Experience The Beauty And Legacy Of Our National Parks (Photo) -04/17/25
Oregon Parks Forever is holding a series of special screenings of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story during the first week of June. The film maker will attend each screening and hold a Q&A after each screening. This film is a poignant reminder of why our National Parks are vital, especially given their current pressures.
Director & Cinematographer Brendan Hall and a childhood friend will take you on a breathtaking 10,000-mile journey through the heart of 15 of America’s national parks, capturing the landscapes, the people, and the powerful stories that define these treasured places.
What began as a quest to capture awe-inspiring landscapes evolves into a heartfelt exploration of the humans within them.
This visually stunning film is more than just a scenic road trip—it's a profound exploration of connection, conservation, and the human spirit. From park rangers and conservationists to adventurers and dreamers, experience firsthand how these spaces inspire, heal, and transform lives.
Out There connects audiences to all public lands, which in turn connects people to organizations like Oregon Parks Forever who work to preserve the natural world and enhance and preserve the experience of visiting them.
Screening Schedule:
? Monday, June 2 – Salem (Kroc Center) @ 6:30 PM
? Tuesday, June 3 – Eugene (Redwood Auditorium, UO) @ 6:30 PM
? Wednesday, June 4 – Bend (Tower Theater) @ 6:30 PM
? Thursday, June 5 – Portland (OMSI) @ 6:30 PM
? Friday, June 6 – Corvallis (Corvallis Museum) @ 6:30 PM
? Sunday, June 8 – Ashland (Southern Oregon University) @ 6:30 PM
✨ General Admission: $15 | Seniors (65+): $10
Tickets are available now and can be reserved at www.orparksforever.org
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER: Brendan Hall, Director, Cinematographer and Editor
Brendan Hall is a filmmaker sharing stories of our connection with the natural world. His work has brought audiences to the U.S. national parks, far corners of the earth, and beneath the sea. In his work, he is committed to sharing awe and empathy on our planet in hopes that we may be inspired to preserve it for future generations.
Brendan has led projects for leading global brands and non-profits including National Geographic, Adobe, and The Nature Conservancy. He has also contributed cinematography to feature-length documentaries including PBS’s Bill Nye: Science Guy and Apple TV’s Red Heaven. As a speaker, he has been featured on platforms including the TODAY Show, Global Exploration Summit, and Texas Eclipse. One of his most recent projects brought him to Antarctica, filming with Neil deGrasse Tyson and William Shatner.
In 2025, Brendan was named as part of the prestigious Explorers Club’s EC50, a renowned class of 50 individuals that “the world needs to know about.”
Between film projects, he is a night sky photographer, scuba diver, and amateur juggler.
About Oregon Parks Forever (www.orparksforever.org)
Oregon Parks Forever is a 30-year old statewide nonprofit that seeks to enhance the expierience and accessibility of Oregon's Parks & Forests.
