Encircle Films
Documentaries to inform and inspire action
About Us
Encircle Films
Board of Directors
Cole Haslinger
Kristine Jensen
Wayne Martin
Jessica Medaille
Phil Prince
Eric Schiff
David Zupan
Help support Encircle Films –
a 501(c)(3) non-profit and qualified member of The Oregon Cultural Trust!
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Encircle Films
2625 W. 22nd Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Our Story
The mission of Encircle Films is to create awareness of important social issues by showing impactful documentaries, inviting guest speakers to facilitate audience discussion, and inspiring citizens to get involved in issues of importance to them.
Every third Thursday, from September through June at the Art House, concerned people come together to watch, listen, and participate in the screening of a film followed by a discussion about current issues facing our community and our planet. Now in our thirteenth season, Encircle Films has covered topics including climate change, health care, homelessness, gun violence, concerns for vulnerable and aging citizens, social justice issues, and many more.
The hosts of this series are a group of community-minded individuals dedicated to exploring issues that affect us on a global and local level. Our common goal is to give voice to our spirit of concern for community, country, and planet. Our ultimate hope is to create a world of mutual respect, integrity, and compassion.
For more information email us at info@encirclefilms.org
Thank you for supporting Encircle Films — for coming to the films, for joining in our discussions, and for being a part of a community that values thoughtful, informative documentaries.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Encircle Films, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and qualified member of The Oregon Cultural Trust. Ticket sales do not cover the cost of screening fees and advertising and we rely on sponsorships and donations in order to continue bringing these outstanding films and speakers to the Eugene-Springfield area.
Remembering Our Founder Vicki Anderson On the Occasion of Her Celebration of Life – February 8, 2025
In 2011, Vicki Anderson went to see a documentary film in Salem, Oregon and was very impressed by the film and the audience discussion that followed. She did some research on how that film series was put together and decided to offer a similar educational experience (and call to action) in Eugene. With some friends, she started a nonprofit organization called Encircle Films to host a series, running from September through May, that offered a monthly documentary film on social justice topics with subject matter experts available to discuss the film and answer audience questions afterward. There were financial challenges and legal hurdles to becoming a non-profit and negotiations were required with partners like the Bijou Art Theater, but largely due to Vicki’s persistence and determination, Encircle Films overcame those hurdles. The Encircle Film Series kicked off in September 2013 with a film called “American Winter” on the Great Recession of 2008 and its ongoing impacts on working families.
All of us on the Encircle Films Board of Directors and a still growing audience of concerned citizens in Eugene are indebted to Vicki and her vision and determination as we continue to do our best to educate and activate our audiences in what is now Encircle Film’s 12th Season. We’ve survived three theater changes and a pandemic, but have continued to build our mailing list while our monthly screenings consistently sell out. Vicki’s vision and positive impact on the Eugene/Springfield community live on through Encircle Films.