City of Hillsboro, OR
03/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/03/2026 17:24
3rd Annual Hillsboro Film Festival: April 24 & 25
Hillsboro Film Festival returns to the Downtown Cultural Arts District for a third year April 24 & 25 with a curated slate of short films from around the country anchored by a full-length local documentary.
Nearly 50 short films were submitted for the festival and 36 were selected for competition. A panel of judges will award the top three films in each category:
- Animation
- Documentary
- Experimental
- Music Video
- Student
- Narrative
- LGBTQ+
Festival Highlights
In addition to film submissions, the festival will include a special screening of Outliers & Outlaws, a documentary that chronicles the history of lesbian world-builders who moved to Eugene, Oregon over two decades starting in the 1960s. Filmmaker Courtney Hermann will participate in a special Q&A session with the audience after the screening.
Festival attendees can also enjoy a Screenwriting Panel with festival judge Cynthia Whitcomb and Emmy-winning filmmaker Dustin Morrow. See the full event schedule.
The Hillsboro Film Festival is hosted at The Vault Theater & Event Space (350 E. Main Street).
Tickets are $15 per day or $30 for a two-day festival pass. The screenwriters panel is free and open to the public.
Tickets can be purchased online through Bag&Baggage Productions.
Explore the Cultural Arts District
Downtown Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District is anchored by the cultural hubs of Main Street & the Avenues, Shute Park & Avenida Diez/10th Avenue, and M&M Marketplace.
The area is buzzing with unique dining and drinking destinations, locally owned shops and boutiques, plus exciting events and activities.
Explore options to eat and drink in the Taste of Downtown Hillsboro Eating & Drinking Guide.
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