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.
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Distinguished Artists |
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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.
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Director’s Seminar with Frederick Toye |
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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.
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DEI Partner Screenings |
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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.
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Cinefemme Slate 2024 |
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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.
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NFMLA Diversity Screening Block |
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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.
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Filmmaking Realities |
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These programs give you a first hand look at what it takes to get a film developed to distributed.
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