OPPORTUNITIES

South West Oregon Short Film & Video Competition

Teen Video Challenge

3-Minute Video Showcase

GUEST HOST

Each year a visiting film artist hosts the OpenLens Festival. The 2009 host is yet to be announced

WORKSHOPS

Two or more workshops are offered during the three day festival. 2009 workshops are to be announced in the fall of 2008.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Although the 2009 schedule is yet to be determined, the Program Schedule for 2008 will give a heads up as to possible format.

January 9-10-11, 2009
OpenLens Festival
DIVA Center - 110 W. Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 344-DIVA (3482)

The Fifth Annual OpenLens Festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in filmmaking. The Festival has become an umbrella event that hosts two juried contest including the South West Oregon Short Film and Video Competition and the Youth Visions' Teen Video Challenge. It also features a non-competitive 3-Minute Video Showcase - new for 2009. The festival includes workshops, screenings, receptions and a special guest filmmaker/host.




2007 OpenLens Festival host Kelley Baker discusses independent film making in this interview series on YouTube.

• Part 1 - What is independent film?
• Part 2 - What motivates your filmmaking?
• Part 3 - What is your advice for filmmakers?
• Part 4 - Misconceptions about indie film?

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