Drop-in Tours
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. + By Appointment
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

Want to explore what the Film Center has to offer, but at a time other than the Open House? Our education staff welcomes visitors at the above times for a walk-through of the facility, discussion about our course offerings and Certificate Program opportunities, cross-enrollment with higher education institutions, and advice about specific class listings. Drop in or phone ahead (503-221-1156) to say you’re coming. Parents are welcome, as are prospective students at all levels.

FREE

Certificate Program Info Night
Monday, February 6, 6-7:30 p.m.
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

Whether you’re a currently enrolled or prospective Film Center student, the School of Film’s Certificate Program can help you focus your aspirations and advance your learning in a structured way. Come find out who it’s for, how it works, and what you do to get started. Meet some graduates from the Certificate Program, hear from faculty, and, if you’re enrolled, get your own personal tracking sheet that shows where you are now and how you should proceed. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is helpful (please call 503-221-1156) but not required.

FREE

Super-8 Film Club
First Wednesdays, February 1 and March 7, 7 p.m.
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

The School of Film is your Super-8mm headquarters for equipment, film stock, processing, and hands-on training. Find your Super-8 soulmates at this informal gathering and keep the Super-8 format fires burning on the digital landscape. Bring a work-in-progress to show, a technical challenge that needs sorting out, equipment to trade, or skills to share with others. Projectors and Equipment Room staff will be standing by. Super-8 enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are welcome. No pre-registration needed.

FREE

Hand Painted Film Society
Second Wednesdays, February 8 and March 14, 6-10 p.m.
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

Get out the inks and paintbrushes! 16mm celluloid is a canvas waiting to happen. This is a chance to convene and create with a group of like-minded disciples of the Direct Animation movement. The drop-in fee covers use of 16mm leader, markers, paints, brushes, projectors, splicers, and a School of Film classroom. Paint and scratch away during the time allotted. No previous experience or pre-registration needed.

DROP-IN FEE: $10

Sisters in Cinema
Wednesdays, February 15 and March 21, 6:30 p.m.
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

Women filmmakers of all experience levels, genres, and specialties are invited to these informal evenings hosted by the School of Film. Bring a story to share, a completed work or work-in-progress to show (clips for longer works, please), or just sit back and listen as experiences and observations are freely shared and connections are made among kindred souls. Those with work to show should contact Pam by 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding the event (classes@nwfilm.org, 503-211-1156 x25).

FREE

Docmakers
Last Wednesdays, February 29 and March 28, 7 p.m.
School of Film, 934 SW Salmon

It’s another ten months until the arrival of BarCamp 6, the NORTHWEST FILMMAKERS’ FESTIVAL’s much heralded, user-generated forum for local and regional indie filmmakers. To help fill the gap, and specifically in support of the ever-expanding documentary-making contingent, the School of Film throws open its doors for a continuation of the conversation. There is no agenda or formal host. Bring a work-in-progress to show, a question you are facing, or maybe an idea for a meet-up at a particular screening. It’s an attendee-driven dialogue. Docmakers of all experience levels are welcome. No pre-registration needed.

FREE