The dark comedy short film home sounds, which is inspired by writer/director Selin Sevinç’s experiences with depression in her early twenties in Turkey, is crowdfunding until April 29th as part of Seed & Spark AAPI Renaissance Rally. Produced by studio.pebble‘s Aaron Wong, the film will be shot in Portland in mid-May 2026 and will star Sebiye Behtiyar. Sebiye’s feature debut performance in PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE was nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2025 Gotham Awards and was on several best of 2025 lists. Continue reading... “Short film “home sounds” look to become a Finalist in Seed & Spark’s 2026 AAPI Renaissance Rally”
Tag! Queer Shorts Festival moves to the Clinton Street Theater on April 11-12 for its 2026 program, Get Up! In street art language, to “get up” is to get your unique designs out into public spaces; here it’s an invitation for LGBTQIA2S+ filmmakers and community members to be visible, creative, and maybe just a bit disruptive.
This year’s program offers four thematic blocks of curated shorts (39 in all) with Q&A time with directors. The festival opens with The Heaven Spot featuring an honest look at both affirming and disappointing interactions within queer spaces. Continue reading... “Tag! Queer Shorts Festival 2026: Get Up!”
Hi all.
I’m going to run a new round of screenwriting workshops starting in the new year…
ESSENTIAL SCREENWRITING:
– 8 weeks (January 5 – February 23) | 8 class meetings every Monday evening
FEATURE WRITING + DEVELOPMENT:
– Runs across 8 weeks (January 6 – February 24) | 5 class meetings, Tuesday evenings
You can see more details here.
All virtual/remote.
Reflecting on this past year of workshops, just by the numbers…
13 feature film scripts finished or reimagined from a previous draft
7 feature film scripts started from scratch by new (often first-time) writers
4 short film scripts finished
and many more ideas generated + projects started
You can reach out to me to sign up: [email protected] Continue reading... “New round of screenwriting workshops – Early January!”
Cine | Seen 2025!! A night of shorts films showcasing the talents of filmmakers based in the PNW. We are highlighting the unique perspective and films of underrepresented and underserved artists. Join us in creating a space for creative celebration here in Oregon.
- Doors 6:30pm: Music by Mint Whisper
- Event starts 7:30pm: Michelle Damis Oregon Media Production (OMPA) interim ED says a few words.
- 7:35- 7:55 pm:Host: RaShaunda Brooks welcomes audience, talks briefly about CINE/SEEN, and the films.
Continue reading... “CINE | SEEN Announces Film & Filmmaker Line-up”
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.
A one day in-person event held in the picturesque coastal town of Manzanita, Oregon, this festival aims to showcase films that capture the essence, culture, crafts, and stories unique to the Pacific Northwest with a special consideration for the Oregon coast.
By highlighting the creative achievements of filmmakers from our region, we aim to foster community pride, inspire creativity, and provide a platform for local filmmakers to share their work with a broader audience. Continue reading... “Manzanita Film Festival Coming to the Coast October 4”
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”
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has released the nominees and jury for its 14th annual awards that recognize the top rising talent in independent film globally. Oregon filmmaker Cambria Matlow’s “Why Dig When You Can Pluck” was nominated.
The awards will recognize 130 nominees spanning 16 award categories, encompassing directors, writers, producers, performers, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and composers. These outstanding nominees were chosen from NFMLA’s most recent programming year, which took place in 2024 and reflect some of the most promising emerging independent filmmakers globally. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Why Dig…” Nominated by NewFilmmakers LA”
The Oregon Film Impact Grants are designed to support filmmakers and projects that have the potential to make a positive and lasting impact on Oregon’s film industry.
There will be two submission phases for these grants. The first will be for short film projects (running time less than 40 mins) while the second will be for feature length projects. The first phase, short films, will open on April 16. The feature length project submission period will be later in the summer of 2025. Continue reading... “Oregon Film Impact Grants for Short Films”
The 2025 edition of Tag! Queer Shorts Festival hits the screen at the Hollywood Theatre on April 5-6, 2025. This year’s theme is “Create, Gather, Resist,” which is a direct call for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and allies to respond to the dire political climate by engaging in visual storytelling that counters the dehumanizing narratives, to join together in celebration and solidarity, and to organize against the transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racism, and sexism that characterize this administration.
This year’s festival features 42 local and international short films organized into four thematic blocks. Continue reading... “Tag! Queer Shorts Festival 2025”
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. Continue reading... “Making Earth Cool with Short Films & NW Documentary”
Cine | Seen 2025!! A night of shorts films showcasing the talents of filmmakers based in the PNW. We are highlighting the unique perspective and films of underrepresented and underserved artists. Join us in creating a space for creative celebration here in Oregon.
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.
The inaugural Oregon Film Impact Grants for short films were awarded to five projects – “Here’s to the Girls,” “Javelina: Ingredients of Return,” “Machaca,”
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The 2025 edition of Tag! Queer Shorts Festival hits the screen at the Hollywood Theatre on April 5-6, 2025. This year’s theme is “Create, Gather, Resist,” which is a direct call for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and allies to respond to the dire political climate by engaging in visual storytelling that counters the dehumanizing narratives, to join together in celebration and solidarity, and to organize against the transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racism, and sexism that characterize this administration.
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.