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.
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Cory EliaDirector
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Cory EliaWriter
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Cory EliaProducer
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Joshua ClarkProducer
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Nathaniel IlebodeProducer
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Project Type:Documentary, Student
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Runtime:40 minutes
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Completion Date:March 31, 2025
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Production Budget:22,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - University of Oregon
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Portland Institute for Contemporary Arts program Policing JusticePortland
United States
March 7, 2024
Episode 2; Policing and the Alternatives