Call for Entries:  2nd Annual EFS Screening

The Screening & Social celebrates the best of local film production and specialized exhibition in the Willamette Valley including: student work from UO Cinema Studies and LCC Media Arts; showcases from the Cinema Pacific Film Festival and DisOrient Film Festival; winning films from the EFS 72 Hour Horror Film Competition and EFS 72 Hour Music Video Competition; and selections from other notable locally produced films. Patrons of the event include regional art house cinemas owners, film festival administrators, the Executive Director of Oregon Film, board members of OMPA, local and state government representatives, and Bijou Cinemas members. After the screening, patrons are invited to network with leaders and members of the local film community anticipating the various film events and opportunities for 2015.

Kawai's short film, NAMI,  selected for screening at the 44th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam

One of the largest public film events in the world, IFFR actively supports independent filmmaking from around the globe and is a recognized platform in Europe for launching new films and talent and runs January 21 through February 1, 2015.  

DIVA’s Behind the Lens Seminar at the Baker Center 

Recent 2014 Cinema Studies graduate, Matthew Thill, was featured in the Oregon Daily Emerald's article titled "25 Ducks:  Matthew Thill Chases Big Dreams for the Future."

Read the Emerald article and watch the video interview.

Congratulations Matthew!

Congratulations Cinema Studies Student Samantha Stendal and Cinema Studies Graduate Aaron Blanton on Peabody Award