The Grand Feature Film Orchestra

About the GFFO

The Grand Feature Film Orchestra

live music and sound fx with the movies

We're a nonprofit San Francisco Bay Area student & community group based in Vacaville, California. With a passion for how music, sound effects, and visual media come together to tell stories, The Grand Feature Film Orchestra studies, rehearses, and presents creative original and restored film scores live with the movie. Films from Chaplin, Lloyd, Keaton, Lang, and more, come to life with the music perfectly synchronized with the action on the screen LIVE in front of an audience.

Pulling from legendary classic cinema, the GFFO brings historic world-premiere performances mixed with modern flavors to ensure an exciting and unforgettable live concert experience.

--OUR MISSION --

The GFFO mission is to steward and empower projects that foster community and civic participation and facilitate cultural engagement and free expression. We're committed to advancing creative connections through in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) through student-led projects in collaboration with professional artists and engineers.

Above all, we're here to have fun bringing cinematic art and history to you!

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Tickets prices
$30 - general admission
$20 - veterans and active military (use promo code: thankyouvets).
$00 - currently enrolled college, elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers may attend free (no ticket needed).
NOTE: VIP TABLES are available -- SEE BELOW.

The GFFO LIVE - METROPOLIS

Sunday, April 28, 2024 @ 2:00PMSun, Apr 28, 2024 @ 2:00PM

Journey Downtown Theater, 308 Main Street, Vacaville, CA.

METROPOLIS IS One of the most celebrated science fiction films of the silent era!

Tickets available soon!

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The GFFO LIVE - ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS

Sunday, August 18, 2024 @ 2:00PMSun, Aug 18, 2024 @ 2:00PM

Journey Downtown Theater, 308 Main Street, Vacaville, CA.

Giant killer crabs from the sea! Great campy fun! This unintentionally hilarious film will have you on the edge of your seat!

With a brand-new original score!

Tickets Available Soon!

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GFFO NEWS

How the GFFO Prepares for the Movie Performance

Pictured – Grand Feature Film Orchestra members at a logistics session for Sherlock Junior

It takes from three to six months to prepare for a GFFO performance.

One can't just go to the movie music store and buy music for…

Interview with Evan Losoya

Compose/performer, Evan Losoya at the piano

Before our last orchestra rehearsal, I had a bit of time to ask a few questions to share with the orchestra and fans.

GFFO: What do you like about film composition?

Evan Losoya: I…

Sherlock Junior Trivia

Did you know?

--An expert at pool trick shots--
Buster Keaton did all of his Billiards trick shots in the movie. It took four months of practice and five days of film shooting to get it right.

--Anything for a…

Our cartoon featurette is also world premiere!

We Have an Amazing Featurette to be Performed Before the Feature

It's tricky to do cartoon music – especially from the mid-20th century! Animated shorts such as LooneyTunes and Merrie Melodies connected sight and sound with stunning precision. With cartoon…

What to Know Before Watching a Silent Movie

Silent movies are amazing! They’re surprisingly timeless and exciting, but there are a couple of things to know before you attend a silent film performance - especially for the first time.

Silent films are the ultimate multimedia experience!

Silent films…

The Music of Evan Losoya To be featured by the GFFO at the California Festival.

The GFFO is proud to present the world-premiere musical score by our resident composer and GAC chairman, Evan Losoya. This will be his fourth feature film project with our ensemble.

Evan commented on the upcoming movie score, “I'm excited about…

A production of

THE GFFO LIVE MOVIE: LOST WORLD
VIP TABLE - “HELP US PAY THE BILLS” fundraiser

Sun, August 20 @ 2:00 PM

Journey Downtown Theater, 308 Main Street, Vacaville, CA.

You can help offset the cost of the theater staff and rental fees. For a donation of $250 or higher, you can reserve a free table at orchestra level for you and up to 5 additional guests for our epic concert! Click the button below.