Orcas Island Film Fest - Spring Mini Fest

OIFF Spring Mini Fest Line Up Announced!

Be among the first to experience these exciting new releases.

We're thrilled to announce the OIFF Spring Mini Festival film line up. Featuring eight brand-new films that will spark conversation, ignite imagination, and transport you to new worlds, all in one special weekend.

Whether you're a longtime film lover or new to the festival scene, this is your chance to experience cinematic excellence and groundbreaking storytelling.

1.  A PASS for all eight films is $100. (fees included $12.50 per film!)

2.  Tickets are $16.50 in advance and $20 at the door.

Film Schedule:

MARCELLA

Friday, April 25 @ 4:00 PM 

Marcella Hazan is the secret ingredient that made Italian cuisine irresistible. Through her cookbooks, teaching, and passion for tradition, she stirred up a culinary revolution, turning simple ingredients into masterpieces. This mouthwatering journey is Marcella's unforgettable story, served up with flavor and flair.

THERE'S STILL TOMORROW

Friday, April 25 @ 7:30 PM 

Packed with charm, wit, music, and unforgettable characters, this impressive debut by actress Paola Cortellesi takes place in 1940s post-war Italy, where Delia breaks from traditional family values and aspires for a different future after receiving a letter. A smash hit at the Italian box office.

WHEN FALL IS COMING

Saturday, April 26 @ 1:30 PM 

François Ozon serves up a sharp, twist-filled thriller about buried secrets and fractured family bonds. When a well-meaning grandmother (Hélène Vincent) tries to mend ties with her estranged daughter, a seemingly innocent accident sets off a dark chain of events. A deliciously tense and unpredictable cinematic feast.

ON SWIFT HORSES

Saturday, April 26 @ 4:00 PM

In the 1950s, newlywed Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her brother-in-law Julius (Jacob Elordi) embark on parallel journeys of romance, risk, and self-discovery. This intoxicating period drama explores love, secrets, and the consequences of chasing freedom and desire.

BAD SHABBOS

Saturday, April 26 @ 7:30 PM

This riotous screwball comedy turns a traditional Shabbat dinner into chaos when an accidental death—or murder?—upends the evening. With laughs, discomfort, and wild twists, a stellar cast delivers a must-see hit—Tribeca’s Audience Award winner!

WILDING

Sunday, April 27 @ 1:30 PM 

After centuries of intensive farming, Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree’s 3,500-acre English estate is dying. When the couple decides to let the land go wild, the plan meets with resistance, but the results are transformative and inspiring.

NEVER ALONE

Sunday, April 27 @ 4:00PM

This powerful film reveals a little-known chapter of history: the deportation of eight Austrian-Jewish refugees from Finland by the Gestapo during WWII. Abraham Stiller, a pillar of Helsinki's Jewish community, fights to save them in this resonant, moving drama.

WENT UP THE HILL

Sunday, April 27 @ 7:30 pm 

A deeply haunting ghost story set in New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island, where an estranged man meets his mother’s widow and the legacy of loss and dark family secrets refuses to stay buried. Starring Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) and Vicky Krieps (The Dead Don’t Hurt).

Starts: April 25, 2025

Occurs:
4/25/2025
4/26/2025
4/27/2025
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Location: Sea View Theatre
234 A St, Eastsound, WA 98245

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