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AWARDS

Portland Under the Stars celebrates cinematic excellence with awards that honor creativity, storytelling, and innovation. From the prestigious Superstar Award to unique categories like the Keep Portland Weird Award, each trophy is a testament to the exceptional talent and vision of our filmmakers and screenwriters. Explore the categories and join us in recognizing the artistry that brings stories to life.

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Best Film

Awarded to the film that exemplifies excellence in storytelling, direction, cinematography, and overall production. The highest honor at the festival.

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Audience Choice

Voted by festival attendees, this award recognizes the film that resonates most with the audience, highlighting its broad appeal and impact.

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Wonder Woman

Awarded to an outstanding individual who embodies the spirit of Wonder Woman through their extraordinary strength, leadership, and dedication to creating positive change. 

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Best Feature Screenplay

Celebrating the most compelling and well-crafted feature-length screenplay. This award honors originality, structure, character development, and dialogue.​

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Best Short Screenplay

Awarded to the best short film screenplay, showcasing exceptional storytelling, creativity, and writing prowess in a shorter format.

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Best Director

Recognizes outstanding directorial vision and execution in a film, highlighting the director's ability to bring a script to life with creativity and innovation.

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Best Actor

Celebrates the best performance by an actor in a film, recognizing exceptional talent, dedication, and portrayal of character.

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Best Actress

Celebrates the best performance by an actress in a film, recognizing exceptional talent, dedication, and portrayal of character.

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Best Ensemble

Celebrates the exceptional performance of an entire cast, recognizing the chemistry and collaboration that bring a story to life.

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Best Genre Film

Awarded to the best film in specific genres such as horror, comedy, drama, sci-fi, and more, highlighting excellence within each category.

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