CELEBRATE OREGON FILMMAKING! The eighth annual OpenLens Festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in Oregon filmmaking and is known for its emphasis on short films of 15 minutes or less produced in a variety of genre. The single day festival event, hosted by the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA), takes place on Saturday, January 28th. Click2See a full program schedule.

1:00 PM Seminar: How to watch a movie like a film critic with film reviewer Doug Hennessy. UO Baker Center Auditorium at 325 E. 10th Street in Eugene. Admission: Free. First come first seated.

4:00 PM Meet and Greet The Filmmaker an opportunity to meet this year's filmmakers in an informal and relaxing setting at Davis Restaurant & Bar. 94 W. Broadway. Eugene. Free. No Host Bar available.

7:30 PM OpenLens Festival Screening, Awards, and Reception. UO Baker Center Auditorium at 325 E. 10th Street in Eugene. Admission: $8 includes reception with refreshments following the festival program and awards. Click2See a synopsis of the Jury selected films to be screened.

The 2012 festival competition includes the awarding of Jury Best Of Show ($500), Jury Honorable Mention ($250), and Audience Choice Award ($100). This year a new scriptwriting competition has been added and is sponsored by Eugene based Rubicon Film Productions Ltd. A special $250 best screenplay prize for a short narrative film will be awarded.

Free parking behind the Baker Center.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
DIVA 280 W. Broadway Eugene
Web: divacenter.org
Phone: 541-344-3482
Festival E-Mail: openlensfestival@gmail.com

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