A groundbreaking event showcasing how the arts transform lives and promote well-being, this inaugural Arts in Healing International Film Festival (AIHIFF) is bringing together artists, filmmakers, healers and policy makers to showcase the transformative role of the arts in wellness. It's not just a cultural event—it is a call to action.

Across the world, healthcare systems are undergoing a critical transformation: the integration of the arts into medical, mental health, and community wellness practices. AIHIFF's screenings and discussions aim to offer critical insight into this work.

Schedule:

June 13, 2025

8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m: Film Screenings
Join us for a full-day screening of the 13 films selected for this year’s festival—each exploring the questions: What is arts in healing? And how can it be applied in our lives and communities. Screenings will be followed by discussion. Doors open at 8:30 and films commence at 9am. Meet us there at 8:30am around the Breakfast Buffet and Beverage Bar! Lunch happens approx. midway through films.

Cost: $18 advance, $28 at the door

June 14, 2025

10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Panel Discussion
Join film director and drama therapist Grace Walcott for a dynamic panel discussion and experiential workshop exploring River of Life LGBTQ+, a documentary capturing a 10-week drama therapy workshop with multigenerational queer participants. Through selected film excerpts, interactive dialogue, and an optional drama therapy exercise, this session examines the role of storytelling, queer kinship, and embodied therapeutic interventions in disrupting internalized queerphobia and fostering resilience

Cost:
$79 for programming w/ credits (Alumni and Adjuncts save 20%)
$40 Community Members/ Students

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Closing Reception
Come join us for a night of celebration at the Closing Reception of the Arts in Healing International Film Festival. We'll be wrapping up this inspiring event with good company, great food, drinks, and live music where you can mingle with the filmmakers and our planning team.

Cost: $40 plus taxes (free for filmmakers and festival volunteers)

Date: June 13 - 14, 2025

Locations:

McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NorthEast 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97211
Community Counseling Center, 4445 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

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