Capturing a unique facet of Portland's film culture, the PDX Fest is in its 5th year. The festival has select longer works, shorts programs and special events. One highlight is the world championship of experimental film on Saturday night. Invited filmmakers Roger Beebe, Bryan Boyce, Marianna Ellenberg, Jalal Jemison, Zak Margolis, Anne McGuire, Shana Moulton, Orland Nutt, Michael Robinson, Jeremy Rossen, and Ben Russell show short films. The audience - you vote on whether one of them will displace George Andrus, last year's winner, back with a new film, as the world champion experimental filmmaker! Another great event should be the experimental karaoke night in which filmmakers Roger Beebe, Bryan Boyce, Bill Brown & Sabine Gruffat, Grace Carter & Holly Andres, Carl Diehl, Dr. Murry & William Skullmaster, Jesse England, Sarah Halpern, Hooliganship, Karl Lind, Mack McFarland, Zak Margolis, Anne McGuire, Mike Olenick, Michael Robinson, Stephen Slappe, Melissa Tvetan and Cat Tyc have made karaoke videos for your viewing, and possibly singing, pleasure! There is also a show of video installation at Gallery Homeland corresponding to the opening party.
Check the whole schedule here for times, admission and details. Many events are 21 and over as noted on the schedule and events are at the Hollywood Theater or at Gallery Homeland
