LAIKA recently released a new trailer for their upcoming feature film “Wildwood” that feature the iconic Pittock Mansion in Portland. The Mansion, one of Portland’s most iconic landmarks, has been reimagined from the ground up for the film. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, LAIKA’s artists and artisans reveal how they transformed a historic home into a symbol of mystery, power, and magic.
For more than a decade, LAIKA’s craftspeople have been shaping the world of Wildwood through meticulous hand-built sets, intricate animation, and boundless imagination. Continue reading... ““Wildwood” Teaser Features Pittock Mansion”
MIXED* is a first-of-its-kind storytelling showcase in Portland that brings this question to the big screen: “How will Portland’s creative community help shape the future of global storytelling—in the age of AI?”
Drawn from 211 film submissions representing 44 countries, the event presents a curated selection of hybrid films exploring the messy middle between traditional cinema and generative AI—placing Portland at the center of a global creative conversation.
At a moment when film and creative industries are experiencing rapid technological change, MIXED* offers a grounded examination of how artists are actually working today. Continue reading... “MIXED* Comes to the Tomorrow Theater on Feb. 4”
Both Ashland and Portland were once again named to MovieMaker’s “Best Places to Live & Work as a Filmmaker” lists for 2026. Ashland is on the small cities list and Portland is on the large cities list. We are proud of the consistently recognized quality of these cities for creative work and thank their local communities for making them such a great place to live for filmmakers.
As for the process, MovieMaker says it created this list by asking cities about factors like their industry spend, tax incentives, crews, sound stages, local film scenes, and recent productions. Continue reading... “Ashland & Portland Named Amongst Best in MovieMaker”
The Oregon Film Trail and SetJetters were recently highlighted in NW Travel & Life Magazine as one of the 52 Getaways in the Northwest. Moving through highlights in Bend, Salem, Astoria, Baker City and Lan Grande, author David and Sarah Greenberg discover the many signs, sites and meals that Oregon has to offer.
Continue reading... “NW Travel & Life Highlights the Oregon Film Trail”
Get ready to learn about everything from humpback whales to razor clams, because the Big Blue Film Festival is returning to Newport for its fourth year.
The festival will be held Jan. 23-24 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Newport Performing Arts Center.
It will showcase 37 films created by local and international filmmakers that aim to educate audiences about the ocean.
The films will be divided into six different themed two-hour blocks for patrons to enjoy. These themes cover topics such as coral reef restoration or how the ocean can affect community cultures. Continue reading... “Big Blue Film Festival Returns to Newport”
Film returns to the Portland Art Museum on January 10 as the renovated Whitsell Auditorium reopens as a destination for PAM CUT programming in film, new media, and visual storytelling.
As part of the Museum’s recently completed campus expansion and renovation, the Whitsell has been thoughtfully upgraded with improved accessibility, enhanced seating, and state-of-the-art projection and sound.
Launching with a film series inspired by the artist Marco Bramilla’s massive installation Heaven’s Gate just outside the auditorium, Maximalist Dreamscapes celebrates films that embrace excess, spectacle, and immersive world-building—works that transport viewers through bold visuals, heightened emotion, and expansive imagination. Continue reading... “Film Screenings Return to the Whitsell Auditorium”
#OregonMade “Twinless” was nominated for an Artios Casting Award. Portland casting director Simon Max Hill did the local casting for the indie feature film and is acknowledged in the nomination.
Casting Society’s Artios Awards celebrates the global casting community and members of the entertainment industry and acknowledges the year’s best casting work in film, theater, commercials, and unscripted programming. Creative, inclusive, and impactful projects from the world’s most innovative casting professionals (CSA members) are celebrated when this inspiring community gathers for a night honoring history-making creativity and achievement in casting. Continue reading... ““Twinless” Nominated for an Artios Casting Award”
The Cascade Festival of African Films shows us Africa through the eyes of Africans, rather than a vision of Africa packaged for Western viewers. The films celebrate Africa’s achievements, expose its failures, and reveal possibilities for a hopeful future. Although the films cannot represent an entire continent, we hope to encourage American viewers to become interested in and study African cultures.
Find out more. Continue reading... “Cascade Festival of African Films – February 6 – March 7, 2026”
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 Happy New Year from Portland Panorama! Join Portland Panorama on January 31at the Clinton Street Theater for a special screening of Mississippi Masala, presented in support of the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC).
As ICE detentions continue to rise in our city, we stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. 50% of every ticket sold goes directly to PIRC, funding legal defense, community support, and rapid response services.
Directed by Mira Nair (mother of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani), Mississippi Masala tells a story of displacement, belonging, and cross-cultural love. |
Continue reading... “Benefit Screening: Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition”
PAM CUT is accepting applications for it’s 2026 Sustainability Labs. Applications now open until Jan 30th
These labs are intended for mid-career media based storytellers and it provides mentorship and life coach sessions; workshops and discussions with industry professionals; and a pitch session with creative leaders.
Culminating with an opportunity to attend PAM CUT’s Cinema Unbound Awards.
Paid travel and lodging to and from Portland.
$2500 Stipend to participate.
May 26 – 29
For questions please reach out to PAM CUT Head of Artist Services
Ben Popp – [email protected] Continue reading... “PAM CUT’S 2026 Sustainabilty Labs”
