Makers Gotta Make is a love letter to Portland’s creative culture, and poses questions about how cities can protect the communities that make them vibrant.
About the film
In Portland, Oregon, a community of artists and entrepreneurs came together and transformed abandoned industrial warehouses into a thriving maker economy that captured international attention.
At the center of this creative explosion is ADX, a collaborative hub where artists, makers, and small businesses came together to share tools, ideas, and space.
But as rising rents, development pressure, and a pandemic reshape the city, the creators who built Portland’s identity are pushed to the margins.
Makers Gotta Make: Creativity, Community and Connection is a love letter to Portland’s creative culture, and poses a question about whether cities can protect the communities that make them vibrant.
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We are currently in production, filming interviews and creating a rough cut of the feature film. We’re also working with photos and footage from the archives of Portland makers, PDX Pop Now!, Bike Portland, the Oregon Historical Society, and ADX.
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