Amidst the thriving film community in the city, Hillsboro and its neighboring communities yearn for culturally enriching experiences in their own backyard. The Hillsboro Film Festival emerges as a solution to this desire, poised to not only satiate the local appetite for thought-provoking cinema but also act as a magnet, drawing artists and film enthusiasts from across the globe to immerse themselves in our community's unique essence. As attendees explore, we hope they'll discover the myriad eateries, wine bars, tea shops, and doggie bakeries that the Creative Arts District in Historic Downtown Hillsboro proudly showcases.

Schedule of Events:

May 30, 2025

5PM - 6:30PM: VIP Mixer @ Noble Hop
A welcome mixer for filmmakers, judges, sponsors, and committee members ONLY.

7PM - 9PM: Narrative Films (Block 1)
All events at The Vault Theater unless otherwise stated.

Explore Historic Downtown Hillsboro

Downtown is filled with eateries, wineries, pastry shops for you and the pup, coffee shops, antique shops, and much more! Take a stroll down Main Street and see what the Cultural Arts District has to offer.

Keep an eye out for businesses on the Hillsboro Walk of Fame!

May 31, 2025

10AM - 12PM: Music Video, Animation, & Experimental Films
Awards for these categories will happen immediately following the film screenings.

12:30PM - 1:30PM: Meet the Filmmakers Panel & Q&A
This event is FREE and open to the public! Seating subject to availability.

2PM - 4PM: LGBTQIA+ Films
This block is co-curated by Tauraro Film Festival

5PM - 6:30PM: Filmmaker ONLY Mixer @ Blue Ox Hillsboro
7PM - 9PM: Stunt Rock Film Screening
An exclusive screening of a film by filmmaker Brian Trenchard Smith followed by a Q&A moderated by PSU professor Dustin Morrow.

10PM - 12AM: Countdown to Pride!
A late night celebration of queer culture and cabaret as we celebrate the beginning of pride month with Tauraro Film Festival!

June 1, 2025

8:30AM - 9:30AM: Meet the Filmmakers @ Favi's Fabulous Cakes
This event is FREE and open to the public! Capacity is limited.

10AM - 12PM: Documentary Films
12:30PM - 1:30PM: Screenwriting Panel w/ Cynthia Whitcomb
This event is FREE and open to the public! Seating subject to availability.

2PM - 4PM: Narrative Films (Block 2)
5PM - 6:30PM: Panic Sets In Screening
An exclusive screening of a film by filmmaker Dustin Morrow. This event is FREE and open to the public! Seating subject to availability.

7PM - 9PM: Award Winning Narrative & Documentary Films
Screening will be followed by awards for the Narrative & Documentary Films.

Date: May 30 - June 1, 2025

Location: The Vault Theater, 350 E Main Street Hillsboro, OR 97123

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