Portland Is the New Portland
“In the quietest of towns, the loudest lie is born”
Synopsis
Jesse Corwood is a 31-year-old man living with his mother in Portland, New York. Obsessed with music and driven by a desire to create, but lacking a thriving local scene, Jesse records numerous songs by himself, invents 17 fictional bands, and meticulously documents their imaginary stories in his notebooks. Jesse's plan works when Rolling Stone takes interest in his label, Portland Records, but he struggles to maintain the illusion when the magazine requests photos and interviews with the bands.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nashville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Scamurra
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Reynolds, Christopher Scamurra
- Original Score
- Matthew Danger Lippman, Nicholas Reynolds
- Original Title
- Portland Is the New Portland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Scamurra
Nicholas Reynolds, Christopher Scamurra
Matthew Danger Lippman, Nicholas Reynolds
Alexander Pappas
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Reynolds
Writer
Christopher Scamurra
Director
Christopher Scamurra
Writer
Alexander Pappas
Editor
Britt Keller
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Portland Is the New Portland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portland Is the New Portland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portland Is the New Portland about?
Jesse Corwood is a 31-year-old man living with his mother in Portland, New York. Obsessed with music and driven by a desire to create, but lacking a thriving local scene, Jesse records numerous songs by himself, invents 17 fictional bands, and meticulously documents their imaginary stories in his notebooks. Jesse's plan works when Rolling Stone takes interest in his label, Portland Records, but he struggles to maintain the illusion when the magazine requests photos and interviews with the bands.
Who directed Portland Is the New Portland?
Portland Is the New Portland was directed by Christopher Scamurra.
Who stars in Portland Is the New Portland?
The principal cast of Portland Is the New Portland includes Creed Bratton, Matthew Danger Lippman, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Daisy Davis.
When was Portland Is the New Portland released and how long is it?
Portland Is the New Portland was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Portland Is the New Portland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portland Is the New Portland was composed by Matthew Danger Lippman, Nicholas Reynolds.