Oxnard Independent Film Festival News Updates

NEWS

OXNARD 1961 NOW AVAILABLE ON 2-DISC DVD

The special 2-disc version of Oxnard 1961 is now available on DVD for $15.

This DVD includes the complete film, a new interview with director, Dr. Ted Greathouse, and extra footage not used in the final cut of the film.

There are only two ways to get your copy:

Stop by our office located at the Oxnard Civic Center (aka, City Hall), 305 West 3rd Street, 1st Floor. We're located directly behind the five reserved parking signs for Oxnard City Council members. Look for the Oxnard 1961 Pick Up Location sign on the door. We're open Monday -Thursday, 9 - 5 PM and closed 12 - 1 for lunch. But we urge you to please call us before stopping by because we 're often assigned to work away from the office. Our number is (805) 385-8326. We only accept cash, money order, or check made payable to: City of Oxnard (no credit cards, please).

Or...

Send us a check or money order (please do not send cash) made payable to City of Oxnard. Mail it to: Oxnard Citywatch Television, c/o Luis Guereca, 305 West 3rd Street, 1st Floor, Oxnard, CA. 93030. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

PERMIT TO FILM IN THE CITY OF OXNARD

The City of Oxnard has a number of exciting locations of interest for major motion picture production companies, television, commercials, still photography and student productions. Historic structures, harbors and marinas, beaches, ocean views, residential and business districts can all be found within the City of Oxnard.

Beginning in 1998, the Oxnard Economic Development Corporation [OEDC] began administering the City's Film Permits. The OEDC Office coordinates all on-location productions (i.e.; features, television series, commercials, student films, independent films, still fashion shoots) in the City of Oxnard. This coordination includes safety reviews by police, fire and public works. Supplied information by the "Permittee" will be reviewed by each department for adherence to the filming regulations. Specific requirements and fees will be included in a detailed agreement to be signed by the "Permittee" prior to filming.

There are two types of film permits available for the City of Oxnard:

1) For Regular Commerical Productions, please click here.

2) For Student/Non-Commercial Productions, visit here.

The [OEDC] has gathered a data base of more than 250 homes and potential filming locations throughout Ventura County which is available on CD-ROM. According to Mary Hernandez, City Film Permit Administrator, "Location managers that call are looking for anything from the most luxurious mansion or a shack and a bar, and the more information you can supply, the more you can entice them to come up".

For more information, please contact Mary Hernandez, City Film Permit Administrator, at (800) 422-6332 or (805) 385-7444. You can also visit their website at: www.filmventuracounty.com

By Mail:
Oxnard Economic Development Corporation
400 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 301
Oxnard, CA. 93036

By Phone:
Phone (805) 385-7444
Fax 805-385-7452
Toll Free 800-422-6332

By E-Mail:
E-Mail: mary@filmventuracounty.us

BEST OF 2007 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED

On Sunday, September 30, 2007, the curtain closed on another successful festival. This year's event included seven days of screening 88 independent films, including short films, animation, student films, features, docs, and more. Following the closing night film, the festival continued at Capriccio, just around the corner from Plaza Cinemas 14, to announce this year's best of awards from the 2007 Oxnard Independent Film Festival. And the winners are:

GENERAL CATEGORY:

Best Director...Macky Alston (for the film, The Killer Within)

Best Cinematography...Mississippi Son

Best Short Film...The Waiting Room (dir. Rickey Mizuno)

Best Feature Film...The Garage (dir. Carl Thibault)

Best Documentary Short...Awaiting Tomorrow (a Witness film)

Best Documentary Feature...Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? (dir. Frank Popper)

Best Animation...Lifeguarding: A Documentary (dir. Bob Fox)

Audience Choice Award...Oxnard 1961 (dir. Dr. Ted Greathouse)

TEEN CATEGORY:

Best Director...Anabel Curry (for the film, He Loves Me Not)

Best Cinematography...Thanks Killing

Best Music Video...Resilience (dir. Barrio Productions)

Best Animation...Warped (dir. Elijah Kleeman)

Best Public Service Announcement...Be a Man, Be Responsible (dir. Karen Villasenor & Manuel Magallanes)

Best Film...The Game of Life (dir. Ruth Burgos)

Audience Choice Award...Juan of the Dead (dir. John & Omar)

Congratulations to all the winners! And a special thank you to every filmmaker for submitting their work to this year's festival. See you again in 2008!

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