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The Whitsell Auditorium and the Northwest Film Center Equipment Room are closed to the public in an effort to further stem the spread of COVID-19. All classes canceled until further notice. Stay connected to art, film, and more by signing up for our newsletter.

LEARN Filmmaking

Our classes and workshops for adults, children and teens are open to anyone who wants to explore the art and technique of film production for personal enrichment or professional development. Classes are taught by a faculty of active, award-winning filmmakers, offered throughout the year, meet in the evenings and on the weekends, and encourage hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

No upcoming classes scheduled.

View the Calendar to find current classes.

The Northwest Film Center recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples of this region on whose ancestral lands the museum now stands. These include the Willamette Tumwater, Clackamas, Kathlemet, Molalla, Multnomah and Watlala Chinook Peoples and the Tualatin Kalapuya who today are part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and many other Native communities who made their homes along the Columbia River. We also want to recognize that Portland today is a community of many diverse Native peoples who continue to live and work here. We respectfully acknowledge and honor all Indigenous communities—past, present, future—and are grateful for their ongoing and vibrant presence.