The Confluence

Cinema Unbound Awards, Friday, May 29, 2026

Today we’re releasing a limited number of Early Tickets exclusively for PAM CUT fans.

This is your chance to be first in the untamed, most cinematic night of the year!

GET EARLY TICKETS TODAY

Each year, the Cinema Unbound Awards brings together filmmakers, artists, performers, and creatives of every stripe for one unforgettable evening celebrating bold storytelling, visual wonder, and all things cinematic. It is part awards ceremony, part creative playground, and entirely unlike any night you’ve ever experienced in Portland.

Register now for Oregon Doc Camp where 25 filmmakers are will join for screenings, discussions, community building, and the following incredible programming:

BARBARA FOREVER
On Friday, April 10th, attend a screening of BARBARA FOREVER, presented in partnership with the Portland Panorama Film Festival.

Then on Saturday, April 11th watch an exclusive Doc Camp Q & A with the Brydie O’Connor.

Do a deep dive into the world of documentary editing with award-winning editors Andrew Gersh, ACE and Steven Golliday on Saturday April 11.

Come celebrate an advance release of the coolest creator-owned mech / monster comic of all time, THE 27 RUN: CLASH, with a special screening of GALAXY QUEST on April 12 at The Hollywood Theatre at 2:30PM sharp! (Signing starts at 2PM.)

Every attendee gets a free Cosmic Monkey Comics exclusive 27R comic, and P-town’s own Justin Zimmerman (and your special host) will be on hand to sign his epic creation.

There will of COURSE be some surprise guests and other super cool stuff.

The Portland Indie Game Convention

A weekend for indie devs of all kinds to learn, share, and connect
May 30-31, 2026
At Norse Hall, Portland, OR

That’s right, it’s time for the Portland Indie Game Squad’s first convention coming this spring! We’re doing a con PIGSquad style, including a huge showcase floor of games to play, speakers & presenters, an alt ctrl showcase, artist alley, tabletop sessions, weird & wild nighttime activities, BYO indie showcase, and special guests.

LEARN MORE HERE

The second annual Portland 48 Horror/Sci-Fi Competition is getting ready for blast-off and it’s going to be out of this world!

On April 24-26 Portland filmmakers will have the chance to boldly go where no filmmakers have gone before…the Portland 48HFP Horror & Sci Fi Zone! Choosing from such sci fi & horror genres as Time Travel, Demonic Possession, Alien Invasion, Slasher, and many more as they race the clock to complete their films in 48 hours!

All films will be premiered at the beautiful and historic Hollywood Theatre the following week!

Independent Film. Bold Ideas. Real Connection.

For over two decades, the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) has brought audiences and filmmakers together to celebrate the power of story. We believe independent film is more than entertainment—it’s a catalyst for conversation and change.

From our home in beautiful Southern Oregon, AIFF has grown into a cornerstone of cultural life in the region, known for intimate screenings, engaging talkbacks, reflective experiences, and a strong sense of community. Each year, we present a carefully curated program of narratives, documentaries, and shorts—alongside forums, panels, annual programs and educational events that connect artists and audiences in meaningful ways.

Mayor Keith Wilson is proud to announce that Portland will host The Bridge: From Oregon to Industry, a new filmmaker workshop, with the Sundance Institute this May. The in-person intensive program, run by the Portland Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland and Oregon Film, will bring filmmakers across Oregon together with national and internationally recognized experts from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10. Sundance Collab, Sundance Institute’s world-renowned online learning program, will host an online portion of the program.

HIS MONSTER, the haunting new #OregonMade feature from director Erich Cannon, will make its Oregon premiere at the Tomorrow Theater in Portland, Tuesday, March 17th and The Columbian Theater in Astoria Friday, March 20th at 7PM, introducing local movie fans and press to a chilling, character-driven genre film that blends psychological horror with raw emotional realism.

Coinciding with the market premiere, the film’s first international trailer has just been released, offering audiences an unsettling glimpse into its dark and emotionally charged world.

Join The Telly Awards on March 10th at 1PM EST for the fifth Throughlines event of the season: “Where to Film Next: Colorado and Oregon,” featuring Shawna Schultz (Mass FX Media) and Tim Williams (Oregon Film).

RSVP now to discover how they are transforming their states’ film landscapes through community organizing, strategic incentives, and a “rising tide floats all boats” philosophy.

We’ll discuss:

• How state incentives work and how the U.S. stacks up globally
• Navigating state incentives and building producer visibility
• Why the U.S.

On a brutally stalled morning in West Salem, four people discover how easily an ordinary day can slip sideways.

Craig is just trying to get to work on time when everything that can go wrong starts to. Fred, hungry and nearly out of options, accepts help from a stranger whose generosity comes with strings he doesn’t quite understand. Joey’s first day as a barber ends in disaster when a single mistake leaves his client’s mullet on the floor—and his confidence soon follows.