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02/12/2026

If you’ve read Hyperbole and a Half, you know Allie Brosh—honest, hilarious, and deeply human. Her work has a way of making you laugh and feel seen at the same time. Join us this Friday February 13 at Newmark Theatre with Matthew Inman. A fireside chat with Allie Brosh and book signing after!

02/09/2026

We’re delighted to share, Exploding Kittens as our Featured Sponsor for this Friday’s event: My Dog: The Paradox premiere. EK been big part of Matthew Inman’s story since the beginning, and it means a lot to have their support at this event. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Newmark, with fireside discussions and book signings from Matthew Inman and Allie Brosh.

02/05/2026

Mark your calendars. Friday February 13th at The Newmark Theatre. We’re presenting the world premiere of My Dog: The Paradox—Matthew Inman’s animated short film.

Along with the screening, Matthew Inman and Allie Brosh sit down for a fireside chat. And book signing after.

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01/30/2026

Mark your calendars. Friday February 13th at The Newmark Theatre. We’re presenting the world premiere of Matthew Inman’s animated short film, My Dog: The Paradox.

Along with the screening, Matthew Inman and Allie Brosh sit down for a fireside chat.

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01/30/2026

08/12/2025

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07/30/2025

Hey ya'll! Come join us and our buddies at the 2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology happening at OMSI from August 6th to 10th.

This five-day indie film fest is packed with some amazing animation and mind-blowing films from all around the world. Everything before 5 pm is family-friendly, so everyone can join in the fun. With tons of films to view, VR demos, parties, Q&As with filmmakers, and panels (one featuring our awesome AEPDX volunteers) there’s plenty to check out!

Tickets are super affordable—just $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $10 for youth, with a $2 discount if you’re an OMSI member.

For more details on the films and to catch some trailers, swing by www.pdxfestofcinema.com.

06/10/2025

We’re thrilled to finally share the recording of School of Motion’s Joey Korenman live at OMSI this past February! Joey gave an inspiring, no-BS talk to a packed house, and now it’s available to watch (or rewatch!) free on YouTube.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made the night such a success—it was an awesome chance to introduce Joey to the incredible motion, VFX, and creative community we have here in Portland.

Big love to our sponsors for helping make this event happen: Deep Sky, Rive, Maxon Redshift, Wacom

🎥 Watch the full talk here:

In this keynote from Portland, Joey explores "The Futurey Feeling" - that sensation when you recognize the next big shift in motion design before everyone el...

05/18/2025

AEPDX is your hub for Portland’s motion design community and we’re keeping the conversation going on Circle!

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03/23/2025

AEPDX.org has a brand spanking new website! If you haven't heard! We also just launched a Community via Circle. Share your work (locally), post jobs, find gigs, connect with local artists and studios, list animation, events and more. Join the community by going to www.aepdx.co