BARRING STATE MANDATES OR DRASTIC CHANGES IN CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, THE 2022 KLAMATH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL WILL STILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPT. 16-18 2022 AT THE ROSS RAGLAND THEATER / ONLINE.
1) KLAMATH FILM ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINE IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, AND RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE PLANNING TO ATTEND GETS A COVID TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
LODGING RECOMMENDATIONS
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES (click to visit website)
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is located in downtown Klamath Falls, less than one mile from the Ross Ragland Theater where the festival begins and ends, alongside the banks of Lake Ewauna. It features an indoor pool, gym, business center, breakfast, and more.
RUNNING Y RANCH RESORT (click to view website)
Running Y Ranch Resort is a full resort community located off Highway 140 West about 15 minutes out of Klamath Falls. Running Y features restaurants, a spa, grocery store, the only Arnold Palmer designed golf course in the state, a covered outdoor ice rink in Winter, and more. Running Y is Klamath's upscale resort experience, but very reasonably priced.
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KIFF2022 Schedule
*Street Festival begins at 4 p.m.
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ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Friday September 16, 2022 - Opening Night Street Party and Film- 4:00 pm - Opening Night Street Festival
- 6:00 pm - A history of Oregon film featuring Katherine Wilson and "Animal House of Blues"
- 7:15 pm - KIFF Intro and Opening Feature Film: "National Lampoon's Animal House" + Toga Costume Contest
- 9:15 pm - 44th anniversary 'Animal House' virtual cast reunion"
ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Saturday September 17, 2022 - Features- 8 am - Free breakfast (with KIFF lanyard) at The Daily Bagel
- 10:30 am - Feature: "Losing Addison" + Q&A
- 1:15 pm - Feature: "Modoc Nation: An Untold Story of Survival" + Q&A
- 3:00 pm - Short: "This is Their Land" + Q&A
- 3:15 pm - Feature: "The Lost Salmon" + Q&A
- 4:45 pm - Feature: "Because We're Family" + Q&A
- 6:30 pm - Feature: "Bride & Zoom" + Q&A
- 8:00 pm - Filmmaker after-party at Basin Martini Bar
ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Sunday September 18, 2022 - Shorts and Awards
KIFF2022 Program Details
ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 - OPENING NIGHT STREET FESTIVAL AND FEATURE FILM "NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE" + CAST REUNION AND TOGA COSTUME CONTEST
*Street Party and films via Friday Pass or Festival Pass. No streaming option for "National Lampoon's Animal House." Includes screening of documentary "Animal House of Blues" and presentation by Animal House Casting Director Katherine Wilson. On-stage toga costume contest and SHOUT dance-off. Film virtual cast reunion following screening."
OPENING NIGHT KICKOFF PARTY
*via Festival Pass or Friday Evening Pass only4:00pm FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Help us kick off KIFF2022 with food trucks, a beer garden, music courtesy Retro Room Records, and the showing of two films: "Animal House of Blues" (making-of documentary) and "National Lampoon's Animal House." Plus a special presentation by Animal House Casting Director Katherine Wilson, and a virtual cast reunion after the film. Meet our sponsors, Klamath Film Board of Directors, and engage our filmmakers about their work. There will be meat, veggie, and vegan options courtesy of on-site food trucks. Entry to the street party is covered by a Festival Pass or Friday Pass. The street party will be followed by an introduction to the festival and our opening feature film. 4 pm FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER (OUTSIDE&LOBBY) A making-of documentary about National Lampoon's Animal House - created by the film's location casting director Katherine Wilson originally as an OPB special. Directed by Katherine Wilson. Filmed in Eugene, Oregon. runtime: 56 min. 4 pm FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER (OUTSIDE&LOBBY) Considered the greatest comedy of all-time, filmed at the University of Oregon, relive the Delta's. Di college experience in the 1960s at Faber College. On-stage toga costume contest and SHOUT dance-off. Virtual cast reunion afterwards. Directed by John Landis. Filmed in Eugene/Cottage Grove in 1977. runtime: 1 hour 49 min.
10:30 am SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER Les McCubbin spent his whole life in his twin brother Addison's shadow. When Addison severs their psychic connection, Les doesn't just lose his brother - he begins to lose himself. Directed by Martin Bannon Beaudet. Filmed in Portland, Oregon. Film cast/crew Q&A on-stage and livestreaming at 12:00 p.m. runtime: 1 hour 30 min. 1:15 pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER Modoc Nation: An Untold Story of Survival features first-hand accounts from the descendants of the Modoc War survivors, breathtaking footage of the California Lava Beds, wildlife native to the traditional Modoc lands, and an original score. This film shares a fresh perspective on the aftermath of the tragic Modoc War, and how the descendants fought to create a new legacy of survival and hope. Directed by Stephen Higginbotham. Filmed in Oregon, Oklahoma. Director Q&A livestreaming at 2:15 p.m. runtime: 57 min. 3:00 pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER The Modoc War of 1872 to 1873 was a conflict that occurred between the people of the Modoc tribe, and the United States army in today’s Northern California and Southern Oregon. For nearly seven months, a small group of Modoc families was able to hold off hundreds of U.S. soldiers from entering their stronghold by using their understanding of the environment of the lava beds, their homeland, to their advantage. Our story follows the brave Modoc Civic Leader, Captain Jack as he negotiates for peace in his homeland against the U.S. army, and the choices and sacrifices he is forced to make for the sake of his people. Directed by Michael O'Leary. Filmed in Tulelake, CA. Director Q&A livestreaming at 2:15 p.m. runtime: 15 min. 3:15 pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER A documentary focused on the disappearance of salmon on the Pacific Coast, and steps that can be taken to keep the species alive. Filmed in Klamath County, OR and northern California. Director Q&A livestreaming at 4:15 p.m. runtime: 59 min. 4:45 pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER Dysfunctional siblings reunite to witness the cremation of their mother. Back under one roof for the holidays, all decency is lost when a feud over her ashes tests the boundaries of family and a Christmas Eve tradition becomes difficult to digest. Directed by Teresa Stern, Christine Nyhart. Filmed in Portland, OR. Director Q&A livestreaming at 6:15 p.m. runtime: 1 hour 30 min. 6:30 pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER On the eve of her wedding, the bride finds out her sperm donor daddy never made the deposit Mom said he did. Directed by A.R. Nicholas. Filmed in Portland, OR. Director Q&A livestreaming at 7:30 p.m. runtime: 1 hour 8 min.
10:15 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER What happens when the teleprompter suffers a bad case of predictive text at a news station? Directed by Jaelle Belau. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR. runtime: 5 min. 10:20 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER 18-year old songwriter Carl Luers reflects on his artistic journey as he enters a new stage of life. Directed by Kian Doughty. Filmed in Portland, OR. runtime: 4 min. 10:25 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER Group project by the 2022 Klamath Film Youth Film Fellowship summer film camp. Things get silly when a great foot race is held. Directed by Kurt Liedtke. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR. runtime: 4 min. 10:30 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER The great burdens of simply being "too cool." Directed by Lenin & Hazel Heaton. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR. runtime: 2 min. 10:35 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER Sound gets amplified to terrifying levels while simply trying to sneak in a late-night snack. Directed by MyLee Earhart. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR. runtime: 3 min. 11:00 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER A reflective look at the catastrophic effect of forest fires from a student's perspective. Directed by Linnea Gebauer. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR. runtime: 7 min.
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE
Directed by John Landis - Eugene, OR
9:15 p.m. - 44th anniversary NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE cast reunion (livestreaming)
ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - KIFF2022 FEATURES
*via Festival Pass, Weekend Pass, Saturday Pass, or online pass
LOSING ADDISON
Directed by Martin Bannon Beaudet - Damascus, OR
MODOC NATION: AN UNTOLD STORY OF SURVIVAL
Directed by Stephen Higginbotham - Marion, IN
2:15 p.m. - Modoc/Klamath Tribes experience panel discussion featuring filmmakers, tribal members and historians (1 hour)
THIS IS THEIR LAND
Directed by Michael O'Leary - Los Angeles, CA
THE LOST SALMON
Directed by Shane Anderson - Portland, OR
BECAUSE WE'RE FAMILY
Directed by Angela Teresa Stern, Christine Nyhart - Portland, OR
BRIDE & ZOOM
Directed by A.R. Nicholas - Portland, OR
ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - KIFF2022 SHORTS
*via Festival Pass, Weekend Pass, Sunday Pass, or online pass
K-12 STUDENT FILMS
K-12 Group Q&A at 11:15 a.m. (livestreaming)
WHAT NEWS
Directed by Jaelle Belau - Klamath Falls, OR
FOUR TRACKS
Directed by Kian Doughty - Portland, OR
THE GREAT RACE
Directed by Kurt Liedtke - Klamath Falls, OR
TOO COOL
Directed by Lenin & Hazel Heaton - Klamath Falls, OR
WHY IS IT SO LOUD AT NIGHT?
Directed by MyLee Earhart - Klamath Falls, OR
FIRE SEASON
Directed by Linnea Gebauer - Klamath Falls, OR
LOCAL TIES FILMS
Family-Friendly Group Q&A at 12:20 p.m. (livestreaming)
SQUIRRELLY PUZZLING
Directed by Lori Nussbaum - Klamath Falls, OR11:30 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A heartwarming and funny tale of squirrels and a jigsaw puzzle.
Directed by Lori Nussbaum. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR.
runtime: 5 min.
WE'RE STILL HERE: THE TERMINATION & RESTORATION OF KLAMATH TRIBES
Directed by Michelle Alvarado - Bend, OR11:35 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A profile of Klamath Tribes long history from termination to restoring tribal recognition.
Directed by Michelle Alvarado. Filmed in Chiloquin, OR.
runtime: 5 min.
EYES IN THE DARK
Directed by Sean C. Johnson - Klamath Falls, OR11:35 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
As a lone blind traveler makes his way through the lands, A group of bandits try to put an end to his journey. However, they're in for quite a surprise they did not expect.
Directed by Sean C. Johnson. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR.
runtime: 5 min.
THE PRIVATE DANCE
Directed by Ray Nomoto Robison - Klamath Falls, OR11:50 am SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Marla's life has never been easy and recent years have proved to be very trying. She is emotionally drained when one night she decides to do something totally out of character to give herself an uplifting experience and memory. (CAUTION: includes nudity)
Directed by Ray Nomoto Robison. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR.
runtime: 10 min.
PRIEST
Directed by Jon Garcia - Portland, OR12:00 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Out of uniform and in casual attire, a Priest is visiting a member from his church at their home. While cutting it up and sharing stories we begin to see that he has a different past of that of a Priest.
Directed by Jon Garcia. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 15 min.
PTSD PERSPECTIVE FILMS
Group Q&A and PTSD panel discussion at 1:45 p.m. (livestreaming)
THE GHOSTS THEY CARRY
Directed by Pat McAbery - Welches, OR1:00 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
First responders experience the very worst in what life can bring. They all carry scars of their service, but some can't overcome. First responders are more likely to die by their own hand than in the line of duty, double the rate of the regular population. This documentary features three views, the story of a family's unsuccessful attempt to save their patriarch from himself, of a first responder who didn't feel life was worth living, and a nationally renowned counselor who specializes in working with first responders and their unique mental health treatment needs.
Directed by Pat McAbery. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 21 min.
SOLDIER
Directed by Justin Zimmerman - Portland, OR1:25 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
SOLDIER focuses on Daniel Krug: a heroic firefighter, father of five, SWAT trainer and armored combat enthusiast. Daniel is also a former sniper, with ten years of combat, security, rescue and recovery experience in Iraq. And over the past decade, he's lost 11 of his close military friends - and almost lost himself - to PTSD.
Directed by Justin Zimmerman. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 22 min.
ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCES FILMS
Enlightening Experiences Films group Q&A 3:30 p.m. (livestreaming)
YOU GO GIRL!
Directed by Shariffa Ali - New York, NY2:30 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Audrey, a New York City comedian who can make a joke of any situation, faces a staggering challenge in the beautiful mountains of Oregon. Can this city woman overcome her fears and rise?
Directed by Shariffa Ali. Filmed in Ashland, OR.
runtime: 13 min.
CAMP YOSHI
Directed by Faith E. Briggs - Portland, OR2:45 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
After moving to Oregon and falling in love with the ability to explore the outdoors with ease with his wife and two kids, Rashad Frazier knew he had to extend the invitation to others. Driven by the magic of his experiences, his background as a chef, and his love of good food and connecting people to incredible places that open up to conversation, he created Camp Yoshi, which curates custom outdoor adventures centered around shared meals and shared experience with the goal of creating a space for Black people and allies to unplug and in turn reconnect with the wilderness.
Directed by Faith E. Briggs. Filmed in Astoria, OR.
runtime: 10 min.
ON THE EDGE
Directed by Katie Falkenberg - Portland, OR2:55 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Five women set out on an eight day, 65-mile packrafting journey deep in the wilderness of Montana. Stunning scenery, challenging terrain, heavy packs, and extreme remoteness bring the group to their physical edge. A trip inspired by self growth, adventure, and world class Westslope cutthroat trout fishing, quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of how we are on the edge of a new climate era, leading them to question what the future of conservation and ethical wilderness recreation will look like in a rapidly changing climate.
Directed by Katie Falkenberg. Filmed in Montana.
runtime: 13 min.
CATCH AND RELEASE
Directed by A.R. Nicholas - Portland, OR3:05 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Estranged siblings set off for a day of fishing and to make plans for their aged mother. One wants to talk but the other's stuck; until one makes an unusual catch.
Directed by A.R. Nicholas. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 8 min.
BOARDING SCHOOLS: Truth, Reckoning & Healing the Klamath Tribes
Directed by Michelle Alvarado - Bend, OR3:15 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A history of Native American boarding schools.
Directed by Michelle Alvarado. Filmed in Chiloquin, OR.
runtime: 8 min.
TWISTED FILMS
Twisted Films group Q&A 4:45 p.m. (livestreaming)
SECURITY PLAN
Directed by Jeremy Evan Taylor - Redmond, OR4:00 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A man who recently got out of jail makes a late-night visit to his brother's business to discuss a plan to get his life back on track.
Directed by Jeremy Evan Taylor. Filmed in Bend, OR.
runtime: 9 min.
WRITER'S RETREAT
Directed by Cosmo Spada - Portland, OR4:10 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Against the backdrop of an isolated snowy cabin, a Writer grapples with the personification of his inner Critic. Writer's Retreat is about the psyche of the artist when overcoming creative inhibitions.
Directed by Cosmo Spada. Filmed in Bend, OR.
runtime: 5 min.
SHOP AT THE EDGE OF TOWN
Directed by Cailin Tamplin - Portland, OR4:15 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Trapped in eternal night, a lone shopkeeper attempts to close when a ghoulish harbinger enters.
Directed by Cailin Tamplin. Filmed in Medford, OR.
runtime: 10 min.
AFTER THE BEEP
Directed by Daniel Klamerus, Jared Waters - Portland, OR4:30 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A man experiences how messages, conversations, perspective, and truth can change everything in an instant.
Directed by Daniel Klamerus, Jared Waters. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 5 min.
FORFEIT
Directed by Mychal Sargent - Eugene, OR4:30 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A young police officer in training must conduct a civil forfeiture during a traffic stop. Things escalate when he suspects the driver is hiding more than just cash.
Directed by Mychal Sargent. Filmed in Eugene, OR.
runtime: 9 min.
FUNNY & LIGHTHEARTED FILMS
Funny & Lighthearted Films group Q&A 5:45 p.m. (livestreaming)
STEVE & STEVE
Directed by Merve Caydere - Tualatin, OR5:15 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Steve experiences an existential crisis as he struggles to express his individuality in a society that rewards conformity. With shades of Waiting for Godot, Steve & Steve comically explores an individual’s need to feel unique in an indifferent universe.
Directed by Merve Caydere. Filmed in Tualatin, OR.
runtime: 9 min.
CROUCHING COMIC
Directed by Alberta Poon - Portland, OR5:25 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A surreal act unfolds as an Asian-American comedian battles her insecurities manifesting across her apartment before an open mic.
Directed by Alberta Poon. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 11 min.
IT'S A LITTLE HIGH UP
Directed by Rollyn Stafford - Portland, OR5:35 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Morgan agrees to give Daniel her vice in exchange for a heart.
Directed by Rollyn Stafford. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 3 min.
ZOMBIES LIKE TO WATCH
Directed by Rollyn Stafford - Portland, OR5:40 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
It was a great first date, but Brian doesn't know that Lucy has a very particular kink.
Directed by Rollyn Stafford. Filmed in Portland, OR.
runtime: 7 min.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT FILMS
Something Different Films group Q&A 6:55 p.m. (livestreaming)
VLAD AND NICK
Directed by Taylor Morden - Eugene, OR6:15 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
On Christmas eve, an aging vampire recounts his adventures with an old friend.
Directed by Taylor Morden. Filmed in Eugene, OR.
runtime: 7 min.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT: PUPPETEERS FOR FEARS
Directed by Ross Williams - Ashland, OR6:25 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
A short documentary about Puppeteers for Fears, an Ashland, Oregon based theater company specializing in original puppet horror/sci-fi musical comedy. They’ve performed such shows as “Cattle Mutilation: The Musical”, “Cthulhu: The Musical”, “The Trilogy of Terror!”, and “Robopocalypse: The Musical”. They are a wholly unique theater-going experience.
Directed by Ross Williams. Filmed in Ashland, OR.
runtime: 15 min.
BRING THE SALMON HOME
Directed by Shane Anderson - Portland, OR6:40 pm SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 - ROSS RAGLAND THEATER
Bring the Salmon Home captures the emotions, courage, and determination of Klamath River tribal communities as they host a 300+ mile run from ocean to headwaters to cultivate support for the biggest river restoration project in history – the removal of four Klamath River dams. The Klamath Salmon Run began in 2003, a year after dams, diversions, and drought led to a traumatizing fish kill that littered the banks of the Klamath with dead salmon for miles. Now, a historic drought grips the basin further stressing communities and fisheries. Started by local youth, the event has become an important way for the many small communities along this remote river in far northern California to find solidarity in the struggle to protect their salmon and their way of life. With regulators poised to approve dam removal plans later this year, runners are now racing into a future of hope and optimism.
Directed by Shane Anderson. Filmed in Klamath Falls, OR.
runtime: 14 min.