Film

LAND OF DREAMS

FROM IMDB: Land of Dreams is a political satire set in the near future where America has closed its borders and become more insular than ever. The story follows Simin, an Iranian American woman, on a journey to discover the core of what it means to be a free American. She works for the most important government agency of her time, the Census Bureau. In efforts to understand and control its populous, the government has begun a program to record the citizen's dreams. Simin, one of the Census Bureau's lead dream catchers, is unaware of this devious plot. She herself, being among the last immigrants allowed into the country, is torn between her appreciation for America's acceptance, compassion for those whose dreams she is recording and a truth she must find within. Playful and poignant, Land of Dreams acknowledges the greatness of the American experiment while offering a warning beacon for what could come.

Who’s From Ojai?

PRODUCER: Sol Tryon

COMPOSER: Rebecca Comeford

SOUND DESIGNER: Scott Hirsch

AUDIO POST PRODUCTION MANAGER: Daniel Wright

LOCATIONS ASSISTANT: Noah Crowe

SAVE OJAI’S AFFORDABLE COTTAGES

Who’s From Ojai?

An anonymous filmmaker who lives on the property.

Podcast

OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN: STUDIO ARTISTS’ NEW CREW

FROM OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN: A long-time visitor, author, and illustrator Christopher Noxon moved to Ojai full-time for three years and got busy right away with volunteering and sharing his talents. He joined the Ojai Studio Artist as one of the 17 new artists this year. The Tour is free this year and takes place October 8-10. We discuss the great expansion of the tour from 50 to 67 artists, how the group has made a major resurgence in recent years, and why it is so important to the community.

Who’s From Ojai?

HOST: Bret Bradigan

GUEST: Christopher Noxon

OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN: EXPANDARDS OF OJAI

FROM OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN: Isaac Koren and Mikael Jorgensen met through the routines of being dads with young children at school. Knowing that they were each talented musicians, it made sense they'd collaborate and see what comes of it. Mikael approached Isaac with this idea; "What if we took jazz standards and slowed them down? Way down?" After some modifying and improvising, they formed Expandards and have played several live shows to great appreciation from their audiences.

Who’s From Ojai?

HOST: Bret Bradigan

GUESTS: Mikael Jorgensen & Isaac Koren

OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN: ‘YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW’

Who’s From Ojai?

HOST: Bret Bradigan

GUESTS: Kathleen Schafer & Nicholas Weissman from Ojai Film Society

FROM OJAI TALK OF THE TOWN:

The Ojai Film Society is back! The nonprofit group was once an integral landmark in Ojai's cultural landscape, with their Sunday screenings packing the Ojai Playhouse Theater with 200+ filmgoers, seeking that communal experience through the flickering celluloid. In June 2014 that all changed when a water main burst in front of the theater and it has been closed ever since. (Here's hoping for an opening early next year).

TOPA TALK: The DJ from Hell & El Roblar Hotel

Who’s From Ojai?

HOSTS: Stephanie James & Cody Creighton

FROM TOPA TALK:

When the Ojai Valley News reports the exterior demolition of The Oaks on Ojai Ave, locals have a lot to say about the new El Roblar Hotel poised to take its place and our hosts provide plenty of hot takes. In an attempt to pull more people to the dance floor, Stephanie requests crowd-pleasers with a wedding DJ over the weekend who gives the people absolutely nothing but attitude. Relaxing on a camping trip, Cody receives a shocking text message stating that there has been a terrible boating accident - but is someone just pulling his leg? Put your phone down while driving and take out a loan for your dad’s Tommy Bahama shirt, this episode is the escape you may need this week.

Cover: from Save the Cottages