#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”
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”
Oregon Doc Camp is a multi-day event in Portland, OR where documentary filmmakers gather in-person to learn from case studies, share works-in-progress, and build community.
Registration for our Spring 2025 session, scheduled for April 11-12, is open.
Register and find out more here. Continue reading... “Oregon Doc Camp Coming in April”
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”
Willamette Week’s Jay Horton interviewed the filmmakers of the upcoming #OregonMade comedy “Raging Midlife.”
Nic Costa and Rob Taylor, stars and the respective producer and director of upcoming Portland-made nostalgia fest Raging Midlife, have over the span of three films shown a certain facility for wringing laughs from genre pastiche and absolute genius for luring familiar faces to their elongated productions.
Raging Midlife’s premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October won rave reviews and heightened expectations for its release. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Raging Midlife” Releases in March”
Come join the OMPA for their first virtual event of the year – this is a unique opportunity for creatives of all backgrounds to engage with a local filmmaker, ask questions about the film and the industry, and gain insights into storytelling and production.
Be sure to RSVP to join us for all the fun! Can’t wait to see you there!
COCO PRESENTS:
#OregonMade “BUFFALO SOLDIERS” (Dir: Dru Holley)
VIRTUAL VIEWING & DISCUSSION PARTY
March 20, 2025
Zoom link will be shared with participants ahead of the event. Continue reading... ““Buffalo Soldiers” Virtual Viewing & Discussion Party”
The #OregonMade feature film “Nora” premieres at Cinequest on March 15th and 18th.
Having given up on her career, Nora returns to her hometown to focus on her precocious six year old, a new house, a new school year, and the place she deliberately left behind. Her dreams and ambitions, however, have different plans.
First time feature filmmaker Anna Campbell brings a joyful, unflinching look at modern motherhood clashing with the artist notion of pursuing your passion. This uniquely structured film with a completely original soundtrack uses the emotional bombshell that music provides to create a music movie for the MTV generation. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Nora” to Screen at Cinequest”
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”