Holiday Hour in Bend
The creative community in Bend is gathering for a Holiday Happy Hour at Hi Vis Studio on Thursday, December 3 from 530-730p. Organized in partnership with Bend Production Society and Central Oregon Film Office.
Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti Announces 2026 Writers Fellowship Class
The Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti has named the third cohort of its annual PEAK Writers Fellowship.
This year’s cohort includes Kanani Koster, Erin Lau, Sean Oketani, Neil Tinkham and Pouariʻi Tanne. Supported by Netflix, the fellowship selects five up-and-coming writers whose work honors Pasifika (people of Pacific Islander descent) experiences, providing them with mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities as they continue to expand their professional television careers.
“Wildwood” Opens – Portland Shows Up!
A red carpet, themed displays and a celebration of Portland’s creative community welcomed moviegoers to the Hollywood Theatre Friday for the opening-day screening of LAIKA’s “Wildwood.”
KOIN 6 was there.
The new stop-motion animated film brings recognizable Portland landmarks and neighborhood character to the big screen, offering a distinctly local setting for a story years in the making.
The screening also brought the story’s creators, author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis, into the spotlight as audiences got their first chance to see the adaptation in theaters.
Oregon Arts & Culture Summit Rerurns on Dec. 1
A revitalized Oregon Arts & Culture Awards and Summit returns December 1 and December 2, 2026.
Join this two-day convening at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to celebrate excellence across Oregon’s arts, culture, heritage and humanities sectors, innovate ways to uplift our communities, and collaborate on strengthening our statewide cultural infrastructure.
The Arts & Culture Summit is an effort of Oregon’s Arts and Culture Program, which supports the state’s cultural infrastructure through the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust.
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.
“Taste Black Portland” Launches
Portland is one of America’s great food cities. But there’s another side of its food story waiting to be explored.
Step inside the kitchens, farms, and late-night spots of Black Portland with filmmaker Jared Leaf. Meet the chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs creating incredible food, building businesses, and bringing people together.
Big flavors. Unforgettable personalities. Plenty of surprises.
Come hungry. Leave connected.
Food is the vehicle. Portland is the world. Home is the destination.
Get more info and watch a trailer here.
Ashland Independent Film Fest Names Exec Director
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.
Gullixson, who first joined AIFF as an intern in 2017 and has served as Managing Director since February 2025, assumed the ED role this past August. Her appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Southern Oregon Film Society (SOFS), the nonprofit organization that produces AIFF.
PNW-made “Christmas Pop Up” Holiday Rom-Com Comes to Portland Nov. 8th
GuignolFest Kicks off its 18th Year October 16
Portland’s Original 72-Hour Horror Film Contest & Festival
* KICK-OFF – OCT. 16 FRI, 8PM * DOTS BAR, PORTLAND
* FILMING WEEKEND * OCT. 16, 17, 18
* MOVIE DEADLINE * OCT. 19 MON – 11:59 PM DUE
* SCREENING & AWARDS * OCT. 24 SAT – CLINTON STREET THEATER.
SHOW TIMES IN OCTOBER
Find out more on guignolfest.com
CONTACT US: GUIGNOLFEST (AT) GMAIL (DOT) COM
Local Film “Internalized” Comes to Clinton Street Theater on Nov 14
“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.
Date & Time
Sat, Nov 14
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Location
The Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97202