FAQ

What is the Northwest Film Center?

The Northwest Film Center is a regional media arts resource and service organization founded to encourage the study, appreciation and utilization of the moving image arts, foster their artistic and professional excellence, and to help create a climate in which they may flourish. The Center provides a variety of film and video exhibition, education and information programs primarily directed to the residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
For more details, visit our about page.

How do I contact the Northwest Film Center?

Festival information is available daily 12-6 p.m. January 28 - Feburary 21 through our Festival Ticket Outlet at 1119 SW Main St inside of the Portland Art Museum's Mark Building. They can be reached by telephone at (503) 276-4310.
More contact information can be found here.

How and where can I purchase tickets?

All tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 28.

Tickets Prices

$9 general admission
$8 Portland Art Museum members
$6 Northwest Film Center Friends

Opening Night film and party tickets are:
$50 General admission
$40 Silver Screen Club members
Closing Night party tickets are:
$10 General Admission

Festival Ticket Outlet

Open January 28 - February 21 12-6 p.m.
(503) 276-4310
1119 SW Park Ave at Main
in the lobby of the Portland Art Museum's Mark Building

Opening Night tickets are available in person at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, 1111 SW Broadway, beginning Wednesday, January 28. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Passes and Advance Tickets

Please keep in mind that many Festival screenings sell out and there are often limited tickets available at the door. Advance tickets ensure you get to see the films you want without waiting in theater ticket lines. Please note that advance tickets only guarantee admission until 10 minutes before showtime.

Silver Screen Club passes and advance tickets for all programs are on sale daily, 12 to 6 pm, January 28-February 21 at the Festival Ticket Outlet, located in the lobby of the Portland Art Museum’s Mark Building, 1119 SW Park Avenue at Main. Advance tickets are not sold on the day of the screening. Same-day tickets are only available at the theater 30 minutes before showtime.

Online and Phone Orders

Beginning January 28, tickets and passes may be purchased online at www.nwfilm.org, or by calling (503) 276-4310 from 12-6 pm daily. Online and phone orders have a $1 per ticket service fee. For online tickets, click on the BUY TICKETS button beneath any film listing after January 28th.

Same-Day Tickets

Same-day tickets are only available for -purchase at the theater 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets at the door may be purchased with cash or check ONLY. Advance tickets are not sold on the day of the screening at the Ticket Outlet, online, or by phone.

Opening Night Film & Party

Opening Night Film and Party Tickets:

$50 General $40 Film Center Silver Screen Club Members

Starting January 28th, Opening Night tickets will be available at all TicketsWest locations, TicketsWest by phone, (503) 224-TIXX (subject to service charges), or in person at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Box Office, 1111 SW Broadway. Opening Night admission is included with Silver Screen Director, Producer and Benefactor passes.

More ticket information is available here.

Where do the screenings take place?
B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 - REGAL BROADWAY METROPLEX

1000 SW Broadway - Portland, OR 97205
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SH - ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL

1111 SW Broadway at Main
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FIELD'S BALLROOM - CLOSING NIGHT PARTY

1119 SW Park Ave
inside the Portland Art Museum's Mark Building
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WH - WHITSELL AUDITORIUM

1219 SW Park Ave. - Portland, OR 97205 NO FOOD, BEVERAGES, OR BAGS ALLOWED INSIDE THIS VENUE. SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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The Portland Art Museum, as security policy, requires a bag check and food and drink are not allowed in the theater. We appreciate your observation of this request and the desire to keep the Whitsell Auditorium as clean as possible.

Full venue details can be found here.

What is the 10-minute rule?

Advance ticket, Sponsor Passes and Silver Screen Club member seats are held until 10 minutes before showtime, at which time any unfilled seats are released to the public. Thus, advance tickets or passes ensure that you will not have to wait in the ticket purchase line, but do not guarantee a seat in the case of arrival after the 10-minute window has begun. Your early arrival also helps get screenings started promptly. We appreciate your understanding. Advance ticket holders who arrive, but are not seated may exchange their tickets for another screening, or obtain a cash refund, at the Festival Ticket Outlet within 72 hours of showtime. There are no refunds or exchanges for late arrival.

Where do I get a Festival Pass?

Festival passes can be obtained by joining the Northwest Film Center's Silver Screen Club. Please visit the Silver Screen Club FAQ for more information.