Portland Under the Stars Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 30 August 2025      Festival end: 31 August 2025

Welcome to Portland Under the Stars, where creativity and storytelling come alive in the Pacific Northwest! We’re excited to present an inclusive and inspiring platform for filmmakers of all backgrounds. Below are the details for each film category, including descriptions, rules, and awards.

Screening Fee Shorts: 15€

Audience Choice Award – Voted by the audience for the most loved film of the festival.

Best Portland Film – Recognizing exceptional work by local filmmakers.

Superstar Award – The overall Best Film of the festival.

Category-Specific Awards:

Fiction
Best Fiction Short
Best Director (Fiction)
Documentary
Best Documentary Short
Best Director (Documentary)
Experimental
Best Experimental Film
Animation
Best Animated Short
Music Video
Best Music Video
Terror (Horror)
Best Horror Short
Special Awards

Wonder Woman Award – Celebrating outstanding female filmmakers.

Keep Portland Weird Award – Honoring the film that best captures Portland’s unique creativity.

Open to films of any genre.

Accepts short submissions.

Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.

Premiere status is not required.



Portland Under the Stars is committed to maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Participants must adhere to the following guidelines:

Submission Requirements: Films must be in English or include English subtitles.

Only original works are eligible for submission.

Ethical Conduct: Any unethical behavior, including plagiarism or dishonesty, is strictly prohibited.

Communication: Entrants must maintain open and timely communication with festival organizers.

Failure to respond to inquiries or provide required information may result in disqualification.

Legal Indemnity: By submitting, entrants agree to indemnify the festival and its staff from any liability, claims, or damages associated with their submissions.

Disqualification: Failure to meet submission criteria, deadlines, or professional conduct requirements will result in disqualification without a refund.

Your participation contributes to creating a vibrant and respectful festival environment. Join us at Portland Under the Stars, where storytelling and creativity shine brighter than ever!