Outside the Frame

10 years ago, Outside the Frame filmed Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman at a fundraiser for KBOO Community Radio and got a shoutout about our upcoming gala. The first one. It is auspicious that we got to meet her again this weekend, after our 10th anniversary gala, at a screening of Steal This Story, Please at Cinema 21. It is playing there through May 7th. See it and get inspired!

We couldn't resist sharing another round of applause for Haven Wheelock and her award by Outside the Frame at its "We Could Be Heroes" event Thursday, celebrating 10 years of innovative filmmaking by youth who also often participate with Outside In programs. "It is such an honor that they are shouting me out on the anniversary of a decade of great work!" Haven said. OTF Executive Director Nili Yosha welcomed the nearly 400 people packing Hollywood Theatre, and OTF Board President John Duke, a former OI clinic director, presented the harm reduction superhero award. Congratulations, Haven, for continuing to conduct, and inspire, lifesaving work!

Outside the Frame filmmakers chatted Greg Nibler on FOX 12 Oregon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLLPnNZZMgM

“Outside the Frame is a great place not only to thrive in, but also as a jumping off point into creative work in the field. They also give you the confidence to work on your own projects.” Director CJ Tarver, who has two films premiering tonight at We Could Be Heroes - Outside the Frame's 10th Anniversary Gala Screening

Screening sponsors:
Portland Events and Film
Beneficial State Bank
SAIF
Oregon Film
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
Todd Baize

Outside the Frame filmmakers chatted with Wesleigh Ogle KATU on KATU News' "Movie Monday."

"I have a microphone in places I usually don't and I was able to quit my day job and chase the dream." -Sixela.

Have you gotten your tickets to tomorrows We Could Be Heroes - Outside the Frame's 10th Anniversary Gala Screening

Screening sponsors:
Portland Events and Film
Beneficial State Bank
SAIF
Oregon Film
Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
Todd Baize

KATU News 3 likes, 1 comment. "Hollywood Theatre celebrates nonprofit empowering Portland's homeless youth through film"

Thanks for the support over the years, Oregon Cultural Trust!

It’s that time again! 🤩 Are you looking to break into the film industry? Join our upcoming PA Pathways training session on March 8th! This one day in person training is intended to place underrepresented filmmakers in paid production assistant positions on professional commercial and motion picture sets. Applications are now open and must be submitted by February 23rd to be considered. The application can be found at the link in our bio! Thank you to our partners & for 6 years of collaboration!

Happy New Year! Are you interested in working with us in 2026? Join us for our contractor open house on January 12th from 6pm-8pm! We’ll show some of our films, talk about what working with us looks like, and let our participants tell you all about OTF 🎉 RSVP link is in our bio!

Watch out 2026, we're coming for you!

In 2025, 95 young people produced 16 films with Outside the Frame: Nine wildly original personal films and seven commissioned by local organizations fighting the good fight*. Through our training and connections, 33 people got hired on films, NBC and Amazon shows and music videos filming in Oregon. Art works!

*Foundations for a Better Oregon, Oregon Historical Society, p:ear, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, North Clackamas Watersheds Council, Gray Family Foundation, Marys River Watershed Council.