5 Can't Miss Films Screening in Portland

PORTLAND, OR - From collective viewings of movies made by youth working to establish themselves in the film industry, to films focusing on climate change and the indigenous populations in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland film community is as diverse as the people who live there.

• Fresh Film Northwest is a showing of movies made by different up-and-coming youth film makers from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Fresh film is in its 40th year. Fresh Film-submissions are chosen from a pool of over 130 entries. The ages of the filmmakers range from 13-19 years old. There are 3 different awards that these film submissions are eligible to win.
  • Integrative Learning: for innovation in integrating media into academic content.
  • Creative Self Expression: for outstanding achievement in cinematic storytelling.
  • Heart: for authenticity and humane treatment of a subject.

When: November 12, 12 p.m.

Address: 934 SW Salmon St. Portland, OR 97205

• 43rd Annual Filmmakers Festival

The Filmmakers Festival includes more than just serious screenings of foreign films-it's a chance to spotlight local creatives in the area that haven't yet been recognized by an agency or another more official creative body. There are also events that have a fun or collaborative theme. You can grab a festival pass through the Portland Art Museum and receive a $10 discount.

When: November 15, 9:30 p.m.

Address: 934 SW Salmon St. Portland, OR 97205

• Wordstock: Film to Page

This collaborative festival is the second annual partnership between Portland Art Museum, Literary Arts and Northwest Film Festival. The screening project features four films: Gas Food Lodging, Dead Ringers, Close Up and Contact. These are innovative thrillers that have influenced contemporary film makers. After the completion of each film, a member of Literary Arts will lead a discussion about the intellectual merit of the film.

When: November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Address: 934 SW Salmon St. Portland, OR 97205

• The Earth is Alive

This screening is hosted by NAYA PDX, an organization dedicated to preserving the culture of indigenous populations in Portland. 'The Earth is Alive" focuses on climate change, global warming and the role that traditional storytelling plays in how native peoples in the Pacific Northwest understand their relationship to the earth. You can buy tickets ahead of time through The Hollywood Theater.

When: November 10, 7 p.m.

Address: 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97212

• Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

This film explores the bizarre life of Warhol, a man thought by many to be the father of pop art. This documentary, directed by Chuck Workman, takes an objective stance on Warhol's artistic works, both film and visual art. This film differs from other Warhol documentaries because Workman seeks to portray Warhol as a visionary, and takes neither a positive or negative stance about the person he was. Buy tickets to the next screening.

When: November 6, 10 p.m.

Address: 1219 SW Park Avenue Portland, Oregon 97205

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