This is a film festival alert. The ever-busy Northwest Film Center, in partnership with the Institute for Judaic Studies, announces the 16th annual Portland Jewish Film Festival.

I’ve never been but I love to support Portland’s film festivals. New York might be the only other place I can think of where you have such an incredible selection. Plus, I just saw “The Band’s Visit” at the Portland International Film Festival so am in a Jewish film mood.

On my list? “Making Trouble,” which is a documentary about Jewish-American female comedians (Gilda Radner? Say no more.). And “My Mexican Shiva.” Don’t know anything about it but love the title.

All festival screenings are at the Whitsell just down the street a piece from your bed at Hotel deLuxe. It runs until April 17.

And by the way, if you haven’t seen “The Band’s Visit,” you should.

Cheers,
Emily