EMPTY QUARTER

NORTHWEST TRACKING
EMPTY QUARTER
US 2010
DIRECTORS: ALAIN LETOURNEAU, PAM MINTY
EMPTY QUARTER is a film about the region of Southeastern Oregon, an area populated by ranching and farming communities in Lake, Harney, and Malheur Counties. The region is roughly one-third of Oregon’s landmass, yet holds less than 2% of the state’s population. Through a series of stationary shots, recording open landscapes and the activities of local residents, Portland filmmakers LeTourneau and Minty reflect on the character of the region as viewed through its natural areas, industry, various labor processes, resource management, and recreation. The voices of local residents describe the history of pioneer settlement, social life of rural communities, and the struggles of small town economies. (70 mins.) With directors Alain LeTourneau and Pam Minty in attendance.