NSEW: Films by Vanessa Renwick

“Vanessa Renwick’s films reveal the hidden stories and secret lives that define our national weirdness, imbued with the radical curiosity and vision of a true pioneer.”—filmmaker Todd Haynes

Portland-based DIY filmmaker Vanessa Renwick, founder of the Oregon Department of Kick Ass, makes her long-overdue first visit to the Wex. Focusing on portraits of Portland outsiders or Pacific Northwest landscapes, her wildly eclectic filmography covers a spectrum of tones, styles, and subjects with works that are hard to forget. Spanning her 30-year career, this program provides an excellent introduction to an inspiring and extraordinary filmmaker. (Approx. 90 mins., 16mm and video)