Local Filmmkaer Wins Harold Matzner Impact Award
Filmmaker Karina Ripper recently won the Harold Matzner Impact Award for her film “Silver Blankets.” The Harold Matzner Impact Award is a $25,000 finishing grant presented by the Palm Springs International Film Society (PSIFS) to support U.S.-based emerging filmmakers tackling social issues. All recipients will attend and be recognized at the Palm Springs Honors event on October 19 at Soho House West Hollywood in Los Angeles. They will also receive recognition at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 7, 2027.
Portland is one of America’s great food cities. But there’s another side of its food story waiting to be explored.
The Ashland Independent Film Festival has named longtime festival staff member Nicole Gullixson its new Executive Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the 25-year-old Southern Oregon arts organization following three years of post-pandemic rebuilding.
Portland’s Original 72-Hour Horror Film Contest & Festival
“Internalized” is the story of Logan, a man dealing with complex feelings about his sexuality. His days blend together and he is growing apart from his friends in a stew of self-loathing. When The Reaper shows up unexpectedly, it spins Logan’s life into new directions he could never have imagined.
The application period for the Oregon Documentary Filmmaker Grant from the McMinnville Short Film Festival is open until November 15, 2026. The goal of this grant is to nurture and encourage innovative storytelling from documentary filmmakers based in the state of Oregon. Topic/subject matter should focus exclusively on Oregon based stories (person, place and/or event) and be presented within the documentary format. Only short film projects will be considered. This is a $5,000 grant.
Love comes easy — relationships don’t. When Hannah, a warm and determined Portland, OR baker, crosses paths with Archie, an up-and-coming LA comedian with a habit of dodging commitment, their instant chemistry sparks a whirlwind romance neither expected.
Gal Pal Films is proud to announce that “Preservation Pictures,” its debut documentary feature, has been acquired by Alexander Street, a leading educational film distributor serving 60,000 universities, colleges, schools and public libraries across the globe. The film will be available beginning Spring 2027 across Alexander Street’s platforms, bringing its story of intergenerational connection to students, educators and communities wherever Alexander Street films are offered.