The Northwest Film Center and Regal Cinemas invite you to join us for our Opening Night screening of Gabriela Pichler’s Amateurs at Regal Fox Tower or the Whitsell Auditorium followed by our Opening Night party in the Portland Art Museum’s Fred & Suzanne Fields Ballroom.

Opening Night Party sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon, Ketel One Botanical, and Tanqueray London Dry Gin

with Elk Cove Winery, Adelsheim Vineyard, Pike Road Wines, Rogue Ales and Spirits, World Foods Portland, CHEFSTABLE Catering and XRAY.fm.

Thursday, March 7th
Fox Tower Screening @ 7:30pm
Whitsell Auditorium Screening @ 7:30pm

General Admission: $25
Silver Screen Club Members will receive special invitations by email.

Buy Tickets Online Now: Click Here!

Phone: daily noon-6pm: 503-276-4310

PIFF 42 Visiting Filmmakers

Irene Taylor Brodsky, director of Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements

in attendance

3/8 5:45pm | Whitsell

3/9 12pm | Whitsell

Jan Haaken, director of Our Bodies Our Doctors

in attendance

3/8 8:45pm | Whitsell

3/12 6pm | Whitsell

Natalia Cabral & Oriol Estrada, the directors of Miriam Lies

in attendance

3/9 3pm | Whitsell

3/10 3:15pm | Whitsell

Lucrecia Martel, the director of La Ciénaga, The Holy Girl, The Headless Woman, & Zama

in attendance

La Ciénaga 3/9 5:45pm | Whitsell

The Holy Girl 3/9 8:45pm | Whitsell

The Headless Woman 3/10 12:30pm | Whitsell

Zama 3/11 5:30pm | Whitsell

Almudena Carracedo, director of The Silence of Others

in attendance

3/10 8:45pm | Whitsell

3/11 8:45pm | Whitsell

Sarah Menzies, director of Afghan Cycles

in attendance

3/12 6pm | Cinema 21

2/15 8:30pm | Fox Tower

Aaron Schimberg, director of Chained for Life

in attendance

3/13 8:30pm | Whitsell

3/14 8:30pm | Whitsell

Donal Foreman, director of The Image You Missed

in attendance

3/15 8:45pm | Whitsell

3/17 8:30pm | Whitsell

Alex Kavutskiy, director of the short film Squirrel showing before One Cut of the Dead

in attendance

3/15 10:45pm | Cinema 21

Kevin Stewart, producer, writer, and director of photography for The Head Hunter

in attendance

3/16 9pm | Cinema 21

Victor Moreno, director of The Hidden City

in attendance

3/17 8:30pm | OMSI

3/19 8:45pm | Fox Tower

Vanessa Renwick, director of the short film Kesh showing before Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

in attendance

3/17 12:30pm | Cinema 21

3/18 6pm | Whitsell

Astra Taylor, director of What is Democracy?

in attendance

3/20 8:30pm | Whitsell

3/21 8:30pm | Whitsell

• SILVER SCREEN CLUB

Festival Passes, Opening Night invitation, Member’s Lounge access and more are included with Silver Screen Club membership at the Director level and above. Join today to receive these Festival benefits and access our year-round programming.

SILVER SCREEN CLUB

PIFF 42 FESTIVAL PASS

Festival Passes give holders admission to all regular Festival screenings and access to the pass holders line. Excludes Opening Night.

BUY PASSES

TICKETS

To purchase individual movie tickets – search for the film by the title – and click the BUY TICKETS link on the right of the film’s page.

GENERAL: $14

PAM MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SENIORS (65+): $12

CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: $10

SILVER SCREEN CLUB FRIEND, NEW WAVE & SUPPORTER: $9 (one discount per film, per screening)

5 TICKET BUNDLE: $55
May be purchased in advance at the Advance Ticket Outlet or Online.

Bundles are restricted to one ticket per screening and one person per bundle. To purchase a bundle, add one “Adult” ticket from each of the 5 films you would like to include to your cart.  Once five tickets are present in your cart, enter the promo code “BUNDLE” into the promo code line and click apply, which will apply the bundle discount to your order.  This discount can only be used once per order, so if you would like to purchase multiple bundles, you’ll need to do so in a subsequent order. 

OREGON TRAIL CARD TICKET: $9
(Must be purchased in advance at the Advance Ticket Outlet)

OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTY (21+ only):

$25 GENERAL, $20 SILVER SCREEN CLUB FRIEND & SUPPORTER MEMBERS
buy Opening Night Tickets Here!
*MoviePass will not be accepted for PIFF screenings

**All sales final, except in the case of a canceled/rescheduled screening.

THE 10 MINUTE RULE

Seats for advance ticket and pass holders are held until 10 minutes before showtime, when any unfilled seats are released to the public. Advance Tickets or Passes ensure that you do not have to wait in the ticket purchase line but do not guarantee a seat in the case of arrival after the 10-minute window has begun. Your early arrival also helps screenings start promptly. Advance ticket holders who arrive within the 10-minute window but are not seated may receive a voucher that can be exchanged for a ticket at the Advance Ticket Outlet. Advance ticket holders who arrive before the 10-minute window and are not seated may obtain a refund. There are no refunds or exchanges for late arrivals, arrival after showtime, or for missed screenings.

VOUCHERS

A voucher may not be used at a theater for admission. It must be redeemed in person at the Advance Ticket Outlet for a specific film screening at least one day in advance of the screening date. Tickets are subject to availability.

ACCESSIBILITY

The NW Film Center is committed to accommodating audience members with accessibility concerns. We allow and encourage early seating for persons with mobility constraints. Please make yourself known to the house manager for assistance. All venues have accessible seating and restrooms and also offer assisted listening devices. Other accommodations may be available at certain venues or if requested in advance; contact the NW Film Center or visit nwfilm.org/accessibility for more information.

VENUES

Outside food or drink is not allowed in any of the venues during PIFF. As a security policy, the Portland Art Museum requires a bag check for larger bags. Food and drink are not allowed in the Whitsell Auditorium.

FESTIVAL PASSES

An allotment of seats is reserved at every screening for passholders, who are guaranteed admission until 10 minutes prior to showtime or until the passholder allotment has been reached. Early arrival is recommended; although exceedingly rare, passholders may not always be able to attend a film at their first choice of screening times. Director, Producer, Benefactor, Sustainer, and Premiere Circle members receive free admission to all films (including the opening night film and party with RSVP). Film Center scrip and comps, Portland Art Museum passes and scrip, and Regal, student, and other regular passes or discount admission tickets are not valid during the festival.

REFUNDS

There are no refunds or exchanges except in the event of an oversold screening (before 10 minutes to showtime), or in the event of emergencies. Refunds are not available for passes.

TICKET BUNDLES

PIFF Ticket Bundles are now available online! Look at Tickets and Passes for more information.

Bundles are restricted to one ticket per screening and one person per bundle. To purchase a bundle, add one “Adult” ticket from each of the 5 films you would like to include to your cart.  Once five tickets are present in your cart, enter the promo code “BUNDLE” into the promo code line and click apply, which will apply the bundle discount to your order.  This discount can only be used once per order, so if you would like to purchase multiple bundles, you’ll need to do so in a subsequent order.

MOVIEPASS

As stated on the MoviePass website, MoviePass is not valid at special priced screenings or film festivals. MoviePass will NOT be accepted at any PIFF screenings.

ACCESSIBILITY

The NW Film Center is committed to offering access for audiences. All venues have seating available for wheelchair users, and bathrooms are ADA accessible (though bathrooms do not have automatic door openers at this time). All venues offer assisted listening devices. We allow and encourage early seating for people with disabilities. Please tell house manager if you wish to be seated early. Other accommodations may be available at certain venues. Please contact the Micah Vanderhoof for specific information or to request accommodations at 503-276-4229.

Congratulations to the PIFF 42 Audience Award Winners and a special thank you to everyone who voted! We are especially grateful to our friends at Artslandia, Adelsheim Vineyard, Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, SIFF, Pioneertown Motel, and Palm Springs International Film Festival for their prize contributions.

#PIFF42treasurehunt

Looking to win some great prizes while you watch films and celebrate at PIFF this year?

Our PIFF Treasure Hunt is a daily treasure hunt that offers participants the chance to win prizes like gift cards, theatre tickets, and the Grand Prize: a pair of Director-level memberships to the Northwest Film Center!

Look for our PIFF heart hidden once a day across the city and take a selfie with the #PIFF42TREASUREHUNT hashtag by midnight to be entered into a daily raffle!

Wondering How To Play?

Every day of the festival we will release a clue through our social media channels (Instagram, FB, Twitter) at 10AM. The clue will allude to a certain film or event happening that day and where the PIFF heart will be hidden. With each daily clue, we will also announce the daily prize you could win for finding the PIFF heart!

When you find the PIFF heart, take a selfie with it, tag the location and public post with “#PIFF42TREASUREHUNT”. We may repost your photo to our social media.

We will randomly select and announce the winner by 3pm the following day on social media. You can pick up your prize at the Film Center!

The Grand Prize will be selected from every eligible #PIFF42TREASUREHUNT post over the course of the festival and will be chosen on March 24th. Don’t forget the more you play, the more chances you have at winning the grand prize!

*If you are a winner you must pick up your prize from NW Film center by March 31st. Although there is no cost to post and enter the daily contest some event spaces/theatres may require a ticket to enter.

Some of our Daily Prizes:

NW Film Center Friend-level Membership

PIFF 42 Tickets

Garden Bar Gift Card

Rogue Ales and Spirits Brewery Gift Card

South Park Gift Card

Portland Arts Museum Tickets

And More….

Grand Prize:

A Pair of Director-level Memberships for NWFC which includes

• Free access to year-round Film Center programming
• Free access to PIFF 43 (March 2020)
• 8 Complimentary guest tickets
• 2 PIFF 43 vouchers
• 2 Portland Art Museum Tickets
• Guest Pass to Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
• Complimentary Admission to PIFF 43 Opening Night Party and Film

If you have any additional questions you can contact Kanani at kanani@nwfilm.org.

Come volunteer for the Portland International Film Festival! We’re always seeking fun, reliable people to help manage lines, tear tickets, assist the box office and more. Not only will you be an integral part of a renowned film festival, you’ll get to watch films for free, too!

While registration is closed for the 2019 festival, you can sign up for more information about our 2020 opportunities below. Please note that background checks are required for all PIFF43 volunteers.

Questions? Email volunteer@nwfilm.org or call 503-276-4275.

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The Northwest Film Center is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment for volunteers, staff, and audiences alike, both year-round and at the Portland International Film Festival. We value creating new experiences, exploring the world around us, and building community through film.

The Northwest Film Center is committed to ensuring that all Portland International Film Festival events and locations are free from harassment, discrimination, and threatening or disrespectful behavior of any kind. Anyone who engages in such conduct will have their access to festival screenings, events, and venues revoked without notice or refund.  If you have experienced or observed any violations of this code of conduct, or have any concerns, please alert a member of our staff immediately.

For the PIFF volunteer code of conduct, please visit our volunteer code of conduct.

By attending the Portland International Film Festival you agree to abide by this code of conduct. We appreciate your participation in cultivating a positive environment!

For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Rachel Record, Development Manager, at 503-276-4254 or email her.

Please direct all press inquiries to December Carson, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator, at 503-276-4276 or email her.

PLEASE NOTE: submissions are now closed for the season.

Submissions to the 43rd Portland International Film Festival will open on July 1, 2019. Check back later for more information and dates.

Please contact us at piffsubmissions@nwfilm.org with any questions.

You can find our printed film festival schedule at the Portland Art Museum, the Northwest Film Center, or at any of the following locations while supplies last listed here.

If you would like to view or download an online copy you can find it Here.

Cine-Lit is the cooperative organization between the University of Oregon, Portland State University, and Oregon State University that organizes an international symposium on Hispanic film and literature every 3-4 years in conjunction with the Portland International Film Festival. This 9th edition highlights women, both behind the camera and represented on screen.

Gina Herrmann and Isabel Jaén are the directors of Cine-Lit, a partnership between the University of Oregon, Portland State University, and Oregon State University that organizes an international symposium on Hispanic film and literature every 3-4 years in conjunction with the Portland International Film Festival. With their organization of the Cine-Lit conference Herrmann and Jaén bring Hispanic films and filmmakers to the PIFF, continuing a 30 year relationship between Oregon Universities, Spanish faculty, and the NW Film Center.

Isabel Jaén is Professor of Spanish at Portland State University, where she teaches literature, film, and cognition. Her research and publications focus on cognitive literary studies, historical memory and film, and women, migration, and transatlantic studies, among other themes.

Gina Herrmann is Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Oregon where she teaches on the literature and political culture of 20th century Spain as well as Holocaust Studies.

Join us for a roundtable discussion with directors Lucrecia Martel, Natalia Cabral, and Almudena Carracedo in attendance. In the Fred & Suzanne Fields Ballroom, Portland Art Museum. FREE. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cine-lit-director-roundtable-tickets-57860555479

To learn more about the Cine-Lit conference, please visit their website: https://rl.uoregon.edu/2018/11/30/cine-lit-9-a-conference-on-hispanic-cinema-and-literature/

In the PIFF 42 print schedule on P. 23 of the print schedule, Miriam Lies is listed for a 3/9 screening at 3:00pm while the schedule grid on P. 42 says the screening is at 3:15pm. The correct screening time for Miriam Lies is 3:15pm.