SpIFF 2016: Go on a ‘Vision Quest’

Note: The following post has been updated to reflect a change in "Vision Quest" director Harold Becker's status.

For the second time, the Spokane International Film Festival — or SpIFF, as we like to call it — is going on a vision quest. Or, rather, a "Vision Quest."

Four years ago, SpIFF presented a special showing of Harold Becker's 1985 film, which was adapted from Terry Davis' novel and — as with the novel — was set in Spokane. The film played at The Garland Theater and attracted a full house.

On Friday, the 2016 version of SpIFF will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox with a second screening of "Vision Quest." Friday's program, which will be hosted by Spokane author Jess Walter, will include personal appearances by author Davis and star Matthew Modine; director Becker, though originally scheduled to appear, is doubtful.

But that's just a small portion of what SpIFF 2016 has to offer. Festgoers will have access to shorts and features from all over the world, plus special filmmaker visits and opening and closing parties. For a full schedule lineup, click here.

This year, most films will screen at the Magic Lantern (the two houses boasting 100 and 33 seats respectively). So be sure to buy your tickets or passes as soon as you can (click here). You don't want to get left out.

What kind of a vision quest would that be?