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Hood River, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Gorge Impact Film Festival is a Hood River, Oregon festival centered on films that ask how humanity can move forward with joy, hope, and optimism on a changed planet. It is notable for its environmental and community-focused mission, its support for underrepresented and local/regional voices, and its mix of screenings, filmmaker discussions, workshops, and awards events that help it stand out in the Columbia Gorge arts scene. [1][5][7][15]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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