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McMinnville Short Film Fest Announces Winner of Indigenous Filmmaker Grant

After a successful weekend for the festival, MSFF announced the winners of the first ever PNW Indigenous Filmmaker Grant this weekend. The Directing team of Olivia Camfield & Woodrow Hunt won the $10,000 grant offered in collaboration with Oregon Film’s Creative Opportunity Program. The grant will help the talented pair to create a piece that will premiere at next year’s MSFF.

Olivia Camfield is a multimedia movement artist of the Muscogee Nation. Their work finds connection to dance as body horror, tatooing as protection spells, and farming as Queer Indigenous Futurism.

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Portland Panorama Launches Program Schedule

We can finally answer your biggest question: what films are playing at Portland Panorama?

Portland Panorama Film Festival begins on Thursday, April 10 at Cinema 21 with International titles and films from across the United States. On Thursday, April 27 the Festival moves to Hollywood Theatre for the opening night of our Northwest Showcase, featuring films from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, The Northwest Territories, Oregon, and Washington State.

From panels and live music performances to VR experiences and parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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DisOrient Celebrates 20 Years in Eugene

Join us in celebrating 20 years!

We’re excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. View our live screenings schedule starting this Friday, March 7—Sunday, March 9.

Can’t join us at the live festival? Check out our virtual festival program available from March 10—23.

Please check out our How to Fest. This guide contains all the information you need to enjoy this year’s festival.
VIEW OUR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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KOIN Talks to Jacy Mairs about SXSW & “Trash Baby”

“Trash Baby” marks a few firsts. It’s the directorial debut of an Oregon filmmaker and it’s the acting debut for a Portland high schooler.

Now, the film is set for its world premiere at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

“’Trash Baby’ is very loosely inspired by my own childhood, and it has a lot of reoccurring themes that I think happened for everyone at that age around forcefully wanting to be older than you are, and then kind of the reality of what that actually looks like when you start embracing some of the adult themes that come into play,” director Jacy Mairs told KOIN 6 News.

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How Film Locations Continue to Drive Economic Growth, Even in Small Towns

Destination Film Guide recently published an article by our own Jane Ridley that talks about the economic power of Film Tourism and how Oregon Film, in conjunction with partners like SetJetters and local jurisdictions, is using its development of the Oregon Film Trail to highlight Oregon’s many historical sites for iconic movies like Stand By Me, Homeward Bound, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Twilight and The Goonies to bring film tourists, or set jetters, to all parts of our state.

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The Ashland Independent Film Festival Returns this Spring

The Ashland Independent Film Festival
April 24-27, 2025

You have spoken and AIFF is listening:

AIFF is bringing the festival back to the spring! We’re thrilled to return to what we love doing—offering a vibrant, community-focused experience with thought-provoking films, engaging events and connections with artists and filmmakers.

Here’s what is planned:

2025 Festival. Spring festival with curated feature films, visiting filmmakers, talkbacks and events.

Monthly screening series. New monthly screening series featuring independent films including those locally made, themed and directed.

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Cinema Unbound Awards Coming May 30, 2025

On Friday, May 30, 2025, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow will host the sixth annual Cinema Unbound Awards in Portland, Oregon. This West Coast cultural highlight celebrates visionary creators who redefine cinematic storytelling and push the boundaries of media arts.

The awards celebrate visionary, boundary-breaking artists who defy categorization. This year, the event features a culinary takeover by 2025 James Beard Award-winning Thai-fusion chef, Earl Ninsom, showcasing storytelling through culinary artistry.

Event and table sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit pam.to/2025-CUA

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Tag! Queer Shorts Festival 2025

Tag festival banner featuring the festival logo with a blue spray-painted heart.The 2025 edition of Tag! Queer Shorts Festival hits the screen at the Hollywood Theatre on April 5-6, 2025. This year’s theme is “Create, Gather, Resist,” which is a direct call for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and allies to respond to the dire political climate by engaging in visual storytelling that counters the dehumanizing narratives, to join together in celebration and solidarity, and to organize against the transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racism, and sexism that characterize this administration.

This year’s festival features 42 local and international short films organized into four thematic blocks.

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Oscar Pre-Talk & Watch Party at Living Room Theaters

Join Living Room Theaters for a two-part celebration of cinema’s biggest night! Kick things off with our Film Awards Pre-Talk on Feb. 27, featuring lively discussions, industry insights, and a chance to connect with fellow film lovers. 

Then, on March 2, experience the excitement of our Watch Party, complete with great food, themed cocktails, and a ballot challenge for a chance to win free movies. Book your tickets here.

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Making Earth Cool with Short Films & NW Documentary

Making Earth Cool and NW Documentary invite you to create a short film celebrating the Earth for our upcoming curation of Earth Films for Earth Day on April 24th, 2025 at the Tomorrow Theater. Submit an Earth film between 1 – 8 minutes long and it may be chosen in the line-up. Whether it’s addressing climate change, highlighting the beauty of nature, or expressing your love for a specific plant, animal, or the miracle of Earth itself, we want to see it.

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