Guests may purchase:VIP Weekend BadgeFriday Opening Night Day PassSaturday Festival Showcase Day PassIndividual Screening Block Passes are available under each Day PassVIP Weekend Badge holders receive reserved seating in the front rows of the Mission Theater balcony, a link to all red carpet/event photos, & access to all of the films & panels throughout the weekend.

Each Official Selection receives one complimentary VIP Weekend Badge.This will be waiting at the check-in table under the name provided on your Festival Confirmation Form. No printed ticket or confirmation email is required.

Excerpts from several Officially Selected screenplays will be featured during the Screenplay Spotlight.Participating scripts are selected at random from attending screenwriters. Some selections will be announced during festival week, while the remaining selections will be revealed live during the event.

The festival is held at McMenamins Mission Theater, located at 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209. They offer craft beer, wine, cocktails, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, popcorn, candy, and other movie theater favorites throughout the festival.

Yes.We'll have a professional photographer capturing arrivals, filmmaker photos, audience moments, and award presentations.Photos will be available to all Official Selections & VIP badge holders within approximately one week after the festival.

Our panel of experienced judges evaluates submissions based on originality, storytelling, and quality. Projects with a cumulative rating of 8.0 or higher (out of 10) are considered for inclusion.

Selected participants will receive: A complimentary VIP badge for the event. Official selection laurels. Eligibility for awards and trophies. Promotion on our website and social media channels.

Entrants will be notified approximately 30 days prior to the festival date, giving ample time for travel and arrangements.

Filmmakers are invited to a brief Q&A following their screening block.Every attending Officially Selected screenwriter is invited to participate in the Opening Night Screenwriter Q&A.

Download links for "Official Selection" and "Winner" laurels will be included in your notification email.

Closed captions are not required for submissions to our festival, so not all films in the lineup will include them. If a filmmaker provides captions (either embedded in the film or as part of the submission), we will screen the version with captions. However, this is at the discretion of each individual filmmaker. At this time, the venue does not provide closed captioning devices, and we are unable to guarantee captioned screenings across the board. Accessibility remains an ongoing priority for us as we grow, and we appreciate your understanding. If you're a filmmaker who would like captions included in your screening, please email us with an updated file or let us know directly.

There is no official dress code for attendees — come as you are! That said, the event does feature a red carpet, step-and-repeat banner, and professional photography throughout the evening. Many filmmakers and guests choose to dress up for photos, and our staff will be in formal attire. Whether you go glam or keep it casual, you’ll fit right in.

We recommend staying at McMenamins Kennedy School, a charming hotel located just 1.5 miles from the venue. It features unique rooms, multiple bars, and a cozy on-site theater.

Some films include mature (R-rated) content. Attendees under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Audience members vote after each short film block. One Audience Choice trophy is presented for each eligible shorts block.At the conclusion of the festival, we'll also present an Overall Audience Choice Award recognizing the audience's favorite film from the entire festival.

Yes, all attendees are welcome to join the award ceremony. Note that physical awards are not mailed, but digital certificates will be sent via email.