workshops, labs,
and more

OTF is open for weekly programming until July 19th.

A summer of field trips and food! Check the instagram to see what’s going on!

We’ll be closed for programming from July 19 - August 4th.

Are you enrolled in the Homeless Youth Continuum? Outside the Frame hosts regular workshops, labs, screenings and more. If you aren’t enrolled in the HYC, but are living with housing instability, you may still qualify to participate. Stop by during Open Lab to chat with Devon about your options, or email devon@otfpdx.org.

  • Our next HYC intensive will happen in October! Stay Tuned!

    Questions? Culture & Program Director Devon Riley at devon@otfpdx.or

  • Tuesdays, 2-5pm. Weekly structured workshops to learn cameras, screenwriting, acting exercises, audio, and meet monthly guest filmmakers.

  • Fridays, 2-5pm. Peer Mentor-led supportive environment to work on projects, edit, get gear, and feedback.

  • We have filmmaking gear available to our program participants and alumni.

    What is required to check out gear?

    Attend 6+ programming sessions

    Share demographic information with us

    Be in communication (working phone/email)

    What at gear is available for check out?

    Cameras: OSMO, DSLRs

    Audio: Zoom H4N audio recorders, Podcast mics, Lavaliers (neck mics), shotgun mics and handheld mics.

    LED lights

    Laptops & hard drives (for use only at OTF during open hours)

    Questions? Culture & Program Manager Devon Riley at devon@otfpdx.org.

  • For folks looking to explore a career in film & digital media, we offer a variety of training sessions, networking events, and mentorship programs. We also offer paid production assistant opportunities on film sets through the Oregon Media Pathways program.

    Questions? Contact Film Career Coordinator, Maria Moreno at maria@otfpdx.org

Apply for our next Intensive!

Screenwriting focused intensive, February 11 - 21

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