The Portland Film Festival is excited to announce its inclusion in the voting for USA TODAY’s Reader’s Choice list of “Ten Best Film Festivals” Readers can vote once daily to support Portland’s unique and over decade long support of indepedent voices.
The Portland Film Festival celebrates the importance of independent voices and cinema in our culture with their selection of award-winning films from the 2024 festival. Out of the 90+ films screened during the four days, the following winners were selected:
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films featuring Indigenous directors:
A short film: Handwoven and a feature film: For Walter and Josiah. BUY TICKETS NOW!
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films featuring Portland directors: a short film Feelings Experiment and a feature film Sing to Me Sylvie. BUY TICKETS NOW!
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films featuring woman directors: a short film Esperanza’s Turn and a feature film Street Heroines. BUY TICKETS NOW!
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films centering around the genre of horror: Beltane and a feature film Moon Garden.
The Portland Film Festival established itself as one of Portland’s first indie film non-profits, founded in 2013 with Portland’s first movie meetup, the Portland Film Club. Its hundreds of screenings, events, education programs, and community partnerships
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films centering around the voices of those with disabilities: Faye: An Interlude and feature film Sign the Show: Deaf Culture, Access & Entertainment. BUY TICKETS NOW!
Meet our staff, other volunteers, filmmakers and filmlovers. Portland Film Festival has always been a 100% volunteer-driven organization, and none of our programs would be possible without the support of generous, dedicated volunteers.
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present two films highlighting LGBTQ+ stories: Brothers, a short narrative that follows a group of transmen, and feature film Our Dad, Danielle, the story of a transwoman’s life after coming out at age 57. MASKS REQUIRED for this showing. BUY TICKETS NOW!
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for May’s Indie Film Stories at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. Buy tickets now.
The Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series is proud to present Eco Stories. Buy tickets now.
Celebrate Earth Day with Indie Eco Stories! Don’t miss April’s Eco Stories at McMenamin’s Kennedy School in their comfy theater.
The Portland Film Festival is excited to host Portland’s longest running Oscar Watch Party of the 96th Academy Awards on March 10th at 3:30pm.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive event! To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing Women’s Stories, featuring local producer Jacklyn, and an insightful documentary about dedicated female immigration attorneys tackling the migrant crisis.
Moviemaker Magazine names Portland, Oregon as one of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker
Moviemaker Magazine’s latest accolade for Portland, Oregon, comes from their esteemed article, “The Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker, 2024,” featured in their special Sundance and Slamdance Edition.
Spotlight on Diversity: Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series
Dive into the Portland Film Festival’s Indie Film Series 24/25, a celebration of diverse voices and stories that challenge, inspire, and transform. Our series kicks off with a powerful showcase of films by Black voices, setting the stage for a year of meaningful cinema.
Celebrate with Us: The Oregon Swallowtail Takes Flight at the Portland Film Festival, presented by Comcast October 16-20, 2024
This year, from October 16-20, 2024, the Portland Film Festival, presented by Comcast, is proud to celebrate the beauty and transformation symbolized by the Oregon Swallowtail. With its vibrant yellow and black wings, this local butterfly reflects the spirit of our city and the art of cinema—constantly evolving and captivating.