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welcome
From the Governor of the State of Oregon
From the Executive Director
Welcome to the 8th edition of the ashland
Someone asked me the other day, “is it
independent film festival! Thank you for supporting
only the eighth film festival? It seems
this amazing event and I hope you enjoy a unique
like it has been around much longer
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Oregon experience in the Ashland area.
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than that.” This is a testament to how
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If you are a filmmaker, let me remind you of the
the community has embraced the
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opportunity to choose Oregon for your next work.
ashland independent festival and we
Here you will find world class directors, animators
are all grateful for the support that has
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and commercial producers, professional support
been necessary to come this far. Again we welcome
services, state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range
filmmakers from “around the corner and around the
of locations to choose from. Moreover, our state has
world” to Ashland, some who have made their first film
incentive programs to help you with your project. If
and some who have been nominated for or won Academy
you are interested, you can learn more by visiting
Awards. w
oregonfilm.org.
With the thoughtful and appreciative reception the
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audience gives our artists each year, many will no doubt
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I know that the ashland independent film festival will
turn out to be a memorable experience for you. It’s a
remember the experience as Director Patrick Creadon,
great chance to discover Oregon, its wonderful
(I.O.U.S.A., 2008; Wordplay, 2006), did when he left town
scenery, and the exceptional value of one of our
saying “The AIFF reminds you why you decided to make
premiere festivals. Thank you again and have a great
films in the first place. If there’s a film festival in heaven
time.
I’m sure it looks a lot like Ashland.” Thanks to you, our
incredible audience, and to you, our amazing filmmakers,
TED KULONGOSKI, Governor, State of Oregon
for being here for the eighth annual AIFF.
TOM OLBRICH, Executive Director
From the Mayor of the City of Ashland
From the President of the Board of Directors
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Welcome to the City of Ashland and to one of our
city’s most entertaining events, the ashland
independent film festival. For the eighth year the City
For five days each year, the
of Ashland has awarded the AIFF a Cultural and
indefatigable spirit of independent film
Economic Development Grant, in recognition of their
unfolds on the screens of Ashland’s
dedication to developing the arts by pursuing
Varsity Theatre and Historic Armory,
excellence in filmmaking and supporting filmmakers
and spills over onto our sidewalks and
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both locally and internationally.
into our cafes. For me, it’s nothing
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short of magical.
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The AIFF, along with groups such as Southern Oregon
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Film and Television (filmsouthernoregon.org) are
This year’s festival, like those before it,
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working hard to make Ashland, and the whole of
is a labor of love for so many in our
Southern Oregon, a vibrant filmmaking area. The
community. As a small non-profit, we are grateful for the
AIFF’s ability to bring together people of such varying
support of local businesses, volunteers, members, and
backgrounds—residents, students, visitors and
donors, without whom our celebration of film would not
filmmakers, make this a truly exciting event. The
be possible. We are indebted to the filmmakers for their
uniqueness of Ashland makes it a most appropriate
vision and creativity, and for sharing their work – and
venue for the festival. I hope each of you take the time
time – with us. I am incredibly proud of our small but
to discover what makes Ashland so special; its
mighty staff, who accomplish the impossible with grace,
restaurants, shops, parks, historic landmarks, and,
and our amazing Board of Directors, whose tireless
most importantly, its people.
dedication and friendship sustain us. Above all, we are
grateful to you, our audience, for sharing our passion.
Please be sure to thank the many volunteers and
sponsors who help create this wonderful festival.
I look forward to savoring these magical days with you,
Without their dedication and hard work, the AIFF
and invite you to tell us about your Festival experience at
would not be possible. Enjoy the films and welcome
ashlandfilm.org!
to Ashland.
ANNE ASHBEY PIEROTTI, Board President
JOHN STROMBERG, Mayor, City of Ashland
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