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“Drug Holiday” Premieres November 14 at the Mission Theater

A new film, “Drug Holiday,” will be premiere November 14 at the Mission Theater and will be available on streaming afterwards. It features a thinly veiled version of Portland where the opioid crisis is colliding with rapid gentrification, and two sets of best friends head off into the night with nothing but each other and their destructive coping mechanisms. From the director of the rock opera, “Waiting for the Kick” (Ilima Considine) which won an Oregon Fringe Festival’s 2024 Cinema Honorarium.

POWERHOUSE A Book and Film Forum about Our Nuclear Culture

After decades of working on their respective projects, these experts will share their in-depth knowledge about the hidden health fallout from the atomic and nuclear industry. They will discuss what we can do to protect our health and our earth’s health, too.

Author and filmmaker JILL MURPHY LONG with her forthcoming book and feature film (of same title) of PLUTONIUM SKIES has organized this very timely forum since billionaires now buying into the nuclear industry. She has invited other authors and filmmakers to join her on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre located at 711 SW 14th Avenue in Portland,

Oregon 97205.

#OregonMade “To Kill a Wolf” in Theaters in August

In a modern re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, a social pariah discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon Wilderness and does his best to help her find a way home – a troubling exploration of trauma and redemption.

Find out more on

https://www.tokillawolf.com/

and watch the trailer below:

#OregonMade “And Out Comes the Wolf” Drops Trailer

#OregonMade feature film “And Out Comes the Wolf” has released an exciting and action filled trailer that’s not for the faint hearted. Inspired by the east bay punks in the mid 90s the trailer doesn’t pull any punches.

Warning: Explicit content!

Official webpage: https://www.andoutcomesthewolf.com/
Official instagram: @andoutcomesthewolfmovie

Director: Danny Peykoff
Writer: Jason Neese, Jamie Neese

Manzanita Film Festival Coming to the Coast October 4

The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.

A one day in-person event held in the picturesque coastal town of Manzanita, Oregon, this festival aims to showcase films that capture the essence, culture, crafts, and stories unique to the Pacific Northwest with a special consideration for the Oregon coast.

By highlighting the creative achievements of filmmakers from our region, we aim to foster community pride, inspire creativity, and provide a platform for local filmmakers to share their work with a broader audience.

Karina Lomelin Ripper Recognized as Princess Grace Award Honoraria

#OregonMade and Tell Your Story Grant recipient Karina Lomelin Ripper has been recognized with an Honoraria award from the Princess Grace Awards.

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.

Her commitment to advance the arts in the United States is sustained by the Princess Grace Awards which supports and elevates extraordinary early career artists in theater, dance and film through game-changing grants; and nurtures and supports Princess Grace Award winners throughout their careers.

EOFF Presents: Special Staged Reading “Bad Day for Bigfoot”

Eastern Oregon Film Festival is excited to kick off its sixteenth annual celebration with a special bonus event — a live staged reading of the upcoming feature film “Bad Day for Bigfoot.”

Filmmakers Zach Green and Devin O’Rourke, recent participants in EOFF’s Filmmaker Field Trip program, are returning to the valley with their new project: a genre-bending, sci-fi comedy rooted in the rural wilds of Eastern Oregon. With plans to shoot the film locally in June 2026, this staged reading offers a first look at the script and a chance to connect with the filmmakers behind it.

Oregon filmmaker James Westby, author Chelsea Cain create “The Bend”

Portland filmmaker James Westby embraces a DIY ethos, making micro-budget films in the Pacific Northwest. His latest, “The Bend,” written by bestselling author Chelsea Cain, was inspired by Westby’s 11-year-old daughter. Filmed on location in Central Oregon, the story follows a family vacation gone awry when a young girl goes missing.

OPB’s “Art Beat” tells us about it:

OVLA Legal Workshops for Artists

Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a series of workshops focused on Artists and the business of their Art.

Attend one of our upcoming workshops or partner with us on a custom workshop for your community.

Setting Up Your Creative Business For Success
Sept 3 12:00 PM 1:30 PM
This workshop provides an overview of the legal tools available to help artists and creatives establish their work as their business. We discuss when it may make sense to form an LLC; how to set up your business with the State of Oregon; financial basics for new creative businesses; and business licenses.

#OregonMade & Sundance Hit “Twinless” Releases Sept. 5

#OregonMade, Portland shot and Sundance award winner “Twinless” will be released in theaters September 5. Starring James Sweeney, Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, and Tasha Smith. Watch the trailer below.

In “Twinless,” two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O’Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) both search for solace and an identity without their other halves and soon become inseparable outside the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker, Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.

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