Film Focus Group & Snacks: Session 1

Join the Portland Film Festival in deciding what films screen at this year’s Festival. So far we’ve received over 3000 submissions and we would love to have your input. From now until August 30, come grab a snack, and watch all types and genres of films.

There are only 5 attendee openings per meetup. Each focus group will last up to 120 minutes and give attendees a chance to watch films not yet distributed. In many cases, the films have not screened publicly.

Attendees will be given a ballot so that they can vote on each film. Come to one or go to all the focus groups and help put Portland’s stamp on what MovieMaker Magazine calls, one of the 25 coolest film festivals in the world.

NOTE: You will be watching films submitted to screen at the Portland Film Festival. You will not be recorded like most focus groups. We will provide snacks and beverages. All you have to do is watch films and vote with a yes, maybe or no. Thanks again for volunteering.



Less than 2 days left for film entry—submit your film by July 2, 2024, Midnight PST.

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 provide a remarkable experience for our diverse audience to connect with filmmakers working across genres and forms.