting a sponsorship tier below. Additional funds will be donated to Holy Ascension Eastern Orthodox Church in Norman, OK.Learn more about the fundraising component of this event here.

Tier 1 — $100

• 2 Tickets
• Name listed on website
• Courtesy popcorn voucher

Tier 2— $250

• 4 Tickets
• Name or logo on website
• Name or logo on pre-show slide
• Courtesy popcorn + drink vouchers
• VIP Seating

Tier 3 — $500

• 8 Tickets
• VIP Seating
• Concession vouchers for your group
• Optional recognition during introduction
• Option to donate unused tickets

Tier 4 — $1,000+

• 12–20 Tickets
• Full-screen sponsor slide
• VIP seating
• Concession package
• Option to sponsor donated tickets
• Optional recognition during introduction

Note of Transparency

This screening will be formally confirmed when the 200-ticket threshold is reached. Official event tickets will be emailed from there to those who have participated in the pre-sale or sponsorships. Donated tickets will be shared with participating local parishes to share among their parishioners as they deem most appropriate.

Interested in being a point person for your parish? Contact me here

Really, I could use your help!


*** If the 200-ticket goal isn’t reached, all payments will be refunded in full by March 15, 2026. Sponsors would be given the option of a refund or allowing the funds to remain with the Holy Ascension building fund.***

Updates will be provided here and via email as event details are finalized.

Help Bring
El Tonto Por Cristo
to OKC

As Oklahoma’s independent film landscape continues to gain momentum and local Orthodox parishes are experiencing unprecedented growth, this screening offers an opportunity for both communities to come together around a story that resonates in a particularly timely way.The Antiochian Archdiocese recently gave its blessing for Holy Ascension’s building expansion—a project that will assist the parish as it expands to support a growing influx of those interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith. The effort to bring this screening to Oklahoma City is joined with this project (with the blessing of Fr. Kosmas Morfas at Holy Ascension) in hopes that the enthusiasm surrounding the film can jointly serve a meaningful parish effort, while providing the community with an opportunity to come together for a unique cinematic experience that's worth celebrating.Special thank you to Josh & Jessica Jordan, the filmmakers of El Tonto Por Cristo, who have generously partnered with Holy Ascension in donating a portion of the ticket sales that exceed the 200-ticket threshold.And finally, thank you for your support, whatever the form—events like this can only happen because of people like you.

Tickets & Sponsorship Tiers

Questions / Contact

Interested in sponsoring or helping promote/organize this event? Let me know how you think you can help through the form below.

A note from
the organizer

Thank you for supporting this event.We hope to see you on March 15th at 7pm, God willing...May it be blessed.


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