workshops, labs,
and more
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 us about your options, or email devon@otfpdx.org.
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Applications for our next Intensive will open in September of 2026
Questions? Come through programming to learn more about our process and meet our staff!
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Tuesdays, 2-5pm. Weekly structured workshops to learn cameras, screenwriting, acting exercises, audio, and meet monthly guest filmmakers. Questions? Contact Program and Community Manager Carly Ng carly@otfpdx.org
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Fridays, 2-5pm. Supportive environment to work on projects, edit, practice with gear, and get feedback led by Program Team members.
Questions? Contact Program and Community Manager Carly Ng carly@otfpdx.org
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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? Equipment Educator Jon Wohlfert jon@otfpdx.org
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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
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