Portland, May 12th. The Northwest Film Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala, “Lights! Camera! Action!” drew over 400 guests to the Portland Art Museum, including Board Chair Jim Winkler, Susan Winkler and Kim and John Bradley. The event was co-chaired by Oscar nominated director Gus Van Sant (who had a last minute scheduling issue) and Oregon Consular Corps Executive Assistant Michou Jardini. It raised $100,000 for Film Center exhibition and education programs.
Don and Mary Blair at the Red Carpet arrivals.
Gaylyn and Mahmood Sher-Jen with Steve Smith and Kim DeMent
Pink Martini’s China Forbes was headlining a big band orchestra.
Amber Hinsvark, Henry Hillman, Courtney Singer and Will Vinton
Mary Chomenko Hinckley, Pat Wall, Harry Peterson-Nedry, Didi Nowers, and Olga Kiena.
Ted Wheeler and his wife Katrina Wheeler
Vintage images had supporters in the mood.
Projectionist, Jonathan Dick, shows a 16mm print of "My Man Godfrey," over the audience onto a floating screen above the party.
Trudi Morrison and Bob Warren with Mark and Brenda Whitlow
The event featured dinner and dancing.
