The Confluence

The new festival is a project by Sports Bra founder and CEO Jenny Nguyen.

The Sports Bra famously broadcasts only women’s sports on its televisions. Starting this spring, the Northeast Portland bar will turn its attention to the big screen.

The inaugural International Women’s Sports Film Festival will be held at the Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts in downtown Portland on May 1–3. The festival will be dedicated entirely to films about women and nonbinary athletes.

The film festival has four women behind it.

KATU recently ran a story, in conjunction with their coverage around the Oscars, that featured artist Nick Stokes and the massive, magnificent mural he created that celebrates 100 years of Oregon Filmmaking. The mural contains more than 100 “easter eggs” that call out specific titles to many #OregonMade films.

Watch the video here:

The Portland shot, Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman starring feature, “Wishful Thinking” has had a successful festival opening at Austin’s SXSW.

Reviewer Angie Han wrote in the Hollywood Reporter: “Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman Conjure Fireworks in a Sharp and Playful High-Concept Romance.

Graham Parkes’ directorial debut, premiering at SXSW, centers on a bickering couple whose karmic energy has the ability to trigger storms, stock market bounces and more.”

Read the full review here.

Portland Panorama returns for its second year at Cinema 21 and The Hollywood Theatre in Portland.

Built by artists for artists, we serve as a dynamic international hub for filmmaking, bridging global voices with Portland’s creative community to foster exchange, build connections, and showcase our city’s legacy as a premier destination for innovative art.

In addition to a celebration of the arts, our core focus is a two-part film festival. Portland Panorama begins by showcasing significant international cinema, then shifts mid-week to celebrate the work of filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest.

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.