This is a partial list of our films. Most of the independent films are available for purchase. Imagining Home and Amber Waves & Checkered Flags will become available later this summer and early fall respectively. The commissioned films, designated by the name of the commissioning organization, may also be available. If you are interested in locating any of these titles, please contact us and we can help connect you with these groups.

Can a newly revitalized neighborhood of 3,000 people of diverse backgrounds overcome social and cultural differences to forge a sustainable community?

Eastern Washington farming families struggle to retain an endangered way of life through an annual combine demolition derby.

Dating to the early 1800s, shape note singing is a uniquely American musical tradition bringing communities together through four-part harmonies--in turn boisterous and reverent--but always soul-stirring. This film first aired March, 2008 on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat program. To view Portland Sacred Harp, go to this link: opb.org

Produced to help increase the representation of people of color and females in the construction trades in the Portland metropolitan area.

Showcasing innovative models for permanently affordable homeownership in locations around the country, offering low-income and first-time homebuyers new opportunities to realize their dreams. To view a small portion of A New Way Home go to this link: ncbcapitalimpact.org

A documentary of sorts, this multi-media interpretive center designed by Richard Wilhelm uses film, music, photography, artifacts, maps, drawings, and written information to tell the 10,000 year history of a Portland, Oregon neighborhood.

Focuses on Euro-American settlers between the 1870s and 1940s in Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Including first-hand accounts of three old-timers who homesteaded the canyon. To view Proving Up & Settling Down in its entirety, go to this link and scroll down to the film: archaeologychannel.org

Through the Northwest Film Center's Young Filmmaker Program, Sue Arbuthnot mentored girls age 8-15 in producing a film about the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program.

A mentored student film about a troubled inner-city high school trying to rise above stigma and provide a positive image of its students.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees gather with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to learn aboriginal skills, while improving government-to-government relationships.

Renowned Northwest painter, George Johanson, shares his views about art, technique, and an exhibit of his charcoal portraits of 80 Oregon artists at the Portland Art Museum. This film first aired in 2002 on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat program. To view Equivalents go to this link: opb.org

Elders of six tribes come together to tell stories and discuss traditional lifeways in Hells Canyon where their ancestors lived and traded. To view The River Has Many Stories in its entirety go to this link and scroll down to the film: archaeologychannel.org

A film about the historic and beloved horse pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, through voices of competitors, breeders, and supporters of horsemanship.

Master Basketweaver and Education Director of the Burns Paiute Tribe, Minerva Soucie preserves and passes on her knowledge to tribal youth and others in a small Oregon town. This film first aired in 2001 on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat program. To view Minerva Soucie - Wadatika Basket Weaver go to this link: opb.org

Michael Curry, world-renowned theatrical and puppet designer of Broadway's "Lion King" fame, creates a jaw-dropping and elegant stage show highlighting top choreographers, dancers, and musicians. This film first aired in 2001 on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat program. To view the Art Beat version of Spirits go to this link: opb.org

Detailing programs this statewide organization has developed to foster community ministry, promote interfaith dialogue, and advocate for justice.

Encouraging collaboration between tribes, agriculture and faith communities in restoring salmon to the Lower Snake River.

Showcasing Saturday Academy's AWSEM program (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathematics) for middle-school girls.

A documentary offering a tribal perspective of cultural resource preservation and management. To view Not Just Stones and Bones go to this link and scroll down to the film: archaeologychannel.org

Documenting the work of an AmeriCorps program providing college scholarships and jobs to tribal members restoring salmon habitat.

Chronicling the history and restoration of a historic fire lookout in Eastern Oregon.

A portrait of the North Idaho School of Piping and Drumming in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, whose goal is to preserve the music and history of the Scottish bagpipe. Due to be rereleased summer 2008, marking the film's 20th anniversary. Please contact us for more information.