The Winter

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The Pacific Northwest Premiere of this brooding tale of familial tragedy.

Shorts Block 5 w/Q&A

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Shorst Block 5 with Filmmaker Q&A - a colleciton of short films from around the world (film list tba)

Shorts Block 4 w/Q&A

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Shorts Block 4 with Filmmaker Q&A - a collection of short films from around the world (film list tba)

Lovecraft Under the Gun

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Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film Competition took place September 18-21st. Teams completed an entire Lovecraftian short film in just 72 hours. All scripting, filming, editing, scoring, and in some cases - set building, took place within that 3 day period. All teams were required to use a line of dialogue and a specific prop in the film. During this block, the entries will screen and the audience will vote on a winner based on technical and creative criteria. You may never get another chance to see some of these films, so don't miss it!

City of The Dead

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A young coed uses her winter vacation to research a paper on witchcraft in New England. Her professor recommends that she spend her time in a small village called Whitewood, which appears to be equal parts Innsmouth and Arkham.

Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

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Awards will be presented to the winners in these categories:

  • Best Feature Film (with $1,000 cash prize)
  • Best Short Film (with $500 cash prize)
  • Best Adaptation
  • Audience Choice
  • Best Screenplay
  • Pickman's Apprentice
  • Lovecraft Under the Gun
  • Special Founder's Award
  • Special Director's Award

Secret Screening

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The Secret Screening is a grab bag block of the zany, absurd, or awesomely bad. Audience participation encouraged for this parting shot as we close the book on another great year of fantastic film!

Official Pre-Party at the Lovecraft Bar

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Come out to Portland's very own Lovecraft/horror themed bar to celebrate the beginning of the 20th annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon! 

Co-hosting the party is Deadite Press, local Portland publisher of extreme and weirdo horror. Deadite Press will be celebrating the release of Garrett Cook's new novel, A GOD OF HUNGRY WALLS.

The Lovecraft Bar
421 NE Grand Ave
Portland, OR
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE! (must be 21+)

The evening will feature performances, readings, and entertainment from:

After Party at Mazza's Club

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Join us at the Official After Party for swanky cocktails and late night nosh at Mazza's Club! (formerly Tony Starlights) It's a great way to wind down after a long day of films, panels, and readings.

Located at 3728 NE Sandy Blvd. Mazza's Club is 21+

Meet & Greet at Sam's Hollywood Billiards

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All Guests, Filmmakers, and Attendees are invited to join us for a Meet & Greet at Sam's Hollywood Billiards before the Festival goes into full swing!

Sam's is located at 1845 NE 41st Ave.

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