$5,000 Oregon Documentary Filmmaker Grant
The goal of this grant is to nurture and encourage innovative storytelling from documentary filmmakers based in the state of Oregon. Topic/subject matter should focus exclusively on Oregon based stories (person, place and/or event) and be presented within the documentary format. Only short film projects will be considered.
$50 APPLICATION FEE. OPEN NOW and CLOSES November 15th, 2026
Submissions Now Open
Short Films and Short Screenplays
2027 McMinnville Short Film Festival
February 25th - 28th, 2027
More year round programming
Festival Judges
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![Peter Billingsley]()
Peter Billingsley
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Elizabeth Leiter
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![Ellie Foumbi]()
Ellie Foumbi
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![R.J. Daniel Hanna]()
R.J. Daniel Hanna
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![Jonathan Raymond]()
Jonathan Raymond
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![Sara Hofstein]()
Sara Hofstein
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![Kyle Marvin]()
Kyle Marvin
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![Laura Silverman]()
Laura Silverman
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![Bojana Sandic]()
Bojana Sandic
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Michelle Garza Cervera
Short Films. Oregon Wine Country.
Filmmakers
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Located one hour south of Portland, in the heart of (AVA recognized) Oregon wine country, the McMinnville Short Film Festival (MSFF) is a true filmmaker’s film festival. Our team carefully considers every submission and we strive to identify independent voices and original storytellers. The MSFF has been selected as a “Top 100 Best Reviewed Festival” by FilmFreeway multiple times. Once selected, the films are reviewed by our noteworthy film industry professionals and Academy-affiliated judges for category winners and awards.
"I've always encouraged filmmakers to make shorts. It's a great way to gain visibility and create a calling card for Hollywood to recognize new talent. It is a pleasure to watch so many high-quality shorts at the McMinnville Short Film Festival." - 2025 Grand Jury Festival Judge, Peter Billinglsey (Executive Producer, Iron Man, A Christmas Story, Couples Retreat, The Breakup).
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In an effort to raise visibility for underrepresented voices in film, we offer the following waivers:
LGBTQ+: Directors identifying as LGBTQ+ please use waiver code LGBTQMAC27 for 25% off the submission fee.
BIPOC: Directors identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous of People of Color) please use BIPOCMAC27 for 25% off the submission fee.
All Yamhill County residents please email info@mcminnvillefilmfest.org for a full submission waiver. Proof of residency will be required.
The Festival
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Join us for the 15th Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival!
Stay tuned for more information.
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We are grateful for the amazing panel of McMinnville Short Film Festival judges. These talented experts are responsible for the challenging task of narrowing down Official Film Selections and selecting our Award Winners.
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McMinnville is located in the northwest Willamette Valley, an hour’s drive southwest of Portland
Infamous for Pinot Noir, the Willamette Valley is considered globally to be the best and most well-known Pinot Noir winegrowing region in North America
This iconic wine region spans 100+ miles north-to-south, and 60 miles west-to-east.
With a population of approximately 34,000 people, McMinnville – or as the locals call it, simply “Mac” – is full of small-town charm, local vibes, and farm-fresh cuisine.
It takes a total of 10 minutes to drive from one end of town to the other, so you can be certain that nothing is far from MSFF festivities!
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--Media Inquiries: Angela Manginelli, Director of Marketing & Community Outreach, outreach@mcminnvillefilmfest.org
Sponsors
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Show your love for arts and culture in our community by partnering with the MSFF to support the power and passion of film. We offer a menu of marketing opportunities to our sponsors, from print to online, and on-screen to virtual, in appreciation of your support.
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Your donations help to bring filmmaker voices from around the world to Yamhill County. As a non-profit, your support in any amount helps keep the festival alive and thriving! Consider a $30 donation to cover the cost of a filmmaker’s submission fee to our 2023 festival.
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