About
Pam Minty & Alain LeTourneau. Photo by Ann Ploeger.
40 Frames is dedicated to preserving the art of 16mm filmmaking and exhibition. Co-founded by Alain LeTourneau and Pam Minty, 40 Frames advocates for the continued use of 16mm and super16 for production, and the preservation and exhibition of 16mm prints.
Starting in 2000, 40 Frames began coordinating and hosting public screenings of 16mm films at a micro-cinema in Portland’s Central Eastside, as well as working in collaboration with other organizations and venues, including the Northwest Film Center, Portland State University, Portland Community College and Cinema Project.
In 2009, 40 Frames transitioned from series programming of 16mm films to focus on the web resource 16mm Directory in addition to on-going preservation work acquiring and maintaining a collection of 16mm prints. 40 Frames is now developing a menu of Technical Services aimed at supporting regional filmmakers and film education programs.