Festival Schedule
Buy a single ticket, day pass, or an all-inclusive pass today. All events at The Wright Opera House unless otherwise noted.
DAY 1 - JUNE 20 (THURSDAY)
12:00 - 2:30 pm / Passholder Checkin
Claim your pass at the Wright Opera House
Kick off the fest with 6 short films with 3 filmmakers in attendance, including this year’s Scholar in Residence James Choi.
6:45 - 9:00pm / INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL
Opening night feature documentary with director Alexandria Bombach in attendance to receive this year’s Film in Action Award.
“The rare confessional rockumentary that envelops you like a soft blanket.”
—THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
9:00 - 10:30 pm / OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Enjoy lite bites on us 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 21 (FRIDAY)
5 films with filmmakers from Los Angeles and the Four Corners region in attendance
What is producing? With Scholar-in-Residence James Choi & Ben Wiessner (Sundance & SXSW Winning Films)
2:30 - 3:30 pm / PANEL DISCUSSION
4:00 - 5:00 pm / ROOFTOP
PANEL RECEPTION w/LIVE MUSIC
On the sceneic rooftop of Citizen State Bank. Charcuterie and champagne provided (21+). Limited to the first 50 guests.
7:00 - 8:30 pm / SHORT FILMS BLOCK C
6 films with female directors, 4 of them in attendance
Free & Open to the public. Live music from 7-8:30. When the sun sets, we watch 4 films exploring the trails and triumphs of the outdoors.
FREE—Bring a blank or chair and get ready for music, movies, and stars
DAY 3 - JUNE 22 (SATURDAY)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM // SURPRISE FEATURE + FELLIN PARK FILMS Q&A
Includes special guests from the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team.
1:30 - 3:00 pm // UKRAINIAN CINEMA
Join Ukrainian filmmaker Maria Pankova, local filmmaker Jordan Campbell (Ridgway / Mountainfilm), and Ukrainian filmmaker Max Rykov for a special program featuring Ukrainian stories from different historical vantage points. Special thanks to the Telluride Foundation for making this program possible.
4:30 - 6:15 pm // SHORT FILMS BLOCK D
6 short films, including the return of filmmaker Linh Tran (Best Short Film Winner OIFF 2023) with the world premiere of her newest film Missing Grandma.
8:00 - 10:00 pm // PATRON PARTY
Patron pass holders and filmmakers gather inside a local home for an evening of dessert, wine, and a first-ever live event in the history of OIFF.
Artist-in-Residence H.P. Mendoza performs live alongside his film for an exuberant evening of live music, film, and dancing.
Get ready to dance—10:30pm Saturday Night!
DAY 4 - JUNE 23 (SUNDAY)
What’s it like for a pirate to grow old?
Colorado Premiere of the award-winning documentary The Green Flash
A world premiere and the return of OIFF Alum Kymon Greyhorse
7:00-9:00pm // CLOSING SURPRISE FILM
This year’s Director’s Spotlight Award Screening
9:10 - 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+
The Awards Ceremony is a party—be there
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+