
Ashland Independent Film Festival
931281951
ASHLAND, OR 97520
ashlandfilm.org
ashlandfilm
2044902
Southern Oregon Film Society
Overview
The Southern Oregon Film Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the diversity of human experience through independent film. It achieves this mission by enriching, educating, and inspiring audiences in Southern Oregon through various programs and events.
Operations
The society operates primarily in Ashland, Oregon, where it hosts the well-known Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF). Founded in 2001 by D.W. and Steve Wood, AIFF has become a significant cultural event in the region, showcasing international and domestic films across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, documentary, and animation.
Ashland Independent Film Festival
- Location and Venues: The festival takes place over five days, primarily at the Varsity Theatre in downtown Ashland and the Historic Ashland Armory.
- Programs and Events: AIFF includes screenings on five screens at the Varsity Theatre, with special events and large screenings at the Historic Ashland Armory. It features filmmaker Q&A sessions, panels, art exhibits, and social gatherings.
- Local Involvement: The festival encourages local participation with free entry policies for local filmmakers and students. It also includes a "Locals Only" program to engage the local community.
- Recognition: The festival has garnered national attention for its quality programming and has been listed among the top film festivals in the world by prestigious publications.
Financial Data
As of recent filings, the Southern Oregon Film Society derives most of its revenue from contributions and program services. In fiscal year 2023, contributions made up approximately 68.4% of its total revenue, with other revenue sources contributing 25.7%[1].
Governance
The organization's board includes diverse professionals with backgrounds in film, education, finance, and business. The board conducts formal orientations for new members and adheres to conflict-of-interest policies to ensure transparent governance[3].
Impact
The Southern Oregon Film Society plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant film culture in Southern Oregon, enriching the local community through its educational and artistic endeavors.
[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/931281951 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashland_Independent_Film_Festival [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/93-1281951 [4] https://www.culturaltrust.org/get-involved/nonprofits/southern-oregon-film-society/ [5] https://dmc.sou.edu/resources/
Podobné organizace
Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania |
|
EASTERN OREGON FILM FESTIVAL |
|
Portland Film Festival |
|
Southern City Institute |
|
Film Action Oregon dba Hollywood Theatre |
Podobné organizace global
More from ASHLAND
SILENT WATCH VETERAN SUICIDE |
|
BANDITS ADOPTION & RESCUE OF K-9'S |
|
D-R SERVICES INC |
|
ASHLAND EMERGENCY FOOD BANK |
|
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ASHLAND |
Similar traffic
Institute for Anarchist Studies |
|
Cristosal |
|
International Card Manufacturers Association Inc |
|
GEORGIA STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION INC |
|
TGS-Think Global School, Inc. |
Similar social media (7257)
Controlled Release Society Inc7258 |
|
California Environmental Voters7261 |
|
Idaho Cattle Association Inc7262 |
|
The Friends of Youth Foundation7258 |
|
INGERSOLL GRAND SELF-SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL7259 |
News

🎬✨ Help Us Make AIFF Even Better! ✨🎬 Were you part of the magic at AIFF2025? Whether you were a guest, volunteer, filmmaker, or film lover in the audience, we want to hear from YOU! Your feedback helps us grow and improve, and it only takes a few minutes. Share your thoughts, your experience, favorite moments, and ideas for the future by filling out our 2025 Festival Survey: https://forms.gle/CrZ6dERDbabULHcD8 Every response means the world to us and we are beyond grateful for your support. Thank you for being a part of the AIFF community! #AIFF2025 #FilmFestivalFeedback #AshlandFilm (fb)

Full-time staff? 1 Volunteers? 62 Filmmakers hosted? 13 Sold-out shows? 25 Attendees? 3,783 By the numbers alone, AIFF 2025 was a smash success. Of course, there are some things numbers can’t measure. Like the feeling of bringing independent film to our community or bringing our community back to the movies. Thank you for showing up and showing out. Donors, volunteers, staff, sponsors, friends of the fest, filmmakers, film-goers and board members: we could not do this work without you and we would never want to. (fb)

Poslední diskuze
Nearby
4.5
ASHLAND
About the organization
- A310 -
THE ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL April 2427 2025 Tickets Available Now APRIL 2427 2025 at the Historic Varsity Theatre in Ashland Oregon. The Ashland Independent Film Festival is excited to share that we are returning to the spring. Our 2025 Festival includes 16 features shorts and programs that include the Oregon premiere of documentary I Know Catherine The Log Lady and our tribute to Catherine Coulson in the form of Working with Catherine featuring director Richard Green OSF actors Miriam Laube and Kate Hurster and local filmmaker Gary Lundgren. The Ashland Independent Film Festival is one of those festivals that works like a great chorus all the elements the town the landscape the venues the programmers the audiences the other filmmakers all work together and resonate in a wonderful and powerful way.