Remember when movie night didn't involve an endless scroll of lackluster options for "content" on streaming platforms? Or the time before texting, FOMO-fueled screen-light, and all-too-often disregarded requests to "Please silence your cellphones now" at cinemas?
Welcome to The Analog Oasis, where we invite you to take a break from streaming, news feeds, social media, AI, and the infinite-scroll desert of distractions inherent to our hyper-digitized everyday lives. This project is a series of small pop-up film screenings and other curated experiences centering around offline engagement with film, friends, art and culture in an intentionally disconnected format.
We partner with local businesses, artists and venues in unexpected places to tailor collaborative programming, intimate in-person gatherings, and one-of-a-kind presentations. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
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Previous Event
On October 24 + 25, 2025 we played host to a haunted Halloween soirée and exclusive two-night showing of The ‘Burbs (1989), directed by Joe Dante.
This event was our second collaboration with Hotel Hardware, a restored boutique hotel that’s been a home for stories and ghosts since 1890.
As 2025 marked 10 years beneath the banner of Ghost Village Films, we that Halloween our re-birthday party as well. Retrospective artifacts, photos and film memorabilia were on display in a one-time gallery installation, along with curated artworks from painter and mixed-media artist Karen Stanton-Gregutt and metal work sculptor Nathan Robles.
Despite a surprise (and surprisingly fierce!) wind and rain storm, we were on-site with The Sea Turtle, our newly remodeled mobile production studio (i.e., the filmmaking pirate ship 🏴☠️), which was open for tours and fireside warmups. This project has been years in the making, and represents the new direction of GVF heading into 2026. Guests got a sneak peek into these heretofore secret plans and helped us officially christen the Turtle before setting sail in the new year.
Previous Event
Our inaugural Analog Oasis was held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Dayton, WA with a rooftop screening of Stand By Me, presented in collaboration with Hotel Hardware.
We had a red carpet photo op station where arriving guests could get a Polaroid in front of the hotel's 60ft Stand By Me mural. Before the film, guests enjoyed New Mexican street cuisine from Cocina Barelas out of Seattle, and garden-to-bar craft cocktail pairings from the hotel's own Bobcat Room.
As with all our events, we created a phone-free environment for the screening. A phone check was provided at the door, where guests also received their uniquely numbered, hand-printed movie ticket.
These tickets were made using 19th century moveable-type equipment and methods by our talented friend at The Pressroom in Waitsburg. (Who also happened to win the highly coveted raffle prize later in the night! A most fitting conclusion.)
Tickets for this event were limited to 35 seats at the 1986 price of $5. We sold out within hours of release. Many guests chose to contribute beyond the base ticket price, and we received exceptionally positive feedback after the show (thank you!).
Given the level of interest we saw for this first go at it, we're planning to expand access to future events while still adhering to the small-gathering, intimate format.
The Analog Oasis | Pre-Roll Bumper
Ghost Village Films x Hotel Hardware | Stand By Me Mural & Screening Intro
The Pressroom | Waitsburg, WA | Commemorative Tickets for The Analog Oasis: Stand By Me Film Event at Hotel Hardware
In addition to the feature, we screened two short films from local independent filmmakers during our pre-show presentation: Not Invincible, directed by Tyson Kaup and How to Love and be Loved, directed by Ned Rodat. These films were curated for the event by The Movie Crush, held annually in Walla Walla, WA.
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Community Support
The Analog Oasis is made possible by viewers like you! We are building a grassroots network of friends and collaborators who believe in this project and want to help make it happen. If you love what we're doing and want to be a part of it, we'd love to hear from you.
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If you'd like to host an event at your venue, or if you're a filmmaker, musician, or other artist/maker who'd like to explore opportunities to collaborate, send us an email and let's talk!
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To volunteer for an upcoming event in your area, click below. A variety of roles are available, and no experience is necessary. All volunteers receive VIP tickets to the current or future event.
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You can also make a donation in support of future Analog Oasis projects below. These events are labors of love, and contributions both large and small go a long way in helping us to cover expenses and keep the work going.
We greatly appreciate your interest and support.
