January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019
The Film Center’s Northwest Tracking program showcases 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.
A Perfect 14
Directed by Giovanna Morales Vargas
Presenting the parallels between society and the fashion industry, A Perfect 14 examines the segregation plus-size models face as they …
Convergence and Cacophony: Experimental Documents from Dustin Zemel
Directed by Dustin Zemel
Combining multiple layers of visuals and audio, filmmaker, artist, and PhD recipient Dustin Zemel pushes the boundaries on stable environments …
The I Never Trilogy
Directed by Mig Windows, Rory Owens
The I Never trilogy is an anthology of ghost stories exploring themes of heartbreak, infidelity, suicide, and the supernatural. Loosely …
A Universe: Films by Laura Heit
Directed by Laura Heit
At the heart of animator, filmmaker, and puppeteer Laura Heit’s creative universe is a yearning to connect to human emotions. …
Best of the BendFilm Festival
Directed by Various
Now in its 16th year, BendFilm Festival, which takes place every October, showcases short and feature-length films from around the …
Black Pool
Directed by Dustin Morrow
Set over the course of a single night, Michael, an Irishman living in the United States, believes he has found …
Canopy Stories
Directed by Various
Presented as part of the Portland Circuit, a partnership between the Oregon Made Creative Foundation, the Hollywood Theatre, The Clinton …
EXTRA ORDINARY: Short Films & Videos About Everyday Life by Julie Perini
Directed by Julie Perini
Portland-based filmmaker Julie Perini has created two feature-length documentaries examining socio-political subjects and issues in the Northwest. In addition to …
Internal Review: Films by Northwest Film Center Staff
Directed by Various
Join us for a showcase of work by filmmakers on staff at the Northwest Film Center. Films to be screened …
Karen Doesn’t Dream
Directed by Zach Huckaby
Karen is having issues with insomnia. She also works at an adult video store and sells alcohol to kids from …
Mary Janes: The Women of Weed
Directed by Windy Borman
As legalization spreads, cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. It is also an industry led by …
Nostalgia, Post-Memory and Autobiographical: The Films of Sydney Southam
Directed by Sydney Southam
Working with archival 16mm film and constructs of the documentary format, Sydney Southam is a co-founding member of the illustrious …
NW Music Video Showcase
Directed by Various
Join us as we present another installment of our annual showcase for some of the best music videos being made …
Our Trails Too
Directed by Liz Haan, Emilia Quinton
The Northwest Film Center is proud to partner with QDoc Film Festival, Women In Film Portland, and Northwest Documentary to celebrate …
Phoenix, Oregon
Directed by Gary Lundgren
Directed and produced by Ashland, Oregon based filmmaker duo Gary and Anne Lundgren, Phoenix, Oregon tells the story of Bobby …
Prospect
Directed by Zeek Earl, Chris Caldwell
This engaging science fiction thriller tells the story of a young girl, Cee, played by the up-and-coming Sophie Thatcher, as …
Solo: The Evolution of the One Man Band
Directed by Billy Dimes
There are many solo musical acts, however for the creative musicians who wield multiple instruments at once, the unique moniker …
The Animated Films of Richard Reeves, 1992-2018
Directed by Richard Reeves
Working in the tradition of animation greats such as Norman McClaren, Len Lye, and Mary Ellen Butte, Canadian animator Richard …
The Chunta (Las Chuntá)
Directed by Genevieve Roudane
In a small town in Mexico, once a year, men transform into women and become the Chunta. Follow two gender-bending …
The Last Gospel of The Pagan Babies
Directed by Jean Donohue
In 1960s Kentucky, the old-world gay scene took a dramatic turn towards the future as the The Pagan Babies, a …
The Native Wisdom Documentary Film Series
Directed by Lawrence Johnson, Tim Keenan Burgess
Presented in conjunction with Portland-based non-profit Wisdom of the Elders, this short series explores how climate change is affecting native …
The Qualities of Being Human: The Films of Evan Raymond Spitzer
Directed by Evan Raymond Spitzer
Oregon-based filmmaker Evan Raymond Spitzer presents three uniquely crafted films, each using different techniques. In Praise of Shadows (2014) is …
This Mountain Life
Directed by Grant Baldwin
British Columbia is a province in which 75% of its geographical landscape is made up of large mountains. While many …
Undertones II
Directed by Various
An evening of live video and analog projections in the Whitsell Auditorium and the Portland Art Museum sculpture court, paired …
Whitman at the Whitsell
Directed by Marilyn Zornado, Various, Joan Gratz, Devon Damonte
An evening of animation and poetry in celebration of the American poet Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday. Portland-based animator Marilyn Zornado …
Women in Film PDX: Member Screening
Join Women in Film PDX as they present their fourth annual member screening, in which recent films made by members …
Zulu Summer
Directed by Joseph Litzinger, Eric Michael Schrader
What began as an assumed spam email at a local radio station—something along the lines of a Nigerian prince asking …