The MULTNOMAH CLEMENTE COURSE
Multnomah Clemente is our free, for-credit course exploring intersections of cinema and ecology--combined with art, literature, and writing--in a dynamic, supportive, and fun learning community.
This completely free course for people living on low incomes includes transferable undergraduate credit from one of the country’s most respected liberal arts colleges, Bard College. Enrollment includes all readings and free access to our Best of the Fest series, including snacks.
All courses are taught by our festival director and award-winning educator, Rozzell Medina. Flexible scheduling and multiple resources exist to encourage student success—including childcare and travel reimbursements.
2026 classes are happening in:
Florence, OR
Online via Zoom: June 4, 9, 10 AND
In-person at City Lights Cinemas: June 5-7
Astoria, OR
Online via Zoom: June 11, 16, 17 AND
In-person at the Columbian Theater: June 12-14
Olympia, WA
Online via Zoom: 18, 23, 24 AND
In-person at Olympia Film Society: June 19-21
If you are interested:
Read this list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers
Read this document, which details the course dates and attendance/completion policy
To apply, Fill out this registration form, which was designed to take less than 10 minutes.
Please email: rozzell@hollywoodtheatre.org if you have any questions—or if you need help applying.
Multnomah Clemente is made possible by support from the Clemente Course in the Humanities.