Special Programs at the Ojay Festival running Oct 31-Nov 4

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Special Programs at the Ojay Festival running Oct 31-Nov 4

OFF has broadened their special programs this year to give filmmakers and enthusiasts more insight into the business and the labor of love film requires. We are so happy to be partnering with leaders in entertainment to bring you this high caliber program.

Special Programs at the Festival

Distinguished Artists

The Ojai Film Festival annually awards two Distinguished Artists, one to an actor or director, representing the talent aspect of filmmaking, and the other to a second professional in recognition of the vision and expertise of those who help create the cinematic art form.

		Cinematographer Seminar w/ Robert Elswit
		Elswit earned an Academy Award for his camerawork in the period drama There Will Be Blood (2007), also earning the ASC Award and other honors for the picture.

		Director’s Seminar with Frederick Toye
		Frederick E. O. Toye, born on September 26, 1967, in Los Angeles, has established himself as a distinguished television director and producer, celebrated for his remarkable storytelling and visual artistry.

DEI Partner Screenings

We are thrilled this year to partner with nonprofits Cinefemme and New Filmmakers LA to bring you a special slate of films from emerging filmmakers within their communities.

		Cinefemme Slate 2024
		4 Films to delight! A female take on the tech industry. A Jewish grandmother’s true story of escape. Founders of sexuality and relationship therapy. A legendary penny arcade in San Francisco.

		NFMLA Diversity Screening Block
		These films are created by and feature talents in the Diversity categories: Women, BIPOC, Neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ with stories that come from a variety of countries.

Filmmaking Realities

These programs give you a first hand look at what it takes to get a film developed to distributed.

		Behind the Scenes with Giovani Lampassi
		Giovani will speak about what a day in the life of working in the film business looks like on major film and TV productions.

		Career Opportunities Panel & Roundtable Discussion
		This panel on career opportunities will focus on the strategies that filmmakers who fall under the DEI categories can take in the current entertainment industry environment.

		Navigating the Complex Landscape of Film and TV Distribution
		Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the ever-evolving world of film and TV distribution.