WELCOME TO THE
MANZANITA
FILM FESTIVAL
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 3, 2026
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE
225 LANEDA AVE
MANZANITA, OREGON
2026 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: March 1; Final Deadline: July 15; Notification Date: Sept 3
ABOUT
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 3, 2026
WHEN
The 2nd Annual Festival will be held the weekend of October 3, 2026
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.
The 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.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor the 2026 Manzanita Film Festival
Help us bring short films and filmmakers to Manzanita. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at manzanitafilmfestival@gmail.com.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for supporting the 2025 festival!
TEAM
FESTIVAL DIRECTORS
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 grew up in Wisconsin and attended UW Madison. She has worked in web development, media and advertising for Lucasfilm, WIRED, Nike, and Wieden+Kennedy, as well as numerous freelance clients including Gloria Steinem and PBS Frontline/WORLD. Pamela is the author of the Portland-based thriller Thorn City (Ooligan Press), and has seen Point Break one hundred and thirty seven times.
GET IN TOUCH
For inquiries, volunteer opportunities, or sponsorship details, please get in touch!
