Small fest. Big films.

Collage of various photographs arranged in a heart shape, including group photos at OIFF and promotional posters for the Orcas Island Film Festival.

Our first festival was presented to film lovers in October 2014 to much love and success.

Since then it has been praised by film and arts critics, honored upcoming filmmakers with the Vanguard Award and has spawned more inspired programming through the year leading up to the festival.

The Orcas Island Film Festival was co-founded by
Jared Lovejoy, Carl Spence and Donna Laslo.

Their vision and commitment, along with the support of many extraordinary individuals, donors, and businesses on Orcas nurtured their dream into reality.

We hope to see you here!

Our team

  • Carl Spence - Co-Founder of Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF)

    Carl Spence

    Co-Director + Chief Curator + Board Member

  • Donna Laslo - Co-Founder of Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF)

    Donna Laslo

    Co-Director + Co-Producer + Board Member

  • Jeanne Beck

    Sponsorship Director + Volunteer Coordinator + Board Member

  • Cheryl Kummer

    Chief Financial Officer + Board Member

  • Samuel Gailey

    Board Member

  • Libi Geddes

    Board Member

  • Dwight Wheaton

    Board Member

  • Janet Brownell

    Board Member

  • Demian Rosenblatt

    Art Director

  • Sarah Shaefer

    Artists Relations

  • Erica Hanson

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Michael Yeaman

    Classic Film Curator

  • Galen Forrest Orcas Island Film Festival

    Galen Forrest

    Digital Designer

Our sponsors

Film is a collaborative medium. Organizing a film festival is as well,
and we could not do it without our sponsors.

For their contributions and kindness, we are eternally grateful.

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