Devin Boss, a Northeast Portland native, is a director and the owner of North East Productions. Under his leadership, North East Productions creates documentaries and short films that explore culture and the fascinating lives of characters on journey’s to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. North East Productions has earned significant recognition, including two Telly Awards for social impact and short-form broadcast documentary, as well as the Best Short Documentary award at the Portland Film Festival.
Devin also directed the short documentary What We Lost Along the Way, funded by the Outdoor Adventure Film Grant from Travel Oregon and Oregon Film. The film won the Best Shorts Award at the worldwide Best Shorts Competition and was well-received at its screening at the November 2024 Portland Film Festival.
A millennial Black filmmaker and artist raised in the heart of the whitest city in America, Portland, OR, Boss ventures out to uncover the deeper truths that have shaped not just his city — but his very identity.At the heart of every great brand is a powerful story. Our services are designed to guide you through every stage of that journey from discovering your unique narrative to delivering a polished film that connects with your audience and drives results.
Boss invites us all along for the ride as he explores the work of Black creatives, cultural stewards and changemakers – past and present – snatching the narratives back, about community resilience and innovation. Through his journey, he examines his roots, dreaming of what’s next for him and all the future ancestors.
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The Power of Place is a film and cultural roadshow that explores the deep connections between land, housing, identity, and belonging. Each episode is rooted in a different city and centers the stories of Black communities reclaiming space, history, and power.
Yes! We encourage community groups, schools, cultural institutions, and advocacy orgs to host independent screenings. It’s designed to be plug-and-play: powerful on its own, even without us in the room. We can come to your city and host a celebration along with panel moderation, music and added local artists if you choose.
Yes — just fill out our quick screening request form [insert link]. Once approved, we’ll provide access to the film, promotional materials, and a screening guide.
Yes — just fill out our quick screening request form. Once approved, we’ll provide access to the film, promotional materials, and a screening guide.
You’ll receive:
Optional: post-screening survey to gather impact
It’s up to you. We provide a facilitation guide with questions, themes, and activities. Some groups use it for post-screening dialogue, others for classroom teaching, and some let the film speak for itself.
Absolutely — that’s the dream. Invite local housing advocates, artists, or elders to reflect on your city’s own story. Power of Place is a national conversation rooted in local realities.
Yes — you can host virtual or hybrid screenings. We’ll provide a secure streamable link and a few best practices for engagement.
Yes. While themes like displacement and racial injustice are serious, the film is powerful and appropriate for high school audiences and up. We include age-appropriate discussion prompts.
Shoot us a message at wherewegointeam@gmail.com. We’re happy to help!
