Northwest Tracking programs showcase the work of independent filmmakers living and working in the Northwest—Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and 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.
Northwest Tracking is supported in part by an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Apparitions
Directed by Alex MacKenzie
Tonight, Vancouver filmmaker Alex MacKenzie will conduct a performance of celluloid wizardry. Inspired by early stereo imaging and the clash …
Frank’s Song
Directed by David Bee
Sitting on his porch in a bustling SE Portland neighborhood, 95 year-old Frank Wesley plays his well-worn saxophone while recalling …
Gaining Ground
Directed by Elaine Velazquez
Gaining Ground tells personal stories of farmers making extraordinary changes in their farming practices to feed their local communities sustainably …
Memory’s Lonely Breath: Films by Vu Pham
Directed by Vu Pham
Working from deep-seated emotion and memory, Portland filmmaker Vu Pham’s films explore climatic levels of passion through characters wrestling with …
NW Music Video Showcase
Directed by Various
Music video making thrives in the Northwest as this showcase of new collaborations by bands and directors working in Portland, …
Rhythm Assemblies: Films by Reed O’Beirne
Directed by Reed O’Beirne
“Cinema has more to do with dance, than it does with novels,” says Seattle filmmaker, Reed O’Beirne, “because it is …