Thursday, August 20, 2026

Do you have a film to submit to the Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026?

Late deadline August 31, 2026!

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Thank you to our in-kind sponsors!

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce:

Actor Scott Bernard Nelson and acting coach Karen Maseng will be leading "The Actor's Journey, from Script to Screen" workshop during the festival!

Portland-based actor Scott Bernard Nelson has appeared in 18 feature films, 38 short films and dozens of other productions, from YouTube series to TV commercials and vertical soap operas. Before acting — and a day job in higher education — he spent 22 years as a journalist, covering 9/11 in Manhattan, crossing into Iraq with U.S. Marines and contributing to The Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, which spawned the movie "Spotlight."

Karen Maseng began her career as an actress in Los Angeles before moving into casting, where she worked behind the camera and directed actors in audition sessions. She later founded Pogo Casting, offering a hands-on, collaborative approach to casting.

With more than twenty years of experience auditioning actors and working with directors, Karen brings an insider’s understanding of the casting process to her coaching. She works one-on-one with actors at every stage—from virtual auditions, self-tapes, and in-person callbacks to preparing for a role after they are cast—helping them develop into versatile, truthful artists. As a natural progression of her work with actors, Karen now creates independent film projects. Her first completed project, Unraveled, follows a teenage girl whose troubles at school leads to reluctant family-therapy sessions. Filmed on phones with a collaborative cast, the series grew from Karen’s belief that meaningful, high-quality stories can be made with accessible tools and committed artists. Learn more about Karen: kmasengactingcoach.com/about-1

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce:

Randolph Sellars will be leading "Anatomy of a Scene" workshop during the festival!

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce:

Randolph Sellars will be leading "Anatomy of a Scene" workshop during the festival!

Randolph Sellers has over 40 years of experience photographing hundreds of projects all over the United States and 10 countries around the world. He worked on 23 feature films as a first- or second-unit Director of Photography. One of his recent feature length films is a documentary titled The Glitter Tribe. It had a theatrical release and a Netflix exclusive streaming release.

He also shot both narrative and documentary style television projects for all the major broadcast and cable networks including NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, HBO, Discovery, and Animal Planet - as well as the BBC and ITV Network in the UK. In addition, Sellars has numerous documentary, commercial, corporate, and educational film credits. Several projects that Sellars shot have won prestigious awards, including an Academy Award (short film) and an Emmy (TV movie). The feature film The Juniper Tree, was a Grand Jury finalist at the Sundance Film Festival and was singer/actress Bjork’s first feature film. He was selected to film a short documentary about the Dalai Lama when he visited the United States to receive the Congressional Gold Medal from the President. During the ceremony at the Capitol Building in Washington, his camera images were webcast live to a world-wide audience.

Friday, July 24, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

It was nice to sit down and have conversation with Dawn Sellers this week to discuss Lake Oswego Film Festival, films, and our dreams! Thank you Oregon Indie Film for wonderful experience!
S2 E12 Elena and Simon King Lake Oswego Film Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwMN6_5daOI

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

It is with a heavy heart the Lake Oswego Film Festival announces P.K. Glazer, our Master of Ceremonies and board member, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026.

We are devastated by the loss of our best friend who was not only a super smart gentleman, but also a vivacious, and the kindest man you could ever hope to meet. He had a whip smart sense of humor and lit up any room he entered. We will take a moment at the awards show to honor this wonderful human being. We love you P.K.

For reference, here is a brief bio.

Peter Kendal Glazer (P.K.) Ph.D 11/12/1982-07/10/2026 was a locally born screen actor and film lover. As a teenager, he found a passion for action movies, specifically the works of Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. After many years of a traditional academic path, PK ventured into the filmmaking space through a fortunate sequence of events and began working on short film projects with local directors and creators, eventually signing film, commercial, and print representation with Option Model and Media in Portland, OR. Upon completing his doctorate and multiple commercial campaigns in early 2021, PK began spending more time in Los Angeles, CA and signed with Coast-to-Coast Talent, now splitting his time between the two locations. He was a fan of Glen Powell, citing his dedication to the craft and project choices, as well as Christopher Nolan for his cutting-edge technique and ability to integrate multiple facets of a story into a cohesive and compelling narrative.

Friday, July 10, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce:

Simon King will be leading an interactive screenwriting workshop entitled, “The Script: From Idea to Reality“ during the festival!

Simon King has enjoyed great success as a writer, producer, and director. He has won dozens of awards for his writing and film work both in the United States and internationally. Two of his films, “The rise of Whore Betsy” and “Fiona” qualified for the 92nd and 94th Academy Awards. He is currently in pre-production on the feature film, “The Romanian Incident” based on his novel of the same name, and a horror feature, “Terror at Quiet Lake” which will film in the Pacific Northwest this Fall. His second novel, a young adult title, “Letters from Iceland” will be published by Ingram Press this December.

Friday, July 5, 2026

The Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 accepts short films with a runtime of 30-minutes or less.

Late Deadline August 31st.

Works in progress are not accepted.

Films completed prior to January 2024 will not be considered.

Submit your film through FilmFreeway.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 is very excited to announce:

Dustin Morrow will be leading "The Romance of Film Editing‍" workshop during the festival!

Dustin Morrow bridges the worlds of creative practice and scholarly inquiry as an Emmy-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, film festival programmer, optioned screenwriter, podcaster and educator. He is a tenured Professor in the School of Film at Portland State University. He previously taught at Temple University, Monmouth College and the University of Iowa. Morrow’s professional journey includes significant time in L.A. as an editor and director specializing largely in short-form content and series television, for such clients as Sony Pictures, MTV, FoxSports, the Discovery Channel, and for such filmmakers as Spike Jonze, Steven Soderbergh, Guy Ritchie, Kathy Bates and Denzel Washington. His films have screened in more than 400 festivals in 45 countries on 6 continents and been honored with dozens of awards. His work has been supported by more than a half-million dollars in grant funding.

Learn more about his work at www.dustinmorrow.com.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival is very excited to announce that the official award for the Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026 will be designed and fabricated by talented artist Donnie Wanner!

Donnie Wanner is a self-taught artist, who first became interested in the “art of metal” while working for a neo-classic custom automobile manufacturer just after High School. Along the journey through a variety of environments, Donnie has refined the medium of metal to another level. By masterful application of marble patinas, brilliant colors from intense heat, burnished surfaces, all give the work movement, life, and vibrancy.

Inspired by nature and the wildlife that surrounds him in his home in the Pacific NW, Donnie Wanner has been creating metal sculptures for over 35 years and has his works of art in over 25 countries around the world.

Learn more about his work at: https://www.wannerstudios.com/about

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival 2026

accepts international films of all genres with a running time of 30-minutes or less, completed after Jan. 2024!

Panel of 6 judges will give out 7 different awards:

Best Film

Best Director

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Cinematography

Best Documentary

Best Animation

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Lake Oswego Film Festival is very excited to announce Beecher's Handmade Cheese as our in-kind Sponsor

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is an award-winning artisan cheese company founded in 2003 in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Known for its rich, pure, and additive-free dairy, Beecher's is particularly famous for its signature Flagship Cheese which you can try it yourself during the festival!

I must say, there is no party without cheese!

Friday, May 15, 2026

We are very excited to announce Time Auto Group as our Silver Sponsor!

Time Auto Group is an automotive dealership group located across the greater Portland area. They specialize in both new and used vehicles and offer a diverse inventory including Subaru, Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Honda, and Volvo.

If you are looking to upgrade your car please contact Time Auto Group, they will make your car buying experience smooth and enjoyable!

Support locally owned business with the owner lives just next door.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce PK Glazer is our Master of Ceremonies!

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce PK Glazer is our Master of Ceremonies!

PK is a locally born screen actor and film lover. As a teenager, he found a passion for action movies, specifically the works of Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. After many years of a traditional academic path, PK ventured into the filmmaking space through a fortunate sequence of events and began working on short film projects with local directors and creators, eventually signing film, commercial, and print representation with Option Model and Media in Portland, OR. Upon completing his doctorate and multiple commercial campaigns in early 2021, PK began spending more time in Los Angeles, CA and signed with Coast-to-Coast Talent, now splitting his time between the two locations. He is a fan of Glen Powell, citing his dedication to the craft and project choices, as well as Christopher Nolan for his cutting-edge technique and ability to integrate multiple facets of a story into a cohesive and compelling narrative.

Friday, April 17, 2026

Would you like to make an Award for the First Lake Oswego Film Festival?

The Artist will be recognized on stage, on our site, in all of our social media, and in the printed programs.

The Artist will have a table to display their work during the festival.

The "Open Call” lists desired requirements, but we can consider something else if it is appropriate to our needs and meets our budget requirements.

Friday, April 10, 2026

We are beyond excited to announce Taryn x Philip as our Presenting Sponsor!

Taryn x Philip is a contemporary women’s clothing store with fun home decor, accessories, and gifts, located online and in Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, Oregon. Show your support to our own Lake Oswego resident, a woman, and a small business owner!

Friday, April 3, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce Chris Tongue is one of our judges!

Chris Tongue discovered his love of storytelling making videos for school projects at Lake Oswego High School. He pursued that passion to Los Angeles, studying film production at Chapman University before joining Dark Horse Entertainment, the film and television branch of Dark Horse Comics, in 2003. Over the two decades Chris has worn a lot of different hats, working on everything from development of movies such as the Hellboy franchise to helping produce The Umbrella Academy series on Netflix. When the pandemic hit and everyone was told to work from home, Chris took that very literally and moved home to Portland, where he’s happily raising his family and continuing his film and TV work through the magic of Zoom from Dark Horse's publishing offices in Milwaukie.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce Noah Dorsey is one of our judges!

Noah Dorsey is an artist, animator, and filmmaker living in Portland Oregon. He is the director of the short films "Nathan & Nordrich" and "When the Men Go Off to War”. Noah was the lead animator on comedy shorts for Katt Williams, and the cartoon series "Team Huh?!" His passion for music has led to directing music videos for bands including, "HAHA" and "The Elected". When not working on his own art, he can be found supporting community filmmakers at Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center or enjoying time outside with his wife and two children.

Friday, March 20, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce Paul Sobrie is one of our judges!

Paul is a Belgian/US citizen who has worked as an actor for 15 years. He appeared in multiple local productions in the Pacific Northwest, including appearances in the popular television show Grimm, feature films, and short film productions as well as performing in commercial and industrial work. Paul’s primary acting passion takes place on the stage where he has performed in more than twenty theater productions in the Seattle area. He moved back to Belgium in 2023 where his acting career continues. Since arriving in Paul has worked in commercials and in May 2026 will appear in director Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus stage production in Antwerp’s historic Fakkeltheater.

Gerald Lewis began his career as an international director of photography with the BBC in Wales more than 40 years ago. He also worked with Swedish Television and ITV Wales as well as a period in Saudi Arabia producing documentaries for the Royal Family. Gerald eventually relocated to Portland, Oregon, where his work for Nike and Microsoft drew praise. Now based in Atlanta, Georgia, Gerald continues to shoot both video production and photography.

Kincső Nóra Pethő is a film and theatre actress and dance choreographer based in Budapest, Hungary. In addition, she works with young actors teaching the importance of physical character, body posture, and a character’s movement characteristics in theatre and film. In addition to numerous Hungarian productions, Kincső played "Fremen Nun" alongside Rebecca Ferguson in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two and was Jennifer Lawrence’s scene partner in the film, Red Sparrow where she played the interrogator.

Friday, February 27, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival is excited to announce Glen Baggerly is one of our judges!

Glen Baggerly is an American actor with a career spanning over 40 years. Glen has over 50 IMDB credits in feature films, television, and short films and has also appeared in over 30 national, international, and local commercials as well as several music videos. Glen is well recognized around the world as the original BowFlex Home Gym Guy on television. Outside of the film and entertainment industry, Glen is a Certified Personal Trainer and fitness coach in Tonbridge, England where he currently lives.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The 2026 Lake Oswego Film Festival accepts short films with a runtime of 30-minutes or less.

Submit your film through FilmFreeway.

Works in progress are not accepted .

Films completed prior to January 2024 will not be considered.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Very exciting news... the first annual Lake Oswego Film Festival is coming in October!