Portland Local Focuses on Community-Building

Portland is known for food, bikes and coffee shops — but “Stumptown’s” best-kept secret is its sense of community. The Portland Local’s commitment to this community spirit was on display at the end of

2018. October and November saw the local serve the film community at the Portland Film Festival and Northwest Filmmakers Festival.

The local helped introduce the region’s show biz unions to attendees and sponsored presentations on contracts, safety, and working with agents and teachers. In December, the Portland Local joined other Oregon unions at Presents from Partners, an annual toy drive and holiday party for unemployed families. The local contributed toys, and members served food and provided holiday cheer to over 400 children from union households. That same month, the Portland Local participated in a day of service at the Oregon Food Bank, where members helped process more than 47,000 pounds of food for hungry Oregonians.

In 2019, the Portland Local continues its commitment to building and strengthening the community that makes Portland, Portland.

Photo: SAG-AFTRA Portland members Todd A. Robinson and Jeff Rosick discuss the benefits of using union talent at the 45th Annual Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, held Oct. 31 – Nov. 5. (Photo by Harold Phillips)