Portland Film Race

This past weekend, over 350 teams of filmmakers from around the world were challenged to create an original short film in just 24 hours based on a theme, prop, and action assignment. This year's theme: Identity Theft. Assigned props ranged from noodles to shaving cream and the assigned actions ranged from stretching to looking through a peephole. Come check out the premiere of the Portland films and vote for your favorites! See the screening information below for more details.

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Screening Details

Wednesday, May 11th @ 7PM

Produced by:

The Hollywood Theatre

4122 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97212

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Dawn Manske

Ticket Information

The screening is open to the public and anyone may attend

Advance Tickets: $9 and can be purchased directly through the Hollywood Theatre's Website

At the Door: $10 (cash only) at the door if tickets are still available

Films Playing (Screening Order May Change)

''Contract'' by Blankbox Entertainment (David Francese)
''The Keyboard Player'' by Delve Films (Nate Salciccioli)
''Hi Jack'' by Four Rest Films (Todd Brabander)
''Her Life is Mine'' by Jagwire (Jennifer Gilkerson)
''Jon'' by Long Shots (Gregory Kastigar)
''Trading Faces'' by Media Eclipse (Jay Powrie)
''The Night Terrors of Tadeusz Grient'' by Monsieur Soeur (Michael Entler)
''The Switch'' by Paggro Feline Productions (Mary-Suzanne Lamkins)
''Loose Ends'' by Renaissance Academy (Scott Sullivan)
''The Second Take'' by Tactile Productions (Timothy Schneider)
''Detachment'' by Team 202 (Arnold Chon)
''The Taking Torment'' by Team Calvin (Steve Barth)
''The Hunt'' by The Frutsons (Matthew Hannon)

Portland Judges

The Portland judges include:

Roxy Epoxy, Tech Guru/Musician/DJ - Often associated with such fierce and striking artists as Karen O, Siouxsie Sioux, and Chrissie Hynde, Roxy Epoxy made a lasting impact on the punk and indie community in her former band, The Epoxies. After the "indefinite hiatus" of the Epoxies was announced in late 2007, Roxy immediately shifted gears to a new project. Roxy Epoxy and the Rebound released their first album, Bandaids On Bullet Holes, in March of 2009 on Metropolis Records. She is currently working on a follow up album. In addition to writing and performing with bands, Roxy also hosts a radio show on Portland State University’s KPSU every Monday night and DJs live around the Portland area.

Alison Hallett, Portland Mercury Arts Editor - Alison Hallett is the Arts Editor of the Portland Mercury, where she covers books, theater, film, comics, and more. If she's not working, she's probably tweeting about her cat.

Ian McCluskey, NW Documentary Executive Director (Website | IMDB) - Award-winning director Ian McCluskey takes a collaborative, DIY approach to making documentaries. In 2003, he founded NW Documentary, a non-profit that creates original documentaries and teaches others to craft their own stories. His work has been featured in numerous festivals around the world, including Tribeca, London, and Clermont-Ferrand, and major museums such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Bobby "Fatboy" Roberts, Cort & Fatboy - Bobby "Fatboy" Roberts is co-host of the iTunes featured comedy podcast "Cort and Fatboy" and a part-time pop-culture critic/columnist for The Portland Mercury. He also helps host Things From Another World's popular "Geek Trivia," and has acted in the stage adaptations of "Road House" and "Trek in the Park." He has been a semi-professional nerd in one way or another for about 15 years now.

James Strayer is a producer/operations manager at Two Penguins Productions where he handles clients such as Nike, GQ, Macy's and Gilt Groupe. He has been active in the Portland film community for nearly a decade and in 2011, his latest film, "Widow's Walk Lake" will be released. When not in the office, he enjoys whiskey, Nick Cave and Batman.... and it's taken 30 minutes to write this bio because he is also currently watching "The Ricky Gervais Show".

Portland Awards & Prizes

Prizes: TBA

Awards: In addition to any prizes that are secured, the following awards will be given to the top films in Portland: Best Film, Best Direction, Best Writing, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Sound Design, Best Animation, Best Visual FX, Best Special FX, Best Costume Design, and Best Make-Up.