Experiencing Interruptions?

Is Portland Dying?

'Is Portland Dying?' is a multi-episode documentary focusing on Portland and all the extreme rhetoric about Portland that is used in the media from the perspective of a director/producer who has lived experience with homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health struggles but has found his voice in the media ecosystem of Portland, Oregon and become a larger name. Cory Elia takes the viewer on a trip exploring the history behind the issues while also speaking with a plethora of experts in various fields. As of December 2024, 3 episodes have been completed with the final 2 planned to be completed by April of 2025.

  • Cory Elia
    Director
  • Cory Elia
    Writer
  • Cory Elia
    Producer
  • Joshua Clark
    Producer
  • Nathaniel Ilebode
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    40 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    22,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Oregon
  • Portland Institute for Contemporary Arts program Policing Justice
    Portland
    United States
    March 7, 2024
    Episode 2; Policing and the Alternatives
Director - Cory Elia