Wind turbines on a golden Eastern Oregon hillside

A Synchronous Pictures Documentary

Other Sideof the Hill

Rural perspectives on a changing climate

“Really wonderful film… I feel both inspired & informed.” Tim Williams · Oregon Film

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The Film

Other Side of the Hill explores the impacts of a changing climate in rural Eastern Oregon — as seen through the eyes of local leaders on the ground. From innovative timber operations in Wallowa County to large-scale solar in Lakeview, we amplify the voices of rural communities often left unheard. In a time of unprecedented cultural divide between rural and urban Oregon, we find common ground in an urgency to address a changing landscape.

2021 NATAS NW Regional Emmy Nominee; KBNZ CBS for Central Oregon; official selections at Seattle Film Festival, San Diego International Shortsfest, Eastern Oregon Film Festival, Klamath Independent Film Festival, and Oregon Documentary Film Festival
2021 NATAS NW Regional Emmy® Nominee Broadcast on CBS Streamed on PBS

Trailer

Two bowhunters walk through a fog-shrouded forest

Where can East & West, Republicans & Democrats, find the common ground needed to address climate change? How can industry and environmentalists work hand in hand? And how can local economies find opportunity in a lower-emissions future? Other Side of the Hill explores the actions already taking place, and gives voice to stories of progress & hope.

Selected Screenings & Broadcasts

From festival premieres to community halls and regional television, the film traveled across the country sparking conversation.

2020
Klamath Independent Film Festival
Sep 2020 · 2nd Runner-Up
Oregon Documentary Film Festival
Oct 2020 · The Dalles, OR
Eastern Oregon Film Festival
Oct 2020 · La Grande, OR
RARE Program — University of Oregon
Oct 2020 · Eugene, OR
Ashland Consortium Screening
Oct 2020 · ~100 attendees
Rotary Club of Lakeview
Nov 2020 · Lakeview, OR
Sustainable Northwest Resilience Symposium
Nov 2020 · Online
KBNZ — CBS Broadcast
Dec 2020 · Central Oregon
2021
Monadnock International Film Festival
Apr 2021 · Virtual
San Diego International ShortsFest
May 2021 · San Diego, CA
Tri-Cities Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Feb 2021 · ~50 viewers
FORTH Mobility
Apr 2021 · Portland, OR
Center for Coalfield Justice
Aug 2021 · Washington, PA
Citizens’ Climate Lobby — Lower Delaware
Sep 2021 · Rehoboth Beach, DE
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network
Sep 2021 · Santa Cruz, CA
Rose Foundation Film Festival
Sep 2021 · Oakland, CA
Blue Mountain Land Trust
Oct 2021 · Walla Walla, WA
Palouse Citizens’ Climate Lobby
2021 · Online
2024
Southern Oregon PBS — Premiere
Apr 2024 · Regional Broadcast
JPR & KMED Press Features
Apr 2024 · Southern Oregon
PBS — National Online Streaming
2024 · pbs.org · Nationwide
2025
PBS — National Online Streaming
2025 · pbs.org · Nationwide

Credits

James Parker
Director
Juliet Grable
Co-Producer
Dr. Julian Bell
Executive Producer
Tom Bowerman
Executive Producer
Deb Evans
Executive Producer
Ron Schaaf
Executive Producer
Mark McField
Lead Assistant Editor
Elan Levy
Motion Graphics
Ellis Watamanuk
Impact Producer

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