Short Film Impact Grants Awarded
The inaugural Oregon Film Impact Grants for short films were awarded to five projects – “Here’s to the Girls,” “Javelina: Ingredients of Return,” “Machaca,” “Portland’s Cotton Club: The Only Place On The West Coast With Wall To Wall Soul,” and “The Impeccable Art of Never-Ending Wellness.”
The Impact Grants were designed to support filmmakers and projects that have the potential to make a positive and lasting impact on Oregon’s film industry. These grants are intended to help grow the state’s film scene, provide opportunities for local talent and crew, and bring people together through storytelling that celebrates Oregon’s unique culture, history, and landscape. Continue reading... “Short Film Impact Grants Awarded”
Karina Lomelin Ripper took home the prize for “Best Latina Director” for a live action short at the LA Latino International Film Festival this past week.
The Portland Events and Film Office, in partnership with Travel Portland, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Post Production Grant to four feature films. The funding is designed to encourage the completion of a local feature-length film and position local producers to build toward larger, more resourced productions. Past recipients of the Post-Production Grant include Trash Baby, directed by Jacy Mairs (which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival), and G. Chesler’s documentary Connection Isolation (which will be hosting several upcoming screenings with interactive programming nationwide). 
In case you missed it, Catalyst Film Collective are absolutely thrilled to announce Portland Events and Film Office has joined Regional Arts and Culture Council and Funnelbox as a sponsor of Script to Screen 2025! That means, our grant has increased to $15,000, making it the largest short film grant offered in Portland!
Script to Screen, Catalyst Film Collective’s signature program that includes a $10,000 grant, wrap around production support, in-kind donations, and a whole collective of filmmakers ready to crew, is now open for submissions.
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On Friday, May 30, 2025, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow will host the sixth annual Cinema Unbound Awards in Portland, Oregon. This West Coast cultural highlight celebrates visionary creators who redefine cinematic storytelling and push the boundaries of media arts.
Making Earth Cool and NW Documentary invite you to create a short film celebrating the Earth for our upcoming curation of Earth Films for Earth Day on April 24th, 2025 at the Tomorrow Theater. Submit an Earth film between 1 – 8 minutes long and it may be chosen in the line-up. Whether it’s addressing climate change, highlighting the beauty of nature, or expressing your love for a specific plant, animal, or the miracle of Earth itself, we want to see it. 
rts fellowships honor Oregon’s professional artists and their achievements while supporting efforts to advance their careers. Oregon Media Arts Fellowships provide financial support to enable Oregon media artists the opportunity to create or complete new work or works-in-progress. Review panels look for Oregon artists of outstanding talent, demonstrated ability and commitment to the creation of new work.