"On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services."
"At a time when arts funding across the country has been slashed, Panorama doubles down on its commitment - continuing to bring world-class cinema to Portland for an 11-day festival, and upholding the power of art and community."
"2026 has also seen the Administration's assault on immigrants, with cities under siege by federal agents targeting anyone perceived as un-American. It's significant, then, that Panorama celebrates its kickoff with a foreign film: Abril, an intimate family drama from Costa Rica."
On May 2, 2025, the Trump Administration rescinded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, affecting various arts organizations. Notable Oregon companies like Portland Playhouse and Oregon Children's Theatre lost funding. Despite these challenges, the Portland Panorama Film Festival is set to celebrate independent film, showcasing eighteen feature films and various shorts. The festival emphasizes its commitment to art and community amidst funding cuts. The festival opens with 'Abril,' a Costa Rican film that explores family dynamics and personal priorities.
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