“The Elk” Free Screening and Walking Tour
On Sunday, Oct 25th, come to the screening of the award winning short documentary, “The Elk,” about Portland’s beloved Thompson Elk statue that held the line through the protests of 2020, took a beating, and triumphantly returned, after much contention and millions of dollars in repairs, to it’s rightful place on Main St.
After the film, Portland tour guide Sarah Gilbert, who is featured in the film, will take us on a walking tour to “The Elk” and other local sites of memory.
The OMPA is holding a series of educational workshops focused on the legal work needed for film and TV production. All three workshops will be given by Christopher Weathers of Miller Nash. Ticket links and times below:
The Portland Book Festival takes place on Saturday, November 7, where more than 100 authors, readers, writers, and storytellers will gather for a day of conversations, readings, writing workshops, pop-up events, and an exhibitor book fair.
Watch the full trailer for #OregonMade “Wildwood” from LAIKA below and on 
Navigating the legal landscape of filmmaking can be as critical as mastering the creative process. The 
Please join us to celebrate the life and work of #OregonMade filmmaker and activist Brian Lindstrom at Cinema 21 on September 16; a friend, an artist and an inspiration that was taken from our lives too soon.
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The Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) presents Cine | Seen 2026! A night of shorts films showcasing the talents of filmmakers based in Oregon! Highlighting the unique perspective and films of underrepresented and underserved artists. Join us in creating a space for creative expression here in Oregon.
The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship is a biannual award provided by the Oregon Arts Commission and overseen by the Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow (PAM CUT) for outstanding achievement and creativity in the field of media arts in the state of Oregon.
“Ten years ago we started asking what dance film was and what it could be and set out a beacon for the dance filmmakers across this globe to share with us what they are discovering, uncovering, saying, and devoting their creative energy to. For this tenth festival, we are bringing four programs to you that are different culminations to that question.”