WELCOME TO THE
MANZANITA
FILM
FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 4, 2025
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE
225 LANEDA AVE
MANZANITA, OREGON
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
Now actively seeking short documentary, live-action, or animated films that are made in, about or by filmmakers of Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest.
DEADLINES
Early Bird Deadline: Feb 1; Final Deadline: July 1; Notification Date: Aug 1
ABOUT
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.
A one day in-person event held in the picturesque coastal town of Manzanita, Oregon, this festival aims to showcase films that capture the essence, culture, crafts, and stories unique to the Pacific Northwest with a special consideration for the Oregon coast.
By highlighting the creative achievements of filmmakers from our region, we aim to foster community pride, inspire creativity, and provide a platform for local filmmakers to share their work with a broader audience.
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JOIN US ON OCTOBER 4, 2025
WHEN
October 4, 2025
WHERE
Pine Grove Community House
225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130
WHAT
Short films that highlight the unique landscapes, cultures, stories and talent of the Pacific Northwest.
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the festival!
TEAM
JUSTIN GRAHAM
Justin has been heavily involved in the Portland film and animation community as a VFX lead and artist on five feature films at Laika Studios and more recently on Henry Selick's film Wendell and Wild for Netflix. Justin got his start in film at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch and Industrial Light and Magic in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his VFX work he has also been active in the film festival world. His short film As Seen On TV premiered at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology at OMSI last summer and won an award for Best Oregon Short Film. He is working with PFCAT to screen films for entry into this year's festival. He has similarly been involved with the San Francisco Film Festival, the Brooklyn Sci Fi Film festival and ran the Short Attention Span Film Festival years ago.
PAMELA STATZ
Pamela Statz grew up in Wisconsin and attended UW Madison earning degrees in Journalism and History. Pamela has worked in media and advertising for Lucasfilm, WIRED, Nike, and Wieden+Kennedy. She is the author of THORN CITY (Ooligan Press).
GET IN TOUCH
For inquiries, volunteer opportunities, or sponsorship details, please get in touch!