Spring Break
Film festival moves to West Chester
Ann Koblenzer
Issue date: 11/21/08 Section: Community
The receptions for the films will be at various locations throughout West Chester, with the organizers still finalizing the location of satellite venues, Schroder said.
This year the festival will also be adding a family event for Sunday afternoon, featuring an independent, family-friendly film that will work to expand its audience, according to Schroder.
Despite the change of date and location, Schroder still thinks Miami students interested in film will attend.
"We felt the students who were attending the festival were excited about film and felt they were going to attend anyways," Schroder said.
Oxford is disappointed to see the festival leave, according to Alan Kyger, Oxford economic development director.
"We often have many athletic events, speakers and car shows that bring people into town, but this was something definitely in its own niche," Kyger said.
Kyger said Oxford has the potential for an event of the film festival's size.
"We understand their move into a bigger market, but feel Oxford has a lot to offer," Kyger said.
Schroder said OIFF appreciates all the city's support to help the festival grow.
"We completely and totally love Miami University and the city of Oxford and all the regional people who have supported us amazingly," Schroder said.
This year the festival will also be adding a family event for Sunday afternoon, featuring an independent, family-friendly film that will work to expand its audience, according to Schroder.
Despite the change of date and location, Schroder still thinks Miami students interested in film will attend.
"We felt the students who were attending the festival were excited about film and felt they were going to attend anyways," Schroder said.
Oxford is disappointed to see the festival leave, according to Alan Kyger, Oxford economic development director.
"We often have many athletic events, speakers and car shows that bring people into town, but this was something definitely in its own niche," Kyger said.
Kyger said Oxford has the potential for an event of the film festival's size.
"We understand their move into a bigger market, but feel Oxford has a lot to offer," Kyger said.
Schroder said OIFF appreciates all the city's support to help the festival grow.
"We completely and totally love Miami University and the city of Oxford and all the regional people who have supported us amazingly," Schroder said.
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