PAM CUT Fund for the Storytellers of Tomorrow

Empowering visionary creators shaping the future of cinematic, immersive, and multidisciplinary storytelling.

The PAM CUT Fund for the Storytellers of Tomorrow supports creators worldwide who are redefining what cinema can be—across film, XR, immersive media, animation, performance, audio stories, and hybrid forms. Rooted in Portland’s vibrant media-arts ecosystem, PAM CUT champions artists pushing the boundaries of storytelling and invites them to bring groundbreaking work to life through exhibition at its world-class venues.

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Eligibility

This fund welcomes global creators working across cinematic, immersive, and experimental narrative forms. To qualify for this fund, projects must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be led by a creator experienced in at least two storytelling mediums (film, XR, animation, audio, performance, new media, etc.).
- Embrace innovative, cross-disciplinary, or boundary-challenging approaches to cinematic or immersive storytelling.
- Include a plan to exhibit or present the work in collaboration with PAM CUT at one of its Portland venues: Tomorrow Theater, the Portland Art Museum gallery, or the Museum cinema.
- Creators may be based anywhere; PAM CUT supports visiting artists and fosters global–local exchange.
- Preference given to projects advancing artistic sustainability, career longevity, and inclusive media-arts ecosystems.