**We have made the difficult decision to cancel this film festival for the 2020 season. We are processing refunds for sponsors and filmmakers now. Please reach out via email with any concerns. We look forward to seeing you next year!**
45th Parallel Film Fest is an annual celebration of cinema that brings awareness to the importance of local and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard. Our film festival (formerly Community Media Film Fest) is an opportunity for YOU to gain recognition in YOUR community for exceptional local media and video production.
Are you an Oregon resident or non-profit with a non-commercial video you take pride in? We want to see it! Our goal is to celebrate creativity, skill, and culture within Oregon.
45th Parallel Film Fest is organized and hosted by Capital Community Media (CC:Media), a public access center Located in Oregon's capital city of Salem.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Hoss Sauce, Bearscat Bakehouse, The Morning Plunge, Specialty Services LLC, REMAX Integrity Foundation, and PressPlay Magazine.
CC:Media will grant awards in eight categories, judged by a panel of Oregon residents with experience in video production. Other awards will be granted for Emerging Filmmaker and People's Choice. Winners will be presented with a trophy for their outstanding video, awarded on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Salem Cinema in downtown Salem, Oregon. **Pending COVID-19 developments, this awards ceremony may be held virtually. A decision will be made regarding venue availability by September 1, 2020.**
Excerpts of winning submissions will be shown at the awards reception, with the option to be played on CC:Media’s channels on Comcast cable in the Salem area.