LA GRANDE — Three days, 32 films, countless memorable moments — so goes the summary for the 15th annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival. If you missed it, I hope it was because you were busy enjoying the lovely production of “Sweeney Todd” in Elgin. In any case, these were some of the highlights:

The World Premiere of ‘Space: A Meditation on the Meaning of Art’

The festival began with the world’s first public screening of a new Portland-based documentary about the relationship between art and the, well, space it inhabits, from creation to display. It’s beautiful, it was the perfect opening for this festival, and y’all should absolutely look out for its next showing.

The Shorts

Three-quarters of the films shown were shorts screened in the under-construction Liberty Theatre. My personal favorites were J. D. Shields’ “Blue Hour” and Karina Lomelin Ripper’s “Chispa,” and you can check out Almog Avidan Antonir’s “Tagged” for free online now.

‘The Way We Speak’

The festival’s penultimate screening was Ian Ebright’s grief-ridden drama “The Way We Speak.” Having already seen it, I was caught off guard when the film broke new emotional ground in me on a repeat viewing, and I grew to appreciate it even more. The film is currently available to rent and purchase online: I recommend you do so.

Jacob Wysocki

If the festival had a star this year, it was definitely contemporary comedic legend Jacob Wysocki, who acted in four of the films that screened. Not only is his onscreen presence a delight, he was a fantastic guy to chat with in person.

Thanks for coming, Jacob! Come again anytime.

‘Breakup Season’, obviously

No question, the festival’s biggest event was the sold-out screening of the family drama filmed and set in La Grande, followed by the induction of “Breakup Season,” along with the city, into the Oregon Film Trail. It’s a fine film, with the structure of a Hallmark Christmas flick, but which refuses the temptation to be baselessly saccharine at every turn.

The HQ after-parties

More than anything, I will remember the after-parties at HQ. Each night, we were treated to great music and, most importantly, great conversation with fellow lovers of film.

Lastly, to Chris Jennings and company: Thank you for everything. We can’t wait for all you have in store for us next year.