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Free-to-Attend Directors Chats Include Daily Discussions with Rising Stars of Indie Film

Listen to the directors representing the day’s films talk about their experiences making movies and working in the film industry. Includes free pastries and coffee. Don’t miss out on the daily Directors Chats with visiting talent from around the world, held daily at 11:00 am at the Festival Headquarters located at 1105 NW Lovejoy Street.

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The Simpsons’ Voiceover Talent of Milhouse Features in Opening Night Documentary

Portland's most popular TV show The Simpsons, has deep connections with the city being the hometown of series creator Matt Groening. Opening Night of the Portland Film Festival includes the documentary Jailhouse to Milhouse, Friday, October 13th, at 4:30 PM in Portland's friendliest theater, McMenamin's Kennedy School.

Portland’s most popular TV show with 34 seasons, The Simpsons, has deep connections with the city as the hometown of series creator Matt Groening. Opening Night of the Portland Film Festival includes the documentary Jailhouse to Milhouse, Friday, October 13th, at 4:30 PM in Portland’s friendliest theater, McMenamin’s Kennedy School.

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The Scariest Filmmakers in Indie Film Storm Portland Elementary School in Friday 13th Celebration

Scariest Filmmakers in Indie Film Storm Portland Grade School in Friday 13th Celebration

McMenamin’s Kennedy School hosts emerging horror directors screening Friday, October 13th at 10:30 pm, following a special screening of the cult-classic Friday the 13th and Opening Night Documentary about The Simpsons voice talent, Jailhouse to Milhouse.

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Rising Voices in Independent Film—Meet the Talented Directors of Indie Film October 12th

The future of independent film starts October 12th in Portland, Oregon. Eighty films by some of the most talented storytellers working in independent cinema today will be screened at the 2023 Portland Film Festival presented by Comcast, October 12-16.

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Howl in the night! Join the Pack on October 11th at 8 pm on the Tilikum Crossing

Night photo of the Tilikum Crossing located near OHSU's Waterfront Campus in SW Portland. We encourage everyone attending to us Tri-Met.

Attention all Portlanders. Come Howl at the moon! The first 100 howlers get a unique limited edition t-shirt. Join the pack. The free event marks the opening of Portland’s Halloween season and celebrates all the storytellers arriving in Portland for the upcoming Portland Film Festival, October 12-16.

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Free Educational Pass for all U.S. High School, College Students, Teachers, and Administrators

A volunteer stands in front of a tv at the Portland Film Festival offices during a remodel in 2022. This year's Festival offers an Education Pass for all U.S. High School, College, Students, Teachers and Administrators.

High school and college students, teachers, and administrators in the U.S. are eligible for free access to the Portland Film Festival, both in person in Portland, Oregon or at participating schools.

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Get Front-of-the-Line Entry to Screenings, Brunches, VIP Lounge, Classes and More

Watching movies at the Portland Film Festival at one of Portland's historic theaters. Don't miss out the opportunity to see movies before their theatrical release.

Festival passes and special event tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Portland Film Festival, presented by Comcast. The Festival opens Thursday, October 12th, with a brunch and closes with an Awards Ceremony and screening of Portland’s favorite film on October 16th.

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Painting Released with Oregon Grey Wolf for the 2023 Portland Film Festival, Oct 12-16

The Portland Film Festival, presented by Comcast, is excited to reveal the official painting for the 2023 Festival featuring an Oregon Grey Wolf called Lupe Claus.

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Pearl District Warehouse Lofts Host Festival HQ, Film Screenings, VIP Lounge and more

Photo of the Go By Streetcar Sign in the Pearl District. The Sign is a Portland Institution and headquarters to the 2023 Portland Film Festival.

Portland Film Festival celebrates independent film and the city of Portland in the heart of the Pearl District this year, utilizing warehouse lofts, restaurant spaces, and more, October 12-16. Join in the fun and watch movies!

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Portland’s New Watch-and-Learn Film Series: Fighting Fentanyl, Tranq, Creating Jobs and More

Watch-and-Learn Film Series. Past Portland Film Festival headquarters from the street showing banners and filmmaker photos on the windows. Support Independent Voices is printed on the windows.

The Portland Film Festival is excited to introduce a film program that addresses issues facing our community. The Portland Watch-and-Learn Film Series is a series of town halls.

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Emerging Voices Take Center Stage at the Portland Film Festival,  October 12 – 16, 2023

Eight smiling and excited attendees and filmmakers take a red carpet selfie at the Portland Film Festival. Portland, Oregon.

“Every year is an honor to watch films shared with the Portland Film Festival presented by Comcast,” said Joe Stevens, the 30-year-old self-described Afro-Indigenous Director of Programming.

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Portland Film Festival introduces an Industry Strike Pass for WGA, SAG-AFTRA Union Members.

Photo of Sag-Members including Vanna White at our Networking for Actors Event at a Portland Film Festival.  This year's strike pass will allow members of SAG-Aftra & WGA special access to movies, events, networking, food and drinks during the 2023 Portland Film Festival.

Portland Film Festival created an Industry Strike Pass to give two organizations’ union members financial assistance to attend the upcoming Portland Film Festival, October 12-16, in Portland, Oregon.

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