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EWU to Sponsor the Spokane International Film Festival

January 24, 2019
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Eastern Washington University is once again a proud presenting sponsor of The Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), which will return for its 21st year beginning Friday, Feb. 1, at multiple venues around Spokane!

An opportunity for film lovers to reflect on some of the greatest films from the past year, SpIFF 2019 will begin with its annual Best of the Northwest at 5:30 p.m. at the Bing Crosby Theater, featuring a variety of short and mid-length films created in the Pacific Northwest.

Following the first showing of films will be an Opening Party, beginning at 9:30 p.m. at the Montvale Event Center.

A week-long event, SpIFF will feature 22 screenings, ranging from family-friendly animation to national and regional documentaries. Sponsored by EWU, Enormous: The Gorge Story will tell the history of The Gorge Amphitheatre and its process of becoming one of the world’s most iconic music venues.

Eastern Washington University proudly supports opportunities for educational advancement within the community. As a presenting sponsor, EWU continues to serve as a center of support for arts and culture in the Inland Northwest.

SpIFF 2019 will conclude Friday, Feb. 8, with a screening of the film Jupiter’s Moon.

Take a look at the Festival Schedule for more details on show times.