Shorts, features from across Oregon to be showcased The eighth annual Klamath Independent Film Festival will take place Sept. 18-20 in Klamath Falls, and with planning well underway for this year's festivities it is nearing time to announce the films to be showcased, representing the best in Oregon filmmaking. Out of nearly 100 films submitted, multiple panels of judges have whittled it down to the final selections of shorts and feature-length films to be shown at this year's festival, the finalists to be announced on Friday, July 10. As the premier Oregon-centric film festival -- accepting only films made in…

Limited capacity week-long film camp to teach filmmaking basics For teens or families interested in learning how to make films at home, a virtual film seminar is being conducted by Klamath Film in August intended for Southern Oregon residents. Made possible through grants by the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Klamath County Cultural Coalition, the weeklong film seminar will be held daily online starting Monday, Aug. 10 with virtual meet-ups to detail all aspects of film production from script to final product. Presented in partnership with Southern Oregon University’s film program, experienced filmmakers and instructors will provide lessons each day…

Klamath Film monthly member meetings held on first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. via GoToMeeting The next Klamath Film monthly member meeting will take place online via GoToMeeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. Just like with past meetings, you’ll have a chance to network and hear about upcoming projects and events being planned by Klamath Film. Despite the ongoing health crisis, you will still have a chance to interact with filmmakers, film fans, and industry professionals. Our featured guest is a Klamath Falls-raised bicycle shop owner-turned-film producer, Bergen Swanson, who since the early 2000s has worked…

Oregon Humanities, Oregon Community Foundation provide COVID-19 arts organization support grants The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone with different hardships, and nonprofit arts organizations are no exception. Among its many impacts, Klamath Film has been forced to cancel events - the proceeds from which we depend on to operate; and lost sponsors and donors that are vital in continuing our mission to support and promote filmmaking in the Klamath Basin. We recognize that many small businesses and individuals are hurting at this time, and in the interest of maintaining our organization Klamath Film pursued several arts organization-related COVID-19 support grants…

SOU student films to be aired on TV, livestreamed June 4 Southern Oregon University film students are sharing their year’s work with the annual SOU Student Film festival, airing live on RVTV Prime and streaming online on Thursday June 4, from 6-9 p.m. The festival not only showcases films created by current students, but also doubles as a celebration for graduating seniors in the Digital Cinema major program. In addition to completed films, also screening will be senior Capstone works-in-progress and the sitcom pilot for “Local Heroes.” An awards ceremony and online vote for audience choice will follow the screenings. The…

Deadline for KIFF submissions moved to Sunday, June 14 The Klamath Film Board of Directors has announced a two-week extension of the deadline to submit films for the annual Klamath Independent Film Festival, now accepting films through Sunday, June 14. "The decision to extend the deadline was an anomaly for a truly bizarre year," said Klamath Film Executive Director Kurt Liedtke. "After hearing about so many film productions being shutdown, suspended, or otherwise delayed due to COVID-19 related lockdowns, our board wanted to give filmmakers a little more time to complete their films and not feel rushed to do so…

Klamath Film monthly member meetings held on first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. via GoToMeeting The next Klamath Film monthly member meeting will take place online via GoToMeeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. Just like with past meetings, you’ll have a chance to network and hear about upcoming projects. Despite the ongoing health crisis, you will still have a chance to interact with filmmakers, film fans, and industry professionals. Our featured guest is rockstar-turned-film composer Fil Eisler. Fil Eisler was the lead guitarist for pop superstar Robbie Williams from 1997 to 2001 before going solo and…

"Trial By Media" now available on Netflix After the 2019 documentary "Abducted in Plain Sight" struck a chord with audiences after earning a spot on the Netflix streaming platform, Klamath Falls native Skye Borgman has returned with another true crime documentary available now on Netflix. "Trial By Media" is a new six-part series produced by George Clooney and Jeffrey Toobin in the true crime genre - highlighting trials that gained national media attention, and in doing so may have impacted the trial's outcome. Borgman, now head of Top Knot Films in Los Angeles and a professor of film at USC,…

Deadline for KIFF submissions is Monday, June 1 The 8th annual Klamath Independent Film Festival returns Sept. 18-20 in Klamath Falls. Nearly $2,000 in cash prizes are being offered in a variety of categories: Southern films (shot predominately in, or by residents of Oregon and California counties on the Oregon/California border):-Southern film features (40 minutes or more)-Southern film shorts (under 40 minutes)-K-12 student shorts Northern films (shot predominately in, or by residents of the remainder of the State of Oregon):-Northern film features (40 minutes or more)-Northern film shorts (under 40 minutes)-K-12 student shorts -Things we missed (films older than Jan.…

AIFF 50% off ticket price for Klamath Film members  As a member of Klamath Film, we are excited to share with you a special deal we have worked out with the Ashland Independent Film Festival. AIFF, originally slated for April, has moved to a virtual platform via Film Festival Flix offered May 22 - June 14, featuring the best in independent feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, children's content and Oregon-made films - 30 feature films and over 100 shorts in all! As a member of Klamath Film, we are excited to share with you a special deal we have worked…