# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Live lecture, experimental horror film, a new genre, Q&A exploring identity, performance, and art. One-night immersive cinema event.About this EventOn June 15th, at the historic Clinton Street Theater, filmmaker Joachim Moore presents an immersive evening that blurs the line between cinema, performance, and visual art.This is not a traditional screening.The night begins with a 20–30 minute live lecture introducing Contemporary Art Horror—a genre that rejects conventional storytelling in favor of psychological immersion, abstraction, and emotional confrontation. Drawing from the history of cinema—from The Birth of a Nation to modern experimental work—this talk explores how film has been used both as a tool of oppression and a vehicle for reclamation.Following the lecture, Moore will present his latest short film and the first of this genre:“A Blackbox Story”Set entirely within a theater, the film follows an actor preparing for a role, only to encounter a mysterious figure who begins to dismantle his sense of identity, performance, and reality.Blending elements of stagecraft, psychological horror, and visual symbolism, A Blackbox Story transforms the theater into a living, breathing mind—where performance becomes ritual, and ritual becomes something far more dangerous.The evening concludes with a live Q&A discussion with the filmmaker, exploring themes of:Artistic obsessionThe psychology of performanceViolence and authorship in cinemaThe future of experimental horrorThis event is for:FilmmakersActors & theater artistsVisual artistsWritersAnyone interested in boundary-pushing cinemaEvent Format:Lecture (20–30 min)Film ScreeningLive Q&AImportant Notes:This film contains intense psychological themesSeating is limited (~200 capacity)One-night-only screening in Portland; 1 of 12 cities!Break the frame. Question the performance. Enter the blackbox. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/a-blackbox-story-the-birth-of-contemporary-art-horror/100001986343576107 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, fine-arts, theatre, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Clinton Street Theater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.64, max: 14.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Clinton Street Theater - **lat**: 45.5032108 - **long**: -122.6398994 - **full address**: Clinton Street Theater, 2522 Southeast Clinton Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b88a9ba689382ce20ec41ae0fdec3726c8de2eb6a7e5cfacb7c8cdd7473fcc4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1775453133 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror being held? - **A:** A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Clinton Street Theater, 2522 Southeast Clinton Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror? - **A:** A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror is organized by The Inner Circle Arts Admin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Blackbox Story: The Birth of Contemporary Art Horror is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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