#EOFF Gets Off To Inspirational Start

Opening night screening of "Planetary" - Ian Clark, Guy Reid, director, and DP.
Opening night screening of “Planetary” – From L-R, Ian Clark (Festival Programmer) Guy Reid, (“Planetary” Director), and Christoph Ferstad, (DP) photo: Tim Williams

#EOFF 2015 opened last night with “Planetary” – an inspirational and motivating visual documentary that played to a sold out audience at the Granada Cinema in La Grande. (“Planetary was originally released on Earth Day, April 22,  on Vimeo On Demand).

#EOFF showcases a variety of shorts, features, documentaries, music and even an on-line program that “through the mediums of independent film and music, aims to enrich and expand the cultural experience within our community. Continue reading... “#EOFF Gets Off To Inspirational Start”

EOFF2013 Sneak Peek Fundraiser and Pass Sale

With the new year upon us, EOFF is leaning into the winter breeze, buttoning up, and rearing to roll. We are in the process of locking down the best independent film and music the world has to offer. Buckle up Eastern Oregon. It’s going to be an amazing year!

Sneak Peek Fundraiser and Festival Pass Sale!

Join EOFF Wednesday, January 16th from 6-8pm  at The Stage Door Theatre (behind the Liberty) in La Grande, Oregon and be the first to get a sneak peek of this year’s film line-up.

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EOFF2013: Poised for the new year!

Eastern Oregon Film Festival is coming together. Strong. Friends of the festival are stepping up and becoming members. Businesses, organizations, and industry professionals are helping to create a sustainable ‘force-to-be-reckoned-with’ in beautiful La Grande, Oregon.

Last Year

We felt warm embraces by local and regional audiences, were humbled with the presence of more guest artists than ever, and saw a 30% increase in attendance. EOFF was one of the first festivals to utilize Skype technology for its Q/As. This past edition we held conversations with emerging artists Evan GlodellTristan PattersonSophia Takal, and Dustin Guy Defa. Continue reading... “EOFF2013: Poised for the new year!”

Eastern Oregon Film Festival October Updates

Last year around this time Eastern Oregon Film Festival volunteers were working hard on final printing of programs and media in anticipation of last years event — this year – we are just stepping into the great things coming for EOFF in 2013. The fourth annual event will be held February 28th thru March 2, 2013 in La Grande, Oregon. So Eastern Oregon – take this coming weekend and visit Bend Film Festival instead.

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EOFF 2013

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EOFF2011 Full Event Schedule

[La Grande, Oregon] The Eastern Oregon Film Festival will celebrate its 3rd annual event October 20-22 in beautiful downtown La Grande, Oregon. The 3-day event features 2 spectacular independent films — 10 features and 10 short films, 7 of the Northwest’s most notable up-and-coming indie bands, and 3 after-parties at some of La Grande’s best venues.

Featured films for this yearʼs program include the NW Premiere of Jon Foyʼs Sundance winning documentary ʻResurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Tonybee Tilesʼ, the West Coast Premiere of Tristan Pattersonʼs moving and intimate SXSW winner, ʻDragonslayerʼ, and Evan Glodell’s innovative and thrilling low-budget phenom, ʻBellflowerʼ.  Continue reading... “EOFF2011 Full Event Schedule”

Eastern Oregon Film Festival Releases Music Program for October’s 3rd Annual Festival

EOFF2011 releases headlining musicians to accompany 3 nights of independent cinema in Eastern Oregon. The 2011 Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be held on October 20th – October 22nd in historic downtown La Grande, Oregon.  The three day event features award winning independent cinema and hottest up and coming bands from the northwest.

EOFF after-parties will feature the likes of Portlandʼs Jared Mees & The Grown Children, Boiseʼs Hillfolk Noir, Finn Riggins, and Atomic Mama, La Grandeʼs own, Elidila and Sons of Guns, and from Pendleton, Oregon – J.D. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival Releases Music Program for October’s 3rd Annual Festival”

Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2011: Open for Submissions

Eastern Oregon Film Festival Website ImageNow Accepting Submissions! The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is slated for October 20, 21, & 22 this year, right here in downtown La Grande, Oregon.  If you missed last year’s event, or only got a small taste, be on the up and up to get info on participation in this years festival.

Eastern Oregon Film Festival has just launched a new website and are now accepting submission for films.  Early bird-discount runs through the 16th so get you final cut wrapped up and get your film submitted.  

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Eastern Oregon Film Festival Astounds, Impresses and Continues to Grow

As Eastern Oregon Film Festival gears up for it’s third year, we take a look at the success of last year with a recap piece by Charles Trowbridge, writer for La Grande Life as well as EOU’s newspaper The Voice.

La Grande’s second annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival came off with few hitches and to raucous, widespread approval.

Though the festival had many sponsors, both local and regional, the main thrust behind the event came from the countless volunteer hours from the seven-member board, headed by Chris Jennings, EOFF board president. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival Astounds, Impresses and Continues to Grow”