Hollywood Theatre celebrates nonprofit empowering Portland's homeless youth through film

Apr 21, 2026 KATU - “A Portland nonprofit that helps homeless and marginalized youth tell their stories through film is marking a major milestone this week. Executive Director Nili Yosha and filmmakers Monet Wilds and Sixela Marenco are featured in this full interview connected to the anniversary.”

Watch the TV spot here.

Filmmakers discuss 10 years of uplifting local creativity in Portland’s homeless youth

April 17, 2026 “PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Art can provide purpose and passion in our lives, especially during hardship. Creating art with a community that has collective goals and shared lived experiences can make unique final products that are not found in the mainstream. Teaching art making skills to new generations can give them a voice and a leg up into a variety of competitive industries. This is exactly what one local organization has been doing in Portland for over a decade.” Watch the TV spot here.

Outside The Frame to celebrate 10 years of filmmaking by homeless youth at Hollywood Theatre

Apr 22, 2026 KPTV FOX 12 - “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.

Watch the whole interview here.

2024 Selig Award winner Violet Clyne

The Oregon Film Museum is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2nd annual “Oregon Film Museum Selig Award,” which honors a young filmmaker with a promising future. This years winner is Violet Clyne who will be at the Liberty Theater in Astoria on December 7th for a film screening and award ceremony.

KMUN "An Adventure in History" inteview with Violet Clyne, Rachel Gosselin, and NIli Yosha

Appearing on the Dec 1 episode of An Adventure in History, 2024 Selig Award winner Violet Clyne, Director Rachel Gosselin, and OTF Executive Director Nili Yosha talk about film making with and as homeless youth.

Portland rapper goes toe to toe wiht Tech N9ne on New Single

Willamette Week article about “My Shoes” music video featuring Talilo Marfil (OTF Alumni) and Tech N9ne, Premiering at Reel Ambitions, the OTF 2024 Gala

Portland nonprofit showcasing films made by homeless youth

KOIN TV / AM Extra interview with Nili Yosha, the OTF's executive director, and Portland hip hop artist Talilo Marfil offering a glimpse into the creative minds of homeless youth.

Portland nonprofit helps young people experiencing homelessness find a voice in film

The Oregonian visited the set of “Giving” and writes about OTF’s upcoming gala and screenings on November 7, 2024.

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Maria Moreno on Diversifying Film Sets and Nurturing New Talent

This episode of Producers Corner features Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised Maria Moreno. Maria opens doors for diverse talent through her work with Outside the Frame, and Oregon Film.

LIghts, Camera, History! Outside the Frame at the Oregon Historical Society!

Willamette Week promotes the Spring Break programming Outside the Frame is hosting at the Oregon Historical Society.

Oregon's Film Industry

Variety Magazine covers Oregon's film industry, including Outside the Frame (OTF), Oregon Film, the Oregon Media Pathways program, Oregon Media Production Assn, IATSE Local 48, and OTF’s own Film Career Manager, Maria Moreno.

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Unsheltered Young Adults

OPB reports on how young adults experiencing homelessness are finding paths to housing and creating new futures for themselves, including Marcieline Novatore, a peer mentor at Outside the Frame.

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