Siskiyou Film Festival - Feb. 7-9
from Barry Snitkin, 31.01.2008 10:15
Greetings SiskiyouFilmFest Friends!
We are a week away from the start of our 7th Festival.... our first in Grants Pass and we're excited about the selection of films. We look forward to seeing you at 111 Evelyn next week.
Thursday's feature film is Ryan's Well, an inpiring story of a young boy who has literally changed the world. Friday's feature film is Buyer be Fair, a film that shows how individual consumers can make a difference by voting with their dollars. Saturday's feature film is Ripe for Change, the story of sustainable agriculture in our neighbor, California. And each night has other great films. Go to 
http://www.siskiyoufilmfest.org to find out about all the films.
This week we’d like to thank the folks who are making this possible- sponsors, volunteers and donors of raffle prizes. Please thank them when you see them and support them whenever possible.
First, thanks go to Siskiyou Project staff who work to promote and protect the spectacular natural assets of Oregon's Siskiyou Wild Rivers area in Josephine and Curry Counties. They also make this festival do-able.
We'd like to thank all our Sponsors starting with BullfrogFilms and the Video Project for their generous help with films. Then there's:
* Ashland Food Co-op, Dagoba Organic Chocolate, Gorilla Bites, Lori Warfield-Independent Shaklee distributor and 3degreesinc from Jackson County.
* Herb Pharm and Arborsmith from Williams.
* Troon Vineyard from the Applegate.
* Powershroom, Renewable Energy Systems, Bagel Junction, Clear Creek Family Practice, Coffee Heaven, Dave Maize Guitars, Jefferson State Financial Group, Mixing it Up, Rachel Goodman, L.M.T., Rogue Natural Living and The Chateau at Or Caves from the Illinois Valley.
* Ferron's Fun Trips from Galice.
* Redwood Nursery, Bob Maynard, Christol Delany- Century-21, Circle J's, Grants Pass Growers Market, I LoveGrantsPass.com, Motel del Rogue, Summer Jo's, The Creative Alternative and Wildlife Images from Grants Pass.
Next, we’d like to thank our volunteers to date. We’ll start with our website and marketing guru, Paul West. Our technical specialist, Preston Moser. Chefs Marilyn Moore and Kate Dwyer. Grants Pass consultants Alison Huber and Julie Rubenstein. And our raffle coordinator, Marsha Bashford.
And lastly I’d like to announce our first ever FilmFest raffle. We’ll have exciting prizes each evening. Winners need to be at the festival to claim their prizes.
Some of the prizes include:
2 tickets to the Britt Festiva and a picnic basket fromGooseberries.
a night stay at Magnolia B & B in Jacksonville
a night stay at Rogue Forest B & B in Galice
a night stay at Rogueglen B & Bin Galice
two nights at the Motel del Rogue in Grants Pass.
a Zip Line adventure for 2 from Out & About Treesort
a guided kayak trip on the scenic Illinois River by Barry Snitkin.
a case of Global Immunity from Powershroom,
a one day course from Siskiyou Field Institute
a framed Photo of Bolander's Lily by John Erwin,
a Custom Designed DVD with photos and music by Rose Cassano
a free class & yoga mat from S. Oregon Yoga Center (GP)
a personal wine tasting for 4 people from Troon vineyards
a Wind Chime from Never a Bum Steer
and more!
Don't forget these special events.
Thursday, Feb 7 @ 6pm Opening night reception.
Friday, Feb 8 @ 4pm Reception for award winning film producer, John deGraaf at The Creative Alternative at 229A G St in Grants Pass.
Saturday, Feb 9 @ 10am-2pm Free YouthFilmFest
You can check out the films, volunteer, become a sponsor or get your tickets online at http://www.SiskiyouFilmFest.org. Tickets are also available at the Creative Alternative on G Street in Grants Pass, or with a credit card by calling (541) 592-4459.