The annual Oregon Independent Film Festival© returns for our 14th festival season, showcasing the best independent cinema of past year in historic venues across the magnificent state of Oregon.

Dedicated to discovering the greatest new filmmakers, the Oregon Independent Film Festival searches the globe to find the most innovative and engaging movies of the year, to screen the best new work, alongside hollywood premieres, together in the legendary cinema houses of the pacific northwest, as part of our mission to promote the majestic state of Oregon as a global film tourism destination.

A documentary about the life and work of artist H.C. (“Cliff”) Westermann, voiceacted by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris, conceived and directed by Leslie Buchbinder, and featuring interviews with Ed Ruscha, Frank Gehry, and many others.

As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War who struggled with the ramifications of modern warfare, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through his beguiling, surreal artworks.

The film is executive produced by KAWS, and award-winning documentary producer Caryn Capotosto, whose projects include "Won’t You Be My Neighbor," and "Best of Enemies.". Featuring music by legendary artists Laurie Anderson, the Kronos Quartet, and Terry Allen, with an original score by Tomeka Reid.

WINNER: Best Director - Leslie Buchbinder

WINNER: Best Documentary

Eugene Art House Cinemas
492 E 13th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401