Dorie Barton, writer and director of Girl Flu, chats with us at the 2016 Portland Film Festival. In Dorie's feature film debut, 12-year-old Bird has to become a woman whether she wants to or not when - in the worst week of her life - she gets her first period, is ditched by her impulsive, free spirited mom, and learns that you can never really go back to The Valley.

Marmoset is a creative agency specializing in perfectly pairing music with motion picture, video, and film. Beggining as a conversation in a Portland coffee shop in 2010, they have grown into a full service music agency with clients like Apple, Facebook, and Adidas. Co-Founder Ryan Wines shares the story of Marmoset's journey, and tells us why he believes creative integrity always trumps the bottom line.

Actor and Producer Jerry Bell Jr. talks about his upcoming film Red White and Black, a documentary about minority winemakers in Oregon. He addresses the lack of diversity in film, and shares his ideas about what writers and directors can do to tell stories with a more inclusive voice.

Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Portland Film Festival, Josh Leake gives us an inside look at how the festival began, and shares why he believes Independent film is a vital part of the Portland community.

Barry Braverman, author and veteran cinematographer, shares his 30+ years of experience working with some of the greatest names in film. From witnessing the beginning of Wes Anderson's career with Bottle Rocket, to his adventures lighting an entire film with mirrors in Tanzania, Barry offers a fascinating look at a life spent behind the camera.