Call for Portland Video Creators!

• Once approved, each content creator will produce two short-form videos of 45 - 60 seconds in length for social media that will be posted between March 2024 and July 2024.

• Video content will be edited by creators, including any music, voiceover, or captions, and be ready to upload before submission. Any music/audio must be licensed for commercial use.

  • Video submissions must be edited in an external application like CapCut or Premiere Pro. Please do not utilize story templates on Instagram.

• Submission and review:

  • A Google Drive folder will be provided for video upload.

  • Please provide an accompanying draft of the “social copy” and all relevant Instagram tags.

  • Email us at film@portlandeventsandfilm.com when all videos are uploaded.

  • Each video will be subject to a single round of revisions in response to feedback from staff.

• $375.00 per video on a contract basis. Contracts will vary in length of 2-5 months.

• Reimbursables:

  • Reimbursables may include admission to events/attractions featured in the video and/or purchase of applicable food/beverage or products used in the video (plus 20% gratuity).

  • All reimbursables require pre-approval.

• Expenses not reimbursable:

  • Mileage and transportation costs

  • Drugs and/or alcohol purchases

  • Any unrelated video production expenses

• All submitted video content will be owned by Portland Events & Film and shared throughout our social media channels and on our website.

• In addition to the compensation listed, Portland Events & Film will credit the creator by tagging them on Instagram. We encourage you to share the video via your own personal social media platforms.

• Prior experience with videography and editing

• Examples of completed work

• Familiarity with video editing software like CapCut, Premiere, or Final Cut ProX

• Active and engaging presence on various social media channels

• Knowledge and work that reflects sensitivity and awareness of Portland’s equity gaps in resources to underserved communities

Support and collaboration will be provided, including:

• Editorial guidance from our social media team

• Invitations to networking opportunities with other content creators

• Acknowledgment of the creator’s work via promotion of published videos on social media

Portland-based content creators that meet the criteria for eligibility will be evaluated by a panel of staff. All eligible submissions will be weighted with the following priorities in mind:

• Experience with videography and editing

• Demonstrated examples of completed work

• Familiarity with social media video editing software like CapCut or Premiere Rush

• Knowledge of Portland’s diverse communities and history within the context of social issues and equity gaps

• Active, engaging social media presence on Instagram

• New and compelling ideas to engage a diverse range of viewers

No, we are seeking collaboration with content creators who are familiar with and live in the Portland Metropolitan Area. (This includes Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.)

All completed content will be owned by Portland Events and Film.

Yes, you will be working on a limited contract and will need to file all of your own taxes.

No, content creators will need to utilize all of their own software and equipment for videography and editing.

Expenses related to the production may be covered upon prior approval. Covered expenses may include:

• Admission to events/attractions featured in video

• Purchase of applicable food/beverage or products used in video (plus 20% gratuity).

Expenses not reimbursable:

• Mileage, transportation costs

• Drugs and/or alcohol purchases

• Any unrelated video production expenses

This content is intended to enhance the visibility of the Portland Events and Film office and the community that accesses our resources and attends our events. This includes filmmakers, attendees of all-ages events, and others who are interested in activities around the city. Content should appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Yes! We invite you to submit up to three pitch ideas either based on the provided examples or building on a new idea.