DOCUMENTARY FOCUS
The Oregon Independent Film Fest is known worldwide for documentary discoveries, with a highly curated selection of the best new documentary films that are presented each year.
The festival offers multiple award and submission categories for short and feature length documentaries including:
Best Documentary
Best Historical Documentary
Best Environmental Documentary
Best Biographical Documentary
To submit a documentary film project
click here.
Here are some
Oregon Independent Film Festival
documentary success stories:
Amazing Grace
Overpowering documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with a full choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January of 1972.
Directed by Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack and featuring James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir.
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's TV show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Letters From Generation RX
Featuring Tilda Swinton
Oscar winner Tilda Swinton narrates the stories of real people whose experiences on prescription psychotropic drugs didn’t align with the official narratives.
The Last Blockbuster
This hit documentary revealed the real story of video rental chain Blockbuster's demise, and how one last location in Oregon kept the spirit of a bygone era alive.
The Bonobo Connection
Featuring Ashley Judd
The Bonobo Connection is a documentary about one of our closest and most endangered relatives, the bonobo ape. Narrated by Ashley Judd.
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake Roberts
In the 1980s, Jake “the Snake” Roberts was among the most famous professional wrestlers in the world. His talent was undeniable, and the giant snakes he threw upon his opponents were unforgettable.
30 years later, Roberts has lost his family and his fortune to his reckless lifestyle.
Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back
The history and rebirth of heavy metal band Quiet Riot, told with a surprisingly personal story in this amazing OIFF Award Winning Documentary.
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend
The Oregon Independent Film Festival showcased Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy's documentary film Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend. Featuring home movie footage and interviews with the King of Reggae, from before he was famous. Including footage lost for over 30 years.
DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
Documentary Award Competitions
Best Historical Documentary Competition
The Oregon Independent Film Festival screens and awards the best documentaries based on historical social and political events.
Best Social Documentary Competition
Documentaries that address social issues from around the world, from global warming to human trafficking will be screened with an award given to the best documentary in this category.
Best Environmental Documentary Competition
The best documentaries with an environmental theme or message are invited to compete in this award showcase.
Best Biographical Documentary Competition
The best biographies of the last year will be screened in one competitive programming segment with an award given.
DOCUMENTARY FILM SUBMISSIONS
Submit your documentary film.
