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.
Recent NW Tracking Programs
September/October 2011:
KEIKO, THE UNTOLD STORY | Director: Theresa Demarest
WINDS OF HEAVEN | Director: Michael Ostroff
June/July/August 2011:
LIGHT OF MINE | Director: Brett Eichenberger
THE WANTEDS: THE PART OF ROCK AND ROLL THEY NEVER TELL YOU ABOUT | Director: Stephanie Smith
REED: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ROY KIYOOKA | Director: Fumiko Kiyooka
April/May/June 2011:
SAVING PELICAN 895 | Director: Irene Taylor Brodsky
THE OFF HOURS | Director: Megan Griffiths
THE OREGONIAN | Director: Calvin Lee Reeder
CLEARCUT: THE STORY OF PHILOMATH, OREGON | Director: Peter Richardson
MARROW | Director: Matt Wilkins
January/February/March 2011:
BLACK DOG TRILOGY | Director: Scott Ray Becker
OLD TOWN DIARY | Director: Brian Lindstrom
EMPTY QUARTER | Directors: Alain LeTourneau, Pam Minty
RAGE | Director: Christopher Witherspoon
BACK TO THE GARDEN | Director: Kevin Tomlinson
THE DARKEST CORNER OF PARADISE | Director: Henry Weintraub
