SCENES FROM 2008 OPENLENS FEST

The Fourth Annual OpenLens Festival will be held January 11-12-13, 2008. at the DIVA Center 110 W. The festival's mission is to provide an opportunity for SW Oregon filmmakers to showcase their work in a competitive event. Prizes include Best Juried Award, Honorable Mention, and Audience Choice.
    The 2008 festival features guest filmmaker/host Aaron Douglas, workshops, screenings, and this year will include the YouthVisions high school competition winners in a special program recognizing teen filmmakers.

Co-Producer Aaron Douglas will present the award winning Monster Camp (2007) by Cullen Hoback. The film presents a rare and fascinating glimpse into the world of live-action role playing. Monster Camp meticulously examines the lives of die-hard live action role-playing gamers at NERO International in Seattle. For 48 consecutive hours, participants immerse themselves in a world completely unlike our own becoming warriors, sorcerers, dwarves, and lizard people. It is a world of fantasy, chivalry, and imagination if only for one weekend a month..

January 12 (Saturday) - DAY 1 Festival Events

9:00 AM - Noon Workshop: Documentary Pre-Production with Aaron Douglas.
Topics: Finding an appropriate topic, selecting or working with a director, budgeting and funding sources, grant writing and fiscal sponsorships, initial marketing strategies, and finding crew. Cost Per Workshop: $40.00 Regular/ $25.00 w/student ID/ or OpenLens Festival Entrant. Download and complete Registration Form and mail or bring in person to DIVA 110 W. Broadway, Eugene. Or register by phone 344-3482. Pre-registration with payment required to guarantee spot in workshop.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - YouthVisions Celebration. Teen student filmmakers celebrate the 2007 YouthVisions video competition entrants and winners with a special screening, panel discussion about entrant filmmaking, and an awards presentation. Admission: Donation

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - OpenLens Festival Program Screening. A program of video and film productions selected by the Festival's Jury will showcase the work of emerging SW Oregon artists. Introduced by Festival Host Aaron Douglas. Admission: $5.00

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Post screening reception/discussion. Free

January 13 (Sunday) - DAY 2 Festival Events

9:00 AM - Noon Workshop: Documentary Production and Post Production with Aaron Douglas.
Topics: Film website & trailer, legal, and insurance considerations; locations and permits, music, subject releases, focus groups, PR, electronic press kits, festival circuit, sales agents and distribution. Cost Per Workshop: $40.00 Regular/ $25.00 w/student ID/ or OpenLens Festival Entrant. Download and complete Registration Form and mail or bring in person to DIVA 110 W. Broadway, Eugene. Or register by phone 344-3482. Pre-registration with payment required to guarantee spot in workshop.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - OpenLens Matinee. A second screening of the 2008 OpenLens Festival Program of video and film productions selected by the Festival's Jury will showcase the work of emerging SW Oregon artists. Admission: $5.00

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - OpenLens Awards Ceremonies. The festival ends with wrap party and reception for filmmakers and guest. The winning festival selections will be screened and awards made. The party is a time for festival entrants, guests, and supporters to gather and celebrate the weekend's events. Admission: Free

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - OpenLens Encore Screenings. A third screening of the OpenLens Festival Program may be presented based on expressed need.