Film3 Fest is a hyper-local, seasonal film gathering built for a new era of independent cinema—one rooted in creative sovereignty, regional grit, and the refusal to wait for permission.
Hosted at Hangar 13 in Portland, Oregon, this two-day, in-real-life experience brings together filmmakers, artists, technologists, and audiences from across the Pacific Northwest to screen, share, and shape what’s next.
We give priority to filmworks with a strong local thread—either stories that carry a clear sense of place within Portland or the surrounding region, or international narratives made by filmmakers with a personal or creative connection to the Pacific Northwest. Whether it’s your setting, your crew, or your roots that tie you here—make it count. We're not just showcasing talent—we're mapping the creative DNA of this region, one story at a time.
We’re showcasing bold, decentralized filmworks—shorts, sizzles, proof-of-concepts, and AI-integrated experiments—all crafted by creators who live in, work in, or orbit the region.
Film3 Fest isn’t just about what’s on the screen—it’s about who’s in the room. It’s a signal flare from Portland’s creative underground—a cinematic call to community, experimentation, and the future of local-first storytelling.
The top audience favorites will split 60% of all screen attendance ticket sales—equally. Choice filmworks, one shared pot, straight from the crowd to the creators.