EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #1

SIXTH ANNUAL EASTERN OREGON  FILM FESTIVAL

Eastern Oregon Film Festival is kicking off its sixth edition on Thursday, May 7, and will run through Saturday, May 9.

The opening night feature is Guy Reid’s stunning feature documentary, PLANETARY. It will be preceded by Danny Madden’s ALL YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS!, and a live Q&A with the filmmakers will follow. Additional selections to look for include Scott Cummings’ hypnotic BUFFALO JUGGALOS, Sara Dosa’s THE LAST SEASON, a meditative look at Oregon mushroom hunters, and Alison Bagnall’s closing-night comedy FUNNY BUNNY.

Special screening events include a Secret Screening with Zach Weintraub and an Online Showcase hosted at FilmmakerMagazine.com.

Events will be hosted at The Art Center, The Granada, The Liberty Theatre, Schwarz Theatre at Eastern Oregon University, and a special Friday outdoor music event in the newly-renovated parking lot at Benchwarmer’s Pub on Depot street downtown.

OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY MAY 7
Granada Theatre / 7pm

ALL YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS! (short)
PLANETARY (feature)
Followed by an in-person Q&A with director GUY REID 

OPENING NIGHT AFTER PARTY
Art Center at the Old Library / 8pm

Eastern Oregon Film Festival invites its guests to head to The Art Center at the Old Library 1006 Penn Ave  to dance, get loose, and enjoy some live music by local and regional artists.

ONLINE PROGRAM
Continuing our Online Showcase, we’ve partnered this year with Filmmaker Magazine and will migrate selections to their website. Offering a remote festival component that provides broader exposure for both filmmakers and the community, two different short/feature pairings will be available for 24hr. windows on May 8 and May 9.

Selections for the Online Showcase include IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS, SABBATICAL, and FRIENDSHIP.

FESTIVAL MUSIC
Musical guests include OLD DEATH WHISPER, HILLFOLK NOIR, YEAH GREAT FINE, HAM & CHEESE, JAMES DEAN KINDLE & THE EASTERN OREGON PLAYBOYS and HOLIDAY FRIENDS. Guest soloists include GRANDMA KELSEY and LIKE A VILLAIN. Festival after parties will take place each night of the event with soloists performing at The Art Center and before select screenings.

PROGRAM RELEASE
The complete lineup will be available online starting 4/20. Special events and specific programming will be released along the way.

ADVANCE TICKETS
Advance festival passes are available for purchase online. Passes will be available for pick-up and purchase (if available) at The Art Center the week of the festival starting May 4.

ADMISSION PRICES
Granada Theater // $9 Adults, $7 Children (Age 3-10), $7 Seniors (55+) // $7 Matinee (All ages) • Stage Door Theater // $7.00 All •  Schwarz Theater // $7.00 General $5.00 EOU Student  •  After Parties+Music // Cover charge $10

// All events are FREE with festival pass but subject to available seating. Please be at each event 20 minutes before screening / start time.

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

  • Arts East
  • Baum Smith LLC
  • BELLA
  • Blue Mountain Outfitters
  • Brent Clapp Media Services
  • Dave Moore Signs
  • Eastern Oregon University
  • Edward Jones: Mary Horn Financial Advisor
  • Faerie Beads & Treasures
  • Guyer & Associates
  • International Student Association
  • John J. Howard and Associates
  • Kneads Bakery
  • Koza Family Dental CARE
  • Mountain Valley Therapy
  • Northwind Associates
  • Oregon Rural Action
  • Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative
  • Praise Photography
  • Ten Depot Street

MEDIA SPONSORS

Go Northeast Oregon, 91.7 KEOL, Northeast Oregon Business News, THE VOICE

Funded in part by grants from Oregon Community Foundation and Union County Chamber of Commerce.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Eastern Oregon Film Festival
1119 Washington Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850

General Inquiries
Christopher Jennings, Festival Director // director@eofilmfest.com

Programming + Filmmaker Inquiries
Ian Clark, Film Programmer // easternoregonfilmfestival@gmail.com

Musician Inquiries
Gregory Rawlins, Music Programmer // gregoryrawlins@gmail.com