About OIFF
We are building a global community that inspires us to think deeply, act justly, offer compassion, and laugh.
“Ouray fosters an incredible community nestled in the most majestic scenery America has to offer.”
- Tony Oswald and Pisie Hochheim, filmmakers
Team
Jake Abell is a co-founder and head programmer of OIFF. Abell is also filmmaker and scholar with research interests in film, medieval studies, and philosophy. He received a joint Ph.D. in French Studies and Comparative Media Analysis and Practice in 2021 from Vanderbilt University. He recently completed his first book on economic solidarity in medieval French poetry. Abell graduated from Ouray High School in 2009.
Jared LaCroix is a co-founder and head programmer of OIFF. LaCroix is also a filmmaker and creative director. He has directed music videos and fashion editorials for a range of clients including Biyo and Vogue China. His films have been featured at the Nashville Film Festival, Palm Springs Shortfest, the British Film Institute, and Soho House. In 2021, he was a fellow at the Short to Feature Lab in Malibu.
Eva Wister-Zaccari is a projectionist and programmer for OIFF. A Brooklyn-based video editor and set designer, she recently premiered her first short film, The Weekend Road. Eva graduated from Ouray High School in 2016.
Haneol Lee is a project manager and programmer for OIFF. He is a writer/director based in Nashville currently studying at Vanderbilt University with a concentration in Film and Business. Lee recently wrapped his first short film First Night. He enjoys contemplative cinema with a touch of comedy and his work explores the Asian American diaspora.