Oceanside International Film Festival Announces 2023 Film Schedule

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Oceanside International Film Festival released the 2023 schedule of films this week and tickets are now available for purchase.

This year's festival kicks off with an Opening Night World Premiere Film Event & Red Carpet Reception on February 21st featuring the moving documentary, “I Am Alright”, directed by Krista Liney and featuring San Diego’s local music legends, The Silent Comedy.

I Am Alright is a candid exploration of the challenges facing independent artists through the story of indie rockers The Silent Comedy. The film follows the band’s journey from an experimental side-project performing in coffee shops, through years of relentless international touring, to their ultimate collapse under industry pressures and their own mental health struggles. From euphoric highs to devastating lows, I Am Alright brings the audience along on an unfiltered look at the realities of life as a touring band and dangers of pursuing your dreams at all costs.

The feature is directed by Krista Liney, an award-winning director whose previous works includes music videos for Tyga, Justin Bieber, and Kris Kristofferson, as well as marketing campaigns for television shows Vikings, Pawn Stars and American Pickers. She recently won the 2021 Clio for Best Directing and was nominated for a daytime Emmy for Best Director related to LIFETIME’s program, Stop Breast Cancer For Life.

The I Am Alright World Premiere at OIFF 2023, will be followed by a Q&A with Liney & members of The Silent Comedy. The band will also perform Live at The Brook’s on stage with a semi-acoustic set for attending audiences!

"We are so honored to premiere this film featuring beloved local music legends, The Silent Comedy", said the OIFF Festival Executive Director, Lou Niles, "An OIFF Opening Night After Party held at a special venue in downtown Oceanside is also in the works."

5:00PM - Doors Open // OIFF 2023 OPENING NIGHT RED CARPET CEREMONY
6:30PM - Opening Festival Announcements
6:40PM – I AM ALRIGHT World Premiere (60 Min)
7:40PM – Break Reception
7:50PM - Q&A Panel Discussion
8:30PM – THE SILENT COMEDY Musical Performance
9:30PM - After Party – venue TBA

The Oceanside International Film Festival 2023, brought to you by visitoceanside.com, returns to The Brook’s Theatre, February 21st through February 25th. The full schedule of films can be viewed at osidefilm.org. Purchase Special Event Passes, Day Passes and the Festival Block Pass and support the arts. Individual Day Passes are available for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday film blocks, giving access to programs on a particular day/night.

For 12 years running, OIFF has brought diverse films from all around the world to the heart of the Oceanside California Cultural District. Experience stories from all corners of the globe that include documentaries, narratives, drama, cause, surf & skate, the human experience, comedy, horror, animation, environmental, and so much more.

The Oceanside International Film Festival is an annual event set in the heart of the Oceanside California Cultural District with the goal to grow into an international destination for artists, connoisseurs, and industry professionals, bringing attention to our community, culture, creativity, and the art of Oceanside, California.

At this time the festival is planned to be In-Person at the Brooks Theatre at 217 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054. More info at osidefilm.org.