“MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!

MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon.

The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings and unsettling encounters reveal that he may not be alone.

For Zerbe, whose acting credits include The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, and Luc Besson’s June & John, the project brings together two passions: filmmaking and the outdoors. Continue reading... ““MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!”

OMPA Holiday Showcase December 10

Join us for the OMPA Holiday Showcase 2026! Celebration of the season and your work! Make sure to submit your clips for the reel!

OMPA Members can attend and submit clips for FREE!! Non-OMPA attendees can purchase a ticket to attend ($29), or a ticket to attend and submit clips for the reel($59). Submissions for the Showcase Reel close Dec 1st.(for editing purposes).

Attendees will receive a drink ticket and a wonderful array of hors d’oeuvres and treats.

The Showcase Reel will play on 3 screens all evening. Continue reading... “OMPA Holiday Showcase December 10”

Portland Indie Film & Networking Returns Dec 17

Portland Indie Film & Networking returns to the McMenamins Kennedy School Theater on Thursday, December 17th. Join filmmakers, actors, writers, producers and film lovers for an evening celebrating independent films and Portland’s creative community. Following the screenings, participating filmmakers will join us for a Q&A with the audience.

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, December 17, 2026
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Doors 6:00 PM • Screenings 7:00 PM
Filmmaker Q&A to follow
Tickets $15 adults • $8 kids 12 and under • All ages welcome

Buy tickets here. Continue reading... “Portland Indie Film & Networking Returns Dec 17”

Vision Grant Finalists Announced

Women in Film Portland recently announced their Vision Grant finalists. The three finalists are Nora Colie, Marisa Woo Grattan and Blaire Mackenzie. The three finalists will present their projects to the WIF- PDX Jury Panel and one will be awarded the $10,000 prize. The winning project will be announced at the 2026 WIF-PDX Holiday Party on November 20 at ADX Portland. Continue reading... “Vision Grant Finalists Announced”

Rise Program Announced!

Reserve your free tickets now for RISE, December 9 at the Tomorrow Theater.

The film line up includes:

Raven Steals the Sun (Sydney Renee): A young Native woman coping with grief has to convince her family members to set her grandmother’s spirit free. Based on a Coast Salish legend, this film explores loss, family, and disrupting the status quo.

Swoon* (Allison Moon): A cynical woman with cerebral palsy hires the voice behind her favorite erotica podcast to help her recreate a scene—not for sex, but for something that’s even harder for her: relaxation. Continue reading... “Rise Program Announced!”

Clinton Street Theater Runs “Made in Oregon” Series

The Clinton Street Theater in Portland is running a Made in Oregon series in November. The line up includes “Wild,” “Pig,” “Sometimes a Great Notion” and Rachel Lambert’s “Sometimes I Think About Dying.” It all happens November 27-December 3.

See the calendar here for specific screening dates and links to book your tickets.

  Continue reading... “Clinton Street Theater Runs “Made in Oregon” Series”

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.

Read more about it here. Continue reading... “Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti Announces 2026 Writers Fellowship Class”