• 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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