🎬✨ That’s a wrap on this year’s Ashland Independent Film Festival! A heartfelt thank you to EVERYONE who made this festival unforgettable—our incredible filmmakers, the Varsity Theater, the people of Ashland, Southern Oregon, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended and supported us. Together, we’ve created one of the greatest comeback stories Ashland has ever seen.
We’re already excited for AIFF 2025, so stay tuned for festival highlights, updates on what our talented filmmakers are up to, and news about what’s coming next! In the meantime, keep the magic alive and go see some movies on the big screen.
Thank you, Ashland, for making this year truly special. See you at the movies! 🎥🌟
#AIFF2024 #AshlandFilmFestival #GreatestComeback #SeeYouAtTheMovies #ThankYouAshland #FilmLovers #SupportIndieFilm #AIFF2025
Don’t miss today’s special screening of Above the Trees at 3:45 PM, featuring local filmmakers Gary and Annie Lundgren, along with artist Barret O’Brien. This powerful narrative follows the aftershocks of a tragedy and the twists of fate in a courtroom drama set in Jackson County. With its mix of character study and a touch of the metaphysical, it’s a film that truly shines. Stick around after the screening for a TalkBack with the filmmakers!
🎬 Above the Trees
📅 Sunday, October 6, 2024
🕒 3:45 PM
📍 Varsity Theater (1)
🎟 Get your tickets online at Ashlandfilm.org or at the Varsity Theater (card payments only).
#AIFF2024 #AshlandFilmFestival #SupportLocalFilm #AboveTheTrees #GaryLundgren #AnnieLundgren
We are honored to have Edivan dos Santos Guajajara, one of the directors of We Are Guardians, here at the Ashland Independent Film Festival to share the critical story of the Amazon Rainforest and the Indigenous forest guardians fighting to protect their ancestral lands. Edivan speaks passionately about why it’s important to bring this urgent message to the world—now more than ever, as deforestation and illegal invasions threaten the very health of the Amazon.
We Are Guardians is playing one more time at the festival! Don’t miss this powerful film about environmental activism and Indigenous resilience. The previous screenings sold out, so be sure to secure your tickets soon!
📅 Final screening:
Sunday, October 6th, 7:00 PM @ Varsity Theater (5) (IN RUSH)
🎟️ Get your tickets at ashlandfilm.org before they’re gone!
This screening is expected to sell out just like the last two, so act fast and join us in standing with the guardians of the Amazon. 🌍🌱 #AIFF2024 #WeAreGuardians #ProtectTheAmazon
Tonight at 7:00 PM, don’t miss Borderland | The Line Within at the Varsity Theater—a powerful centerpiece screening that everyone needs to see. This hard-hitting documentary exposes the tragic realities of the immigration industrial complex, shining a light on the human cost of profit-driven policies. Filmmakers Pamela Yates and Paco de Onis will be joining us on their national tour, making this screening even more important.
This is a must-see film for anyone who cares about justice and human rights.
🎟 How to get your tickets:
• Get online: AshlandFilm.org (You may need to create an Eventive login)
• Purchase via our app: Download the “Ashland Independent Film Fest” app and login to Eventive
• In person at AIFF Box Office: (Cash or card) Open from 12 PM to 9:30 PM
• Varsity Window: (Card only) Open from 9 AM to 7:30 PM
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Day 3 of the Ashland Independent Film Festival is here! 🎬 We’ve got another exciting day of films, TalkBacks, and community celebration. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets today! Here’s how:
• Online: Get your tickets at AshlandFilm.org
• Box Office: Stop by the AIFF Film Center in downtown Ashland
• At the Venue: Limited tickets may be available at the door
Also, don’t forget that today is Southern Oregon Pride’s annual parade from 10 AM to 1 PM, followed by more festivities downtown! Be sure to join in the celebration and give yourself extra time for parking and navigating the crowds. Let’s keep the festival and Pride spirit going! #AIFF2024 #AshlandFilmFestival #SouthernOregonFilm #SupportIndieFilm #SouthernOregonPride #PrideParade
🎬 TalkBack: The Black Female Body on Film – Today at 4:30 PM
Don’t miss this important conversation at AIFF! Black Film Archive founder and AIFF guest curator Maya S. Cade (@mayasymonecade) will be joined by OSF’s own Kamilah Long (@kamilahlongb) for a powerful discussion on the cinematic representation of Black women’s body image and sexuality. Maya has curated two pioneering feminist films—A Different Image (1982) by Alile Sharon Larkin and Naked Acts (1996) by Bridgett Davis.
📅 Today! Saturday, October 5th, 4:30 PM at the AIFF Film Center
Join us as Maya and Kamilah explore how these films have shaped the portrayal of Black women on screen and reflect on the broader history of representation. Get your tickets now at ashlandfilm.org. This is a session you won’t want to miss! #AIFF2024 #BlackFilm #FeministCinema #BlackFemaleBody #AshlandFilmFest #TalkBack
🎬 TONIGHT – Don’t Miss Including US, a Must-See Journey of Inclusion at @osfashland!
This is the film you won’t want to miss at AIFF! Including US takes you behind the scenes of Hairspray: The Broadway Musical at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where four incredible teens with disabilities broke barriers and shined on stage. This documentary is more than a film—it’s a celebration of courage, inclusion, and the power of theater to transform lives.
Follow these inspiring young actors as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of performing, with heartfelt stories from their families, the cast, and crew. Plus, we’ll catch up with these trailblazers to see how their lives have evolved since that unforgettable production.
Stay for an exclusive Q&A featuring OSF veteran actor Eddie Lopez, director Brandon Givens, Preston Mead, and the four stars themselves. This is a unique opportunity to hear their stories firsthand! 🎤✨
📅 Showing Tonight! Saturday, Oct 5th, 7:00 PM @ SOU Music Recital Hall
🚨 This screening is expected to sell out—grab your tickets NOW at ashlandfilm.org! Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most inspiring and talked-about films of the festival! 🎥✨
#IncludingUS #AIFF2024 #DisabilityInclusion #AshlandFilmFest #FilmForChange #HairsprayMusical
The AIFF kickoff party is in full effect at @thenoblefoxashland with @dj_gemineye !
One of the most exciting aspects of the Ashland Independent Film Festival is the chance to participate in TalkBacks with the incredible filmmakers, cast, and crew behind the projects. After the screening of The Long Long Night, Part One, local favorite Barret O’Brien did a deep dive into his creative process as the film’s writer, director, and star. Barret, who many know from his standout work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (@osfashland), brings his unique talent to both The Long Long Night and Above the Trees this year.
To learn more about our TalkBack events, visit ashlandfilm.org for the full schedule. Don’t miss the chance to engage with the artists who bring these stories to life. 🎬 #AIFF2024 #AshlandFilmFestival #SupportLocalFilmmakers #SouthernOregon
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