General questions, suggestions, and comments will be routed to proper person : capitoltheater@olympiafilmsociety.org
Capitol Theater Address:
(deliveries okay. No postal items to this address)
206 Fifth Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Tel: 360-754-6670
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OFS Office and Mailing Address:
Olympia Film Society
416 Washington Street SE #208
Olympia, WA 98501
Tel: 360-754-6670
Fax: 360-943-9100
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OFS STAFF COLLECTIVE
Film Programming Director – Helen Thornton
Helen is a 30-year resident of Olympia. She has produced 8 years of film programming for NW International Lesbian Gay Film Festival (1987-1994) and has been the Film Programmer at OFS since 2003. She holds a B.S. from California State University at Chico in Health Science and Community Service, and enjoys modern dance, tap and loves to sing and play guitar. Her partner of 30 years, Marge Brown, passed away in 2006. They are the proud parents of their 24-year-old son, Asa Brown Thornton.
Tel: 360.754.6670 ext.12
Email: helen@olympiafilmsociety.org
Development & Board Coordinator – position open (not hiring at this time).
Tel: 360-754-6670 ext.10
Email: development@olympiafilmsociety.org
Contact this email with comments, suggestions, and questions related to membership, donations, sponsorships, and the Board of Directors. An OFS Staff person will return your email.
Theater Manager & Event Director- Audrey Henley
Audrey Henley has spent most of her time in the PNW music scene as a band and tour manager, as well as a booking agent for several clubs and bands in the early 90′s. Her “professional career” began as the Assistant Director at Experience Hendrix, the legendary late guitar player Jimi Hendrix’s estate producing tribute concerts and guitar competitions around the country. After settling down from too many years on the road she headed into the world of radio, passing out bumper-stickers and t-shirts at rock shows, she worked her way into promotions and became the National Promotions Director for Entercom Radio in Seattle. Tired of the being beat over the head with corporate music and the shameless promotions of mass marketed products, she went back to the world of the live, music as booking agent at the world famous Breakroom club on Seattle’s Capitol Hill!
Since moving to Olympia in 2000, she has been running her self started do it yourself business, Pioneer Music, promoting bands, local live music and working for the Olympia Film Society since 2005. Her first promoted concert for the Society was the Jelvins (Melvins with Jello Biafra) at the 22nd annual Olympia Film Festival. Favorite things include: Dragon Boating, Fishing, going to shows, traveling, community involvement, historic preservation and BBQ.
Tel: 360-754-6670 ext.20
Email: audrey@olympiafilmsociety.org
Office Hours: Mon – Thu 11:30am – 5:00pm
Contact Audrey for theater rentals, band/event booking, maintenance, website, historical tours, and building inquires.
Volunteer Coordinator – Alison Riffer
Alison spent the mid-90′s hiding behind a couch at the Gilman, but eventually she grew up and had to leave the east bay. After matriculating to Evergreen, service with AmeriCorps, and a stint in an office, Alison is thrilled to be part of an institution like the Olympia Film Society.
She knows you want to get involved too. But maybe you don’t want to tear tickets or be on a committee. That’s cool. She wants you to have the best volunteer experience possible. She’ll work with you to line up your interests with OFS’ goals so everyone wins. It’s the way her brain works; it’s how she rolls.
If you have mandated hours for school, work, or court, give her a call or send her an email so you can create a plan that fits with your life, and a position you can enjoy!
In her free time, Alison enjoys waking up, helping others, chasing cats, making art, crossing with the light and writing things down.
Tel: 360-754-6670 ext. 21
Email: volunteer@olympiafilmsociety.org
Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 3:00pm-6:00pm
Contact Alison to inquire about volunteering at events, film screenings, and committees.
Cinema Technician – Joaquin de la Puente
Joaquin de la Puente lll graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA. After college during the 1990′s, he worked in film and video production in Chicago and LA . In Chicago he began working with the world renowned James Bond and his company Full Aperture Systems, installing cinemas for temporary and permanent venues all over the world. After moving to New York City in 2000 he began working as a Visual Effects Compositor and Editor working on many large release feature films and not so large release short films. While in New York he also worked as a technician and projectionist for most of the downtown art house cinemas and museums, most notably, the incomparable Anthology Film Archives. On April 7th, 2008 Joaquin began working at Olympia Film Society. Joaquin is also a filmmaker, musician and writer.
Tel: 360-754-6670 ext. 19
Email: joaquin@olympiafilmsociety.org
Audio and Stage Production Technician – Dave Harvey
Dave Harvey is primarily a musician, but has a thorough knowledge of the technical side of sound, and approaches his duties with a good idea of what the performers on the stage need from the person behind the sound board. He has played many shows in the Capitol Theater for the last 15 years and knows the room like the back of his picking hand. He also operates High Command Olympia, an all analog recording studio.
Tel: 360-754-6670 ext.17
Email: dave@olympiafilmsociety.org
Bookkeeper – Linda Friedman
Linda has been involved with the operations of the Olympia Film Society (OFS) since 1988. She served on the OFS Board of Directors from 1991 to 1994. Her experience with OFS’ finances dates to 1992, when she became a volunteer in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the organization, joined the OFS Finance Committee, and then became the salaried Bookkeeper in August 1998. She served as OFS Office Manager from April 1998 to December 2006. She is also the bookkeeper for a local water utility company
Tel: 360.754.6670 x11
Email: ofsbooks@olympiafilmsociety.org
Olympia Film Festival
Email: offdirector@olympiafilmsociety.org
Telephone: 360-754-6670 x 16
Mezzanine Art Gallery- Position Open (volunteer/unpaid position)
Email: artgallery@olympiafilmsociety.org
Housekeeper – Su Smiley
housekeeping@olympiafilmsociety.org
