Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is thrilled to announce its Production Development Field Trip, launching in late spring and summer 2025! This unique opportunity offers selected filmmakers and creative teams a fully funded 4-7 day exploratory visit to La Grande, Oregon, to scout locations, connect with industry professionals, and assess the feasibility of bringing their next film to Union County.
🎥 What’s Included?
✔️ Travel & accommodations covered
✔️ Location scouting & networking with local professionals
✔️ Access to funding & in-kind production support
✔️ Hands-on workshops with industry mentors
✔️ Up to $5,000 in production funds for selected projects
📍 Why Eastern Oregon?
La Grande offers stunning landscapes, a supportive creative community, and valuable local resources for independent filmmakers. This program is designed to help you turn your vision into reality while fostering economic and artistic growth in our region.
Filmmakers interested in participating in the Production Development Field Trip can apply now. Spaces are limited, and applications will be reviewed based on project feasibility, artistic vision, and potential impact on the region.
🔗 Application Requirements for Filmmaker Field Trip (PDF)
📅 Application Deadline:
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For a Spring visit, please submit application prior to April 1.
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For a Summer visit, please submit application prior to May. 1.
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For a Late Summer Early Autumn visit, please submit application no later than July 1.
🔗 Apply now > Field Trip Application
This program is funded, in part, by Oregon Film and the Creative Opportunity Program.