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MovieMaker Magazine just released its list of Coolest Film Festivals in the World and both BendFilm and McMinnville Short Film Festival were cited…not surprisingly to those who have attended. The two Oregon festivals are in the list of 25.
What? You thought you’d heard the last of Moishe Schmendrick, Jesus’ forgotten fifth cousin and the elusive 13th Disciple?
Not a chance.
The legendary biblical prankster — legendary, that is, in the imagination of Ashland screenwriter Richard Seidman — is making a comeback, this time in a full-length feature film.
What began as a modest, crowdfunded short film has grown into a considerably more ambitious project, with a seasoned cast of stage and screen actors, an accomplished production team and a mystery involving a stolen ancient manuscript.
MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon.
The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings and unsettling encounters reveal that he may not be alone.
For Zerbe, whose acting credits include The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, and Luc Besson’s June & John, the project brings together two passions: filmmaking and the outdoors.
Join us for the OMPA Holiday Showcase 2026! Celebration of the season and your work! Make sure to submit your clips for the reel!
OMPA Members can attend and submit clips for FREE!! Non-OMPA attendees can purchase a ticket to attend ($29), or a ticket to attend and submit clips for the reel($59). Submissions for the Showcase Reel close Dec 1st.(for editing purposes).
Attendees will receive a drink ticket and a wonderful array of hors d’oeuvres and treats.
The Showcase Reel will play on 3 screens all evening.
SeriesFest is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. Competitions, mentorships, labs, and opportunities designed to champion the next generation of television creators.
April 2027 in Denver.
“All you have to do is aim, breathe, and squeeze.”
From the acclaimed graphic novel series, Portland shot “Criminal” comes to Prime Video in two parts on January 13 and 27.
Portland Indie Film & Networking returns to the McMenamins Kennedy School Theater on Thursday, December 17th. Join filmmakers, actors, writers, producers and film lovers for an evening celebrating independent films and Portland’s creative community. Following the screenings, participating filmmakers will join us for a Q&A with the audience.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, December 17, 2026
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Doors 6:00 PM • Screenings 7:00 PM
Filmmaker Q&A to follow
Tickets $15 adults • $8 kids 12 and under • All ages welcome
Buy tickets here.
Women in Film Portland recently announced their Vision Grant finalists. The three finalists are Nora Colie, Marisa Woo Grattan and Blaire Mackenzie. The three finalists will present their projects to the WIF- PDX Jury Panel and one will be awarded the $10,000 prize. The winning project will be announced at the 2026 WIF-PDX Holiday Party on November 20 at ADX Portland.
Reserve your free tickets now for RISE, December 9 at the Tomorrow Theater.
The film line up includes:
Raven Steals the Sun (Sydney Renee): A young Native woman coping with grief has to convince her family members to set her grandmother’s spirit free. Based on a Coast Salish legend, this film explores loss, family, and disrupting the status quo.
Swoon* (Allison Moon): A cynical woman with cerebral palsy hires the voice behind her favorite erotica podcast to help her recreate a scene—not for sex, but for something that’s even harder for her: relaxation.
The Clinton Street Theater in Portland is running a Made in Oregon series in November. The line up includes “Wild,” “Pig,” “Sometimes a Great Notion” and Rachel Lambert’s “Sometimes I Think About Dying.” It all happens November 27-December 3.
See the calendar here for specific screening dates and links to book your tickets.
