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In between their creative pursuits, they've indulged - [Bad Day for Bigfoot, A Great Day for Eastern Oregon Film](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bad-day-for-bigfoot-a-great-day-for-eastern-oregon-film/) - 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 - [Big News: Bad Day for Bigfoot Production is Officially a Go!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/big-news-bad-day-for-bigfoot-production-is-officially-a-go/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : [La Grande, Oregon} – Bad Day for Bigfoot will begin filming in the backwoods of Eastern Oregon this June! Following the path forged by Breakup Season — filmed right here in La Grande — this highly anticipated production is set to bring an unparalleled surge of creative fun and high-energy excitement - [Eastern Oregon Film Festival Sponsors New Climate Sci-Fi Short](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eastern-oregon-film-festival-sponsors-new-climate-sci-fi-short/) - Floating Point Filmmakers seek collaborators and community support for 2026-2027 production Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is proud to sponsor Floating Point, a new climate science fiction short film slated to film in Baker City, Sumpter, and La Grande in 2026 and 2027. Written by Elaine Swanson and directed by Linda Mai Green, Floating Point - [NOT ONE DROP OF BLOOD](https://www.eofilmfest.com/not-one-drop-of-blood/) - NOT ONE DROP OF BLOODDocumentary Screening + Q&A in La Grande — April 1, 2026 Eastern Oregon Film Festival invites the community to a special screening of the documentary Not One Drop of Blood, a film exploring one of the American West’s most enduring and unsettling mysteries. Set against the remote landscapes of Eastern Oregon, the film - [EOFF Named in 'Coolest' List](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-named-in-coolest-list/) - EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL has been named again to MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE'S 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, 2025 LaGrande, Oregon / October 2026 / eofilmfest.com “You might not expect a rural mountain town four hours east of Portland to be a haven for indie filmmakers with big dreams, but that’s exactly what you get when - [Breakup Season Vinyl Release & Holiday Party](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season-vinyl-release-holiday-party/) - Breakup Season Vinyl Release & Holiday Party 🎶 December 6 at 7:30pm Featuring Live Music by Nick Delffs Celebrate the launch of the Breakup Season vinyl soundtrack and the holiday season with a special live performance by Boise-based musician Nick Delffs, whose song Be My Eyes is featured in the film’s acclaimed soundtrack. This intimate - [#EOFF2025 Award Announcement: Juried](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-award-announcement-juried/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is honored to present the Juried Awards for our sixteenth year, celebrating independent cinema in the Grande Ronde Valley. This year’s program brimmed with inspired storytelling and the incredible artists who bring them to life. 🏆 JURIED AWARD WINNERS • Best Narrative Short — TANDEM Directed by Katarzyna Lewek (Poland) A visually rich, non-verbal piece that explores connection - [#EOFF2025 Director's Awards](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-directors-awards/) - Each year, the Eastern Oregon Film Festival presents a series of custom awards honoring standout filmmakers and exceptional works. For 2025, Festival Director Christopher Jennings has selected two special recognitions: the Rural Appreciation Award and the Spirit of EOFF Award. The Rural Appreciation Award celebrates filmmakers who bring rural stories to life—offering vital context for our regions and spotlighting voices often overlooked beyond - [#EOFF2025 Audience Choice Award Winners](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-audience-choice-award-winners/) - 🎥 The audience has spoken. With over 800 ballots cast, the people have chosen their favorites — a true celebration of the connection between filmmakers and audiences that defines the Eastern Oregon Film Festival experience. Each vote reflects laughter, tears, inspiration, and the awe we all shared throughout our festival venues in La Grande. The results are in - [A BIG Kickoff for #EOFF2025](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-bigfoot-sized-kickoff-for-eoff2025/) - Special Staged Reading: Bad Day for Bigfoot 📍 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 📍 Schwartz Theater, Eastern Oregon University – La Grande, OR Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to kick off its sixteenth annual celebration with a special bonus event — a live staged reading of the upcoming feature film Bad Day for Bigfoot. Filmmakers - [Festival Artist: Hannah Wave Flower](https://www.eofilmfest.com/festival-artist-hannah-wave-flower/) - Artwork on display at HQ throughout #EOFF2025 and into the fall/winter season The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is proud to showcase the work of Hannah Wave Flower as this year’s Festival Artist. Her collection—spanning five years of deeply personal creative evolution—will be on display at HQ (112 Depot Street) throughout the festival weekend, October 16–18, and will remain viewable - [#EOFF2025 Press Release](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-press-release/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival Celebrates 16 Years of Independent Film, Music, and Community October 15–18, 2025 | La Grande, Oregon The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (#EOFF2025) returns for its sixteenth annual celebration of independent cinema, community, and culture. From October 16–18, 2025, La Grande will transform into a hub for film and music lovers, with - [🎬 Festival Sneak Peek](https://www.eofilmfest.com/🎬-festival-sneak-peek/) - Join us this evening at HQ in La Grande as we kick off the countdown to the 16th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival. ✨ Free to attend! • Mingle with the festival team, board, and fellow film lovers. • Hear from Festival Director Christopher Jennings during a special presentation at 7:30pm. • Snack on tasty bites, grab a drink from - [CASTRATION MOVIE and RAVINE ANGEL - A TWO-NIGHT EVENT!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/castration-movie-and-ravine-angel-a-two-night-event/) - EOFF PRESENTS: CASTRATION MOVIE and RAVINE ANGEL - A TWO-NIGHT EVENT! The 16th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival, in collaboration with Eastern Oregon University’s Club Cinema, is kicking off October aka Festival Month with an epic, transgressive weekend of alternative, fully independent music and cinema. 7pm Friday October 3, 2025: RAVINE ANGEL @ HQ 5:30pm - [#EOFF2025 Music Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-music-announcement/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival Announces 2025 Music Lineup: Three Nights of Live Music & Parties at HQ Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is thrilled to unveil the official music lineup for its sixteenth annual event, taking place October 16–18, 2025 in historic downtown La Grande. Each night after the final film credits roll, HQ will - [#EOFF2025 Official Selections Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-official-selections-announcement/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is thrilled to welcome this year’s Official Selections to La Grande, Oregon, October 16–18, for our sixteenth annual celebration of independent cinema, live music, and community connection. We received a record-breaking number of submissions from 19 countries, challenging our programming team to reach new heights. This year’s lineup will take you eye-to-eye with burrowing owls, - [Field Trips embark with “Bad Day for Bigfoot”](https://www.eofilmfest.com/field-trips-embark-with-bad-day-for-bigfoot/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival Launches Filmmaker Field Trips Program with “Bad Day for Bigfoot” Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is thrilled to announce the first ‘Trippers’ of its new Filmmaker Field Trips program’, a unique initiative designed to support independent filmmakers by providing them with direct access to the stunning landscapes and vibrant communities of - [Bigfoot-Sized Field Trip Report](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-bigfoot-sized-filmmaker-field-trip/) - A Bigfoot-Sized Adventure: Inside the “Bad Day for Bigfoot” Filmmaker Field Trip June 23–29, 2025 | Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF)Filmmakers: Zach Green & Devin O’RourkeHome Base for the Week: Dern Haven, La Grande, The Grande Ronde Valley, Oregon Project Page → Donate to the Project Eastern Oregon Film Festival hosted its inaugural Filmmaker - [Free Screening: Outliers and Outlaws](https://www.eofilmfest.com/free-screening-outliers-and-outlaws/) - Free Screening: Outliers and Outlaws WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM Eastern Oregon University – Schwarz Theater FREE EVENT — Reserve Your Ticket Today! Join us for a powerful evening as we present Outliers and Outlaws, an inspiring feature documentary that uncovers the vibrant and little-known history of a visionary lesbian community in - [Special event with Filmmaker Anna Baumgarten](https://www.eofilmfest.com/special-free-screening-disfluency/) - Special Free Screening: Disfluency Presented by Eastern Oregon Film Festival and Community Partners with a Q&A with Writer/Director Anna Baumgarten In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Eastern Oregon Film Festival has partnered with Soroptimist International of La Grande, the Eastern Oregon University Foundation and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences along with - [Eastern Oregon Film Festival Announces Production Development Field Trip for Filmmakers](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eastern-oregon-film-festival-announces-production-development-field-trip-for-filmmakers/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is excited to introduce a new initiative: the Production Development Field Trip, launching in late spring and summer of 2025. This program is designed to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to explore La Grande, Oregon, as a potential setting for their next project, while fostering connections with local industry professionals, community members, and resources - [Breakup Season at The Granada](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season-at-the-granada/) - Breakup Season will have an official theatrical run in La Grande, at The Granada 3 Theatre downtown. Opening Friday, November 15 the film, shot in La Grande and winding down its festival run will play multiple times a day until Thursday, November 21. Check out the showtimes and get tickets here. - [LA Alumni Event & Movie](https://www.eofilmfest.com/la-alumni-event-movie/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival director Christopher Jennings will be visiting Los Angeles for the LA premiere of Breakup Season which is November 14 at The Laemmle NOHO, at 7pm. On Saturday, November 16 at 2:30pm a special Happy Hour event for Los Angeles based EOFF filmmaking alumni will commence at Mr. Furley's Bar followed by - [#EOFF2024 Awards & Wrap-Up!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2024-awards-wrap-up/) - #EOFF2024 Awards & Wrap-Up! The 15th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival celebrated three days of film, music, and community last weekend, and the dust is just settling in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley. Audience Choice Winners: • Best Feature Narrative: Breakup Season • Best Feature Documentary: The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane • Best Short: - [Space: A Meditation on the Meaning of Art](https://www.eofilmfest.com/space-a-meditation-on-the-meaning-of-art/) - A wildly mystifying tale of life, death and the meaning of art from the jazzed-out brain of filmmaker and musician David Poulshock. - [Dave Storrs & WHICH VIBE? #EOFF2024 OPENING NIGHT](https://www.eofilmfest.com/dave-storrs-which-vibe-eoff2024-opening-night/) - Oregon-based jazz drummer Dave Storrs is the mastermind — or should we say, master-ears — behind the various musical iterations seen and heard in Space, A Meditation on the Meaning of Art and Storrs, with an ensemble of talent will provide the backbeat of Opening Night's afterparty - following the films screening at EOU's Mackenzie - [Summer Film Project Presents](https://www.eofilmfest.com/summer-film-project-presents/) - La Grande Summer Film Project Concludes with Collaborative Screening On Friday, August 16, the final screening of a collaborative film created during The La Grande Summer Film Project took place at HQ in La Grande. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the process and practicalities that went into the two-week project, with each - [Breakup Season](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season-movie/) - A young man brings his girlfriend to his rural Oregon hometown to introduce her to his family, only for things to go terribly wrong upon arrival. - [#EOFF2024 Official Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2024-official-selections/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is thrilled to announce the Official Selections for #EOFF2024, our fifteenth annual program, set to take place October 17-19, 2024, in La Grande, Oregon. This year, we received a record number of high-quality submissions, making the selection process a true challenge for our programming team. The final lineup has everyone—from - [Hatırlama](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hatirlama/) - An American woman wanders into a Turkish antique store and chances into a moment of humanity with the shopkeep that changes her quality of life. - [LGFSP2024: a small team collaborates to create](https://www.eofilmfest.com/lgfsp2024-a-small-team-collaborates-to-create/) - Despite the low number of participants, the hopeful La Grande Summer Film Project brought together a few dedicated individuals around a common idea and the goal of making a movie about it. The project was designed as a way to teach movie-making within a short timeframe (think of a 48-hour film festival, but extended to - [Island Zero](https://www.eofilmfest.com/island-zero/) - The mayor of an island off the coast of Virginia hopes to have his town saved from rising tides. - [MAJI](https://www.eofilmfest.com/maji/) - Across continents, one man's quest against the water crisis: five challenges, five countries, one cause. - [Max Dagan](https://www.eofilmfest.com/max-dagan/) - After his father is sentenced to 15 years for the manslaughter of a California State Trooper, Max Dagan fights to uncover the truth and get his now terminally-ill parent out of prison with a compassionate release. Max must open up old wounds, including seeking the help of his estranged uncle and the daughter of the dead trooper, to find the evidence that could set his father free. In a race against time, two divided families discover they have more in common than they think. - [Nocturne](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nocturne/) - A young Latin-American boy, seeking acceptance from a local gang, forms an unexpected bond with a solitary, wheelchair-bound elder in a lifeless house, leading to a dreamy and transformative journey of freedom and identity. - [Pickles](https://www.eofilmfest.com/pickles/) - Tobias, a recluse, wakes up one morning to the sounds of an intruder in his home. - [Puddysticks](https://www.eofilmfest.com/puddysticks/) - In this dark comedy, Liz — a burned-out videogame designer terrified of vulnerability — discovers a mysterious society of adults who heal their darkest secrets through childlike play. - [Spag Bol](https://www.eofilmfest.com/spag-bol/) - Unannounced, Damien turns up to watch the big match in an attempt to reconnect with his struggling father. But in order to do so, Damien must navigate his Dad’s unwillingness to acknowledge an unspoken truth. - [River of Grass](https://www.eofilmfest.com/river-of-grass/) - A young soldier returns home from Vietnam seeking a fresh start with his family. His efforts to prove himself collide with his brother's criminal affairs, triggering his erratic behavior. - [I Felt Like Magic](https://www.eofilmfest.com/i-felt-like-magic/) - Two childhood best friends fail at getting into a bar and spend the rest of the night grappling with what it really means to grow up. - [Seatbelts](https://www.eofilmfest.com/seatbelts/) - When Chad and Rachel go on their second date, he refuses to put on his seatbelt because he did his own research. - [All The World](https://www.eofilmfest.com/all-the-world/) - A young dancer from a small town in rural Oregon becomes infatuated with an older western writer — she confuses this reflection of her own greatness, as love. - [Cottage Grove](https://www.eofilmfest.com/cottage-grove/) - A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself. - [Erection and Destruction](https://www.eofilmfest.com/erection-and-destruction/) - Chip (Joshua Burge) is depressed. His girlfriend insists he get treatment, but when a therapist prescribes a wonder drug that leaves him impotent, she breaks up with him. Now even more depressed, Chip joins a support group where he meets others suffering the effects of the drug. Among them are Vollmann (Matthew Jarzyna), an awkward virgin who's struggling to concoct a home remedy, and Loretta (Chloë Levine), who has a more aggressive scheme in mind. - [The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-9-lives-of-barbara-dane/) - "The world needs more people like Barbara, someone who's willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero." — Bob Dylan - [The Heart of Texas](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-heart-of-texas/) - Janie May, an aspiring country singer stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, gets big news that she’s a radio contest finalist while finishing her overnight shift at a local diner in Waco, TX. She must race to the station to sing for hometown country music hero Harlan Thompson in hopes of winning the opening act spot on his upcoming tour. In a chaotic dash to the studio, she collides her car into Jesús, an undocumented worker who refuses medical care or police assistance out of fear of being discovered and deported. The two engage in a struggle, each in pursuit of their own American dreams. In the end, they do the only thing they know how to do: fend for themselves. - [The Way We Speak](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-way-we-speak/) - An up-and-coming writer refuses to leave the spotlight when his best friend and debate opponent suffers cardiac arrest, leading to an obsession over his new opponent and a growing rift with his ailing wife. - [Vines](https://www.eofilmfest.com/vines/) - A mad botanist experiments on an unwilling human subject to give plants a fighting chance against climate change. - [Virgencita](https://www.eofilmfest.com/virgencita/) - After moving in with her ailing ABUELA after her mother’s death, six-year-old LUCÍA comes face to face with an insatiable god. Can Lucía find a way satisfy the god’s hunger in order to be granted her wish? - [Weree](https://www.eofilmfest.com/weree/) - Having fled the Liberian civil war, renowned self-taught artist Johnson Weree is seeking asylum in the Netherlands where he lives undocumented and without a fixed address. Haunted by the horrors of his past, he draws bright-coloured otherworldly portraits, whilst longing for a brighter future. - [You're Invited to Tuscan's 5th Birthday Party!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/youre-invited-to-tuscans-5th-birthday-party/) - Tabitha wants the perfect day for her only son’s 5th birthday party, but the pony she rented gets spooked and tramples everyone in its path. While her husband and son search for her beloved dog that went missing in the mayhem, Tabitha is left alone to field increasingly frantic calls from injured guests. Things take a turn when the owner of the missing pony calls with unexpected news. You’re Invited to Tuscan’s 5th Birthday Party! is a comedic valentine to the chaos of parenthood. - [Blue Hour](https://www.eofilmfest.com/blue-hour/) - Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last minute portrait gig. The unfolding photo session, while transient, leaves an indelible mark on both women. - [Floater](https://www.eofilmfest.com/floater/) - After his abusive father's death, a troubled man builds a mausoleum to the relationship they never had… in his parents' bathroom, while his grief-stricken family attempts to rescue him from his madness. - [Tagged](https://www.eofilmfest.com/tagged/) - A young woman's night out turns into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when she's followed by an unknown AirTag. - [The Big Wait](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-big-wait/) - In a remote desert town in Australia, population two, a couple manages an emergency airport and keeps vacant cottages in pristine condition, waiting for visitors who never seem to arrive. - [The Cave](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-cave/) - Gus spends all of his time in an unseen Virtual Reality world, while ignoring the Gigworkers who tend to all of his physical needs - from delivering all his food to taking care of his personal hygiene. A traumatic vision drives him to seek connection with a Gigworker named Fred. - [The Green Flash](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-green-flash/) - 50 years after the bust that made him famous, ex-drug runner Steve Lamb refuses to let his own legend fade. As he hustles his memoir around St. Pete Beach, FL, we witness what it’s like for a pirate to grow old. - [Where the Heart Lies](https://www.eofilmfest.com/where-the-heart-lies/) - When a cautious city girl’s adventurous boyfriend disappears in the midst of a treasure hunt he made for her, she must face her fears and follow the clues he left behind to find him before it’s too late. - [Chispa](https://www.eofilmfest.com/chispa/) - When an electrician working at a mall experiences a peculiar jolt of electricity she undergoes a transformation that is both haunting and shockingly beautiful. - [Chairs](https://www.eofilmfest.com/chairs/) - A man regales his peculiar obsession with chairs to his new psychiatrist. - [Call for Sponsors](https://www.eofilmfest.com/call-for-sponsors/) - Exciting News: #EOFF2024 Celebrates 15 Years! We're thrilled to announce the fifteenth edition of the Eastern Oregon Film Festival, #EOFF2024. Can you believe it's been fifteen years already? It's an incredible milestone, and we're eager to make this year's event bigger and better than ever before. From October 17th to 19th, we'll be showcasing a - [Breakup Season Locks World Premiere](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season-locks-world-premiere/) - This EOFF & community supported production has found its World Premiere at the St. George International Film Festival and will screen at the end of March. Incepted in 2021, inspired by and shot in La Grande, is now on its way towards release! Follow the film on their festival journey and beyond at their social - [EOFF Gets by with a little help from our friends.](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-gets-by-with-a-little-help-from-our-friends/) - EOFF NEEDS YOU! Eastern Oregon Film Festival relies on support by awesome folks like you and we intend to keep bringing amazing film, experiences and opportunities to The Grande Ronde Valley for all to benefit by.Official Festival Friends are invited to join our submission screening committee, as we are getting a record number of submissions - [Join the La Grande Summer Film Project 2024: Lights, Camera, Action!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/join-the-la-grande-summer-film-project-2024-lights-camera-action/) - Are you ready for an awesome summer project! The La Grande Summer Film Project 2024 is calling out to middle school and high school students along with community members and media professionals in La Grande and the region to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of filmmaking! 🎥✨ What's the Buzz? Taking place - [#EOFF2024: 15 years of Indie Cinema in Eastern Oregon](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eastern-oregon-film-festival-2024-celebrating-independent-cinema-in-the-hub-of-eastern-oregon-eoff2024/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF), heralded as one of the "25 Coolest Festivals in the World" by MovieMaker Magazine in both 2017 and 2022, proudly announces its 2024 edition. Taking place from October 17-19 in the historic downtown of La Grande, Oregon, EOFF invites filmmakers and cinephiles to unite in a unique celebration of independent - [2023 Wrap: Celebrating Successes and Charting Future Paths](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2023-wrap-celebrating-successes-and-charting-future-paths/) - As we reflect on the remarkable year that was 2023, we are thrilled to celebrate several milestones that defined the Eastern Oregon Film Festival’s journey. Our commitment to advancing the cinematic arts materialized in significant achievements: Feature Film Production Breakup Season: We proudly embarked in the support of producing a feature film, a testament to - [#EOFF2023 WHAT A RIDE >> THE AWARD WINNERS ARE!!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2023-what-a-ride-the-award-winners-are/) - 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 NARRATIVEThe Secret Art of Human Flight // Dir. H.P. Mendoza BEST FEATURE DOCCall Me Mule // Dir. John Mcdonald BEST SHORTCRISIS // Dir. James - [It's a thing! #EOFF2023 October 19-21](https://www.eofilmfest.com/its-a-thing-eoff2023-october-19-21/) - Get ready to celebrate the magic of indie cinema at the Eastern Oregon Film Festival's (EOFF) 14th annual program, happening from October 19 to 21, 2023, in the charming town of La Grande, Oregon. EOFF is your passport to a world of thought-provoking storytelling through the lens of independent filmmakers. This year, we're rolling out - [Hillfolk Noir to Close Out #EOFF2023](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-to-close-out-eoff2023/) - Going out with a bang! We're excited to announce that Hillfolk Noir will be tearing up the stage at the festival's closing night after party. These folk bring the groove, the raucousness, and a genre-blending sound that's necessary to process the weekend of watching. Hillfolk Noir, straight out of Boise, Idaho, have been making their - [Eastern Oregon Film Festival Showcases Films at Hermit Music Festival](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eastern-oregon-film-festival-showcases-films-at-hermit-music-festival/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is excited to bring a diverse and captivating lineup of films to the highly anticipated Hermit Music Festival this Saturday, September 2nd as part of their 9th annual celebration. Dusty & Stones, a touching documentary chronicling the journey of cousins Gazi "Dusty" Simelane and Linda "Stones" Msibi from the - [Last Call for Sponsors: Support the Eastern Oregon Film Festival! Sponsorship wraps September 10](https://www.eofilmfest.com/last-call-for-sponsors-support-the-eastern-oregon-film-festival-sponsorship-wraps-september-10/) - The excitement is building as the Eastern Oregon Film Festival (#EOFF2023) draws near, and we're reaching out to offer you one final opportunity to become a valued sponsor of this enriching cultural event. **Why Sponsor EOFF?** EOFF isn't just a film festival; it's a platform for cultural enrichment, diverse perspectives, and stimulating dialogue. Our carefully - [Out of Character](https://www.eofilmfest.com/out-of-character/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is proud to be sponsor for Out of Character, a feature-length film that documents a fictional fantasy, action-adventure story. Think Lord of the Rings meets Best in Show. We will be featuring a wide variety of local artistic talent and celebrating all the region has to offer. “A story of everyday heroes - [After-party #2 w/ ABRONIA](https://www.eofilmfest.com/after-party-2-w-abronia/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to announce the addition of Portland-based band Abronia to its lineup, bringing an electrifying night of music and community spirit. Following a day of captivating films, festival-goers can unwind and connect at HQ with Abronia's exceptional performance. Abronia, a six-member band from Portland, will take the stage as - [After-Party #1 Musical Guest: 'low-fi'](https://www.eofilmfest.com/after-party-1-musical-guest-low-fi/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival Announces First After-Party Musical Guest: 'low-fi' The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is thrilled to announce that the opening night after-party of #EOFF2023 will feature the rock music wonder of 'low-fi,' hailing from Boise, Idaho. The event will take place on October 19, 2023, at EOFF's headquarters located at 112 Depot - [Festival Selection Announced, more to come](https://www.eofilmfest.com/festival-selection-announced-more-to-come/) - The Official Selection List has been released and along with it comes a scurry of activity by our volunteers and participants as we work to align film information, assets, logistics, schedule, printed materials and more. There is a lot of room for PARTICIPATION - so join the fun and level up your art and cultural - [Seeking Festival Sponsors for #EOFF2023](https://www.eofilmfest.com/seeking-festival-sponsors/) - EOFF has become a vital platform for showcasing independent films, nurturing emerging talents, and fostering a vibrant arts community. We take pride in curating a diverse and compelling lineup of films that challenge conventional narratives, spark meaningful conversations, and entertain audiences. By supporting EOFF, you will not only contribute to the success of our festival - [EOFF Announces Participants for Second Filmmaker Residency Program](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-announces-participants-for-second-filmmaker-residency-program/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to announce the cohort for the 2023 Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency Program, taking place April 30-May 26 in La Grande. The selected attendees will be hosted at The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs, and will engage with the community, Eastern Oregon University Students and Faculty, local businesses and more - [2023 Filmmaker Residency... Incoming!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2023-filmmaker-residency-incoming/) - The Residency is just around the corner! We’ll be announcing our new cohort later in the month and we are thrilled to be hosting them. - [#EOFF2022 Official Selections Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2022-official-selections-announcement/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its thirteenth year of independent film, music, and conversation in La Grande and has released the Official Selections for #EOFF2022. The Festival opens Thursday, October 20 and runs through late Saturday Evening, October 22. This year’s call for entries saw a record number of submissions, of which 33 - [Breakup Season Wraps](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season-wraps/) - Over the past few weeks Industry Professionals visited La Grande to bring a feature film idea, seeded at The Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency in 2021, to life. Principal photography for BREAKUP SEASON wrapped Friday, February 25 on a fifteen day shoot leaving cast, crew and community vibrating with creative and economic vigor. Big thanks to - [Cast Announcement : Breakup Season](https://www.eofilmfest.com/cast-announcement-breakup-season/) - Principal photography has begun for BREAKUP SEASON, a dramatic featurefilm written and directed by H. Nelson Tracey and produced by Static Films of Los Angeles. The film is being shot on location in La Grande, Oregon, and features an ensemble cast of acclaimed actors from film and television. BREAKUP SEASON follows a young man (Riggs) - [#EOFF2023 Call for Entries](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2023-call-for-entries/) - #EOFF2023 Call for Entries is open via FilmFreeway! Feature and short competitive categories and a special Oregon Student Category added this year. Details and submissions can be made here: https://filmfreeway.com/eofilmfest Filmmaker Residency The application window has closed! Hit us up for a deadline waiver if you had any issues with submission, we'll accept direct inquiry - [Sundance 2023 Eventive Team Photo Collection](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sundance-2023-eventive-team-photo-collection/) - [Feature Film Set for Production in La Grande This February - Get involved! ](https://www.eofilmfest.com/feature-film-set-for-production-in-la-grande-this-february-get-involved/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to welcome the first feature film incubated from its 2021 Eastern Oregon Filmmakers Residency seedling. The production is set for principal production in February 2023 in and around La Grande and has many opportunities for locals to get involved in the production. Twenty-something Ben brings his longtime girlfriend Cassie - [Live Reading of Screenplay "Dumped on Christmas" at #EOFF2022](https://www.eofilmfest.com/live-reading-of-screenplay-dumped-on-christmas-at-eoff2022/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is thrilled to announce a special event as part of this year’s festival: a live reading of a new feature length screenplay DUMPED ON CHRISTMAS. Twenty-something Ben brings his longtime girlfriend Cassie to his rural Oregon hometown for the Christmas holiday to meet his parents and siblings for the first - [Call for Applications: 2023 Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency](https://www.eofilmfest.com/call-for-applications-2023-eastern-oregon-filmmaker-residency/) - The program will take place April 30 – May 26, 2023 WHAT IS THIS RESIDENCY? A month-long program for writers/directors to get designated time and space to work on feature-length screenplays. The goal of this 4-week program is for artists to walk away with a draft that has the potential to be produced in Oregon - [Filmmaker Residency Announces Inaugural Cohort](https://www.eofilmfest.com/filmmaker-residency-announces-inaugural-cohort/) - Filmmaker Residency Announces Inaugural Cohort Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to share the selected attendees for the first annual Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency Program happening April 30-May 26, 2021 in La Grande. This year’s cohort will be hosted at The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs for the duration of their stay, and will engage - [#EOFF2022 Awards Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2022-awards-announcement/) - The thirteenth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival wrapped up this year by serving nearly four hundred radical individuals. Among them came visiting filmmakers, musicians, and audience members from all directions to watch wonderful independent cinema and come together as a community around the unique stories, perspectives, and ideas presented over the weekend. Awards selections were - [Visual Artists at #EOFF2022](https://www.eofilmfest.com/visual-artists-at-eoff2022/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is pleased to share the visual work of two fantastic artists on the walls at Festival HQ and the box office during the festival weekend October 20-22. Photographer Michael Sell and visiting (returning) artist Erica Hitzman. Artist Statement: In Camera Lucida, author Roland Barthes declared photography the medium of “that-has-been,” immediately relegating - [2022 Music](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2022-music/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival celebrates its Thirteenth Annual Festival, #EOFF2022, October 20-22 in La Grande, Oregon. The festival is stoked to get fully back in-person and to gather around amazing film and music. Each night of the festival plan to attend after-parties at HQ, 112 Depot Street to cleanse your palette after tasting divine cinema. - [BAG OF HAMMERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bag-of-hammers/) - Welcoming back Bag of Hammers for a dance your pants off final after party at Festival HQ on Saturday, October 22, 2022 - >> OFFICIAL #EOFF2022 IN-PERSON SCHEDULE >> OFFICIAL #EOFF2022 FILMS INFO >> OFFICIAL #EOFF2022 SELECTIONS ANNOUNCMENT Bag of Hammers consists of two people, 5 instruments, a loop station and a sweet dirty dance party. Every show is unique, because - [EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL NAMED TO MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE’S LIST OF THE 25 COOLEST FILM FESTIVALS 2022](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eastern-oregon-film-festival-named-to-moviemaker-magazines-list-of-the-25-coolest-film-festivals-2022/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival has been named one of MovieMaker’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals of 2022. The annual list recognizes festivals that go out of their way to be innovative, welcoming, and simply cool. The full list of festivals is below. “We strive to create a unique and memorable experience for our visiting filmmakers,” says - [Owen Story Special Fundraising VOD Screening](https://www.eofilmfest.com/owen-story-special-fundraising-vod-screening/) - FUNDRAISING SCREENING Festival Director Christopher Jennings has worked diligently to revive and to provide OWEN STORY, a feature length independent film, that he, and many others, helped make nearly 20 years ago in La Grande and Union as a special VOD (Video on Demand) screening to raise money for our Festival! "The makers and creatives behind the project express their gratitude for - [March Encore Screening](https://www.eofilmfest.com/march-encore-screening/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to share this month’s Encore Screening. This month we feature four diverse short films from our 2020 program. This VOD series is free to Festival Friends and is available for unlock for $12.00 beginning March 17. The screening can be pre-ordered now, and is available for screening until March - [#EOFF2021 rounding out the year.](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2021-rounding-out-the-year/) - #EOFF2021 rounds out the year and looks to next! Now that we have woken from the post festival coma, we want to share some awesome sauce! With Covid’s impact on audience participation and the nature of our hybrid event, EOFF had to forego audience balloting as in previous years. The outstanding artists and works below - [#EOFF2021 - It’s all happening.](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2021-its-all-happening/) - #EOFF2021 - It’s all happening. Eastern Oregon Film Festival will share its twelfth annual program with audiences both in-person and online come October 21-23. Due to the ever changing nature of COVID and with safety in mind a curated version of the program is being offered in-person that focuses on visiting filmmakers and our core - [#EOFF2021 After Party Music](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2021-after-party-music/) - #EOFF2021 After Party Music Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its twelfth annual program October 21 -23 both in person and online. In true #eoff fashion, included will be two evening afterparties that bring Boise, Idaho’s BLOOD LEMON and FLOATING WITCH’S HEAD to the festival stage. Blood Lemon is singer/guitarist Lisa Simpson (Finn Riggins, - [#EOFF2021 Virtual Passes Now Available](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2021-virtual-passes-now-available/) - Virtual Passes on Sale for Festival's Twelfth Annual Program The Eastern Oregon Film Festival will celebrate its twelfth year of programming independent cinema in La Grande, Oregon on October 21-23. The festival will present 52 films over the course of the three days, both in-person and also via a virtual streaming platform. The official selections - [#EOFF2021 Festival Sneak Peek](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2021-festival-sneak-peek/) - Festival Sneak Peek Event / Wednesday September 15. The Eastern Oregon Film Festival will unveil the details of their Twelfth Annual Flagship event this coming Wednesday, September 15 via a virtual sneak peek special event. The event virtual package will unlock beginning at 7pm. Traditionally, this event doubles as the festival’s themed annual fundraising event - [Membership gets Exclusive In-person Experience](https://www.eofilmfest.com/membership-gets-exclusive-in-person-experience/) - #EOFF2021 Festival Update Eastern Oregon Film Festival will celebrate its twelfth year of programming (#EOFF2021) this October 21-23. Due to the uncertainty of venue availability and the unforeseen nature of COVID-19, the EOFF team has determined that in-person festival passes will only be available for Official Festival Members and Visiting Artists. Individual screening tickets may be made available based - [JANUARY 15 FUNDRAISER & HOLIDAY UPDATE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/january-15-fundraiser-more/) - We just wanted to send out some post-holiday/pre-festival love to our growing family of members, sponsors, participants and alumni. We’re stoked for the new year and look forward to a killer fifth annual! Eastern Oregon Film Festival will run February 20-22, 2014, in La Grande,OR. PROGRAM SNEAK PEEK, PASS RELEASE, AUCTION, PARTY Here’s the rundown - [Sneak Peek Fundraiser, Program Release & Special Pass Sale](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sneak-peek-fundraiser-program-release-special-pass-sale/) - With the new year upon us EOFF is leaning into the winter breeze, buttoning up, and rearing to roll. We are in the process of locking down the best independent film and music the world has to offer. Buckle up Eastern Oregon. It's going to be an amazing year! Sneak Peek Fundraiser and Festival Pass - [EOFF Sneak Peek • Program Release](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-sneak-peek-•-program-release/) - Pass Sale & Auction • September 21 Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to present it's seventh annual program October 20-22 and we're rolling it all out Wednesday September 21! The event will feature some great appetizers and complimentary drinks while you explore details about this year's powerful and dynamic film and music programming as well - [#EOFF2020 Sneak Peek & Program Release Virtual Event](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2020-sneak-peek-program-release-virtual-event/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will share the details of its eleventh annual program via a virtual ‘Sneak Peek’ event on the evening of Wednesday September 16. At 7:00pm, guests will be able to log in, buy a pass, and watch the #EOFF2020 ‘Trailer of Trailers’ promo video. Starting at 8:00pm, festival Director Christopher Jennings will - [APRIL 8 PROGRAM SNEAK PEEK, PASS RELEASE, RAFFLE, PARTY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/program-sneak-peek-pass-release-raffle-party/) - April 8, 2015 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm Liberty Theatre 1010 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon Selected films, musical guests, special events and more will be announced. Festival Passes go on sale! Trailers of EOFF2015 films will screen at 7:30 p.m. in the Stage Door Theatre. Take a tour of the Liberty Theatre to see where the - [#EOFF2021 Official Selections List](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2021-official-selections-list/) - #EOFF2021 Official Selections Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its twelfth year of independent film and music programming in and from La Grande, Oregon on October 21-23, 2021. This year’s submission process saw a record number of submissions, of which 52 films were selected for exhibition. Filmmakers whose work was selected are invited to - [Special Screening w/ The Literary Lion of La Grande](https://www.eofilmfest.com/special-screening-w-the-literary-lion-of-la-grande/) - Special Screening w/ The Literary Lion of La Grande Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 The community is invited to attend a special screening of George Venn : The Literary Lion of La Grande at HQ, 112 Depot Street in downtown La Grande. This short doc on writer and poet, George Venn, a fixture in western American - [#EOFF2020 • Watch With Us](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2020-watch-with-us/) - La Grande, Ore – Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its eleventh year of independent film and music programming VIA La Grande, Oregon on October 22-24, 2020. This year EOFF joins a trend that we are all becoming more accustomed to - online delivery via a virtual cinema partner. Working along with presentation platform - [THE SPARKS BROTHERS > FREE ONLINE SCREENING](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-sparks-brothers-free-online-screening/) - Thanks for watching! - [BEAST BEAST Special Screening at HQ and Online April 23](https://www.eofilmfest.com/beast-beast/) - HQ Screening Ticket (limit 25) Virtual Screening Ticket Special Screening • BEAST BEASTfollowed by Q&A w/ Filmmaker Danny Madden EOFF is pleased to present BEAST BEAST on April 23, 2021 at 7:30pm both in person and online as part of our Path to The Liberty Theater Screening Series. There will be a LIVE ZOOM Q&A - [MIKE SURBER & THE LONG CON](https://www.eofilmfest.com/mike-surber-the-long-con/) - MIKE SURBER & THE LONG CON The longtime co-singer/songwriter of the Grande Ronde's beloved rock quartet Sons of Guns makes his festival debut this year with the high-octane, Eugene-based backline, The Long Con. A sound that is so American, you will sprout blue jeans. SOUNDS LIKE: Gritty Americana with folk sprinkles and rock roots. Mike isn’t afraid to wear - [Oregon Cultural Trust Awards Cultural Support](https://www.eofilmfest.com/oregon-cultural-trust-awards-cultural-support/) - Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support (CRFCS) grant awards totaling $25.7 million will be distributed to 621 cultural organizations across Oregon through a partnership between the Oregon Cultural Trust and its County and Tribal Cultural Coalitions. The funds, allocated to the Cultural Trust for Oregon cultural organizations facing losses due to the COVID-19 health crisis, were - [Residency Application Deadline Feb. 21](https://www.eofilmfest.com/residency-application-deadline-feb-21/) - Don’t miss this HOT opportunity to refine that story into a final screenplay in The Grande Ronde Valley. Eastern Oregon Film Festival’s Filmmaker Residency program opened for submission in early January and is nearing the application deadline of February 21. This retreat, for writers and directors, will receive designated time and space to work on - [EOFF2020 SHORTS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2020-shorts/) - A GOOD MAN Director Anthony Gainer Living in a time where abusive fathers and bullying are common place, a boy defends that he did what was right. Always searching for the right way to live, the realities of life surround him. He realizes that any advice, besides that that comes from within, is worthless. At - [Toprak](https://www.eofilmfest.com/toprak/) - Directed by Sevgi Hirschhäuser TOPRAK is the dramatic story of a simple family in rural Turkey dealing with poverty, family traditions, and religious heritage. Since the death of his parents, the teenage Burak has lived with his uncle Cemil and grandmother in a remote Turkish village. The small family unit has been trying to make - [COUNTRY STORY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/country-story/) - Narrative Feature A Film by Ian Clark TRT 64 Min | USA | Color Jason is a small-town slacker living with his mom. Content with idle days and easy livin’, his forgetful nature creates tension at home so he sets off with his pals to try his hand at redemption. - [Bellflower](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bellflower/) - Narrative Feature A film by Evan Glodell TRT: 105 min | United States | Color World Premiere: Sundance Film Festival 2011 Best friends Woodrow and Aiden spend all of their free time building MAD MAX-inspired flamethrowers and muscle cars in preparation for a global apocalypse. But when Woodrow meets a charismatic young woman and falls hard in love, he and Aiden quickly integrate into a new group of friends, setting off on a journey of love and hate, betrayal, infidelity, and extreme violence more devastating and fiery than any of their apocalyptic fantasies. - [Cirkus Columbia](https://www.eofilmfest.com/cirkus-columbia/) - Narrative Feature TRT: 113min | Bosnia | color A film by Danis Tanovic *In Bosnian with English Subtitles Official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1991. The communists have fallen from power and Divko Buntic returns to the small town where he grew up to reclaim his family home. After a 20-year exile in Germany. Divko arrives in his flashy red Mercedes with sexy young girlfriend Azra, lucky black cat Bonny and ... - [Bad Fever](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bad-fever/) - Narrative Feature -- West Coast Premiere TRT: 77 minute | United States | Color Director: Dustin Guy Defa Alternatingly quiet and delirious, always desperate, Bad Fever is a witness to one man's broken American Dream and his eternal longing to find someone, anyone, who understands or even pretends to understand. - [#EOFF2020 FESTIVAL AWARDS & WRAP](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2020-festival-awards-wrap/) - EOFF2020 FESTIVAL AWARDS & WRAP Eastern Oregon Film Festival celebrated its eleventh annual event, online, this year. The days of October 22-24 were spent by hundreds of online visitors streaming through incredible feature length and short films, live Zoom Q&A’s with filmmakers, and a grip of live music treats from the stage at EOFF’s headquarters - [A Dim Valley](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-dim-valley/) - Directed by Brandon Colvin Three scientists uncover unexpected mysteries in the Appalachian forest. A curmudgeonly biologist and his slacker graduate assistants muddle their way through a summer research project. Deep in the Appalachian woods, they encounter a trio of mystical backpackers who change their lives in mysterious ways. - [A Life's Work](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-lifes-work/) - Directed by David Licata Filmed over 15 years in locations throughout the U.S., A Life's Work is a documentary about people engaged with projects they will not complete in their lifetime, projects that could have a positive, profound global effect. The subjects are: Jill Tarter, astronomer and Director of the SETI Institute, who has been - [Blood Moon](https://www.eofilmfest.com/blood-moon/) - Directed by Vikram Dhawan A young man travels back to the city of his past and has many separate encounters with old friends lost in a strange night. He has come to meet the love he left behind and ask her a question, but he must travel to the end of the night to ask - [Freeland](https://www.eofilmfest.com/freeland/) - Devi has been breeding legendary pot strains for decades on the remote homestead she built herself. But when cannabis is legalized, she suddenly finds herself fighting for her survival. In a tour-de-force performance, Krisha Fairchild (Devi) brings the timely story of a black-market grower battling to keep her farm to the screen. Featuring a heart-breaking - [From My River, With Love](https://www.eofilmfest.com/from-my-river-with-love/) - Directed by Zach Stoltzfus “From My River, With Love” is a meandering series of intimate portraits exploring the vibrancy and brevity of existence. From the humid summer lakes of Alabama to the frigid mountain rivers of Wyoming, milestones lapse sitting on rocks and jumping off cliffs into the water below. The warmth of our most - [I Blame Society](https://www.eofilmfest.com/i-blame-society/) - Directed by Gillian Wallace Horvat Gillian, a struggling filmmaker, is told by two close friends that with her cunning, intelligence and ability to rationalize whatever she wants to believe in she would make a good murderer. This innocent jokey remark gives her the idea for a short documentary to research the truth behind the compliment. - [The Long Breakup](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-long-breakup/) - Directed by Katya Soldak The Long Breakup is a feature length documentary about Ukraine’s attempt to escape Russia’s embrace, leave its Soviet past behind and become a truly independent country. Katya Soldak, a Ukrainian-American filmmaker now living in Brooklyn, tells the story of her home country as it exits the USSR, works through two revolutions - [The Lure of This Land](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-lure-of-this-land/) - Directed by Alexandra A Lexton The Lure of this Land is an exploration of why people leave the places they know and love. What are they looking for? And what do they find? Filmmaker Alexandra Lexton came to Belize and found these stories: A story of a place. The story of others. And the more - [RAF](https://www.eofilmfest.com/raf/) - Directed by Harry Cepka A woman's deadbeat life changes when she meets her new BFF. A unique take on female friendship and the influence of class on contemporary relationships. Raf (Grace Glowicki) is facing eviction from her shabby basement apartment in Vancouver's unlivable housing market. A landscaper by day and high school janitor by night, - [Revolution Launderette](https://www.eofilmfest.com/revolution-launderette/) - In Tokyo, a young man Tomo, dogged by misfortune, sets out to beat his existence to its next punchline, together with Hiroko who obsesses over a stranger’s old scrapbook. They agree to head into all the encounters that come their way, on a plan to decipher the parts of the whole and outwit this joke - [Ten Minutes to Midnight](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ten-minutes-to-midnight/) - Directed by Erik Bloomquist In Ten Minutes to Midnight, Caroline Williams returns to the DJ booth for the first time since her star-making turn as Stretch in 1986's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Williams plays Amy Marlowe, a veteran late night radio host on the eve of forced retirement trapped inside the station by a - [Announcing the Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency](https://www.eofilmfest.com/announcing-the-eastern-oregon-filmmaker-residency/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival, an La Grande based nonprofit is excited to announce the inaugural year of its Filmmaker Residency program. The residency is a month-long retreat for writers and directors to receive designated time and space to work on feature-length screenplays. The application for attendance opens on filmfreeway.com on January 17 and closes on - [#EOFF2020 Official Selections Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2020-official-selections-announcement/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its eleventh year of independent film and music programming VIA La Grande, Oregon on October 22-24, 2020. #EOFF2020 Festival Pass Get your all access, all weekend pass for our eleventh year of film. EOFF programming champions authentic voices, experimentation with cinematic form, and hilarious, heartfelt, or otherwise - [October, and beyond.](https://www.eofilmfest.com/october-and-beyond/) - It’s been a while! We sure hope you are well and that this crazy time that we find ourselves in has brought to you new insight, perspective, ideas, and TONS of online film. If you are like us, you’ve gone crossed-eyed with so much content. Many film festivals have creatively shifted their programming models - - [2017 Awards Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2017-awards-announcement/) - #EOFF2017 Festival Awards “We are thrilled to announce the winners of #EOFF2017 — the 8th Annual film festival that finished up over the weekend in La Grande, OR. The films here have been selected through an intimate, if somewhat unconventional process. Gauging audience response, laughter and amusement, lobby buzz, and late night conversations — we - [DRAGONSLAYER](https://www.eofilmfest.com/dragonslayer/) - Documentary Feature -- West Coast Premiere TRT 74 minute | United States | HD Director: Tristan Patterson Awards: Best Documentary Feature, SXSW 2011, Best Cinematography, SXSW 2011, Best International Feature, Hot Docs 2011 Drag City in association with Killer Films presents the transmissions of a lost kid falling in love in the suburbs of Fullerton, California. Featuring skateboarding, the usual drugs, and stray glimpses of unusual beauty. - [Putty Hill](https://www.eofilmfest.com/putty-hill/) - Playing Friday, October 22: 8:30pm "In a way rarely seen, "Putty Hill" says all that can be said about a few days in the lives of its characters without seeming to say very much at all. It looks closely, burrows deep, considers the way in which lives have become pointless and death therefore less meaningful. - [Exit Through The Gift Shop](https://www.eofilmfest.com/exit-through-the-gift-shop/) - Website: http://www.banksyfilm.com/ "An exhilarating hall-of-mirrors look at what happens when global art fame turns anonymous, artists become objects, fans turn into artists, and the whole what's-sincere-and-what's-a-sham spectacle is more fun than art was ever supposed to be." - Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly [From the Sundance Film Festival] Billed as "the world's first street art - [DOOMSDAYS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/doomsdays/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / GRANADA / 7:35PM FEATURE NARRATIVE (80min / OR Premiere) - [BENDING STEEL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bending-steel/) - THURSDAY FEB. 20 / GRANADA / 7:00PM FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (92min / OR Premiere) - [What's Revenge](https://www.eofilmfest.com/whats-revenge/) - Dir. Kat Hunt 2016, USA, 50min, Narrative Feature - [Man Underground](https://www.eofilmfest.com/man-underground/) - Dir. Sam Marine & Michael Borowiec 2016, USA, 95min, Narrative Feature - [Voyagers Without Trace](https://www.eofilmfest.com/voyagers-without-trace/) - Dir. Ian McCluskey 2015, USA, 80min, Documentary Feature - [Sylvio](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sylvio/) - dir. Kentucker Audley, Albert Birney 2017, USA, 80 mins, Narrative Feature - [What Children Do](https://www.eofilmfest.com/what-children-do/) - dir. Dean Peterson 2017, USA, 83 mins, Narrative Feature - [Everything Beautiful Is Far Away](https://www.eofilmfest.com/everything-beautiful-far-away/) - dir. Pete Ohs, Andrea Sisson 2017, USA, 91 mins, Narrative Feature - [IN REALITY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/in-reality/) - dir. Ann Lupo 2018, USA, 95:32 mins, Fiction & Nonfiction - [THE RIDER](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-rider/) - dir. Chloé Zhao 2017, USA, 104 mins, Fiction & Nonfiction - [THUNDER ROAD](https://www.eofilmfest.com/thunder-road/) - dir. Jim Cummings 2018, USA, 91:34 mins, Fiction - [LONG LOST](https://www.eofilmfest.com/long-lost/) - dir. Erik Bloomquist 2018, USA, 95 mins, Fiction - [CLARA’S GHOST](https://www.eofilmfest.com/claras-ghost/) - dir. Bridey Elliot 2018, USA, 80:00 mins, Fiction - [Camp Wedding](https://www.eofilmfest.com/camp-wedding/) - dir. Greg Emetaz2019, USA, 90:00, Fiction *Filmmaker in Attendance - [Pigeon Kings](https://www.eofilmfest.com/pigeon-kings/) - dir. Milena Pastreich 2019, USA, 81:00, Nonfiction *Filmmaker in Attendance - [I Am Human](https://www.eofilmfest.com/i-am-human/) - dir. Taryn Southern, Elena Gaby 2019, USA, 90:00, Nonfiction * Filmmaker in Attendance - [FUNNY BUNNY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/funny-bunny/) - dir. Alison Bagnall 2015, USA, 86min, Narrative Feature - [JOY KEVIN](https://www.eofilmfest.com/joy-kevin/) - dir. Caleb Johnson 2014, USA, 62min, Narrative Feature - [LAKE LOS ANGELES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/lake-los-angeles/) - dir. Mike Ott 2014, USA, 85min, Narrative Feature - [APPROACHING THE ELEPHANT](https://www.eofilmfest.com/approaching-the-elephant/) - dir. Amanda Wilder 2014, USA, 89min, Documentary Feature - [BIKES VS. CARS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bikes-vs-cars/) - dir. Fredrik Geraten 2015, Sweden, 91min, Documentary Feature - [THE MAN IN THE WALL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-man-in-the-wall/) - dir. Evgeny Ruman 2015, Israel, 92min, Narrative Feature (Hebrew, with English Subtitles) - [A WONDERFUL CLOUD](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-wonderful-cloud/) - dir. Eugene Kotlyrenko 2015, USA, 78min, Narrative Feature - [WESTERN](https://www.eofilmfest.com/western/) - dir. Ross Bros 2015, USA, 93min, Documentary Feature (English subtitles) - [MUDBLOODS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/mudbloods/) - dir. Farzad Sangari 2014, USA, 89min, Documentary Feature - [THE LAST SEASON](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-last-season/) - dir. Sara Dosa 2015, USA, 80min, Documentary Feature - [PLANETARY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/planetary/) - dir. Guy Reid 2015, UK+USA, 85min, Documentary Feature - [BUFFALO JUGGALOS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/buffalo-juggalos/) - dir. Scott Cummings 2014, USA, 30min, Experimental Short - [Always Shine](https://www.eofilmfest.com/always-shine/) - Dir. Sophia Takal 2016, USA, 85min, Narrative Feature - [Excursions](https://www.eofilmfest.com/excursions/) - Dir. Daniel Martinico 2016, USA, 79min, Narrative Feature - [Jacqueline (Argentine)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/jacqueline-argentine/) - Dir. Bernardo Britto 2016, USA, 87min, English, Spanish, Arabic, Comedy Feature - [MA](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ma/) - Dir. Celia Rowlson-Hall 2015, USA, 83min, Narrative Feature - [50 Feet From Syria](https://www.eofilmfest.com/50-feet-syria/) - Dir. Sam Marine & Michael Borowiec 2016, USA, 95min, Narrative Feature - [INAATE/SE/](https://www.eofilmfest.com/inaatese/) - Dir. Zack Khalil, Adam Khalil 2016, USA, 75min, Documentary Feature - [BOONE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/boone/) - Dir. Christopher LaMarca 2016, USA, 74min, Documentary Feature - [Driving Not Knowing](https://www.eofilmfest.com/driving-not-knowing/) - Dir. Benjamin R. Davis, Dylan Hansen-Fliedner, Jay Jadick, Dane Mainella 2015, USA, 87min, Narrative Feature - [Actor Martinez](https://www.eofilmfest.com/actor-martinez/) - Dir. Nathan Silver and Mike Ott 2016, USA, 75min, Documentary Feature - [Nosotras · Ellas](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nosotras-ellas/) - Dir. Julia Pesce 2015, Argentina, 63min, Documentary Feature - [Tracktown](https://www.eofilmfest.com/tracktown/) - Dir. Jeremy Teicher, Alexi Pappas 2016, USA, 87min, Narrative Feature - [American Utopias](https://www.eofilmfest.com/american-utopias/) - dir. Maxime Pelletier-Huot 2017, Canada, 77 mins, Documentary Feature - [Buzz One Four](https://www.eofilmfest.com/buzz-one-four/) - dir. Matt McCormick 2017, USA, 60 mins, Documentary Feature - [California Dreams](https://www.eofilmfest.com/california-dreams/) - dir. Mike Ott 2017, USA, 88 mins, Documentary Feature - [Let There Be Light](https://www.eofilmfest.com/let-there-be-light/) - dir. Mila Aung-Thwin, Van Royko 2017, Canada, 80 mins, Documentary Feature - [Love and Saucers](https://www.eofilmfest.com/love-and-saucers/) - dir. Brad Abrahams 2017, USA, 66 mins, Documentary Feature - [On the Edge of Freedom](https://www.eofilmfest.com/on-the-edge-of-freedom/) - dir. Anita Mathal Hopland, Jens Lengerke 2017, USA, 81 mins, Narrative Feature - [The Pearl](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-pearl/) - dir. Jessica Dimmock, Christopher LaMarca 2016, USA, 87 mins, Documentary Feature - [The Perfect Selfie](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-perfect-selfie/) - dir. Jenni Salonen, Maryam Razavi 2017, Finland, 67 mins, Documentary Feature - [Rat Film](https://www.eofilmfest.com/rat-film/) - dir. Theo Anthony 2017, USA, 82 mins, Documentary Feature - [The Strange Ones](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-strange-ones/) - dir. Lauren Wolkstein, Christopher Radcliffe 2017, USA, 81 mins, Narrative Feature - [The Force](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-force/) - dir. Peter Nicks 2017, USA, 93 mins, Narrative Documentary - [FOR THE BIRDS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/for-the-birds/) - dir. Richard Miron 2018, USA, 92:00 mins, Nonfiction - [INGRID](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ingrid/) - dir. Morrisa Maltz 2018, USA, 52 mins, Nonfiction - [INVENTING TOMORROW](https://www.eofilmfest.com/inventing-tomorrow/) - dir. Laura Nix 2018, USA, 87 mins, Nonfiction - [RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/rodents-of-unusual-size/) - dir. Chris Metzler, Jeff Springer, Quinn Costello 2017, USA, 71:00 mins, Nonfiction - [THE PAIN OF OTHERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-pain-of-others/) - dir. Penny Lane 2018, USA, 71:00 mins, Nonfiction - [ANOTE'S ARK](https://www.eofilmfest.com/anotes-ark/) - dir. Matthieu Ritz 2018, Canada, 77:00 mins, Nonfiction - [101 SECONDS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/101-seconds/) - dir. Skye Fitzgerald 2018, USA, 83:00 mins, Nonfiction - [2019 Short Films](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2019-short-films/) - View a list of all short film selections for #EOFF2019. - [Begonia](https://www.eofilmfest.com/begonia/) - dir. Gavin Baird 2019, Canada, 63:24 mins, Fiction *World Premiere * Filmmaker in Attendance - [Clementine](https://www.eofilmfest.com/clementine/) - dir. Lara Jean Gallagher2019, USA, 86:00, Fiction - [Danny](https://www.eofilmfest.com/danny/) - dir. Aaron Zeghers & Lewis Bennett 2019, USA, 50:28, Nonfiction *Filmmaker in Attendance - [Empty Metal](https://www.eofilmfest.com/empty-metal/) - dir. Adam Khalil & Bayley Sweitzer 2018, USA, 85:00, Fiction - [General Magic](https://www.eofilmfest.com/general-magic/) - dir. Sarah Kerruish & Matt Maude 2018, USA, 92:00, Nonfiction - [Leave The Bus Through The Broken Window](https://www.eofilmfest.com/leave-the-bus-through-the-broken-window/) - dir. Andrew Hevia 2019, USA, 01:08:32, Nonfiction *Editor in Attendance - [Pariah Dog](https://www.eofilmfest.com/pariah-dog/) - dir. Jesse Alk 2019, USA, 76:57, Nonfiction - [LIONSWEB](https://www.eofilmfest.com/lionsweb/) - Catch Lionsweb along with The Dirty Moogs & AND AND AND for the final after-party of EOFF2013 and part of the Treefort Music Fest Showcase. About the Musician You see her, a thin, flaxen-haired young woman readying herself for an intimate performance. In your head you hear her voice before she begins: hushed, wispy, delicate. - [THE BC RAMBLERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-bc-ramblers-2/) - Known as the BC Ramblers, (for Brandt, Boyer, Champe and Cobler,) the group plays traditional Bluegrass music. The Ramblers have played together for several years (sometimes as a 5-piece group with a fiddle,) at various events around the Northwest. The band members are Duane Boyer and his son, Jason (Brandt) and daughter, Holly (Cobler) and Brett Champe, who is also - [SUM PEOPLE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sum-people/) - Sum People is a ska/reggae/rock band formed in Eastern Oregon circa 2008. The band consists of (from left to right): Travis Moran (Drums), Matthew Deboodt (trombone, keys), Scott Nearing (Lead vocals, guitar), Jacob Jensen (bass), and Kailey VanOcker (trumpet, guitar). Their new EP consists of 4 original tracks recorded in the basement of Scott Nearing's home by - [SUN BLOOD STORIES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sun-blood-stories/) - Careening from desert ghost songs to crashing super-fuzz riffs, live shows take on the pulsing communal sweat of a round-the-fire dance rite; albums the feel of ancient alien radio. This intimately pounding brand of garage soul is dirty, sloppy and, ya know, fun. "Sun Blood Stories: Imagine Bobbie Gentry's haunting vocals on the classic "Ode - [BOY EATS DRUM MACHINE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/boy-eats-drum-machine/) - Boy Eats Drum Machine is a singular figure of the West. He does things his own way, thank you very much, and does those things well enough to run his own one-man gang. Sometimes his voice is low and dry like the great Oregon deserts. Other times it resonates warmly, as though reflecting off the hills. He’s a turntablist’s - [AU](https://www.eofilmfest.com/au/) - AU (pronounced “Ay-you”) is the work of multi-instrumentalist Luke Wyland with Dana Valatka on drums and Holland Andrews on vox and clarinet. Begun while Luke was finishing up his art degree in 2005, they’ve since been touring the US and Europe extensively. Their live show is wild and heavily rhythmic, bouncing between extremes of cacophony - [SAD HORSE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sad-horse/) - SH live in Portland, Oregon. "Portland's Sad Horse is the spazzy and fun two-piece featuring Elizabeth Venable and Geoff Soule (the latter of whom spent years in commercially minded East Bay band F*ck). You're going to get short bursts of angular guitar and barked boy-girl vocals, odd time signatures and even odder subject matter. These two even manage to sneak - [JAMES DEAN KINDLE AND THE EASTERN OREGON PLAYBOYS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/james-dean-kindle-and-the-eastern-oregon-playboys/) - FRIDAY / FEB. 21 / ART CENTER Pendleton's James Dean Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys is a tour de foursome of seemingly genre defying character. Picture a smoke-laden, ramshackle lounge with polyester urinals and surly sailors betting all their earnings on a single game of snooker. A woman bursts through the door and out of the rain, her - [THE BC RAMBLERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-bc-ramblers/) - Known as the BC Ramblers, (for Brandt, Boyer, Champe and Cobler,) the band plays traditional Bluegrass music. The BC Ramblers have played together for several years (sometimes as a 5-piece group with a fiddle,) at various events around the Northwest. The band members are Duane Boyer and his son, Jason (Brandt) and daughter, Holly (Cobler) and Brett Champe, who - [HILLFOLK NOIR](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-2/) - Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir’s peculiar take on traditional acoustic mountain music is filtered through a half-century of folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll and fed by an affinity for medicine show culture and Depression-era string-band blues. The band calls it Junkerdash, which has multiple definitions up to and including “psychedelic - [DEAR RABBIT](https://www.eofilmfest.com/dear-rabbit/) - "The man behind the name is our good friend Rence Liam, who’s been tearing it up with his eccentric attention demanding one-man-band performances across the USA. Imagine attending a secret party thrown by Salvador Dali in an ornate smoke-filled drinking parlor in the dark belly of a creaky frigate with Blackbeard, Captain Beefheart and a - [GRANDMA KELSEY & EDMUND WAYNE JOIN MUSIC PROGRAM](https://www.eofilmfest.com/grandma-kelsey-edmund-wayne-join-music-program/) - EOFF2014 is excited to announce that in addition to the after party celebrations with an incredible line-up of visiting and local musicians, festival goers will also be privy to solo acts Edmund Wayne and Grandma Kelsey. These intimate sets will take place prior to the evening features at The Granada Theater. While patrons file in - [HOLIDAY FRIENDS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/holiday-friends/) - Although Astoria, Oregon is best known to multiple generations of pop-culture observers as the cinematic setting of the ‘80s cult classic The Goonies, the rugged riverfront city now has another distinction: as the home of the fab new pop-rock combo known as Holiday Friends. On its consistently uplifting debut album Major Magic, the spirited quintet—singer-guitarist - [YEAH GREAT FINE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/yeah-great-fine/) - Yeah Great Fine. Something we all say when we just don’t care. Perhaps a comment on the general malaise of our generation (ourselves included). Mostly, an ironically spiritless label for a band that is anything but. Yeah Great Fine was born, like many bands, of a shared practice space and newly found free time, but - [LIKE A VILLAIN](https://www.eofilmfest.com/like-a-villain/) - In early 2010, Holland Andrews began a solo project behind the alias of Like a Villain. She pulls her influences from notable minimalist composers such as Arvo Pärt, contemporary vocalists including Diamanda Galás, and modern experimental musicians like Björk, and she is heavily influenced by Broadway and opera music. By creating a tapestry of live - [OLD DEATH WHISPER](https://www.eofilmfest.com/old-death-whisper/) - Old Death Whisper is a cocktail of dirty western roots music and country tinged parlor tunes. ODW loves good old country and folk music of early America. Sea shanties, spaghetti westerns (which we realize are Italian), railroad songs, road movies, pulp, noir, punk and rock and roll are among some of their influences. The tunes - [HILLFOLK NOIR](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-3/) - Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir is a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash, and it’s a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk, string-band blues and other influences musical and otherwise. Recommended pairings: Drinking and dancing. "A unique inhabitation of trad - [BIJOUX](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bijoux/) - "bijoux sings, nested gently in some infinite and horizontal plane. Both a ripple and a void, she releases her rounded pearls to skitter outward and bathe you in loneliness. she was known previously as Grandma Kelsey, and is excited to return to the Granada" - [JAMES DEAN KINDLE & THE EASTERN OREGON PLAYBOYS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/jdkeop/) - This past fall James Dean Kindle his longtime backing band The Eastern Oregon Playboys released their third album, Many Splendored Things. This album marks a creative turn for the Pendleton, OR singer-sonwriter as it is a full immersion into the sounds of country and western music a la Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Willie Nelson. - [HAM n CHEESE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ham-n-cheese/) - There is a band as local as it gets, who really ham it up in a very cheesy way- Ham n Cheese. They play a rambunctious mix of rock,county, punk,show tunes, you name it. They are- Hard knuckled, extreme outdoorsman, and totally legitimate businessman Roger "Barnstorm" Barnes on bass, Mysterious drifter with a weird beard, - [Dear Mr. Henshaw](https://www.eofilmfest.com/dear-mr-henshaw/) - Dear Mr. Henshaw is the new solo project from Mike Surber (of Sons of Guns andFast Man). The acoustic guitar lays on a bed of stomp box percussion and ethereal string echoes. The lyrics are a shoebox full of old love letters and dirty pictures. It's an intense and gentle one-man show. It's sentimental garage - [Bijouxx](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bijouxx/) - Artist K. Velate Swope brings new music to EOFF in her most recent incarnation Bijouxx. “bijoux sings, nested gently in some infinite and horizontal plane.Both a ripple and a void, she releases her rounded pearls to skitter outward and bathe you in loneliness. - [Clarke and the Himselfs](https://www.eofilmfest.com/clarke-and-the-himselfs/) - Clarke and the Himselfs is the sonically extended portion of Clarke Aleksandr Howell. What originally began with multi-track records, transmographied into the full band it is today, with Howell using the drums, guitar, his voice, and no loops, creating catchy, dark, powerful sounds that are supported ultimately by the gravity of the songs themselves. 2015 - [Hillfolk Noir](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-2016/) - Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir is a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash, and it’s a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk, string-band blues and other influences musical and otherwise. Recommended pairings: Drinking and dancing. Hillfolk Noir’s touring line up - [Thick Business](https://www.eofilmfest.com/thick-business/) - From Boise, ID, Thick Business will throw an introspective dance party for those festival-goers and town folk alike. “Thick Business borders on the epic while still being a damn good time.” – says Fiona Hannigan for APES ON TAPE. SUPER HARD SUPER STARS "It was like I was watching The Doors but Jim Morrison had - [Wimps](https://www.eofilmfest.com/wimps/) - Seattle's wimps are a Seattle-based three-piece comprised of Rachel Ratner (Butts) on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Nyce (Meth Teeth) on bass and backing vocals, and Dave Ramm (The Intelligence) on drums. Wimps serve their own brand of rapid-fire punk with a smattering of lo-fi post punk guitar work to create an angular, slightly off-kilter - [Moon Honey](https://www.eofilmfest.com/moon-honey/) - A Moon Honey show is not just a collection of dense, dizzying sonic splendor, but a visceral experience that saturates every sense. A guitar solo spins into a soaring vocal arpeggio only to slam down to earth with a thud. Moon Honey’s music is like a bomb going off inside a Fabergé egg—an accurate depiction - [Luz Elena Mendoza (of Y La Bamba)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/luz-elena-mendoza/) - Y La Bamba frontwoman Luz Elena Mendoza returns to themes of searching and metamorphosis in her newest works. Her clarity of voice is intimately tied to a renewed musical approach, which Luz attributes to a greater self-awareness that developed through recent collaborations with singer-songwriters Edna Vazquez and Lila Downs, as well as an exploration of - [Sun Blood Stories](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sun-blood-stories-2/) - Sun Blood Stories Sun Blood Stories is a mass of harmonic noise distilled into occasionally delicate, but always haunting songs. The band is comprised of three (3) equal members: Amber Pollard, Ben Kirby, and Jon Fust; this current arrangement is the realization of a sedulous refining process that has guided them into trio form. Sun - [Chanti Darling](https://www.eofilmfest.com/chanti-darling/) - Chanti Darling Chanticleer Trü would like you to know that “RNB ain’t no joke.” As frontman of Portland, OR retrofuturist electro-soul adepts Chanti Darling, Trü drinks deeply from the sacred founts of Disco, Boogie Funk, and the dizzying universe of house music. Teasing out the essential filaments, Trü weaves a sound that nods to the - [Healing Gems](https://www.eofilmfest.com/healing-gems/) - Healing Gems "Healing Gems are a psychedelic band, but not in the yoga posing, incense burning, sanctimonious kind of way. They’re a drink of LSD-tainted punch at a small town dance. A pot brownie picnic at a community park. Scratchy bargain basement records that still surge fire. The type of band one might listen to - [Máscaras](https://www.eofilmfest.com/mascaras/) - Máscaras “SOUNDS LIKE: The house band for the end of the world playing the last basement party on Earth.” - Matt Singer, Willamette Week Máscaras is the psychedelic instrumental trio of Papi Fimbres (PAPI), Carlos Segovia (DC) and Theo Craig (T-KRAY). It's a jam with themes that become "songs" that live and breathe, leaving room for the - [Catskills](https://www.eofilmfest.com/catskills-2018/) - Catskills Ladies and Gentlemen, Fawns and kids... step children of forlorn mountain snakes and hep-cats to boot--those from one to ninety-two and lifelong bingo players-- nomadic tumblers, too scattered for identification and the sky blue collars with their grinding nostrils. Weeblos, boyscouts, pollywogs and mutton busters, may you survive real fit like. When you form - [Federale](https://www.eofilmfest.com/federale/) - Federale is a seven-piece ensemble based in Portland, OR. Spearheaded by longtime Brian Jonestown Massacre bassist Collin Hegna, the band was conceived as an outlet to channel inspiration from ‘60s & ‘70s European soundtracks, particularly those from Italy made famous by the Spaghetti Western & Giallo genres. Federale has always operated under the guidance of - [Methods Body](https://www.eofilmfest.com/methods-body/) - METHODS BODY (Portland, OR, USA) creates original music for modified keys, drums, and electronics using self-made tuning systems, involuted polyrhythms, and the cadences of language. Together, Luke Wyland and John Niekrasz have been pushing the bounds of rhythm and melody for more than a dozen years. Their duos, AU and Why I Must Be Careful, - [Sons of Guns](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sons-of-guns-hq/) - Alternative rock group and Eastern Oregon Film Festival alumni Sons of Guns will return to the HQ stage this year, having last appeared at EOFF 2010. The four-piece of Seth Johnson, E.J. Sander, Mike Surber and Gregory Rawlins will play on Thursday night, opening the festival's music schedule with their high-energy songs that bring together - [Nick Delffs](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nick-delffs/) - Nick Delffs is a seeker. He’d never identify himself that way. He’s unassuming and self-effacing, careful to discuss song meanings and biographical details without indulgence or melodrama. Delffs cut his teeth playing basement shows in Portland a dozen years ago, just before that city’s cover was irreversibly blown. It was a time when being musically - [Sun Blood Stories](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sun-blood-stories-3/) - Sun Blood Stories is dreamy, aware, personal, open, fuzzed out, and loud af. Sun Blood Stories is a mass of harmonic noise distilled into occasionally delicate, but always haunting songs. The band is comprised of three (3) equal members: Amber Pollard, Ben Kirby, and Jon Fust and is based out of Boise, ID. This current - [35th Anniversary Screening-of The Goonies](https://www.eofilmfest.com/35th-anniversary-screening-of-the-goonies/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. You should still watch the film ;) It’s been 35 years since The Goonies audiences first went in search of treasure with a lovable band of kids from Astoria into the caves beneath the northern Oregon coastline and Ecola State Park. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film, Oregon - [#EOFF2019 (UN)OFFICIAL AWARDS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2019-unofficial-awards/) - "We are proud to announce the 'winners' of #EOFF2019! Through conversation with members, artists, and the community, as well as some good ol’ fashioned eavesdropping, we have once again done our best to determine those films that resonated the most in La Grande. Thanks again to everyone for making YEAR TEN a success!" — Ian - [YEAR ELEVEN • October 22-24. #EOFF2020](https://www.eofilmfest.com/year-eleven-•-october-22-24-eoff2020/) - Eastern Oregon’s premiere film and music event has started its eleventh season with a CALL FOR ENTRIES which opened February 1. Film submission must be received by June 12, 2020. Submit your film filmfreeway.com/eofilmfest Program Tour EOFF has received a grant from Eastern Oregon Visitors Association to further our reach into our neighboring communities. EOFF - [Brunch With Bruce Campbell](https://www.eofilmfest.com/brunch-with-bruce-campbell/) - From super 8 to 4K - Evolution of the craft Saturday, October 20 // 9:30am *this will be a member priority event, followed by passholders first come first serve - limited seating - [EOFF Filmmaker Support Fund Brunch + Secret Screening](https://www.eofilmfest.com/secret-screening/) - Saturday // HQ // Doors at 10:30am, screening at 11:00am - [I Am Human & Tides At EOU](https://www.eofilmfest.com/i-am-human-special-screening-at-eou/) - Friday // McKenzie Theater at EOU // 6:00pm EOFF invites festival attendees, filmmakers and the larger Eastern Oregon community to attend a special screening of I Am Human. - [Shorts! Shorts! Shorts!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/shorts-shorts-shorts/) - Friday // Beckie's Studio of Dance // 3:00pm & Saturday // Wine Down // 2:30pm - [The Best of the 45th NW Filmmakers' Festival Tour](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-best-of-the-45th-nw-filmmakers-festival-tour/) - Friday // HQ // 12:30pm - [Official Film Selections EOFF2019](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2019-official-film-selections/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is delighted to announce the official film selections for the TENTH annual three-day event held October 24-26 in La Grande, Oregon. EOFF’s programming staff received a record number of submitted films this year spanning a wide variety of themes, genres and formats. Festival-goers will be taken on a journey through works - [FESTIVAL CELEBRATES TEN YEARS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/festival-celebrates-ten-years-october-24-26/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will celebrate its tenth year of programming from October 24-26, 2019 in La Grande, Oregon. This anniversary year will take EOFF back to its roots. With the loss of their long-running partner, The Granada Cinema, EOFF staff have had to be creative in accommodating the festivals growing number of visiting filmmakers - [Path to Liberty Music Series](https://www.eofilmfest.com/path-to-liberty-music-series/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will begin its fundraising journey towards landing at The Liberty Theatre in 2020, by hosting three music events over three months at hq, 112 Depot Street in downtown La Grande. The series will raise funds toward projection, sound, and other technical related costs for installing a professional digital cinema system. The - [2009](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2009-eoff-spot/) - The official festival spot for the first-annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival (est. 2009). XOXOXO - ['Artifishal' special screening](https://www.eofilmfest.com/artifishal-special-screening/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is proud to present a FREE SCREENING of Patagonia’s latest documentary film, ARTIFISHAL. Join the organizers of Eastern Oregon Film Festival for a special screening and discussion about the importance of healthy ecosystems and wild and scenic rivers. EVENT DETAILS FREE SCREENING of Patagonia’s feature-length documentary ARTIFISHAL. JULY 24, 2019 at 7:00PM — Discussion - [TENTH ANNUAL EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL OPENS FOR SUBMISSION / CALLS FOR SUPPORT](https://www.eofilmfest.com/call-for-entries-2019/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will celebrate its tenth year of programming from October 24-26, 2019. #EOFF2019 is now open for submission. Filmmakers hoping to participate should visit FILMFREEWAY.COM/EOFILMFEST for details and to submit. The festival is looking for feature and short length films across all genres. The submission regular deadline is April 20, 2019. Eastern - [Special Event: SECRET SCREENING with ZACH WEINTRAUB](https://www.eofilmfest.com/secret-screening-with-zach-weintraub/) - STAGE DOOR // Saturday MAY 9 // 5:45PM - [Special Event: Best of the Northwest Filmmakers' Festival](https://www.eofilmfest.com/northwest-filmmakers-festival/) - STAGE DOOR // Saturday MAY 9 // 2:00PM - [Special Event: A MORNING LIGHT (work-in-progress screening)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-morning-light/) - GRANADA // Saturday MAY 9 // 11:00AM - [2015 ONLINE SELECTIONS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2015-online-selections/) - IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS (dir. Sam Kuhn) Technical Info 2014 / USA / 15min / Experimental Short Synopsis A seventeen-year-old aristocrat, expecting to be married to a rich claimant by her mother, falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated ____. Director Bio Sam Kuhn is the creator of - [#EOFF2018 (Un)official Awards](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2018-unofficial-awards/) - #EOFF2018 (Un)official Awards “Once again, it brings us great pleasure to announce the ‘winners’ of #EOFF2018! The selections here have been determined through an informal process that gauged audience response, general interest, laughter, word of mouth and late night conversations. We have done our best to determine which films resonated the most with the people - [2018 Official Short Films](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2018-official-short-films/) - Official short film selections for #EOFF2018! An incredible array of diverse and creative content and subjects that hint and haunt in the best of ways. - [2018 Online Program](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2018-online-program/) - 2018 Online Program In keeping with tradition and growing our mission to provide access to independent film outside of The Grande Ronde Valley, Eastern Oregon Film Festival as teamed with Filmmaker Magazine to provide online viewing access for a grip of special viewing opportunities. The screenings will be available on Filmmaker's website during our ninth - [Historic Liberty Theatre Tour](https://www.eofilmfest.com/historic-liberty-theatre-tour/) - Historic Liberty Theatre Tour Saturday, October 20 • HQ • 11am La Grande’s historic Liberty Theatre is well on the way to becoming a future EOFF venue. Take a moment to tour this project and hear its history, envision the future, and help bring it into reality. The tour will start at hq at 11:00am - [ORA Panel & Discussion](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ora-panel-discussion/) - ORA Panel & Discussion Friday, October 19th • Granada • 2pm For the communities on the tropical island paradise of Kirabati it's already too real. Villages are being abandoned, and inhabitants sent away never to return, a fate they never imagined. It's a message all of us must take to heart. On October 19th, EOFF - [NINE YEARS!??? Yup.](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nine-years-yes/) - EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL Official Selections for the NINTH ANNUAL — #EOFF2018. Eastern Oregon Film Festival is proud to announce its Official Selections for the 2018 Festival. An intimate gathering nestled in downtown La Grande OR, #EOFF2018 will feature film screenings, special events, and live music at The Granada Theatre and our own creative space, hq, as well as - [#EOFF2018 Musical Guests](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2018-musical-guests/) - NINTH ANNUAL EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY LINE-UP Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to announce it’s ninth annual musical guests. October 18-20 at festival hq in La Grande, Oregon - enjoy after-parties each night with live music from a diverse array of talent. Taking the stage opening night at the independent film festival will - [The Depot Street Syncopators](https://www.eofilmfest.com/depot-street-syncopators/) - The Depot Street Syncopators (La Grande, Ore.) About The Depot Street Syncopators formed over a decade ago to bring swinging horn-heavy New Orleans style funk, latin, jazz, and blues to rural Eastern Oregon. The group’s initial plan was to play once a year on Mardi Gras. Over time it became increasingly difficult to stick to - [State of Wonder LIVE @ EOFF](https://www.eofilmfest.com/state-wonder-live-eoff/) - SATURDAY, OCT. 21— HQ — NOON State of Wonder is OPB’s weekly radio show about arts and creativity. Armed with curiosity and questions, we meet the artists and explore the work being made across Oregon and Southwest Washington, from big museum shows to DIY basement productions. For our live taping at the Eastern Oregon Film Festival, we’ll sit down with festival organizers and several visiting filmmakers to talk about what they’re screening, what they’re watching, and what exactly an Albino Bumblebee is. This event is FREE and open to the public. - [How a Story Becomes a Movie with Jonathan Raymond](https://www.eofilmfest.com/story-becomes-movie/) - Portland-based author Jonathan Raymond’s first novel brought his work to the attention of Kelly Reichardt and together they made four movies, including MEEK’S CUTOFF and NIGHT MOVES. Join Raymond to discuss how a story becomes a movie in this insightful conversation and screenplay workshop. - [From Page to Screen with Andy Mingo and Lidia Yuknavitch](https://www.eofilmfest.com/page-to-screen/) - #EOFF2017 - From Page to Screen with Andy Mingo and Lidia Yuknavitch FRIDAY, OCT. 20 — MCKENZIE THEATER @ EOU — 4 PM - [2017 Short Films](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2017-short-films/) - 2017 Official Short Films Borscht Diez Shorts Compilation 2017, USA, 80 mins, Multiple Genres Q&A with Borscht Representative 80 minutes of shorts created by the strange, beautiful, hilarious masterminds of Miami’s Borscht Corp. Call Your Father (dir. Jordan Firstman) 2017, USA, 21 mins, Narrative Short On Josh and Greg’s first date, they quickly realize that the - [EOFF Outdoor Summer Screening](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-outdoor-summer-screening/) - August 16 • Start talking about #EOFF2017 On Wednesday August 16th join EOFF members, fans, and friends at Side A Brewing for a back alley special screening, sneak peek opportunities, and start participating in the hub bub that is #EOFF2017. EOFF relies on member support to sustain this annual event. EOFF staff will be available for - [Holiday Friends](https://www.eofilmfest.com/holiday-friends-2/) - Holiday Friends (Astoria, Oregon) FRIDAY • OCTOBER 20 • AFTER PARTY @ hq About For far too long, Holiday Friends has been in a state of flux. While a trio of musicians—singer/guitarist Scott Fagerland, his multi-instrumentalist brother Jon, and bassist Zack O’ Connor—have remained as the core of this Astoria, Oregon-based alternative rock group since - [Kory Quinn](https://www.eofilmfest.com/kory-quinn/) - Kory Quinn (Portland, Ore.) SATURDAY • OCTOBER 21 • AFTER PARTY @ hq About Featuring Elwood, Joey Carper, Jay Colton Hughes and David Lipkind. From Big City Beats to High Lonesome Country Blues he “Puts The True In Troubadour.” Kory Quinn is a Revelation of DIY Americana which The Portland Mercury has stated is, “The - [SISTERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sisters/) - SISTERS (Seattle, Washington) FRIDAY • OCTOBER 20 • AFTER PARTY @ hq About “A revolution without dancing is not a revolution worth having" is a quote famously attributed to Author Emma Goldman. These words could be the motto of Emily Westman and Andrew Vait; better known as pop duo SISTERS. "SISTERS are all about having - [Official Film Selections Announced](https://www.eofilmfest.com/official-film-selections-announced/) - #EOFF2017 Announces Film Selections Eastern Oregon Film Festival is proud to announce its Official Selections for the 2017 Festival. Spread across five venues (including a 48hr. online program at Filmmaker Magazine), EOFF will run October 19-21, 2017 in La Grande, OR. The festival will open and close with fiction and nonfiction offerings that explore possibilities - [After Party Music](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2017-after-party-music/) - #EOFF2017 After Party Music Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to bring a diverse array of musical offerings to our eighth annual flagship event held October 19-21 in La Grande, Oregon. Thursday, October 19 after consumption of the opening night film join some of La Grande's most accomplished musicians in a New Orleans Funk-filled night of - [EOFF ranks in 'The 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World, 2017'](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-ranks-25-coolest-film-festivals-world-2017/) - EOFF has landed a ranking in MovieMaker Magazine's coveted annual article for 2017. A panel of cool put together this list of film festivals that showcase a diverse array of festival style. "The 25 rare birds on our 2017 Coolest Film Festivals in the World list come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing holds - [Made in Oregon – Summer Screening Series](https://www.eofilmfest.com/made-in-oregon-summer-screening-series/) - Teaming up with NW Documentary and Oregon Film, Eastern Oregon Film Festival* curator Ian Clark will be hosting a series of films at NW Documentary's Media Center, all of which will feature Q&As with the filmmakers via Skype. We also will be offering a small selection of beer and snacks. MADE IN OREGON Screening Schedule FINDING TRUELOVE – Directed - [#EOFF2017 Festival / hq Update](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2017-festival-hq-update/) - Great things are happening for this year's flagship event. EOFF's board of directors and festival director are currently engaged in the hq project, initial programming opportunities, launching the call for entries (opens May 24), and celebrating with #EOFF2016 members and hq donors on Tuesday with a potluck! We hope that in three swift steps that - [#EOFF2017 Member potluck & gathering @ hq](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2017-potluck-gathering-hq/) - All 2016 EOFF Members and hq campaign donors are invited to attend! Spring has arrived… it’s time to get dirty, till the soil, plant some seeds, and help nurture EOFF into bloom again. EOFF2017 is slated for October 19-21 and we need your help. Remember: YOU + Vision + Energy + Love = EOFF! EOFF2017 will be our - [#EOFF2017: Pre-Production & Venue Updates](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2017-pre-production-venue-updates/) - SAVE THE DATE: Eastern Oregon Film Festival's eighth annual event will be held October 19-21, 2017 in downtown La Grande, Oregon. FESTIVAL UPDATE: EOFF has been working hard to create a sustainable and permanent footprint in La Grande’s downtown cultural core. Due to city ordinances and building code issues EOFF needs to raise $6000.00 to - [2016 Award Winners](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2016-award-winners/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival enjoyed three days in La Grande, OR with visiting filmmakers, industry guests, musicians, friends and family. With its focus on contemporary cinema, the program highlighted over 30 independent films that showcased diverse forms and genres. 14 Q&As with internationally recognized filmmakers—hailing from New York, Miami, Portland,and more—were enjoyed by community members. - [2016 Online Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2016-online-selections/) - Online Selections will stream exclusively at Filmmaker Magazine on October 21 & 22 starting at 9am EST. SPIDER VEINS (dir. Frank Mosley) 2016 / USA / 20min / Experimental Short Synopsis Two women reunite in a quiet neighborhood before a party begins. But by turns mysterious and shocking, the film's narrative begins to unravel even - [2016 Secret Screenings](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2016-secret-screenings/) - SHH... ITS A SECRET. Come join filmmaker Cambria Matlow and check out a couple top-secret screenings at The Stage Door Theatre — Saturday,October 22 at 3:30pm. XXXX XXXX (dir. Joe Nankin) 2016 / USA / 15 mins / Narrative Short A young Mennonite woman harbors a secret romance on the eve of her baptism. Engulfed by questions - [2016 Short Film Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2016-short-film-selections/) - Abandoned Generations (dir. Linda Fenstermaker) A portrait of farmland in the Pacific Northwest, Abandoned Generations explores relationships with land and time in different generations. Told through the perspective of a female farmer in the 1940s, the film questions the distance that modern society has from the earth and how that relationship informs daily life. Balada - [#EOFF2016 Program Announcement: The Films](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2016-program-announcement-films/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its seventh year of independent film and music programming in La Grande, Oregon on October 20-22, 2016. EOFF will be hosting more visiting filmmakers than in previous years, and in all screening more than 30 independent works. EOFF Program Director Ian Clark had this to say, "If you're - [#EOFF2016 Program Announcement: MUSIC](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2016-program-announcement-music/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating its seventh year of independent film and music programming in La Grande, Oregon October 20-22, 2016. EOFF is privileged to announce the musicians who will be joining us this fall. EOFF will host three evening after parties at its new central location and present the hottest emerging music-makers - [EOFF2016 is locked & loaded for October 20-22](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2016-locked-loaded-october-20-22/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be celebrating our seventh annual program October 20-22. We have been busy locking in another great program of independent film, music, and conversations to present in historic downtown La Grande. Eastern Oregon University has stepped forward this year as a presenting sponsor. EOU will provide a venue and resources to - [EOFF @ WLES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-wles/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be presenting a special block at this year's We Like Em Short (WLES) film festival in Baker City, Oregon on August 20th. The "short fest" will take place August 18th thru 21st, 2016 at the historic Eltrym Theater. The "Short History" of WLES We Like 'Em Short Film Festival celebrates the - [#EOFF2016 is in the works!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2016-is-in-the-works/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be presenting its seventh annual event October 20-22, 2016 in La Grande, Oregon. Making the move back to October, the festival organizers and supporters are feeling giddy with excitement. “October is a great time for the festival, so we’re glad it found its way back to autumn. Not only is - [NoBudge x Vine](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nobudge-x-vine/) - View a curated collection of VINE videos by filmmaker Kentucker Audley. CURATOR'S STATEMENT Thanks to EOFF for asking me to curate some of my favorite Vines. Below are 16 vids from 10 accounts which range from hyper-composed to completely off-the-cuff. Indie filmmakers mixed with ascending Vine celebrities mixed with random teenagers. For better or worse, attention - [2011 Festival Recap](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2011-festival-recap/) - 2011 marked an incredible year of growth for our little festival — We felt warm embraces by local and regional audiences, were humbled with the presence of more guest artists than ever, and saw a 30% increase in attendance. EOFF was one of the first festivals to utilize Skype technology for its Q/As. This past edition we held conversations with emerging artists Evan Glodell, Tristan Patterson, Sophia Takal, and Dustin Guy Defa. For opening night, we were graced by the presence of Jon Foy, director of the Sundance award-winning documentary Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles. - [A MORNING LIGHT x TORINO FILM FESTIVAL = !!!!!!!!!!!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-morning-light-x-torino-film-festival/) - •• EOFF Co-Founder/Film Curator Ian Clark will premiere his new project A MORNING LIGHT at the 2015 Torino Film Festival! It's screening in the festival's out-of-competition category — Waves — on November 21, 27, and 28. EOFF supported this project during its Kickstarter campaign, acting as the non-profit fundraising sponsor. Check out the festival listing for more - [ANNOUNCING THE 7TH ANNUAL • EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/announcing-the-7th-annual-•-eastern-oregon-film-festival/) - (LA GRANDE, OR) • Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to announce the new dates for its upcoming seventh edition — #EOFF2016. // Save The Date • October 20-22, 2016 // Eastern Oregon Film Festival is jumping around the calendar! We’re developing our operational base and strengthening our partnership with The Liberty Theatre Foundation. Outside - [2015 SHORT FILM SELECTIONS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2015-short-film-selections/) - Short films precede each feature block. - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #6: IT IS HERE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-announcement-6-it-is-here/) - The sixth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, May 7, in La Grande, Oregon with the documentary feature PLANETARY at 7:00PM preceded by Danny Madden's ALL YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS! A in-person Q&A with PLANETARY director Guy Reid will follow. The night will conclude with a celebration at The Art Center begginning around 9PM - TERMINAL GRAVITY will - [#EOFF2015 Local Showcase](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-local-showcase/) - SCHWARZ THEATER (EOU) // Friday MAY 8 // 1:10PM - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #5: THE FEATURES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-feature-film-announcement/) - •• It just keeps coming, people. We're honored to introduce this year's collection of 60+ minute films—narrative features, documentaries, or those experiments somewhere in-between. Through a range of styles and cinematic genre, this year's collection tackles subjects as diverse as ecological crisis, alien visitation, mushroom hunting, childhood obesity, artistic struggle, border politics, human trafficking, relationships - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #4: ONLINE FILMS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-online-film-announcement/) - •• We're excited to announce our OFFICIAL 2015 ONLINE SELECTIONS! We're collaborating with filmmakers who have agreed to share their works online during the EOFF weekend. It's exiciting not only because this enables a remote festival component, but because it allows us to welcome more of the films that we love into the EOFF family. - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #3: THE SHORTS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-short-film-announcement/) - •• This post is gonna be short and sweet, folks (zing!). We're proud to present the 2015 OFFICIAL SHORT FILM SELECTIONS! Check them out HEEEEEEEERE!!!!!! - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #2: THE MUSIC](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2015-music-announcement/) - From all directions, this year’s musical guests will create the soundscape to the sixth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival. On Thursday (May 7) come visit the Art Center for a local kick-off show with HAM n CHEESE and Pendleton’s JDK&EOPB. Friday (May 8) will have us getting loose in an outdoor pop-up setting—Benchwarmer’s parking lot—with Boise’s HILLFOLK NOIR and OLD DEATH - [EOFF2015 ANNOUNCEMENT #1](https://www.eofilmfest.com/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 - [5th ANNUAL EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL // PROGRAM ROLLOUT](https://www.eofilmfest.com/5th-annual-eastern-oregon-film-festival-rolls-out-program/) - 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, - [A MORNING LIGHT // Upcoming Project by Festival Programmer Ian Clark](https://www.eofilmfest.com/a-morning-light-ian-clark/) - A core element of the EOFF vision is to support filmmaking in Eastern Oregon via access, education, and organizational support. Contribute to Ian Clark’s newest work and help highlight Eastern Oregon as a production destination! CHECK OUT THE KICKSTARTER PAGE HERE! Writer/Director/Cinematographer • Ian Clark Producers • Jim Cummings, Benjamin Wiessner, Ian Clark Cast • - [SYNERGY RULES // Xoxoxo Miami](https://www.eofilmfest.com/synergy-rules/) - Last summer, EOFF got involved with festival programmer Ian Clark's upcoming project, A Morning Light. Our 501c3 status enabled project contributions through Kickstarter to become tax-deductible and everyone was psyched. Following production, NW Documentary slapped a high five and generously provided access to an incredible media lab for post-production. Big thanks to Ian and Chelsea! - [EOFF Co-Founder/Programmer named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces!!!!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-co-founder-named-one-of-filmmaker-magazines-25-new-faces-of-indie-film/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival's co-founder and film programmer Ian Clark was recently included as one of Filmmaker Magazine's '25 New Faces in Independent Film'. Ian's recent films 'Country Story' (EOFF 2011 Primiere) and soon to be released short film "Searching for Yellow" have garnered attention for the works' subtle narratives and intimate photography. “Cinema is another medium just like - [BOB BIRDNOW'S REMARKABLE TALE OF HUMAN SURVIVAL AND THE TRANSCENDENCE OF SELF](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bob-birdnows-remarkable-tale-of-human-survival-and-the-transcendence-of-self/) - FRIDAY FEB. 21 / STAGE DOOR / 7:00PM FEATURE NARRATIVE (74min / WC Premiere) - [TALL AS THE BAOBAB TREE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/tall-as-the-baobab-tree/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / GRANADA / 2:00PM FEATURE NARRATIVE (82min / E.O. Premiere) - [RICH HILL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/rich-hill/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / STAGE DOOR / 4:35PM FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (90min / WC Premiere) - [AATSINKI: THE STORY OF ARCTIC COWBOYS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/aatsinki-the-story-of-arctic-cowboys/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / STAGE DOOR / 2:00PM FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (90min / OR Premiere) - [LOVE & AIR SEX](https://www.eofilmfest.com/love-air-sex/) - FRIDAY FEB. 21 / GRANADA / 7:30PM FEATURE COMEDY (91min / Premiere) - [TRIPTYCH](https://www.eofilmfest.com/triptych/) - FRIDAY FEB. 21 / GRANADA / 2:40PM NARRATIVE FEATURE (90min / OR Premiere) - [BUOY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/buoy/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / STAGE DOOR / 7:20PM NARRATIVE FEATURE (77min / EO Premiere) - [HOLLOW: AN INTERACTIVE DOCUMENTARY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hollow/) - Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon [box] Interactive documentary. 30 short films. 4 hours total. Entire video collection >> https://vimeo.com/hollowdocumentary/videos Website: http://www.hollowdocumentary.com [/box] Hollow is an interactive documentary and community participatory project that examines the future of rural America through the eyes and voices of those living in McDowell County, W.Va. Hollow combines video portraits, data visualizations, photography, - [YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG](https://www.eofilmfest.com/you-make-me-feel-so-young/) - Directed by Zach Weintraub [box]FEB. 20, 9PM - FEB. 23, 11:59PM Narrative Feature (85min / Online Premiere) [/box] Justine left to sit quietly by and observe the early signs of her own deteriorating relationship. SYNOPSIS Justine, a recent college graduate turned retail employee, lives and works in a nameless city. The film begins when her boyfriend, Zach, - [2014 Short Film Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2014-short-film-selections/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is pleased to announce the official short film selections for #EOFF2014. These powerful short works will preface the 2014 feature selections. - [HAWAIIAN PUNCH](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hawaiian-punch/) - Directed, Edited, Photographed, Produced by Nandan Rao [box]FEB. 20, 9PM - FEB. 23, 11:59PM Narrative Feature (68 min) [/box] Synopsis "Our boys, when they arrive at years of maturity and can take earn of a wife, should get married…While I do not make the remark to apply to individual cases, I am firmly of the opinion that a - [ANNOUNCING THE 6TH ANNUAL // EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/announcing-the-6th-annual-eastern-oregon-film-festival/) - (LA GRANDE, OR) – Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited and proud to announce the dates for its sixth annual event -- #EOFF2015. The 2015 festival will kick off Thursday, May 7, and run through Saturday, May 9 in La Grande, Oregon. Save The Date: May 7, 8 & 9, 2015! EOFF is dedicated to - [POST-FESTIVAL WRAP-UP & AWARDS!!!! // #EOFF2014](https://www.eofilmfest.com/5th-annual-eastern-oregon-film-festival-post-festival-wrap-up-awards/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival celebrated a successful fifth edition! Cinema, live music, parties, and panels ran Thursday, Feb.20 through Saturday, Feb.22. On Sunday, Filmmakers and festival-goers shared an incredible Decompression Day at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort. Attendance and buzz were at an all-time high, and it was—by all accounts—the best EOFF to date!!!! Here are - [PANEL DISCUSSION: Access to Independent Film](https://www.eofilmfest.com/panel-conversation-access-to-independent-film/) - A Conversation with Simple Machine Saturday / Feb22 / 11:00AM / The Art Center Contemporary independent film, domestic and international, is not readily accessible to the majority of people. It’s not always easy to find, learn about, or watch. Is this problematic, and if so, how do we change it? Panel Guests include Nandan Rao (moderator), - [MMXIII](https://www.eofilmfest.com/mmxiii/) - Directed, edited, photographed, produced by Ian Clark [box]FEB. 20, 9PM - FEB. 23, 11:59PM Experimental Feature 67min [/box] Synopsis An experimental self-portrait, MMXIII explores phenomenological subtlety, intersections of construct and verité, and the ways in which technology, landscape, and beauty coalesce. Here, an artist's reflexive gestures investigate moving images and the nature of image construction, blurring the - [LAIKA PRESENTS A LOOK INSIDE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/laika-presents-a-look-inside/) - LAIKA has become the world's most ambitious, creative and fearless animation studio. In his presentation featuring rarely viewed behind-the-scenes footage, Mark Shapiro will talk about the remarkable creativity at LAIKA, from the CG-classic Moongirl (2005) to the two Oscar-nominated stop-motion features ParaNorman (2012) and Coraline (2009). The studio's next film, The Boxtrolls, will debut in theaters on September 26, 2014. Production puppets will be on display. [box] FREE event at The Granada on Saturday, Feb. 22. Time: 12:30PM[/box] Scott Nearing (EOFF Board Member) at last year's peek of ParaNorman and playing with 'The Judge" ABOUT LAIKA - [#EOFF2014 // FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2014-schedule/) - Download and view a PDF version of the printed schedule >> EOFF2014 Schedule (PDF) View the entire EOFF2014 Festival Guide >> Click here. THURSDAY | FEB20 11AM -6:30PM ART CENTER FESTIVAL PASS PICK-UP / SOCIALIZE / FESTIVAL INFORMATION ART EXHIBITION: Schnitt! at the Art Center at the Old Library, February 4 – 27, features new work - [ART EXHIBITION: Schnitt!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/art-exhibition-schnitt/) - Stop by the Art Center throughout the festival and take in the art exhibition. Schnitt! at the Art Center at the Old Library, February 4 – 27, features new work by Cory Peeke, Director of the Nightingale Gallery and Associate Professor of Art & Art History at Eastern Oregon University. Cory’s work combines seemingly inconsequential - [THE FESTIVAL GUIDE IS HERE // #EOFF2014](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2014-festival-guide/) - We're excited to present the complete lineup for the 5th edition of EOFF. Below you'll find the digital version of our festival guide for viewing or download. Printed guides will be available at the event. See you soon!!!! >> View the complete schedule online - [NEW FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED // Upcoming Screening: DamNation](https://www.eofilmfest.com/new-dates-announced-upcoming-screening-damnation/) - The Sixth Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be held May 7-9, 2015 in La Grande, Oregon. In honor of the new spring time dates and our mission to bring compelling film, music, and conversation to the Grande Ronde Valley, Eastern Oregon Film Festival and Hells Canyon Preservation Council are bringing La Grande a special presentation of the - [2013 Short Film Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2013-short-films/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is pleased to announce the following short films for inclusion in this year's event. These powerful short stories will preface each of EOFF2013 feature selections. From current Sundance selections to world premiere, from local and regional, national and international the short program at this year's event is powerful. Screening times and venues will - [ANTHONY LAKES DECOMPRESSION PARTY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/anthony-lakes-decompression-party/) - JOIN US ON SUNDAY FEB. 23RD FOR A DAY AT THE MOUNTAIN. Join #EOFF2014 for a decompression party at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort on Sunday, February 23 2014. After a few days of watching films - we thought it would be good to get some fresh air. LIVE MUSIC Music at The Starbottle Saloon will begin around - [Best of the 40th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival ](https://www.eofilmfest.com/best-of-the-40th-northwest-filmmakers-festival/) - The Best of the 40th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival touring program presents a carefully selected cross-section of the state of filmmaking in the Northwest. The Northwest Film Center presents this showcase to bring the filmmakers wider exposure and to offer this independent regional work to venues large and small. [box]The presentation will take place at The Stage - [LENNY COOKE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/lenny-cooke/) - SATURDAY FEB. 22 / GRANADA / 4:40PM FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (96min / WC Premiere) - [12 O’CLOCK BOYS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/12-oclock-boys/) - FRIDAY FEB. 21 / GRANADA / 5:15PM FEATURE DOCUMENTARY (75min / OR Premiere) - [#EOFF2014 MUSIC LINE UP](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2014-music-line-up/) - This year's Eastern Oregon Film Festival will host an unprecedented cast of musicians and bands, carefully selected from the cities, towns, nooks and crannies of our beloved, abundant Northwest music scene. From Thursday's starting gun to Sunday's final hour, the dedicated festival-goer has the opportunity to behold twelve different acts, ranging from the simple, arresting - [Funding Success : #EOFF2014 Cleared for Launch](https://www.eofilmfest.com/funding-success-eoff2014-cleared-for-launch/) - On January 15th, 2014 EOFF supporters participated in the annual sneak peek fundraiser party held at the Art Center at the Old Library. The evening included choice food from La Grande's Golden Crown Restaurant, Terminal Gravity in the bottle, a raffle, a live auction, and marked the festival pass sale release. The event entertained over - [EOFF November Update](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-la-grande-mainstreets-halloweeeeeen/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is calling for your participation. EOFF is an artist-run film festival in La Grande that features three days of the best in emerging independent film and music. Mark your calendar, hydrate, and meet us in downtown La Grande for our FIFTH ANNUAL celebration FEBRUARY 20-22, 2014. SPREAD THE WORD Sign up - ['Save the Date' Kick-off Party](https://www.eofilmfest.com/save-the-date-kick-off-party/) - EOFF Launches 'Save the Date' Campaign: Parties with Visiting Musicians and invites you to become a member. Eastern Oregon Film Festival is pleased to host visiting musicians Wooden Indian Burial Ground.and Couches in La Grande at Benchwarmers Pub & Grill on Wednesday, October 30th. The evening will be kicked off by a set by locals Catskills (Gregory Rawlins, Wayne Callahan, and Jeff Grammer). EOFF - [It is time. #EOFF2014](https://www.eofilmfest.com/it-is-time-eoff2014/) - HELLLLLLLLO! Well, it's been awhile since we've dropped a line, but this little blast is to let you know that #EOFF2014 is coming in hot! The fifth-annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival will take place February 20-22, 2014 in downtown La Grande! Mark your calendars, as our landmark fifth edition is set to be better than - [Call for Submissions / #EOFF2014](https://www.eofilmfest.com/call-for-submissions-eoff2014/) - EOFF invites filmmakers to submit work for consideration in the 5th Eastern Oregon Film Festival, held in La Grande, Oregon February 20-22, 2014. >> SUBMIT YOUR FILM 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, - [EOFF2014 presents music event to raise funds for fifth annual](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2014-presents-music-event-to-raise-funds-for-fifth-annual/) - A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WARM-UP PARTY EOFF announced it's 2014 Dates - February 20-22, 2014 - but before we can savor another year of great film and music in downtown LG we need to assist the organization in growing it's pocket book to bring about a 5th annual celebration that continues to astound. Portland, Oregon's AU and ETERNAL TAPESTRY will - [ANNOUNCING THE 2014 FESTIVAL DATES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/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 - [EOFF2013 Award Winners and Wrap](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2013-award-winners-and-wrap/) - EOFF IS PLEASED AS PUNCH TO ANNOUNCE ITS 2013 WINNERS 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 - [EOFF2013 Festival Guide](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2013-festival-guide/) - The festival is upon us! Special thanks to all our great help in designing and building this year's festival guide. The guide will be distributed with all festival passes as well as been located at all venues through out the event. Additional copies will make there way to hot spots in Pendleton, Baker City, and - [WAR WITCH (Rebelle)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/war-witch/) - Director & Writer Kim Nguyen The sensitively imagined story of a child soldier in Africa makes War Witch a genre benchmark and a breakout work for writer-director Kim Nguyen." - The Hollywood Reporter - [An Evening with ORNANA](https://www.eofilmfest.com/an-evening-with-ornana/) - A SPECIAL FILM SCREENING ******** 55min, 2012 (dir. Danny Madden) Screening starts with short film: #POSTMODEM (dir. Jillian Mayer/Lucas Leyva) EOFF is proud to present An Evening With ORNANA—an exciting event that offers festival goers a sneak-peek at the new film by SF-based collective, ORNANA. A playful combination of words (orange + banana), the group’s - [Best of the 39th NORTHWEST FILMMAKERS' FESTIVAL](https://www.eofilmfest.com/best-of-the-39th-northwest-filmmakers-festival/) - The Films FESTIVAL TRAILER: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION The Festival reveals the not-so-secret ingredient in Northwest filmmakers’ art. (Created by Mike Houston, Austin Hilde, Directed by Rob Tyler). SOMEONE JOSH LUNDEN / PORTLAND (NAR) On his way home from school, a boy discovers the body of a homeless man. (6 mins.) BIRD OF FLAMES CHEL WHITE / - [Grandma Kelsey](https://www.eofilmfest.com/grandma-kelsey/) - A solitary, wingless creature armed with autoharp, guitar, and song, Grandma Kelsey’s disarming voice blends poetic narratives and structured melodies that draws the hearts of her listeners. It is rare to feel alone in a room full of people, but one can not help feeling singled out by her sincerity. Grandma Kelsey is in the - [FINN RIGGINS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/finn-riggins-2/) - Dynamic and energetic indie rock trio Finn Riggins has made a name for itself around the West and the greater US as road warriors from the oft-overlooked state of Idaho over the last several years. Since their debut release on Portland’s beloved mom-and-pop label Tender Loving Empire in 2007, they have averaged close to 200 shows a - [Hillfolk Noir](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir/) - If John Steinbeck had a Speakeasy, Hillfolk Noir would be the house band.” ~ John Doe, of John Doe, X, The Sadies, and The Knitters Hillfolk Noir is touring behind its latest album, Hillfolk Noir Radio Hour (March 2012). The full-length studio recording is sequenced like an old-timey radio program straight out of O Brother, - [AND AND AND](https://www.eofilmfest.com/and-and-and/) - Saturday night, March 2nd, at the Art Center (Festival Hub) catch AND AND AND along with THE DIRTY MOOGS & LIONSWEB for the Treefort Music Fest Showcase. About the Band Three members of And And And (singer/guitarist Nathan Baumgartner, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Wiggans, and bassist Jonathan Sallas) grew up together in an economically depressed small town on - [THE DIRTY MOOGS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-dirty-moogs/) - Saturday March 2nd, as part of the Treefort Music Fest showcase after-party catch The Dirty Moogs with fellow Boise group Lionsweb and Portland's And And And for a great finale event at The Art Center at The Old Library. While Boise, Idaho based trio The Dirty Moogs twiddle their knobs in homage to their synthesized - [Almost in Love](https://www.eofilmfest.com/almost-in-love/) - Directed by Sam Neave a love story in two takes A love story shot in two single, continuous 40 minute takes set eighteen months apart: the first over a sunset, the second over a sunrise. Sasha has been in love with Mia for years. - [OK, Good](https://www.eofilmfest.com/ok-good/) - Director Daniel Martinico A struggling actor spirals ever downward during the grueling process of trying to find steady work. A riveting portrait of an actor on the verge of a nervous breakdown -- or, quite possibly, something worse... Armstrong [gives] a rigorously controlled performance that suggests the human equivalent of a ticking time bomb.” - Joe Leydon, Variety - [Crazy & Thief](https://www.eofilmfest.com/crazy-thief/) - Director Cory McAbbee Two children, a homemade star chart, a cyclops, a giant and a time machine. a gentle treat for McAbee enthusiasts and a mildly curious study of juvenile behavior for everyone else, which is certainly enough to satisfy this fan." - Eric Kohn (Indiewire) - [ONLY THE YOUNG](https://www.eofilmfest.com/only-the-young/) - Directors Jason Tippet & Elizabeth Mims Only The Young encapsulates the best of documentary film with its sincerity but is shot with the beautiful still aesthetic of a narrative film. This coming of age documentary is scored with soul music which makes it unlike any other documentary film. I'm ready to file ONLY THE YOUNG in the all-time coming of age canon. - Hammer & Nail - [CINEMA SIX](https://www.eofilmfest.com/cinema-six/) - Directed and Writers Mark Potts & Cole Selix Cinema Six resembles a movie theater-set version of “Office Space” with the same kind of raunchy humor and quarter-to-mid-life ennui.” “Lead actor John Merriman... handles comedy and drama with equal ease and the whole cast delivers with a fair share of absurd comedic moments.” - [FINDING TRUELOVE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/finding-truelove/) - Director Sam Kuhn Clay, Michael and Andrew are fascinated by a yearbook from Chico High’s class of 1990 that they discover at a Value Village. Intrigued by the cryptic word “Caduceus” emblazoned across the cover, and by the countless sweet mullets and dream girls inside, the three friends lock onto one particular student: feather-banged mystery man Timothy Truelove. - [AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/an-oversimplification-of-her-beauty/) - Directed by Terence Nance You’ve just arrived home after a bad day. You’re broke and lonely, even though you live in the biggest and busiest city in America. You do, however, have one cause for mild optimism: you seem to have captured the attention of an intriguing young lady. You’ve rushed home to clean your apartment before she comes over. In your haste, you see that you’ve missed a call. There’s a voice mail; she tells you that she won’t be seeing you tonight. - [ESCAPE FIRE: THE FIGHT TO RESCUE AMERICAN HEALTHCARE](https://www.eofilmfest.com/escape-fire/) - Directors Matthew Heinman & Susan Froemke ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time: how can we save our badly broken healthcare system? - [YOSSI](https://www.eofilmfest.com/yossi/) - Director Eytan FOX A sequel to Eytan Fox’s breakthrough gay story of love and loss on the front lines, Yossi & Jagger(2002), this tender new drama follows Yossi, now a doctor, who turns the corner on the enduring pain of grief. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival." - [THE MEN OF DODGE CITY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/men-of-dodge-city/) - *Oregon Premiere The Trailer https://vimeo.com/24438755 - [THE INTERNATIONAL SIGN FOR CHOKING](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-international-sign-for-choking/) - Director Zach Weintraub The International Sign for Choking depicts the day-to-day encounters of Josh, a would-be expatriate from the US living in Buenos Aires for the second time. While his primary purpose seems to be the production of a vaguely defined video project, he devotes more of his time to tracking down a mysteriously absent ex-girlfriend. Frustrated by continual failure, Josh finds himself the perpetrator of a series of small yet uncharacteristic acts of deceit that ultimately place him in a low-key love triangle alongside Anna, his fellow N. American housemate, and Roger, a local musician. - [CATSKILLS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/catskills/) - Within the multi-instrumentalism den of Jeff Grammer and steaming from the songwriting factory of Gregory Rawlins fashions a new fashion—both state of the art and rusted shut. It’s Future Rust! No, wait, it’s Catskills! Catskills will premiere their collective talons at Ten Depot Street, February, 28th as part of EOFF2013’s opening night after-party. And why - [LAIKA PRESENTS INSIGHT INTO THEIR HANDCRAFTED STOP-MOTION FEATURE: PARANORMAN](https://www.eofilmfest.com/laika-presents-insight-into-their-handcrafted-stop-motion-feature-paranorman/) - Saturday, March 2nd join Mark Shapiro, Head Of Entertainment Brand Marketing for LAIKA at a behind the scenes look at their recent motion picture ParaNorman. The Making of the handcrafted stop-motion feature ParaNorman (2012). Go behind-the-scenes of LAIKA’s animated feature ParaNorman. Mark Shapiro will present time-lapse imagery and behind-the-scenes footage as he describes the major undertaking involved in - [James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys](https://www.eofilmfest.com/james-dean-kindle-the-eastern-oregon-playboys-2/) - Thursday night, February 28th, enjoy James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys at Ten Depot Street along side local creation CATSKILLS for the first night after-party. Mind your tongue if you believe that Eastern Oregon is little more than methamphetamines and rodeo. James Dean Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys roll through town like - [Official 2013 Program Announcement](https://www.eofilmfest.com/official-2013-program-announcement/) - EOFF2013 is the fourth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival held in La Grande, Oregon February 28th - March 2nd, 2013. EOFF features an amazing line-up of emerging independent feature and short films. The festival opens with Only The Young, an intimate portrait of three enigmatic teenagers searching for love, friendship, and skate parks. The film somehow manages - [EOFF2013 Teaser Trailer](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2013-teaser-trailer/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to start spilling our guts about the great program in store for 2013. We will be releasing bits and pieces of event information throughout the first of the year and then unveiling our full line up of films, music, workshops, and special events for the February 28th - March - [Skype Q & A with Dustin Guy Defa](https://www.eofilmfest.com/skype-q-a-with-dustin-guy-defa/) - Filmmaker Dustin Guy Defa get's asked a pretty big question - This skype Q & A was part of Eastern Oregon Film Festival's 2011 program - 'Bad Fever', (Dustin's Film) won him the coveted EOFF Innovation in Directing award. http://youtu.be/rzFA1TGw_to - [Skype Q & A with Sophia Takal](https://www.eofilmfest.com/skype-q-a-with-sophia-takal/) - One of the things we love about our festival is the interaction with these spectacular filmmakers. EOFF will be updating its media library with our Q&A's from 2011 and are implementing some great new ways to document and share this conversations. Check out our growing collection here. GREEN was an official 2011 Eastern Oregon Film - [Holiday Updates and ways to get involved!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/holiday-updates-and-ways-to-get-involved/) - Happy holidays film festival friends -- As we enter this holiday season, consider giving your friends the gift of a great time. Purchase a membership for a friend and give them access to all of the amazing film, music, and special programs that Eastern Oregon Film Festival will offer in 2013. Updates Wildhorse Foundation awards EOFF programming - [Screening 'Plimpton' at Annual Word Round-Up](https://www.eofilmfest.com/screening-plimpton-at-annual-word-round-up/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will be presenting a special screening at the first annual Eastern Oregon Word Round-up, to be held October 26th and 27th. EOFF will present 'Plimpton'. The screening will take place October 26th at 9:15pm at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute. The Eastern Oregon Word Round-up is a series of workshops, programs on writing and publishing, - [October Updates](https://www.eofilmfest.com/october-updates/) - 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, - [More 2010 Official Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-rest-of-the-line-up/) - 2010 has a great line-up of films. We Are Croissan'wich A short film about advertising, friendship and breast pumps. Director: Josh Lowman Running Time: 10 min Website: http://www.wearecroissanwich.com/ The Bag A simple yet disturbing story of an elderly woman who has grown tired of living. Director: Ray Nomoto Robison Running Time: 25 min Website: http://sites.google.com/site/thebagmovieproject/ Open Five - [I Art LG Block Party: See you there!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/i-art-lg-block-party-see-you-there/) - Art Center at the Old Library has been under renovations over the summer and will celebrate their updated space with an art exhibition and block party, Saturday September 15th, entitled, “I Art LG,” which will feature live local music, hands-on art activities, Zumba & Nia Dance Demos, Do-it-Yourself ”I <3 LG” screenprinting t-shirts, THE BIG ART, - [James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys](https://www.eofilmfest.com/james-dean-kindle-the-eastern-oregon-playboys/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is delighted to have our neighbors over for a visit. Announcing a 2011 Official Music Selection: James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys (Pendleton, Oregon) will conspire with Boise's Hillfolk Noir to kick off the opening night of the 3rd annual festival held in downtown La Grande, Oregon. (Venue and - [2011 Official Short Film Selections](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2011-official-short-film-selections/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival announces the official 2011 short film selection. Each feature film for this year’s festival will be preceded by one of these great short films. - [That's a wrap. Another great year in the can!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/another-great-year/) - The 2011 Eastern Oregon Film Festival was a blast. Maybe you caught a film or two, or maybe you were one of the hard-cores who saw all 20 and made it to all the after-parties. But to those of you who were part of EOFF 2011, hats off to you. Check back tomorrow as we - [2011 EOFF Award Winners](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2011-eoff-award-winners/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival awards five filmmakers with this year’s honors. Bellflower and Dragonslayer received Best Film nods in the narrative and documentary categories, respectively. Cirkus Columbia, and short, Summer Snapshot won audience choice awards. And Bad Fever director, Dustin Guy Defa, was recognized for his ‘Innovation in Directing’. Jury awards were given to the - [Boise's New Emerging Artist Festival has a little EOFF in its Blood](https://www.eofilmfest.com/boises-new-emerging-artist-festival-has-a-little-eoff-in-its-blood/) - Finn Riggins, Sons of Guns, and Yeah Great Fine (all past players at EOFF) all participated in the innagural year of Treefort Music Festival in Boise, Idaho. Eric Gilbert of the Riggins' helped to coordinate this great event and stated that he took inspiration from Eastern Oregon Film Festival's efforts over the past year. Check out this - [Screening & Tour at the Historic Liberty Theatre April 25th](https://www.eofilmfest.com/screening-fundraiser-at-the-historic-liberty-theater-april-25th/) - EOFF will be hosting a night of film at the new "Stage Door Theatre" housed in the back of the historic Liberty Theatre in La Grande. The 50 seat venue is a new and welcomed intimate space for arts and cultural use. Come join us Wednesday April 25th from 6pm - 9pm for a chance to see - [Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles](https://www.eofilmfest.com/resurrect-dead-the-mystery-of-the-toynbee-tiles/) - Feature Documentary TRT: 85 min. | U.S.A. | color A film by JON FOY. Awards: 2011 Sundance Director's Award: Documentary Strangeness is afoot. Most people don't notice the hundreds of cryptic tiled messages about resurrecting the dead that have been appearing in city streets over the past three decades. But Justin Duerr does. For years, finding an answer to this long-standing urban mystery has been his obsession. He has been collecting clues that the tiler has embedded in the streets of major cities across the U.S. and South America. But as Justin starts piecing together key events of the past he finds a story that is more surreal than he imagined, and one that hits disturbingly close to home. - [The Taqwacores](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-taqwacores/) - Website: http://www.rumanni.com/ "1 of the 10 Best Films from Sundance 2010" - Time Out London Synopsis: Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "unorthodox" housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore - a hardcore, Muslim punk rock scene that only exists on - [LIVE Audience Q&A with filmmaker Ian Clark](https://www.eofilmfest.com/live-audience-qa-with-filmmaker-ian-clark/) - Audience Q&A with director Ian Clark at the World Premiere of his film 'Country Story' after screening at Eastern Oregon Film Festival in La Grande, Oregon on October 22, 2011. The film featured a lot of the landscapes and locations found here in the Grande Ronde Valley. - [Satellite screening in Eugene -- BIJOU Art Cinemas Presents:](https://www.eofilmfest.com/satellite-screening-in-eugene-bijou-art-cinemas-presents/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will host a satellite event in Eugene, OR—the three nights of screenings will take place April 24-26 at the lovely Bijou Art Cinemas. 2011 official selections Country Story and (shorts)Pioneer, A Face Fixed, Kosmos will be screened. There will be a Q/A with the director following the screening of Country Story. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT 8pm NIGHTLY, APRIL 24-26 For more: http://bijou-cinemas.com/bijou/2012/04/eastern-oregon-film-festival-presents/ - [EOFF attending Annual Oregon Film Meeting](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-attending-annual-oregon-film-meeting/) - Attending and showcasing a little 2011 Recap (will post video soon) and updating the State on our growing annual festival in Eastern Oregon. Along with EOU's Film Program La Grande and Eastern Oregon are becoming points of interest for the film community and industry in Oregon. Feel free to join us via Satellite Monday, December - [Skype Q&A with Director Evan Glodell ('Bellflower')](https://www.eofilmfest.com/skype-qa-with-director-evan-glodell-bellflower/) - The 2011 Jury Award for best narrative feature went to Evan Glodell's 'Bellflower'. Following the screening on Saturday, October 22, Glodell tuned into La Grande, Oregon via skype from his hotel room in Ireland. He discusses the use of very little resources, participation of key players, and the grueling, yet rewarding, process behind the - [Gregory Rawlins](https://www.eofilmfest.com/gregory-rawlins/) - Gregory Rawlins In a world of quick fixes and shock value, one-hit wonders and weekly online sensations, it is a rare treat to hear a songwriter like Gregory Rawlins, a poet whose words are both whittled from the sturdy oak of folk tradition as they are tempered by the modern-day skyscraper. His images dance whimsically, - [Green](https://www.eofilmfest.com/green/) - Narrative Feature TRT: 72 min.| U.S.A. | color Written and Directed by Sophia Takal Awards: SXSW / Chicken & Egg Emergent Woman Director Award An intimate friendship between two women dissolves as they are drawn into an irrational, destructive spiral of jealousy and paranoid fantasy in this haunting examination of the female psyche. - [The Last Mountain](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-last-mountain/) - Feature Documentary TRT: 113min | USA | color Director: Bill Haney *A panel discussion hosted by Oregon Rural Action will follow the screening. In the valleys of Appalachia, a battle is being fought over a mountain. It is a battle with severe consequences that affect every American, regardless of their social status, economic background or where they live. It is a battle that has taken many lives and continues to do so the longer it is waged. It is a battle over protecting our health and environment from the destructive power of Big Coal. - [Press Pause Play](https://www.eofilmfest.com/press-pause-play/) - Feature Documentary A Film by Victor Köhler and David Dworsky TRT 80 minute | United States | Color The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent of people in an unprecedented way, unleashing unlimited creative opportunities. But does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture? Is it cultural democracy or mediocrity? - [Hillfolk Noir](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-boise-id-2/) - Hillfolk Noir Supplies Opening Night Soundtrack Eastern Oregon Film Festival is pleased to announce Boise, Idaho’s Hillfolk Noir as our festival kick off band Thursday, October 20th at the Granada Theater with a little pre-screening Junkerdash — then again as a follow up to the opening night film. Expect to really get cash-swanked as they - [Sons of Guns ](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sons-of-guns-2/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival will kick off Friday night's after party with La Grande's own Son of Guns. The band has just released a new album 'Oregon Slogan' and is primed to bring the new material to the table. "Sons of Guns is a four-piece Northwest band that brings together acoustic and electric, rock and - [Elidila](https://www.eofilmfest.com/elidila/) - Long time La Grande musicians Wayne Callahan and Jeff Grammer bring their most recent project / band 'Elidila' (pronounced elah - dee - lah) to the table. Elidila is wrapping up their first West Coast tour - playing with the likes of Tartufi, The Music Wrong, Lia Rose and many more. This experimental/rock combo recently - [Finn Riggins](https://www.eofilmfest.com/finn-riggins/) - Finn Riggins will be honoring EOFF again this year with their increasingly rich musical escapades. Eastern Oregon Film Festival welcomes the Riggins' to 2011 with the Official Selection stamp (as seen on their photo below. :) La Grande has been a stopping point for these busy bodies - they have played shows all of the - [Atomic Mama](https://www.eofilmfest.com/atomic-mama/) - There is nothing we love more than having new (and might I add, mind-blowingly swell) music groups getting a taste of La Grande - and in return letting us taste them (maybe that came out poorly). Regardless - Eastern Oregon Film Festival presents yet another act that promises to deliver - 2011 Official Music Selection - [Jared Mees & The Grown Children](https://www.eofilmfest.com/jared-mees-the-grown-children/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is plump with excitement to announce our final 2011 Official Music Selection - hailing from the tenderest parts of Portlandia -- Jared Mees & The Grown Children. Jared Mees, at the helm of both the band and Tender Loving Empire (the Portland- based record label, screenprinting studio, and local-centric handmade consignment - [Nobody Cares](https://www.eofilmfest.com/nobody-cares/) - Narrative Feature - WORLD PREMIERE A Film by Dustin Travis Swartz TRT 95 Min | USA | Color Bob Rockefeller has never been loved, by anyone, ever. He's a sad sack who shovels shit for a living. Life has been anything but extraordinary but that's about to change. During a routine prostate exam, Bob learns he has only 8.5 days to live. 8.5 days to find happiness. 8.5 days to find true love. 8.5 days to find a home for his guinea pigs. 8.5 days to make up for 43 years of living a life that totally sucks. - [Great Sponsors, Granting Successes, Donations, & Participation = How we make it happen!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/great-sponsors-granting-successes-donations-participation-how-we-make-it-happen/) - Great Sponsors, Granting Successes, Donations, & Participation = How we make it happen! The Eastern Oregon Film Festival would not be possible without the growing support of local businesses, organizations, The City of La Grande, and festival participants (cinephiles and band-buff's alike), Eastern Oregon University, and the great energy emanating in the Grande Ronde Valley. Volunteers: It - [The Roll Out Begins...](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-roll-out-begins/) - 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 - [EOFF AND LA GRANDE MAIN STREET COMMERCE CAMPAIGN](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-and-la-grande-main-street-commerce-campaign/) - For Immediate Release: [La Grande, Oregon] Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is excited to work with La Grande Main Street and area businesses to offer an opportunity to reach a regional audience and to introduce themselves as supportive of new and exciting arts and cultural driven tourism activity in La Grande and Eastern Oregon. The - [EOFF screens "Quality of Life" at OK Theater](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff-screens-quality-of-life-at-ok-theater/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is sponsoring a satellite screening of Quality of Life. This award-winning narrative feature film will play at the OK Theater in Enterprise Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 7pm. Director Benjamin Morgan will be present for Q&A after the screening. About the Film Winner of a prestigious jury award at the - [Take to the Stage](https://www.eofilmfest.com/take-to-the-stage/) - Mike Surber heads to the stage to open up the 2010 Festival. - [Filmmaker Benjamin Morgan: Opening Night 2010](https://www.eofilmfest.com/filmmaker-benjamin-morgan-opening-night-2010/) - Filmmaker Benjamin Morgan makes a last minute blast to the lobby for popcorn. - [Sons of Guns (La Grande, OR / Seattle, WA)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sons-of-guns/) - The Decompression Party Venue: Mt. Emily Ale House Sons of Guns was born in La Grande, ran away to Seattle to sew things, then returned to the Prodigal Brunches of Eastern Oregon's table. Their new album "Oregon Slogan" will be available July 2011. Band Website: www.sonsofgunsmusic.com - [Yeah Great Fine (Portland, OR)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/yeah-great-fine-portland-or/) - Venue: Benchwarmer's Bar & Grill Yeah Great Fine. Something we all say when we just don’t care. Perhaps a comment on the general malaise of our generation (ourselves included). Mostly, an ironically spiritless label for a band that is anything but. Yeah Great Fine was born, like many bands, of a shared practice space and - [Finn Riggins (Hailey, ID)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/finn-riggins-hailey-id/) - Venue: Benchwarmer's Bar & Grill Finn Riggins is the result of a longtime collaboration between Cameron Bouiss, Eric Gilbert and Lisa Simpson. Having met while completing their music degrees at the University of Idaho, the trio began playing music together in 2000, an endeavor that would ultimately culminate in what is now Finn Riggins. In - [Hillfolk Noir (Boise, ID)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/hillfolk-noir-boise-id/) - Venue: Granada Theater & White House Coffee Filtered through a half-century of folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll, and fed by family history and an affinity for acoustic mountain music, medicine show culture and Depression-era string-band blues, Hillfolk Noir’s peculiar roots gumbo is, like the carnival midway, at once inviting and foreboding. Look no further - [Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo](https://www.eofilmfest.com/beetle-queen-conquers-tokyo/) - BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO Official Website: http://www.beetlequeen.com/ "a striking micromasterpiece...utterly, wonderfully unique" - The Austin Chronicle Synopsis: Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo explores the mystery of the development of Japan's love affair with bugs. Sold live in vending machines and department stores, plastic replicas included as prizes in the equivalent of a McDonald's Happy Meal, from - [Daddy Longlegs](https://www.eofilmfest.com/daddy-longlegs/) - DADDY LONGLEGS Website: http://www.sundanceselects.com/films/daddy-longlegs "Daddy Longlegs may shock you, but it will also make you re-examine your ideas about parenthood, and what it means to be a father." - Newsweek Synopsis: Every year, Lenny gets to spend two weeks with his two young sons. He juggles his kids, work, and everything else within a midtown - [The Door](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-door/) - Nella Parks and Benjamin Morgan, welcoming ticket-holders. - [Grassroots](https://www.eofilmfest.com/grassroots/) - Pabst is NOT an official sponsor of Eastern Oregon Film Festival. - [White House Coffee After-Party](https://www.eofilmfest.com/white-house-coffee-after-party/) - Hillfolk Noir performing at White House Coffee during EOFF After-Party - [2010 Opening Night](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2010-opening-night/) - Musician Shaun Daniel plays an acoustic set as people line the sidewalk for admittance to the opening night film at 2010's Eastern Oregon Film Festival. ## Pages - [EOFF Year Round](https://www.eofilmfest.com/) - [MY EOFF](https://www.eofilmfest.com/me/) - [Watch Owen Story - Support EOFF](https://www.eofilmfest.com/watch-owen-story-support-eoff/) - [Bad Day for Bigfoot Project Support Page](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bad-day-for-bigfoot/) - An Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Field Tripper's support page. “Bad Day for Bigfoot” is a genre-bending, comedic sci-fi mystery set in the fictional Blaze County, where a Bigfoot hoax spirals out of control, leading to a chaotic clash between hoaxers, investigators, and an otherworldly phenomenon known as “The Switch Flip.” The script combines slapstick chaos with genuine - [bad day](https://www.eofilmfest.com/bad-day/) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.eofilmfest.com/volunteers/) - Volunteer at The Eastern Oregon Film Festival & throughout the year. EOFF was born from out of the hustle of inspired citizens dedicated to uplifting The Grande Ronde Valley through inspired arts engagement via film screenings, artist visitation, and community synergy. YOUR TIME is VALUABLE and we are grateful for as much as you are - [Sponsorship](https://www.eofilmfest.com/sponsorships/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival returns for its 17th year — a three-day celebration of film, music, and community that draws thousands of culture-loving attendees to downtown La Grande. As a sponsor, you play a key role in making this nationally recognized event happen — and in return, we’ll connect your brand with a vibrant audience - [Development Field Trips for Filmmakers](https://www.eofilmfest.com/field-trips-for-filmmakers/) - The Eastern Oregon Film Festival (EOFF) is proud to announce its Production Development Field Trip program, launching in late spring and summer of 2025. This initiative is designed to foster creative exploration, build meaningful connections, and highlight La Grande, Oregon, as a vibrant location for independent film production. Deadlines: APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 FIELD TRIPS WILL - [Floating Point](https://www.eofilmfest.com/floating-point/) - Floating Point is a climate science fiction short film currently in development and slated to film in Eastern Oregon in 2026. Blending plant science, quantum computing, and memory, the project explores what happens when the botanical world becomes the medium for time travel. The film is fiscally sponsored by Eastern Oregon Film Festival through our Filmmaker - [Recurring Donations](https://www.eofilmfest.com/recurring-donations/) - 🎬 Support the Eastern Oregon Film Festival — Every Month Independent film doesn’t thrive on red carpets — it thrives because of community. Choose a level that feels right for you — every dollar goes directly toward making the festival possible: 🎥 $5/month — The Film Lover Helps cover marketing, screenings, and community outreach. 🎞 - [Board of Directors](https://www.eofilmfest.com/board/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival is a 501C3 Non Profit and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This mighty group of community (both local and at large) members helps guide our organization with strategies to enact our mission and bring to form our vision. Christopher Jennings - Board President Christopher Jennings is an API - [Passes & Tickets](https://www.eofilmfest.com/tickets/) - #EOFF2026 Festival Passes Festival passes for 2026 will be available in June. Festival Friend Annual Membership Pass The Festival Friend Pass is the way to go if you fancy yourself a true supporter and want to reap benefits all year long as we develop and grow our programs. PLUS: you'll get the VERY FIRST LOOK - [Donate](https://www.eofilmfest.com/donate/) - Make a contribution today. BE A FESTIVAL FRIEND Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate $100 Visit our friends.eofilmfest.com hub to contribute, become a FESTIVAL FRIEND and get details for special year round events and activities. OF COURSE you may also send a check to:Eastern Oregon Film Festival112 Depot StreetLa Grande, OR 97850 Please include your name, email, - [#EOFF2025 Films](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/) - Discover the 2025 Eastern Oregon Film Festival in La Grande, Oregon—9 feature films, 41 shorts, narratives, docs & more. Find your perfect film this October! - [#EOFF2025](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025/) - The sixteenth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival was held October 16-18, 2025 in La Grande, Oregon 👉 JURIED AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT 👉 AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT 👉 DIRECTOR'S AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT This event is supported by these key players and more - Thank you! - [#EOFF2025 Festival Schedule](https://www.eofilmfest.com/festival-schedule/) - Last chance to watch! Unlock the VOD screenings before 11:59pm to enjoy for 24 hour and cast your final votes! - [Seance for the 'Gram](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/seance-for-the-gram/) - Three wannabe influencers stage a fake seance live for their followers, but the consequences are all too real. Director: Sam Schlenker • Runtime: 12 min • Year: 2025 - [#EOFF2025 Schedule of Events](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-schedule/) - #EOFF2025 Festival Schedule - lock-in your pass to get into our communication flow and RSVP to the following events ahead of time. Tickets on sale now! - [hitoláayca (Going Upriver)](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/hitolaayca-going-upriver/) - Devin Reuben is training to be the first certified nimiipuu whitewater guide of his generation. The nimiipuu (Nez Perce) have a long history of river travel– in fact, they… - [Te Seguiré a la Oscuridad](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/te-seguire-a-la-oscuridad/) - A driven high school student in 2005 obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class Director: Nicholas Luciano • Runtime: 11 min • Year:… - [#EOFF2025 Music](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2025-music/) - Explore the Eastern Oregon Film Festival’s 2025 music lineup—three nights of live performances (October 16–18, La Grande, OR). From Western swing to synth-ballads to funk-rock—find your festival soundtrack after the credits! Check out the full announcement article here: #EOFF2025 Music Announcement - [Friends of Eastern Oregon Film Festival](https://www.eofilmfest.com/the-benefits-of-being-a-friend-of-eastern-oregon-film-festival/) - Festival Friends, the sustaining members of Eastern Oregon Film Festival. They support the festival andprograms related to film and culture in La Grande. - [James Dean Kindle and His Country Combo](https://www.eofilmfest.com/james-dean-kindle-and-his-country-combo/) - “His Country Combo” consists of pedal steel guitarist Roger Conley, acoustic bassist Aaron Engum, and percussionist Tim Mustoe.James Dean Kindle is a singer, songwriter, and… - [Thrown-out Bones](https://www.eofilmfest.com/thrown-out-bones/) - swagger-dripping rock, funky latin grooves, jazzy blues tension ++ - [Night Heron](https://www.eofilmfest.com/night-heron/) - dreamy synth-laced ballads wrapped in whispery vocals and lush textures. - [Eastern Oregon Film Festival](https://www.eofilmfest.com/home/) - Join us in La Grande, Oregon, Oct. 16-18, 2025 for Independent Cinema, Music and Conversation at Eastern Oregon Film Festival, #EOFF2025 - make it your thang! - [The Protagonist Gene](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-protagonist-gene/) - When a timid woman is medically diagnosed as a Supporting Character, she must undergo a radical procedure in order to attain Main Character energy. Director: Kyle Leland Cullerton… - [Firebreak](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/firebreak/) - Brandon and Royal change lives through firefighting. The two men met fighting wildfires while imprisoned in California’s penal system. Now, despite institutional barriers,… - [American Teenager](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/american-teenager/) - Tonya, a teenage girl who is living in a motel with her drug addict mom, is searching far and wide for a cigarette. Director: Rachel Gosselin, Nili Yosha • Runtime: 11 min • Year:… - [MEOW!](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/meow/) - In order to find her pet cat, a young toilet attendant has to sell her feet pics to a deranged river hunchback and find her way to a shadow puppet theatre adaptation of her life.… - [emilycore](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/emilycore/) - Meme Man, a voice based on Disney's Belle, and a 3D scan of a Rodin sculpture star in this experimental documentary built around my spouse's nightmarish sleep talk and my endle… - [Quaker](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/quaker/) - During the last Quaker meeting of the year, Brooklyn high school seniors share their unfiltered feelings with each other. Director: Giovanna Molina • Runtime: 16 min • Year: 2025… - [Comets](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/comets/) - Nan’s life changes abruptly when she’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But a new resident at the nursing home brings her hope. Director: Amy Roy • Runtime: 12 min • Year: 2025 •… - [PATINA](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/patina/) - While attending his grandfather’s 84th birthday party, 12-year-old Jackson meets Patina, a larger-than-life woman with a mysterious past. As time begins to bend, Jackson uncover… - [End of Trip - Sahara](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/end-of-trip-sahara/) - For them, crossing the desert was the ultimate thrill of youth. All they could risk was their lives… and they did. Director: Antonio Rodríguez Cabal • Runtime: 129 min • Year:… - [Softboy](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/softboy/) - A hopeless romantic goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure a first date is a success. Director: Tommy Meisel • Runtime: 13 min • Year: 2025 • Language: English - [The World Drops Dead](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-world-drops-dead/) - Claire struggles to cope as the shock of her father's suicide ripples through her small Quaker community. Beset by visions and desperate to reunite with the only person who seemed… - [anniversary_6](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/anniversary_6/) - A dysfunctional anniversary date leads a man to an extreme method to try to win his boyfriend's heart back. Director: Carmen I. Perez • Runtime: 14 min • Year: 2024 • Language:… - [Baby Tooth](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/baby-tooth/) - A young woman puts out an advertisement for two things: to sell her Grandad's boat, and for someone to pull out her baby tooth. When a man turns up interested in the boat she… - [ALOHA MEANS I LOVE YOU](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/aloha-means-i-love-you/) - Clara and Bertie have been friends for nearly 60 years, but when Clara wants to add a new man into the mix, Bertie's devotion to her friend is tested. Director: Katy Dore •… - [TRASH BABY](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/trash-baby/) - Trash Baby is a coming-of-age drama that follows 12-year-old Stevie as she navigates growing up, getting out, and the art of finding beauty in the ugliest of places. Director:… - [NANI](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/nani/) - Caught between cultures and generations, a young woman takes her nani on a final, defiant adventure. Director: Mainak Dhar • Runtime: 10 min • Year: 2025 • Language: Bengali,… - [Burrowing Owls: A Love Story](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/burrowing-owls-a-love-story/) - In the shadows of a Cold War Military depot, a colony of pint-sized predators faces an uncertain future as one owl biologist races to save it from extinction. As a young family of… - [Flightpaths](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/flightpaths/) - Flightpaths is a heartfelt, 6-minute slice-of-life short film that explores the enduring legacy of a family of space travelers. When their father, an intrepid explorer of the… - [My Friend, Chevy](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/my-friend-chevy/) - When Chevy invites his friend Amber, a girl, over for guys' weekend, BJ is confused. Director: Jesse Fine • Runtime: 40 min • Year: 2024 • Language: English - [Surrender to the Sound](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/surrender-to-the-sound/) - Surrender to the Sound is about Angel City FC’s unrivaled women’s soccer supporter groups, dubbed ‘La Fortaleza,’ as they devotedly take on their second inaugural season. In… - [The Ogre](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-ogre/) - OGRE, a pre-crash bunker wave earth tone noxious metal rubber tone mathscape grass-fed conglomerate bass post-ego brown noise premeditated deathcore punk rock jazz band from… - [Got Your Nose](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/got-your-nose/) - An unassuming childhood game between a stranger and a baby becomes a life changing event culminating in a victims lifelong quest for revenge. Director: Connie Bonds • Runtime: 7… - [The Release](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-release/) - A wannabe wellness influencer goes viral for all the wrong reasons — but a mysterious cult might just hold the key to her redemption. Director: Clare Austen-Smith, Sofia Dobrushin… - [Endzgiving](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/endzgiving/) - This is gonna be Will's last Friendsgiving. Director: Tina Carbone • Runtime: 11 min • Year: 2024 • Language: English - [CHASERS](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/chasers/) - A starry-eyed musician navigates an LA party, chasing her crush while desperately dodging the heartbreaking secret that could shatter her pursuit. Director: Erin Brown Thomas •… - [Tandem](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/tandem/) - Stuck in his room with only two mice for company, a wheelchair-bound boy dares to dream of cycling again. Director: Katarzyna Lewek • Runtime: 6 min • Year: 2023 • Language:… - [Wrecking Party](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/wrecking-party/) - Kate and Lily arrive at a party together, but they have very different trajectories over the course of the night. Director: Elizabeth Giamatti • Runtime: 13 min • Year: 2025 •… - [Mondegreen](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/mondegreen/) - An isolated sound artist in the woods is unraveled by obsession and paranormal conspiracies. Director: Linda Mai Green • Runtime: 22 min • Year: 2025 • Language: English - [Centaur Baby](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/centaur-baby/) - It's Halloween; we're at a cramped, sweaty, costume party where a break-up, a proposal and a meet-cute all happen at once. Director: Elvira Ibragimova • Runtime: 15 min • Year:… - [Private Moments](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/private-moments/) - A withdrawn teen is pushed to her limits when an intense acting class blurs the line between performance and personal truth. Director: Jessica Barr • Runtime: 13 min • Year: 2025… - [The Knock Knock Game](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-knock-knock-game/) - Three friends looking for kicks play the chilling Knock Knock Game. But when the rules are broken, one will pay a fatal price. Director: Mac Hendrickson • Runtime: 15 min • Year:… - [The Opener](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-opener/) - After a struggling street musician goes viral playing songs from his bedroom, he’s invited on tour by one of his heroes, Grammy-winner Jason Mraz, and given the chance to prove… - [American Comic](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/american-comic/) - American Comic is a mockumentary that follows two up-and-coming stand-up comedians, who, despite their superficial "cultural" differences, share remarkable similarities when it… - [The Last Wish](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-last-wish/) - On the threshold of the Supreme Court, everyone anxiously awaits the Decision about their fate. And only one strives to return to where a part of their soul remains... Director:… - [Cockroach](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/cockroach/) - Juliette tries to survive a recent breakup with her longtime girlfriend by chronically masturbating and trying to convince herself to start dating men. Her delirium is finally… - [AstroVan](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/astrovan/) - Max's simple van life gets weird as he teams up with his eccentric neighbor to fix his TV for a Trailblazer game night. Director: Matt Heder • Runtime: 16 min • Year: 2025 •… - [A Walk to the Fire's Edge](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/a-walk-to-the-fires-edge/) - Northern California has been struggling with an unprecedented uptick in wildfires over the last decade, but many groups are beginning to rise to the challenge, fighting fire with… - [The Prospect](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-prospect/) - When high school senior Jerry Vanetti gets rejected from every college he applied to, he hatches a scheme to pose as an elite baseball prospect in order to trick a school into… - [Rash](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/rash/) - Days before her board exam, a stressed medical student develops a mysterious rash and must decide between pursuing success or saving her health and sanity. Director: Lyssa Samuel… - [Into the Unknown: My Cancer Story](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/into-the-unknown-my-cancer-story/) - Filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross provides an original look into his personal journey of a rare cancer diagnosis in his 30s. Through expansive childhood home videos, vulnerable… - [Astray](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/astray/) - Alone in the forest, a man starts to unravel after an unexpected encounter. Director: Michael Kenji Mathews • Runtime: 14 min • Year: 2025 • Language: English - [Chicken Salad](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/chicken-salad/) - In this Surrealist cinema poem, a woman processes the waves of grief and finds solace in becoming one with her art. Director: CK Thornton • Runtime: 13 min • Year: 2024 - [It's Only Love](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/its-only-love/) - "It's Only Love" (2025) explores grief through a posthumous collaboration between the filmmaker and her father. Recontextualizing decades-old home videos, the film contrasts time… - [The Camcorder](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/the-camcorder/) - While clearing out a warehouse a man finds a camcorder that can see into the past. Director: Mark Visser • Runtime: 11 min • Year: 2025 • Language: English - [A Forest in Flames](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/a-forest-in-flames/) - Trace the intertwined effects of industrial agriculture and deforestation in Bolivia’s lowlands. Director: Kai Nealis • Runtime: 13 min • Year: 2025 • Language: Spanish - [Shell](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/shell/) - Shell is gender transitioning. Elder sister Jess doesn't want that to happen at all. Reunited by their grandmother's death, the pair are faced with each other's life choices.… - [When the Moon Returns](https://www.eofilmfest.com/2025-films/when-the-moon-returns/) - Young Deirdre and her clan of druids eke out an itinerant existence in the forest. When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that… - [Eventive Film Viewer](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eventive-film-viewer/) - [Field Trip Application](https://www.eofilmfest.com/field-trip-application/) - Thank you for your interest in a Field Trip to Eastern Oregon! Please review the application criteria, subject to change in the coming cycle. Application Requirements for Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Field TripDownload SUBMISSIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED Look for 2026 Opportunities and Application in November - [Contact](https://www.eofilmfest.com/contact/) - Stay in touch with EOFF SEND us an email! SOCIALIZE with us on various networking sites. @eofilmfest SUBSCRIBE to our e-newsletter. We'll only send you cool updates on the fest, and you can unsubscribe at anytime. Subscribe to our mailing list You can send physical mail to:Eastern Oregon Film Festival112 Depot StreetLa Grande, OR 97850 - [About](https://www.eofilmfest.com/about-eoff/) - Mission Statement Eastern Oregon Film Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating a cinematic experience in Eastern Oregon that promotes discovery, entertainment, and education via artistic exhibition and viewership. Through the mediums of independent film and music, we aim to enrich and expand the cultural experience within our community. History Eastern Oregon Film - [Archive Catalog](https://www.eofilmfest.com/13801-2/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival has shown a lot of film over the year. Below you will find a work in progress archive of all of our festival selections since 2009. The project will span most of 2025 and progress can be viewable by checking back here. - [The Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency](https://www.eofilmfest.com/filmmaker-residency/) - May 4-May 30, 2025 Open to submit JUNE 1, 2024 A month-long program for writers/directors to get designated time and space to work on feature-length screenplays - [FESTIVAL VENUES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/venues/) - A might thanks to Eastern Oregon University, HQ, and The Liberty Theatre Foundation for providing spaces to bring this festival to life. McKenzie Theater EOU / Loso HallOne University Blvd.La Grande, Oregon Get directions · events at venue HQ 112 Depot StreetLa Grande, Oregon Get directions · events at venue The Liberty Theater 1008 Adams AveLa Grande, Oregon 97850 - [The La Grande Summer Film Project](https://www.eofilmfest.com/lgsfp/) - Project Sponsored Locations #LGSFP2024 > A huge thanks to Blue Summit Realty Group for being our Sponsoring Location for this year's LGSFP. Look for opportunities to participate as a location in the future. PROJECT FAQ Can anyone participate?Yes! The more the merrier - part of the challenge and fun of this project is working to - [BREAKUP SEASON](https://www.eofilmfest.com/breakup-season/) - BREAKUP SEASON "Breakup Season" is a feature length film shot entirely in La Grande Oregon in the winter of 2023. Independently produced and financed, this project is proud to have the Eastern Oregon Film Festival as its non-profit fiscal sponsor. Official Website: https://www.breakupseasonmovie.com Follow on Instagram @BreakupSeasonMovie for updates on the festival run and release - [Donations & Support](https://www.eofilmfest.com/contribute/) - Want to see EOFF continue to grow? We do too! We simply cannot exist without the generous support of our community. Donations at all levels are appreciated and allow us to grow the festival each year. Eastern Oregon Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your donation may be tax deductible. View Festival Friends donation page. - [Visiting La Grande](https://www.eofilmfest.com/visiting-la-grande/) - If you are heading to the Grande Ronde Valley and visiting La Grande for this year’s Festival, check out the information below for things to do while in our area. Union County Chamber of Commerce: Their website provides directories and information about the area. They are a great place to get additional information on the - [Feed a Filmmaker Fundraiser](https://www.eofilmfest.com/feed-a-filmmaker/) - We are on a mission to feed our incoming Eastern Oregon Filmmakers Residency Cohort. Sponsor a Single Plate and help keep our residents well nourished so they can be creative, while introducing them to our local restaurants and food vendors. Learn more about the residency. The Eastern Oregon Filmmaker Residency is a special program in - [Filmmaker Support Program](https://www.eofilmfest.com/filmmaker-support-fund/) - [EOFF Programs](https://www.eofilmfest.com/programs/) - Eastern Oregon Film Festival has built a robust set of programs over the years to provide opportunities in Cinema Exhibition, Filmmaking and Community Connection through a three day Cultural Destination Event in La Grande, Oregon. Flagship Three Day Festival #EOFF2022 / OCTOBER 20-22, 2022Program announcements begin in August - lock in your FESTIVAL FRIENDSHIP FOR - [The Liberty Theater on Adams Avenue](https://www.eofilmfest.com/liberty/) - The Liberty Theater will be our featured venue! EOFF will land at the rehabilitated Historic Liberty Theatre on Adams Avenue in the heart of downtown La Grande this October for #EOFF2022. The Liberty Theatre Foundation is working hard to get the space ready for the public and to finalize funding for the installation of the - [ARCHIVES](https://www.eofilmfest.com/archives/) - EOFF Archives Eastern Oregon Film Festival has worked hard to amass the collection of amazing independent films and filmmakers over the past nine years. View trailers, video, posters, and get information about the independent films and musicians that have participated in EOFF over the years. We are migrating this archive to our Friends of the - [EOFF2014 MUSIC](https://www.eofilmfest.com/eoff2014-music/) - [Artist Testimonials](https://www.eofilmfest.com/artist-testimonials/) - Artist Testimonials A few words from EOFF Alumni “EOFF was one of the first festivals that accepted something that I made. Knowing that my short was being seen and felt, fueled me to keep going beyond that project. 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