#OregonMade “Finding Groovopolis” is being released nationally via Freestyle Digital Media. To mark the occasion, the jacket filmmaker Wil Kristin’s dad wore in both The Terminator and Finding Groovopolis is up on long-term display at Portland’s iconic Movie Madness, timed with the screening at the inaugural Portland Panorama Film Festival.
In the documentary Finding Groovopolis filmmaker Wil Kristin seeks fatherly advice through the lens of Groovopolis, a never-produced comedic screenplay written by his late father. While coming to terms with his dad’s death, Kristin discovered the original script for Groovopolis, which follows a music programmer who falls overboard at a work party, encounters a group of wild, dancing island inhabitants, and inadvertently records their music before being rescued and spreading the sounds as an antidote to dull and monotonous consumer culture. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Finding Groovopolis” to be Released on April 22”
Kelly Reichardt’s latest film “The Mastermind” has been announced as part of the main competition titles at the Cannes Film festival in May. Although shot in Ohio, the film was produced by Oregon based Neil Kopp and Anish Savjani (alongside partner Vincent Savino) and their filmscience label.
The film centers on an audacious art heist amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War.
Many of Reichardt’s and filmscience’s previous films have been shot in Oregon.
See the whole Cannes line up here and more info on “The Mastermind” here. Continue reading... ““The Mastermind” from Portland Based filmscience Goes to Cannes”
McMinnville resident, Kyle Marvin, has written and stars in the feature film “Splitsville” which will debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film also stars Nicholas Braun and Dakota Johnson and is directed by Michael Covino. Marvin also directed “80 for Brady” and wrote and produced “The Climb” which also screened at Cannes.
See the full Cannes line up here. Continue reading... ““Splitsville” – Written & Starring McMinnville Resident – will Debut at Cannes”
Submit your film now for BendFilm and secure a discount on your submission fee.
BendFilm expands its support of Independent Film by refocusing its competition program, centered now on new North American-made independent work. With the inaugural success of our filmmaking retreat, BendFilm: Basecamp, we are doubling down on platforming emerging creators, creating a dedicated fall showcase for emerging narrative and documentary features. Films should have majority North American financing and/or should be shot in North American countries. They will be selected for originality of voice and quality of execution—an earmark of successful indie filmmaking. Continue reading... “BendFilm Festival Submission – Discount Codes”
TICKETS ARE NOW ON-SALE FOR SCREENINGS, PANELS, PARTIES, SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE!
The wait is over – grab tickets to screenings, or purchase a pass to get the full festival experience.
With over 120 films from across the globe and the Northwest, there’s something for everyone! From rock docs to experimental features, first-time ever premieres, a music video showcase and panels on important topics – take a look and see what is right for you!
From panels and live music performances to VR experiences and parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Continue reading... “Portland Panorama Tickets Now on Sale”
The Ashland Independent Film festival is returning this Spring –
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025
At the Historic Varsity Theatre
Find out more on AshlandFilm.org Continue reading... “The Ashland Independent Film Festival Returns April 24-27, 2025”
We can finally answer your biggest question: what films are playing at Portland Panorama?
Portland Panorama Film Festival begins on Thursday, April 10 at Cinema 21 with International titles and films from across the United States. On Thursday, April 27 the Festival moves to Hollywood Theatre for the opening night of our Northwest Showcase, featuring films from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, The Northwest Territories, Oregon, and Washington State.
From panels and live music performances to VR experiences and parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Continue reading... “Portland Panorama Launches Program Schedule”
Join us in celebrating 20 years!
We’re excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. View our live screenings schedule starting this Friday, March 7—Sunday, March 9.
Can’t join us at the live festival? Check out our virtual festival program available from March 10—23.
Please check out our How to Fest. This guide contains all the information you need to enjoy this year’s festival.
VIEW OUR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Continue reading... “DisOrient Celebrates 20 Years in Eugene”
“Trash Baby” marks a few firsts. It’s the directorial debut of an Oregon filmmaker and it’s the acting debut for a Portland high schooler.
Now, the film is set for its world premiere at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
“’Trash Baby’ is very loosely inspired by my own childhood, and it has a lot of reoccurring themes that I think happened for everyone at that age around forcefully wanting to be older than you are, and then kind of the reality of what that actually looks like when you start embracing some of the adult themes that come into play,” director Jacy Mairs told KOIN 6 News. Continue reading... “KOIN Talks to Jacy Mairs about SXSW & “Trash Baby””
The Ashland Independent Film Festival
April 24-27, 2025
You have spoken and AIFF is listening:
AIFF is bringing the festival back to the spring! We’re thrilled to return to what we love doing—offering a vibrant, community-focused experience with thought-provoking films, engaging events and connections with artists and filmmakers.
Here’s what is planned:
2025 Festival. Spring festival with curated feature films, visiting filmmakers, talkbacks and events.
Monthly screening series. New monthly screening series featuring independent films including those locally made, themed and directed. Continue reading... “The Ashland Independent Film Festival Returns this Spring”
McMinnville resident, Kyle Marvin, has written and stars in the feature film “Splitsville” which will debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film also stars Nicholas Braun and Dakota Johnson and is directed by Michael Covino. Marvin also directed “80 for Brady” and wrote and produced “The Climb” which also screened at Cannes.
Submit your film now for BendFilm and secure a discount on your submission fee.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON-SALE FOR SCREENINGS, PANELS, PARTIES, SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE!
The Ashland Independent Film festival is returning this Spring –
We can finally answer your biggest question: what films are playing at Portland Panorama?
Join us in celebrating 20 years!
“Trash Baby” marks a few firsts. It’s the directorial debut of an Oregon filmmaker and it’s the acting debut for a Portland high schooler.
The Ashland Independent Film Festival