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Join us for a special Oregon homecoming of “Twinless,” the darkly funny new film from James Sweeney. Presented in partnership with PAM CUT, the Tomorrow Theater and Oregon Film, this free community screening celebrates the local creative talent that helped bring the film to life.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of cinema and conversation around Anaiah Orlando’s new film “The Man Who Married a Robot” on Wednesday, October 8.
Stay after the screening for a Q&A with the filmmaker and the team at ANSWRS, as they share insights into the film’s themes and creative process.
The #OregonMade short documentary MALL TOWN, about Lloyd Center, a beloved mid-century mall in Portland, Oregon, is now available on YouTube.
Directed by Courtney Hermann, “Outliers and Outlaws” is a story of lesbian world-builders, Outliers and Outlaws uncovers the fabulous history of a large and vibrant lesbian community in Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to this small town in the 1960s-80s candidly share stories about the power of courageous and creative world-building. Intimate portraits—both then and now—model living in hard times with hope, humor, and commitment to social change. Narrated by musician Jody Bleyle, Outliers includes a rich archive of images documenting this groundbreaking community.
Portland Based Pander Brothers have released their feature film “Altered Ego” on Prime Video. Originally titled “Selfless” the movie stars Mo Gallini (2 fast 2 Furious), Joshua Rengert and Jen Hong.
Check out the trailer below:
Coinciding with the opening of Portland Art Museum’s campus transformation in November, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow announces a reimagined yearly festival experience like no other, PLUS PLUS. Through this additive, ever-evolving celebration of artists who dissolve boundaries and defy easy categorization, this year’s lineup of ten groundbreaking media arts premieres and one-night-only events will take place over two weekends—November 13–23, 2025—at both the PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater and Portland Art Museum.
PLUS PLUS is the festival of Tomorrow—a world-class gathering in Portland that further amplifies and expands PAM CUT’s vision where storytelling, tech, media artists and creative communities collide to explore new ideas and form new audiences charting fresh ways to move our city and our world forward.
In partnership with Travel Portland, the Portland Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland is excited to offer a grant opportunity created to amplify previously unheard stories of Portlanders. The Amplify Portland: Local Filmmakers Production Grant aims to create opportunity for filmmakers utilizing local talent, crew and vendors during production. Our focus is on the professional development of the local industry and bringing exposure to Portland via its presence on screen.
Grant funds are intended for Portland-based independent film productions to support and offset the cost of the production process.
Portland premiere of “Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie” with Skweezy live, in person. Be among the first people to see the movie, and stay for an exclusive Q&A with Skweezy himself. One night only!
Oddball internet legend Skweezy Jibbs is making the movie of his dreams. Unfortunately for him, he’s got no money, no experience, no skill, and no filmmaking talent. When his controlling mother gets involved, Skweezy is forced to confront the very essence of who he is.
Find out more and get tickets here.
The Indigenous Creative Stage Workers Alliance (ICSWA) Production Assistant Workshop will be held in Portland Oregon on Saturday November 8th from 1-3:30.
The Production Assistant Workshop offers a 1 day training to prepare participants for an entry level job in film & television. Job placement is also offered for graduates of this workshop. There will be a catered lunch provided for participants.
A little about ICSWA–
ICSWA is a national, Native led 501C3 organization headquartered in Portland, OR. Our purpose is to advocate for member visibility, opportunity, and representation across the creative industries.
The #OregonMade film “Deafula”will screen at the Hollywood Theatre on October 4th and 5th at the Hollywood Theatre. “Deafula” is the first ASL feature film ever made and 2025 is its 50th anniversary.
The 50th anniversary of the first feature film performed completely in American Sign Language. “Deafula” was shot in Portland – including scenes at the Pittock Mansion – and tells the timeworn story of a man coming to realize he may, in fact, be a vampire.
