The ballots have been tallied and thank you all who participated. We were honored to present such an exquisite line-up of films this year, but these stood out to our community and audiences.

BEST FEATURE NARRATIVE
The Secret Art of Human Flight // Dir. H.P. Mendoza

BEST FEATURE DOC
Call Me Mule // Dir. John Mcdonald

BEST SHORT
CRISIS // Dir. James Benson

BEST IN SHOW / STUDENT
Bag Lady // Dir. Max McGillivray

RURAL SPOTLIGHT AWARD
Like, Share, Comment, Subscribe // Dir.Christopher Baier

View the La Grande Observer Article featuring Josh and the screening.
https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/documentary-shares-story-of-la-grande-man-impacted-by-shaken-baby-syndrome/article_54f5d09e-711c-11ee-b67f-cf845a8b9530.html

See how Marc Mohan summed it up in his article for Oregon Arts Watch:
https://www.orartswatch.org/a-la-grande-old-time-the-eastern-oregon-film-festival-keeps-on-truckin/?fbclid=IwAR3pJAiCPqR6l0sQ870tFn-IOfehom_UiYi66kMulX2ZQluWuxy0mI8aO1Y

What a ride, right? How was #EOFF2023 for you? We hope it was as magical and whimsical as it was for us!

First and foremost, a heartfelt thanks to each one of you. The festival weekend was a treasure trove of wonderful connections, and we’re thrilled to have shared this adventure with you. The films left a mark on our local audiences, serving as a source of catharsis for many, and so much fruit sprouted from seeds sown many years ago. Juicy. 

Feedback: We’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts and details with us to help us better understand our impact and, who knows, maybe even bring some crucial pie charts to our future meetings. Follow [this link] to drop us a line. It’s a big help!

Leave a Tip: If you were as impressed with the hustle and bustle, good times, and the overall enchanting atmosphere as we were, and you have the means, consider leaving us a one-time (tax-deductible) donation. You can use [this link] to make a contribution that will support our future endeavors. 

Get Involved: EOFF is always on the lookout for the next wave of cultural leaders to carry on our mission. Keep an eye out for opportunities in November and December, or feel free to connect directly with Rikke at volunteers@eofilmfest.com to stay in the loop or sign up via our web form at [this link].

Thank you for being an integral part of this film festival – your presence means the world to us.

Got any photos, stories, or notes from the festival? Share them with us using the hashtag #EOFF2023 on social media @eofilmfest. We’d love to relive those magical moments!

A big hand again to all of our sponsors and especially these heavy hitters – much love!!