The MPI Original feature Motherland has been nominated for Best Feature, Best Director (Evan Matthews), and the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology. The film will screen on Thursday, August 7, at 6:00 p.m. at Theory Theater in Portland, Oregon.

Held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the festival is celebrated for its innovative spirit—bringing together daring new films, hands-on exhibits, immersive dome screenings, and cutting-edge technology. Its programming highlights a commitment to originality and bold creative vision across cinema, animation, and digital storytelling.

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