Our Northwest Tracking programs showcase the work of independent filmmakers living and working in the Northwest—Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington—whose work reflects the vibrant cinematic culture of the region. Whether presenting single artist retrospectives, new features, documentaries, or inspired collections of short works, Northwest Tracking offers testimony to the creativity and talent in our flourishing media arts community.
Submission
Send your work and press materials to:
Thomas Phillipson
Regional Services Manager
Northwest Film Center
1219 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Please note that this is different from the Northwest Film Center’s office address, which is 934 Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205. Material may also be delivered in person to our office address.
Phone: 503-221-1156 X13
thomas@nwfilm.org
Press Relations
If your work is selected for presentation, the Film Center will handle all publicity, advertising, and press screenings. We welcome the filmmaker’s involvement in developing strategies, mailing lists, and co-sponsorships. All publicity, advertising, and print materials must have the pre-approval of our Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Jessica Lyness: Jessica@nwfilm.org.
Promotional Materials
We require high-resolution stills from your work (photographs or 300 DPI digital files), a preview tape of the work, and biographical information. If you are interested in producing posters/flyers/postcards for your event, they must identify the Northwest Film Center as the presenter, include the NWFC logo and Web site: www.nwfilm.org, and be approved in advance by the PR Manager.
Honoraria
The Film Center shares box-office receipts with the filmmaker 50/50. The Film Center cannot hold benefit screenings for other organizations or to raise funds for unfinished productions. We must have a mailing address and a completed W-9 form in order for you to receive payment.
Equipment
The Northwest Film Center is equipped to project 35mm and 16mm film, VHS, DVD, DigiBeta, Beta SP, DV Cam, or Mini-DV video formats (Not HD). Where feasible, mastering multiple works onto a single tape makes for a smoother public presentation. We welcome live music as part of a film experience, but have limited space and technical capabilities for performances.
