See movies you might never see in commercial theaters by checking out the flicks at Portland's fabulous film festivals.
1. Portland International Film Festival
Portland International Film Festival is the biggest film event in Oregon, drawing over 30,000 each February. Audiences can check out the premiers of more than 100 shorts and feature films from around the world.Where: Check back for 2009 locations.
When: February 5 – 22, 2009
How much: General admission is $8.
2. NW Film and Video Festival
Shorts, features and documentaries are chosen by well-known filmmakers such as Gus Van Sant and Simpsons creator Matt Groening. The panel will choose about 30-45 films during the festival, after which a handful of them are selected for the Best of the Northwest Tour program which travels the following year throughout the Northwest.When: November 7 - 15, 2008
Where: The Guild Theater, 829 SW 9th Avenue
How much: $7 for general admission. $40 for a festival pass.
3. 10 or Less Fest
The tagline for this festival is “Because 15 minutes of fame is too much.” It’s perfect for anyone with a short attention span or those of us who aren’t sure we’re film fest types. If you see a terrible movie, just wait a few minutes and it will be over.Where: Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd
When: check back for 2008 dates
How much: Admission to any single film is $7. An all-pass is $20.
4. GLB Film Festival
Cinema 21 hosts this 10-day festival. Show your support for Portland’s lesbian and gay community. You can purchase tickets in advance at PDX Ticket Network at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. (at the Hollywood Theatre) or go to the Online Box Office. Sign up for the PLGFF mailing list here.You may also buy tickets at Icebreaker Touch Lab, 1109 West Burnside Street, 503.241.8300 and Haven Coffee, 3551 SE Division Street, 503.236.6890.
Where: Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st Avenue
When: September 19 – 27, 2008
How much: $9 per ticket or $75 for ten vouchers
5. Reel Music Festival
A celebration of music on film, with movies about well-known artists to intriguing and little-known musicians. The films will cover a wide variety of genres, from classic rock and pop to folk, soul and jazz.Where: Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland
When:January 9 – 31
How much: $8 General, $7 PAM Members, students and seniors, $5 for Friends of the Film Center. Double features are an additional $2 per ticket.
