Festival Schedule | June 19-22
Single Tickets, Day Passes, and Full Passes available. All events at The Wright Opera House unless otherwise noted.
DAY 1 - JUNE 19 (THURSDAY)
12:00 - 2:30 pm / PASSHOLDER CHECK-IN
Claim your pass at the Wright Opera House.
London, KY [teaser] — Short Films Block A
Kick off the fest with 5 short films with 5 filmmakers in attendance.
7:00 - 9:00pm / OPENING NIGHT FEATURE—THE BALTIMORONS
Filmmaker Spotlight Award presented to Jay Duplass and Michael Strassner.
Strassner will be in attendance to receive this year’s award after the screening. Brian Tallerico, managing editor of RogerEbert.com, will moderate the film’s Q&A.
Opening Night Feature: The Baltimorons with lead actor and co-writer Michael Strassner in attendance. Colorado Premiere. Winner of the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award at SXSW 2025.
9:00 - 10:30 pm / OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Enjoy live music and complimentary lite bites while you mingle with artists and fellow attendees in The Tavern at the Wright Opera House. Drinks will be available for purchase.
DAY 2 - JUNE 20 (FRIDAY)
OIFF 2024 Grand Jury Prize Winner Sisa Quispe returns to Ouray with her newest film.
A film about Ukrainian resilience during a time of war. Director Jordan Campbell will receive this year’s Film in Action Award after the screening.
Jordan Campbell — 2025 Film in Action Award
Grab a bev and listen to Silverton musician Julian Hood in The Tavern at the Wright Opera House.
6:00 - 7:30 pm / HAPPY HOUR
Colorado Stories, Colorado Filmmakers. Hear from 4 notable filmmakers who call Colorado home.
From Ouray to Denver—Colorado filmmakers discuss their projects after their films.
9:45 - 10:45 pm /EXCELLENCE IN ACTING FILMS & AWARD
3 short films featuring LA-based actress Shirley Chen. Chen is the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Acting Award and will be in conversation with directors and producers of her films after the screening.
Shirley Chen — 2025 Excellence in Acting Award
DAY 3 - JUNE 21 (SATURDAY)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / DROWNED LAND
Learn about the future of water with Tanya Ishikawa, Executive Director of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, and director Colleen Thurston, OIFF 2023 Scholar in Residence.
1:15 - 3:15 pm / KINONEKTA—FILIPINO CINEMA & DANCE
Connecting the Philippine islands from Luzon, Vizayas, and Mindanao, one short film at a time. Films curated by OIFF 2022 award-winner Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan. This program is free and open to the public.
KINONKETA (TRAILER)
3:15 - 4:00 pm / INTERMISSION WITH FOOD
Catered Filipino cuisine by the Filipino-American Community of Colorado in The Tavern.
4:00 - 6:00 pm / the daydream believers—FILIPINO-AMERICAN CINEMA & DANCE
Six Filipino-American directors. One American Dream. Welcome to the Diaspora. Films curated by OIFF 2024 Artist in Residence H.P. Mendoza.
the daydream believers (trailer)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm / PATRON PARTY
Patron Pass holders and artists mingle in a private residence with drinks, desserts, and a special script reading.
DAY 4 - JUNE 22 (SUNDAY)
Writers, actors, and directors talk about their movies after these 3 short films
3:30 - 4:30 pm / ALL ABOUT ACTING: A PANEL ON PERFORMANCE
Hear from some of the best talent in Los Angeles about what it’s like to act in movies. Space is limited to the first 15 Patron and House Pass holders. A shuttle will be provided from the Wright Opera House to a private residence. Please be at the Wright at 3:05pm for transportation.
Turkey? Zombies? Shorts Block D.
7:30 - 8:50 pm / SHORT FILMS BLOCK F
OIFF alum Nathan Xia (Best Performance & Student Pick ‘24) and Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan (Best Editing ‘22 and Filipino Cinema curator ‘25) close out the festival.
8:50 - 9:35 pm / AWARDS CEREMONY
The jury unveils the winners of major prizes + bid on this year’s official poster. Complimentary champagne for those 21+
Who will take home an award at this year’s festival?
9:40 pm / AFTER-PARTY AT KJ WOOD DISTILLERS
Patron pass holders, artists, and sponsors close out the festival with complimentary food, cocktails, and a roaring fire at the local distillery. 21+