All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Portland Comedy Film Festival
Portland, United States · Est. 2016 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Portland, United States
94
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 25030 SW Parkway Ave #1044 Wilsonville, OR 97070 United States
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Focuses on independent comedy shorts and features with in-person screenings in Portland venues, emphasizing hilarious and original comedic content.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 25030 SW Parkway Ave #1044 Wilsonville, OR 97070 United States
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
25030 SW Parkway Ave #1044 Wilsonville, OR 97070 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
240
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- Maria GlassnerJan 2023
Absolutely amazing! I took home my first win from them. The festival director is incredibly down to earth and cares about everyone's success at the indy level.
- Melanie KaklamanisFeb 2023
This was my short film's premiere and it was such a great experience! I made so many cool people at the mixer (including some fellow VFS alumni) at the festival director was so cool and easy going. I'm honored to have taken home Best International Short!
- Laura StejskalFeb 2023
Was fantastic to have our film be a part of this festival. We also we're lucky enough to be the finalist of 2 awards and win 1 of them! Thanks Mikel for a great festival.
- Danny GarveyFeb 2023
It was a great festival, and I was very happy I got to be a part of it. I unfortunately did not get to attend but I was very happy my film got to screen. It looked fun from what I saw and the director, Mikel, was very transparent and personable when communicating with me and other people in the festival. I'm sure it's not always like that with other people. I would definitely recommend submitting your film to this festival and submitting it to a category that you believe your film fits into.
- Martin Torres, Jr.Feb 2023
Getting to participate in my first comedy film festival was such a fun and great experience. I got to meet actors, screenwriters, and film directors of all kinds. It was a blast and also my debut as a film director here in Portland, OR. Nothing like coming together with other creatives to show each other support for our passion for this beautiful art and craft of storytelling. I can't wait to participate in many more to come.
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