Do you have a passion for motorcycles? Attend the Portland Motorcycle Film Festival this weekend.
Watch feature length and short films that showcase riders and their machines. Go on journeys, view personal visions and get your heart racing on the track.
The annual festival, hosted by the Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association, raises funds Air Fence protective barriers to keep riders safe.
Head the the Hollywood Theatre this weekend for the annual festival.
PDX Motorcycle Film Festival Schedule
The PDX Motorcycle Film Festival is January 24-25, 2025. Tickets to the festival are $20 each day. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. If you want to go the extra mile, attend the VIP pre-party with a filmmaker Q&A.
Here is the film schedule for each day of the event.
Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m.
- Short 1: The Freeride Spirit—A diverse group of motorcyclists from around the world describe what riding means to them.
- Short 2: BMW R90S–The motorcycle that went to the moon—A rider tells of his BMW R90S and the 240,000+ miles he’s ridden on it.
- Short 3: Lean In: The Born Free Journey—Builder Josh Allison creates something special for the Born Free Motorcycle Show.
- Short 4: Crossing the Wall—A grieving father and daughter take a moped journey together.
- Short 5: Ducati DesertX Rally—This documentary follows Alexander Smith as he competes in the Pro Rally class of the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally on the
- Ducati DesertX Rally.
- Short 6: Malcolm Smith SCORE Legend—A tribute to Malcolm Smith’s SCORE racing achievements.
- Short 7: Motorcycle Mary—Meet Mary McGee, the first woman to race motorcycles and the first person to ride the Baja 500 solo.
- Short 8: Nowhere In Particular—A biker reflects on a life spent chasing dreams and making a career out of his passion.
- Feature 1: Ride Your Dream—The story of Ana Carrasco who, from an early age, dreamed of being a world champion motorcycle racer.
Saturday, January 25 at 6 p.m.
- Short 1: Himalayan Odyssey—Riders journey through the stunning landscapes of Ladakh, the “land of high passes.”
- Short 2: The Rider—Riders talk about why motorcycles inspire us to take on the risks that go along with riding.
- Short 3: Top Ten—A rookie racer sets her sights on her first top ten finish.
- Feature 1: Southbound—Three friends set off on an adventure from LA to Guatemala by off-road motorcycle.
- Short 4: Stay In Your Lane—After a devastating head-on motorcycle accident, Pauline embarks on a journey to reclaim her passion for riding.
- Short 5: The Century—First to 100MPH—The story of Lee Humiston, who became the first man to take a motorcycle to 100 miles per hour.
- Feature 2: Racing Mr. Fahrenheit—In his twilight years Bobby Haas wants to secure his legacy, taking aim at a world speed record.
The festival is taking place at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. in Portland. For more information and the buy tickets, visit PDX Motorcycle Film Festival’s website.
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