Extraterrestrial visitation. Ecology. Wilderness. Human Psychology. Human Nature. The mechanistic response to be fearful of things we do not understand—of that which lies outside of our limited understanding.
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Oregon filmmaker Ian Clark is raising funds on Kickstarter for A MORNING LIGHT—a stark, feature-length portrait about alleged alien abduction phenomenon. Starring Zach Weintraub and Celia Rowlson-Hall.
Shooting September 2014 in La Grande, OR—read about it at Filmmaker Magazine and Tribeca.
CHECK IT OUT ON KICKSTARTER
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ianclark/a-morning-light
QUESTIONS? Continue reading... “Oregon Sci-Fi Feature “A Morning Light” on Kickstarter”
Eastern Oregon Film Festival is proud to present it’s fifth edition — #EOFF2014. The festival will kick off Thursday, February 20, and run through Saturday, February 22. A decompression gathering with music, skiing, and snowboarding will take place Sunday, February 23 at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort.
The opening night short film is Bernardo Britto’s YEARBOOK, followed by Dave Carroll’s feature documentary, BENDING STEEL. A live Q&A with the filmmakers will take place after the screening. Additional selections to look for include Josh and Benny Safdie’s LENNY COOKE, Eric Steele’s BOB BIRDNOW, Steven Doughton’s BUOY, and a showcase curated byFilmmaker Magazine — which pairs Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld’s QASIM with Eddie Mullins’ comical, apocalyptic DOOMSDAYS. Continue reading... “Fifth Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival”
EOFF invites filmmakers to submit work for consideration in the 5th Eastern Oregon Film Festival, held in La Grande, Oregon February 20-22, 2014.
EOFF has been graced by many artists and industry professionals—whether in-the- flesh or via Skype Q&A—including Terence Nance, Matt Porterfield, Ornana, Elizabeth Mims, Nandan Rao, Kentucker Audley, Dustin Guy Defa, Zach Weintraub, Lucas Leyva, Tristan Patterson, LAIKA, Evan Glodell, and many more!
Where I travel to the end of Oregon to watch little seen Sophia Takal movies, throw hatchets and watch the blackest of art movies with an all white audience.
Continue reading... “CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / #EOFF2014”
ANNOUNCING THE 2014 FESTIVAL DATES
Mark your calendars for FEBRUARY 20-22, 2014 for the 5th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival in beautiful La Grande, Oregon.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A FILM FESTIVAL
EOFF provides a quality of life component to our valley that is essential in attracting visitors, professionals, and businesses to the Grande Ronde Valley– in addition to stoking community passion for arts and culture. The band of volunteers that have worked tirelessly to bring this exciting, educational, and dynamic weekend of independent film and music have already rolled up their sleeves in preparation for a landmark 5th year event to be held February 20-22, 2014.
Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2014”
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We chose to honor this incredible selection of films for their brave, innovative filmmaking, and unique, compelling stories. This year’s award-winners moved EOFF audiences and connected with the festival’s artist-driven, DIY ethos. Hats off to this collection of filmmakers for making such powerful films with such minimal resources. We are honored to screen your work.
BEST FEATURE = ONLY THE YOUNG
BEST SHORT = (NOTES ON) BIOLOGY
BEST PERFORMANCE = HUGO ARMSTRONG, OK GOOD
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY = NANDAN RAO, THE INTERNATIONAL SIGN FOR CHOKING
MOST LIKELY TO WIN A HOT DOG EATING CONTEST = FINDING TRUELOVE
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THAT’S A WRAP
EOFF2013 was hands down our best year to date! | | |
Continue reading... “EOFF 2013 Announces Winners!”
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.
Want to get involved? Sweet!
We are a grassroots organziation and we can use your help. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival October Updates”
SUBMIT YOUR FILM!
Eastern Oregon Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 4th annual film festival— The event will take place Feb 28-Mar 2, 2013, in La Grande, OR.
DEADLINES + ENTRY FEES
If you wish to submit, please download and fill out the submission form on our website, then mail to our office along with your entry fee and disc. All submissions are processed and screened in the same manner, though we encourage you to submit as early as possible! Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival: Open For Submission”
Don’t forget to mark your calendars and come join us and Governor John Kitzhaber for the:
Governor’s Office of Film & Television’s Annual Meeting
Monday, December 12 at 6:00PM.
Come celebrate Oregon’s record breaking year for film and television production!
We will be honoring several people and organizations throughout the state who have played an important role this year in the industry’s success. We also have some exciting announcements to reveal at this event that will be worth celebrating the future of the industry. Continue reading... “Governor’s Office of Film & Television’s Annual Meeting”
The 2011 Eastern Oregon Film Festival is starting the countdown. Festival passes are now available, sponsoring opportunities are being finalized, submissions are closed and the programmers are smiling. Check out the offerings and information below – get your pass (they will go fast) and stay tuned as the music line-up starts spilling out.
FESTIVAL FRIENDS: HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
Festival Passes are a way of supporting the Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) while taking advantage of great offers from local businesses and all-access admission to exciting activities. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival Begins the Roll Out”
Now 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.
Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2011: Open for Submissions”
Don’t forget to mark your calendars and come join us and Governor John Kitzhaber for the: