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Portland Panorama Film Festival 2025

Welcome to Portland Panorama,

where the world’s stories converge with Portland’s vibrant spirit. We are reimagining the film and arts festival experience, championing creativity, diversity, and innovation in a bold, immersive way.

Festival Dates April 10 - 20th

Panorama Basecamp

Hours are 10am-4pm from April 10-20th 2222 NE Oregon St Suite 110, Portland, OR 97232

Ticket Prices

Films: $15 (General Admission) Panels: $10 Special events: Pricing varies Sliding scale: email us at boxoffice@portlandpanorama.org Note: there are no refunds

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Venues Boathouse Microcinema

822 N River Street Portland, Oregon 97227 Please note that this venue is not ADA accessible.

Canopy

425 NW 9th Ave Portland, Oregon, 97209

Cascada

1150 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211

Cinema 21

616 NW 21st Ave Portland, OR 97209

Hollywood Theatre (Main & Upstairs)

4122 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97212 Please note that the Upstairs is not ADA accessible.

Jupiter NEXT

900 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97214

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McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211

Lovely Rita

15 NW 4th Ave Portland, OR 97209

Open Signal

2766 NE MLK Jr. Blvd Portland, OR 97212

PNC Live Studio 1210 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97204

The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts

1000 SW Broadway T-100 Portland, OR 97205

Travel Portland Visitor Center

1132 SW Harvey Milk St #104 Portland, OR 97205

Wonderlove

262 SE Main St Portland, OR 97214

Portland Panorama Film Festival 2025

Accessibility Portland Panorama is deeply committed to accessibility and is proactively taking steps to create accessible and inclusive experiences for our community. This includes sharing clear and transparent information related to our venues, films and events. Through these efforts, we aim to ensure that all festival-goers can safely and easily engage with our programming and contribute to the vibrant cultural exchange that defines Portland Panorama.

We are committed to continually improving our festival’s accessibility, while actively working to make our spaces safer and fostering an environment where learning and growth are encouraged. We welcome feedback as we work to remove barriers for our audience.

Accessibility Requests To submit a request for access services such as ASL interpretation, audio description or CART please contact: info@portlandpanorama.org If possible, please submit an access request at least two weeks before the event.

This will give us time to coordinate services and better serve you. Due to limited resources, we cannot ensure that the request will be fulfilled. However, we will do our best to honor each one that we receive.

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines We believe that clear communication is key to maintaining trust and ensuring safety. Masking and social distancing are strongly recommended for folks who are able. Free masks will be available at all venues. This is a collective effort, and we thank you for your commitment to keeping our festival space safe, welcoming, and inclusive.

FAQs: When should I arrive for a film?

Passholders begin seating 30 minutes before a screening begins.

Ticket Holders begin seating 20 minutes before a screening begins.

Rush Line begins selling tickets 10 minutes before a screening begins.

Are passes and tickets transferrable?

Passes are not transferrable.

Tickets reserved with passes are also not transferrable.

Tickets reserved with a membership are not transferrable.

Individual tickets are transferrable.

Do passholders need tickets?

Yes. Passholders must have an individual ticket and arrive 10 minutes before the screening to guarantee a seat in the theater. They can reserve their tickets through their account portal online. Reserving tickets does not cost anything for passholders. The need for a ticket allows us to maintain venue capacity.

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Welcome to Portland Panorama!

It has been five lonesome years without PIFF and NW Film Center - my goal in starting Portland Panorama was to help fill some of the holes left in the community while also building something new: something that celebrates our robust creative community and independent spirit of the Northwest while also shining a light on impactful and diverse international films that hadn’t found their way to Portland screens. Now more than ever it is essential to gather, share and inspire. Portland has long been an oasis for artists, weirdos, and folks who prioritize community. I’m excited to remind the world who we are, how and why we do things differently. As a filmmaker, this is the Festival I would want to attend- where the programmers are passionate about the work as much as they are the people, where music and performance weaves in with panels and demos, where you can build community, sing karaoke, get a flash tattoo, meet an Academy-winning filmmaker and sip some of the best coffee and craft brews in the country.

Thank you to our beautiful community for never losing the spark that inspires us to do this work, for bravely remaining authentic and believing in building something new together.

Thank you to the Panorama Board of Directors for your guidance and steadfast support - what a journey it has already been!

Thank you to the Panorama Staff, without whom this event would not exist. You have each accomplished things beyond my wildest dreams and continue to leave me in awe.

Stephanie Hough EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER, PORTLAND PANORAMA

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Land acknowledgement Portland Panorama takes place on the unceded lands of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, the bands of the Chinook, and many other Tribes who have long made their homes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers. We recognize the ongoing genocide and erasure of Indigenous First Peoples in Portland and beyond. In this space, we seek to honor their resilience and amplify their continued efforts to protect the territories that were forcibly taken from them. As we uplift their creative voices and celebrate Indigenous-led projects, we gather in reverence of their legacies and acknowledge our roles and responsibilities as guests on stolen lands.

Portland Panorama invites you to explore and reflect on the history of the peoples who came before us, as well as the indigenous art and culture intertwined with centuries of land stewardship. Here are some resources to guide your journey: Native Land Digital native-land.ca Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) nativeartsandcultures.org The Northwest Native Chamber nwnc.org

Anti-racism statement Portland Panorama stands in solidarity with BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities, committed to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives. We recognize cinema’s power to challenge oppressive narratives, dismantle systemic racism, and inspire social change.

Our festival strives to create an inclusive environment that celebrates human experiences, champions marginalized stories, and ensures all voices are valued. We prioritize partnerships with BIPOC-owned businesses and aim to elevate underrepresented filmmakers, offering a space where marginalized voices thrive.

Through our programming, we seek to educate, uplift, and empower audiences to take action in their communities, remaining dedicated to allyship and fighting discrimination.

Portland Panorama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 99-4820715 Join us in shaping a festival that reflects the city we love—community-driven, independent, and unapologetically bold. Let’s build something extraordinary together.

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Who we are

Portland Panorama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to celebrating artistic expression that fosters emerging voices, spotlights extraordinary talent, and creates a sense of belonging.

Built by artists for artists, we serve as a dynamic international hub for filmmaking, bridging global voices with Portland’s creative community to foster exchange, build connections, and establish our city as a premier destination for innovative and diverse creative talent.

In addition to a celebration of the arts, its core focus is a two-part film festival. Portland Panorama begins by showcasing significant international cinema, then shifts mid-week to celebrate the work of filmmakers from Northwest North America.

What makes us different

A Global Lens and Celebration of Local Talent

The festival begins with a showcase of international films, and proceeds to honor our local and regional filmmakers from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, The Northwest Territories, Oregon, and Washington State with a Northwest showcase.

Community-Centered

Using a unique model of collective programming, we collaborate with Portland’s diverse communities and established arts organizations to ensure authentic representation and inspire cultural exchange.

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Belonging

In an effort to create an inclusive space that celebrates diversity, equity, and belonging, we have set clear goals for our board, staff, volunteers, and artists to mirror the many communities we serve. We believe that by fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, we enrich the stories we share and build a more just and connected community.

Built on Experience

Our team brings a wealth of expertise in filmmaking, festival operations, and programming with roots in festivals ranging from Sundance to Tribeca, as well as the renowned, former Portland International and Northwest Filmmakers Festivals.

Artist-Focused

We are dedicated to centering artists by paying all participating filmmakers, providing meaningful networking and educational opportunities, and championing filmmakers who push through the challenges of their craft to bring their creative vision to life.

Accessibility

We strive to offer open-captioned and subtitled films, and work to program with/at venues that are ADA compliant. This year, one of our locations has limited accessibility. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out to us in advance so we can assist in making arrangements to accommodate you: info@portlandpanorama.org

Sustainability

We strive to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations. For our first year, we will prioritize using digital tickets, and collaborating with vendors to prioritize biodegradable/recyclable materials. We are committed to improving and expanding our practices in future festivals.

Fiscal Responsibility

As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating a fiscally sustainable festival that prioritizes fair compensation for our artists, staff, and volunteers. We believe that a thriving arts community begins with valuing and investing in the people who bring it to life.

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For the inaugural year of Portland Panorama, our goal was to bring captivating international films to Portland audiences while showcasing the incredible talent of filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest. Many of our international selections are independent films that might not otherwise make their way to Portland; we believe this type of intentional curation is essential for inspiring audiences and exposing them to new voices and perspectives—both global and regional.

My work at film festivals has shown me that there are so many impactful and inspiring films that simply don’t get widely seen. That’s why my approach to programming is always focused on highlighting underrepresented voices and presenting exciting new stories, perspectives, and filmmakers from around the world. Being exposed to these stories not only broadens our minds but also expands our understanding of what is possible in cinema and beyond.

This year’s international feature selections include films that have not had theatrical releases in Portland, offering fresh perspectives on diverse cultures and sparking important conversations. Our international shorts programs are equally exciting, featuring works from over 14 countries, including the Oscar-winning Best Live Action Short.

Meanwhile, the Northwest portion of the festival is overflowing with a diverse array of films that reflect the many different types of productions being created by filmmakers in Portland and the broader Pacific Northwest. This inspiring showcase not only celebrates local creators but also provides them with a platform to share their work, connect with audiences, and be part of a larger film community. We’re thrilled to bring these films to Portland and look forward to growing Portland Panorama into a dynamic hub for film and art in the years to come.

Melina K Coumas DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING, PORTLAND PANORAMA

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Special Events FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Thursday, April 10 | 8:00 PM @ Lovely Rita at The Hoxton DJ’s, light bites, beverages, mingling!

PORTLAND EVENTS & FILM OFFICE HAPPY HOUR

Friday, April 11 | 6:00 PM @ Travel Portland Visitor Center Free for filmmakers, sponsors, Portland Panorama members, and all passholders, $10 for audience members

VR PAVILION WITH HUNGRY MANTIS

Saturday, April 12 | 2:00 - 9:00 PM @ Industry One Gallery Sign up for a block of VR programming which features a guided tutorial on the technology and a VR sampling menu

ORIGINS: LIVE PERFORMANCE Saturday, April 12 | 6:00 PM @ Industry One Gallery

MUSIC AND FILM: HOW TO WORK WITH A COMPOSER

Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 AM @ PNC Live Studio Three panelists, Mark Orton, Jenny Conlee, and Patricia Wolf, will discuss their process as composers, from connecting with filmmakers, to production, and local resources

SKYE FITZGERALD TRILOGY SHOWCASE

Sunday, April 13 | 6:30 PM @ Cinema 21 Screening together for the first time, this trilogy of films by renowned filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald each takes an empathetic look at the global refugee crisis.

THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVES: WHY LENS CHOICE MATTERS

Tuesday, April 15 | 11:00 AM @ The Judy Three panelists, Moira Morel, Sarah Whelden, and Darin Moran, dive into how lens choice impacts mood, storytelling, and visual style in filmmaking.

NW MUSIC VIDEO SHOWCASE

Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00 PM @ PNC Live Studio An hour of 15 music videos made by Northwest filmmakers, and a special live performance by Jessica Bourdreaux

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PANEL

Thursday, April 17 | 11:00 AM @ Canopy Join us for a conversation around the many resources the Portland film community has to offer, and learn why training and hiring diverse folks not only matters, but is the key to a successful project.

NORTHWEST OPENING NIGHT PARTY Thursday, April 17 | 8:30 PM @ Jupiter NEXT

PLANET PANORAMA: SUSTAINABLE FILMMAKING IN ACTION

Friday, April 18 | 11:00 AM @ Cascada Join our panel to explore eco-friendly practices transforming film production.

SAFETY DAY SATURDAY

Saturday, April 19 | 10:00 AM @ Wonderlove Keeping our employees, colleagues and community safe is our priority. We’ll explore key practices around safety that often go overlooked in basic training programs and on indie sets.

NW SERIES PROGRAM

Sunday, April 20 | 2:00 PM @ Open Signal This program includes food and culture chronicles, the craftsmanship of local metalworkers, the effects of the Almeda fire on the Latino/a/x community in Rogue Valley, and a journey of reclaiming the history and narratives of Black Portlanders.

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY Saturday, April 20 | 10:00 PM Location to be disclosed

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Ponyboi | Cinema 21 Festival Opening Night Party | Lovely Rita at The Hoxton

Bye Bye Tiberias | Cinema 21 PEFO Happy Hour | Travel Portland Visitor Center Pretty Ugly: The Story Of The Lunachicks | Cinema 21 Black Box Diaries | Cinema 21

Ashima | Cinema 21 Sally | Cinema 21 International Shorts 1 | Cinema 21 The Ugly Stepsister | Cinema 21

Music and Film: How to Work with a Composer | PNC Live Studio Standing Above The Clouds | Cinema 21 Skye Fitzgerald Trilogy | Cinema 21 Speak. | The Judy The Queen Of My Dreams | Cinema 21

International Shorts 2 | Cinema 21 Eureka | Cinema 21 Hiding Henry with When Jacob Jinkers Came to Town | Boathouse

The Power of Perspectives: Why Lens Choice Matters | The Judy Village Keeper | Cinema 21 NW Music Video Showcase | PNC Live Studio International Shorts 3 | Cinema 21

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4:00 PM 7:00 PM

11:00 AM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM

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10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM

12:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 10:00 PM

Experimental Shorts | Cinema 21 Sanctuary Station (Cinema Project) | Cinema 21

Workforce Development Panel | Canopy No Place To Grow Old | McMenamins Kennedy School Theater Block Dog w/ By My Side | Hollywood Theatre Firebreak | Hollywood Theatre Northwest Opening Night Party | Jupiter Next

Planet Panorama: Sustainable Filmmaking in Action | Cascada Finding Groovopolis | McMenamins Kennedy School Theater NW Shorts Program 1 | Hollywood Theatre (Main) Rainier: A Beer Odyssey | Hollywood Theatre (Main) Late Night Shorts | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs)

Safety Day Saturday | Wonderlove Environmental Shorts | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) Safe Sets | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Prison | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) NW Shorts Program 2 | Hollywood Theatre (Main)

The Long Long Night | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) NW Series Program | Open Signal HRAFNAMYND | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) NW Shorts Program 3 | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) Trash Baby | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) Trash Baby | Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) Closing Night Party | Location to be disclosed

To view the festival schedule on your phone, scan the QR code to the left or visit portlandpanorama.org/film-guide

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Features

PONYBOI

On Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker is working at a laundromat with his pregnant best friend, Angel. He spends his nights with Vinnie, his secret lover and pimp who is also the father of Angel’s child. However, when a drug deal goes bad, he finds himself on the run from the mob.

Esteban Arangos 1h 23m | United States | English, Spanish | April 10 | 7:00 PM @ Cinema 21

BYE BYE TIBERIAS Lina Soualem 1h 23m | Palestine, France, Qatar, Belgium | Arabic, French | April 11 | 4:00 PM @ Cinema 21

PRETTY UGLY: THE STORY OF THE LUNACHICKS Ilya Chaiken 1h 31m | United States | English April 11 | 7:00 PM @ Cinema 21

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In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s bold choices, her chosen exile and the way the women in their family influenced both their lives.

The Lunachicks, an all-female punk band renowned for their unabashed humor and unwavering pro-women ethos, made their mark on NYC’s underground music scene in the ‘90s. A rollercoaster of drugs, romances, and creative conflicts ultimately led to their 2000 breakup, but can love of the music reunite them for one last show? Buoyed by energetic storytelling, gritty ‘80s-’90s nightclub footage, insightful interviews, and high-voltage performances, this is a mustwatch for music history enthusiasts.

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Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her highprofile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.

BLACK BOX DIARIES

2025 Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Feature

Shiori Ito | 1h 3m | United States | English, Japanese | April 11 | 9:30 PM @ Cinema 21

ASHIMA Kenji Tsukamoto | 1h 24m | United States | English, Japanese | April 12 | 1:30 PM @ Cinema 21

One of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous agebased climbing milestones, spurred on by her number one fan and coach, her father Poppo, a retired Butoh dancer and avantgarde performer with no formal climbing experience. When these New Yorkers travel to South Africa to conquer a V14 boulder problem, father and daughter must face their interpersonal struggles in tandem with the challenging ascent.

Director Kenji Tsukamoto will be in attendance.

SALLY Cristina Costantini 1h 43m | United States | April 12 | 4:00 PM @ Cinema 21

THE UGLY STEPSISTER

Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the romance and sacrifices of their 27 years together, Sally’s life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, tells the full story for the first time of this complicated and iconic astronaut. From National Geographic Documentary Films, SALLY is directed by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini.

Combining comedy and horror, The Ugly Stepsister (Den stygge stesøsteren) is a daring and unexpected take on the world-famous tale, seen through the eyes of Cinderella’s stepsister. Elvira battles to compete with her insanely beautiful stepsister in a kingdom where beauty is a brutal and bloody business. She will go to any lengths to catch the prince’s eye.

Emilie Kristine Blichfeldt 1h 5m | United States | Subtitled April 12 | 9:30 PM @ Cinema 21

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STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS Jalena Keane-Lee 1h 25m | United States, Hawai’i | English, Hawaiian | April 13 | 1:00 PM @ Cinema 21

Standing Above the Clouds highlights the movement to protect Mauna Kea through the intergenerational stories of women from three Native Hawaiian families as they stand for the sacred mountain. The film follows teacher and community organizer Pua Case and her two daughters — artist-activists Hāwane Rios and Kapulei Flores — who have been called to stop the telescope since 2010.

Five top-ranked high school oratory students spend a year crafting spellbinding spoken word performances with the dream of winning one of the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competitions.

SPEAK. Guy Mossman, Jennifer Tiexiera 1h 44m | United States | English April 13 | 4:00 PM @ The Judy

THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS

Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming- of-age in rural Canada.

Fawzia Mirza 1h 39m | Canada, Pakistan | English, Urdu | April 13 | 7:30 PM @ Cinema 21

Hiding Henry was the very best at hide and go seek. Then, one day in the 90’s, he was never found again. Thirty years later...

The short film When Jacob Jinkers Came to Town will screen before this feature.

HIDING HENRY

Filmmaking team in attendance.

Sean Whiteman 1h 28m | United States | English | April 14 | 7:00 PM @ Boathouse

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EUREKA Lisandro Alonso 2h 27m | Germany, Mexico, Portugal, France, Argentina | English, Portugues, Lakota April 14 | 7:00 PM @ Cinema 21

VILLAGE KEEPER Karen Chapman 1h 23m | Canada | English April 15 | 4:00 PM @ Cinema 21

SANCTUARY STATION Brigid McCaffrey 1h 9m | United States | English April 16 | 7:00 PM @ Cinema 21

NO PLACE TO GROW OLD David Schaupp 50m | United States | English April 17 | 2:00 PM @ McMenamins Kennedy School Theater

Traversing time, space and genre, Argentinian filmmaker Lisandro Alonso presents an elliptical meditation on the experiences of indigenous communities across the Americas. As the triptych unfolds, each temporal and spatial shift provokes metaphysical questions about colonial influence on native peoples and the ever-present tensions between indigeneity and the Western world.

Jean is the provider and (over)protector of her two teen children, Tamika and Tristin, and begrudgingly lives with her mother in a crowded Lawrence Heights apartment complex. Despite the kids learning to become more self-sufficient, Jean’s vision is too clouded by the past to see that they’re growing. She is haunted by violence in both their past and their present, and must help her children cope.

Filmmaking team in attendance.

Sanctuary Station traces a series of encounters with women and youth who have cultivated intrinsic attachments to the various life forms inhabiting the redwood forests and remote terrains of northwestern California. Oscillations between the desire for solitude and the need for collaboration recur through an album-like progression of personal stories and actions.

This screening is in partnership with the Cinema Project. Director Brigid McCaffrey will be in attendance.

No Place to Grow Old is the first documentary to capture a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: older adults aging into homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this film follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of their challenges while illuminating the systemic issues contributing to their plight.

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A glimpse into the lives of eight dogs brought together in British Columbia’s wilderness as the steadfast companions and fierce protectors of a young crew of intrepid tree planters.

BLOCK DOG Everett Bumstead | 44m | Canada | English, French | April 17 | 5:00 PM @ Hollywood Theatre

FIREBREAK Kenzi Bruce 1h 12m | United States | English | April 17 | 7:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Main)

FINDING GROOVOPOLIS Wil Kristin 1h 22m | United States | English April 18 | 2:00 PM @ McMenamins Kennedy School

The short film By My Side will screen before the feature.

Director Everett Bumstead will be in attendance.

Brandon and Royal are among a small group of firefighters in California who were trained while incarcerated and managed to break through and become professional firefighters. After securing their own careers post-release, they decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own nonprofit and fire department.

Filmmaking team will be in attendance.

Filmmaker Wil Kristin seeks fatherly advice through the lens of Groovopolis, a neverproduced comedic screenplay written by his late dad. While coming to terms with his dad’s death, Kristin discovered the original script for Groovopolis, which follows a music programmer who falls overboard at a work party, encounters a group of wild, dancing island inhabitants, and inadvertently records their music before being rescued and spreading the sounds as an antidote to dull and monotonous consumer culture.

Crack open a cold one with the epic story of Rainier Beer and the world-famous 1970s advertising campaign—designed by a small, up-and-coming agency with everything to prove—that put the Seattle-based brewing company on the map.

RAINIER: A BEER ODYSSEY

Director Isaac Olsen in attendance.

Isaac Olsen 2h 4m | United States | English April 18 | 7:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Main)

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A doctor investigates hazardous working conditions in Hollywood, and discovers untold stories of enormous personal sacrifice and life-threatening risks for those working in an industry that brings us the movies and TV shows we cherish.

SAFE SETS Paul Heinzelmann | 1h 25m | United States | English | April 19 | 2:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM IN PRISON Bushra Azzouz | 1h | United States | English April 19 | 5:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs)

THE LONG LONG NIGHT Barret O’Brien | 44m | United States | English April 20 | 12:00 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs)

HRAFNAMYND Edward Pack Davee 1h 5m | United States | April 20 | 2:00 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs)

This screening is part of Portland Panorama’s Safety Day Saturday programming!

Producer Becky Morrison in attendance.

“The three hours we spend down here – it’s almost like not being in prison,” says Zeb, a prison inmate in rural Eastern Oregon. Zeb and his fellow cast members are putting on a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As their dramatic odyssey unfolds, themes of gender identity and the challenges faced by BIPOC prisoners are deftly explored, and the power of the arts to challenge and heal, even under the most difficult circumstances, is affirmed and celebrated.

The Long Long Night follows Pete and Carroll, best friends since they were six, scrambling to build adult lives that contain some semblance of purpose. It’s about two people doing their absolute best to try and help...and absolutely not helping. The series asks: On a planet with 8+ billion people, can two people make any difference at all?

The first two episodes of this series will be screened, followed by a filmmaker Q&A. Barret O’Brien in attendance.

HRAFNAMYND is a poetic, raven guided tour of memory and location. Upon returning to Iceland as an adult, the filmmaker documents the Icelandic raven while along the way feeling an overwhelming sense of familiarity through the hundreds of beautiful Ektachrome slides from the early 70’s that his father took. The filmmaker finds himself on a journey of self discovery and ponders the nature of memories and myth.

Director Edward Pack Davee and composer Patricia Wolf will be in attendance.

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TRASH BABY Jacy Mairs 1h 39m | United States | English | April 20 | 5:30 @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) and 7:30 Hollywood Theatre (Main)

The year is 2003 and it’s another sweltering summer in Pine Park. After an unexpected run-in with the cool girl next door, Stevie (12) finds herself befriending “trail park queen” and neighbor, Edie (20). Swirling in a new world of puberty, boys, and drinking, Stevie is convinced it is time to leave childhood behind in exchange for new friends and a world she has long romanticized. That is until the reality of her new found idol’s life which contains fractured experiences of motherhood, corrupted innocence, and a world of violence starts to bleed into the frame. Soon Stevie must decide if she is truly ready to let innocence go or choose to embrace childhood while it lasts.

Film team in attendance!

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As we gather for this year’s festival, I am reminded of the power of stories— their ability to shape us, to challenge us, and to bind us. Stories wind and weave, stirring us in ways we often can’t fully grasp. Stories give us both home and hope, revealing a deeper understanding of the world and of ourselves. We share them not with complete understanding, but with an openness to their might and mercy. In doing so, we set out on a journey, one that is as much about where we are headed as it is about where we have already been.

This year’s festival is an expression of that journey, one rooted in the idea that stories are the roads toward who we might someday become. The future of Portland Panorama is unfolding, this year’s program reflects our ongoing and unwavering commitment to exploring, celebrating, and expanding the boundaries of storytelling.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Panorama staff, Board and many, many volunteers. Stephanie Hough for her determination and willingness to hear out the boards’ many thoughts and opinions. Melina Coumas for her vision and guidance in curating this year’s festival. Melina’s dedication to giving voice to underrepresented filmmakers and highlighting fresh perspectives has been instrumental in curating this year’s program. Dawn Jones Redstone for making everything she touches just a little bit better.

Through this program, we are able to bring to the forefront films that entertain, challenge, and inspire—each of them a step on the road to a more inclusive and dynamic future for cinema. Forty percent of the films are from BIPoC filmmakers, showcasing works like Standing Above the Clouds, Ashima, and Village Keeper, and nearly sixty percent of the films are directed by women and nonbinary filmmakers. We’re also proud to present films from a range of perspectives, with twenty-five percent of the program spotlighting LGBTQIA+ stories and nine percent from Indigenous filmmakers. I hope you enjoy the rich variety of films the festival offers, including Bye Bye Tiberias and The Queen of My Dreams, both of which, for different reasons, had me in tears.

Thank you for being part of this experience. We look forward to sharing stories with you.

Ella Marra-Ketelaar BOARD CHAIR, PORTLAND PANORAMA

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Shorts International Shorts 1 April 12th | 7:00 PM @ Cinema 21 I’M NOT A ROBOT

Victoria Warmerdam 23 m | Netherlands, Belgium | Dutch, English

MAMU

Aephie Huimi Chen 15m | Taiwan

ELECTRA

Daria Kashcheeva 27m | Czech Republic | English

PLAY DATE

Amberlee Colson, Laura Campbell 13m | United States | English

GOOSE QUEST Clarissa Chua 17m | Singapore

International Shorts 2 April 14th | 4:00 PM @ Cinema 21

MOTHER TONGUE (LEA TUPU’ANGA)

Vea Mafile’o 17m | New Zealand | English, Tonga

THE YELLOW SPONGE IS THE DISH SPONGE Michele Noble 16m | United States, English

TENNIS, ORANGES

Sean Pecknold 11m | United States | Mandarin

DALY CITY

Nick Hartanto 16m | United States | English, Indonesian

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Weiqi Cai 14m | United States | Chinese

COMO SI LA TIERRA SE LAS HUBIERA TRAGADO

WAKING UP (VAKNA)

Natalia León 14m | France | Spanish

TALK TO ME

ARE YOU SCARED TO BE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU THINK THAT YOU MIGHT FAIL?

Mattias Olsson 12m | Sweden | Swedish Jimmy Ming shum 15m | Japan | Japanese

TE LLAMAN LAS OLAS (THE WAVES CALL YOU) Ana Verde 11m | Puerto Rico | Spanish

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Bec Pecaut 17m | Canada | English

INDIAN APAH DARAH Kynana Tegar 15m | Indonesia

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CHICK FALCON: A NEW KENTUCKY VOICE Georgia Mallett 8min | United States | English

FRUITS AND VEGGIES THAT HELP YOUR PROJECTIONS Marian Fragoso Basauri 11m | United States | English

GRANDMA NAI WHO PLAYED FAVORITES Chheangkea 19m | Cambodia, France, United States | Central Khmer

1000 WATERS (HOT SPRINGS) Julie Perini 4m | United States

THE SHAPE OF AN UNLIT HORIZON Takahiro Suzuki 3m | United States

LIVING REALITY

Philip Thompson 15m | United States | English

DRIP

Justin Clifford-Rhody 4m | United States | English

Experimental Shorts April 16th | 4:00 PM @ Cinema 21

ELK WOKE HERE ONCE

SOMETHING WENT CLICK

PONYHOF

Caryn Cline 4m | United States | English

THREAD

Abigail Smith 2m | United States

FOG MIRROR Chris Freeman 4m | United States

GIMLET

Ruth Hayes 4m | United States | English

JUNG & RESTLESS Joanna Priestley 6m | United States

THE MONEY CURSE Abigail Smith 8m | United States

I WAS THERE

Kamila Kuc 13m | Poland | English

POTEMKIN PIECE Justin Clifford-Rhody 2m | United States

Sarah Rushford 8m | United States | English Roland Dahwen 6m

NW Shorts Program 1 April 18th | 5:00 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Main) BIG TOUCH

Christopher Tenzis 3m | United States | English

A WEDDING TO DIEGO

Miracle Valenzuela Everett 13m | United States | English, Spanish

PIG TALE

Zhenya Parubayev 6m | Russia | Russian

REMEMBERING YORK

Joshua Clark, Jamie Crawford, Caitlin Crowley, Dana deLaski, Jane Glazer, Anna Lueck, Ranya Salvant 10m | United States | English

CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE Eva Moss 15m | United States | English

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NAVIDAD DE RESERVA Roberto Cumbianchera 12m | United States | English, Spanish

EMPANO GLEASIUM Joe Bowden 10m | United States | English

CANOE CONNECTIONS Reeva Billy 4m | Canada | English

BLACKBERRY

Katie O’Grady 15m | United States | English

LUPE Q AND THE GALACTIC CORN CAKE Javier Badillo 4m | Canada

Late Night Shorts April 18th | 9:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) SHADOW OF THE SILVER SCREEN Ava Stapleton 4m | United States

THE HANDS OF ANOTHER Steven Cady 24m | United States | English

LONE BUCK MOTEL Sarah Rae Franklin 2m | United States

DREAM CREEP

Carlos A.F. Lopez 13m | United States | English

VINES

Luke Zwanziger 18m | United States | English

RASH

Lyssa Samuel 11m | United States | English

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NEXT SHOW IN 90 MINUTES John T. Hill 7m | United States

FISHMONGER

Neil Ferron 26m | United States | English

Environmental Shorts April 19th | 12:00 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) THE SALMON FOREST PROJECT

Bill Heath 27m | Canada | Heiltsuk, English

CLEAN UP SAYU (SAYU LIMPIA) Greer Fawcett 8m | Mexico | Spanish

KELP IN THE NORTHWEST Anna Lueck 20m

CHASING ROO

Skye Fitzgerald 35m | United States, Australia | English

NW Shorts Program 2 April 19th | 7:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Main) ISAO

Jason Okamoto 10m | United States | English

I FELT LIKE MAGIC Emma Josephson 5m | United States | English

CHIMERA

Daniel Ray Cantu 12m | United States | English

PRIVATE MOMENTS Jessica Barr 13m | United States | English

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THE ORPHAN

MALL TOWN

JET LAG

COLOR THEORIES

DARKER THAN BLUE

AMRITA

BABY TOOTH

CHISPA

CULTURE AND EDUCATION: AN INTERSECTION OF INDIGENOUS EXCELLENCE

KINDRED SPIRITS

Jordan Karr-Morse 12m | Belgium | English Kacey Morrow 6m | United States | English Elijah Hasan 5m | United States

Olivia Accardo 6m | United States | English

Austyn Steelman 9m | United States | English

Paula Bernstein 10m | United States | English Devin Jane Febbroriello 17m | United States | English Onyx Baird 12m | United States | English Karina Ripper 12m | United States | English Mia Cullivan 6m | United States | English

EASYBAKE

Sasha Duncan 11m | Canada | English

CREDITS

Anthony Pitone 10m | United States | English

NW Shorts Program 2 April 20th | 4:30 PM @ Hollywood Theatre (Upstairs) BETWEEN THE TWO Jonathan Lue 4m | United States

INAUGURATION DAY Cuchulain Kelly 1m | United States | English

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU Alec Goldberg 25m | United States | English

$55 PRIVATE ROOM IN A SAFE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD Lauren Norby 12m | United States | English

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