Chris Elliott, Michael Ian Black, Sara Tomko and Oliver Cooper Join Cast of Independent Feature Filmed in and Around La Grande
Production officially began June 17 on Bad Day for Bigfoot, the genre-bending independent feature film that will bring cast, crew, and production spending to communities throughout Eastern Oregon this summer.
Supported through the Eastern Oregon Film Festival’s Filmmaker Support Program, Bad Day for Bigfoot continues the momentum established by locally filmed productions such as Breakup Season, further positioning the Grande Ronde Valley as an emerging destination for independent filmmaking.
The production has announced an exciting ensemble cast featuring:
– Chris Elliott (Schitt’s Creek, Something About Mary, Cabin Boy)
– Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, The State)
– Sara Tomko (Resident Alien)
– Oliver Cooper (Mindhunter, Project X)
View the DEADLINE exclusive cast announcement
View the BLOODY DISGUSTING announcement
Written by Devin O’Rourke and Zach Green and directed by Green, Bad Day for Bigfoot is a comedic sci-fi mystery about a Bigfoot hoax gone horribly wrong in the middle of an actual Sasquatch hotspot, leading to a chaotic struggle between hoaxers, investigators and a supernatural force that defies explanation. Rafi Jacobs of Static Films and Christopher Jennings will produce.
The project grew out of the Eastern Oregon Film Festival’s Filmmaker Field Trips Program, where the filmmakers spent time scouting locations and building connections throughout the region. (eofilmfest.com)
Beyond the excitement of filmmaking, the production represents a significant investment in Eastern Oregon. During filming, the project will utilize local lodging, restaurants, vendors, artists, tradespeople, and production support services, creating direct economic impact throughout the region. Read the recent Substack from Oregon Film!
Become a Bigfoot Buddy
Community members and supporters are invited to help bring the film to life through the Bigfoot Buddy Program and help ensure the dream moves all the way through post production and beyond!
Anyone who contributes $500 or more will become an official Bigfoot Buddy and receive:
- A Bad Day for Bigfoot T-Shirt
- Exclusive bumper sticker
- Special Thanks credit in the film
- Invitation to the premiere screening
Every contribution helps support both the production and the ongoing work of Eastern Oregon Film Festival to cultivate independent filmmaking opportunities in the region.
To learn more, support the project, or follow production updates, visit:
Bad Day for Bigfoot Project Page
Press Inquiries:
Maddy Myer
maddy.myer@impact24pr.com
Christopher Jennings
Festival Director
Eastern Oregon Film Festival
director@eofilmfest.com