2016 Portland Film Festival

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The 2016 Portland Film Festival has been scheduled for August 29th to September 5th, 2016

STATUS: We are currently accepting submissions for films, transmedia projects and screenplays. Our event coordinators are also busy planning parties, events and workshops. We will announce the festival schedule in late June. Passes will start to go on sale in May. Tickets will start to go on sale in the late June. If you have any suggestions for the festival, locations to pitch or ideas to help improve our celebration of film, we’re happy to listen. Contact us.

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Mental Health Stories – Indie Film Series at McMenamin’s Kennedy School, Portland Oregon Tuesday May 7 2024

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for May’s Indie Film Stories at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. Buy tickets now.

ECO Stories – Indie Film Series 24/25 at McMenamin’s Kennedy School, Portland Oregon April 2nd 2024

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 biggest night in the film industry. Come watch The Oscars with Film Industry & Friends – All Welcome

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.

Women’s Stories – Indie Film Series 24/25 at McMenamin’s Kennedy School, Portland Oregon March 5th 2024

Portland Film Festival Indie Film Series March 5 2024 Women's Stories with two young people on a bench

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.

Portland, Oregon Named Best City for Filmmakers by Moviemaker Magazine with Kudos to Portland Film Festival

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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.

Black Stories presented by Oregon Film Leads Indie Film Series at McMenamin’s Kennedy School, February 6th

Photo of Portland Filmmaker Misha Wesley, recipient of Prosper Portland's Amplify Film Grant supported by Travel Portland and The Portland Event & Film Office in Portland, Oregon.

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.

Discover the Oregon Swallowtail at the Portland Film Festival presented by Comcast in Portland, Oregon

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.

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