Given the opportunity to hire someone, most never look much beyond their circle or list of go-to professionals. We’ve heard countless times that people “don’t know where to find” candidates of more diverse backgrounds. It’s time for that to change.

We’ve gathered a list of 15+ sources to help you find diverse talent and minority-owned businesses to hire, in Portland and beyond.

ARRAY CREW

ARRAY is dedicated to the amplification of independent films by people of color and women filmmakers globally. ARRAY CREW features an inclusive database of people available for hire in television and film. *As of April 2021, they’ve added Portland to their locations.

BLACKS WHO DESIGN

A Twitter directory of accomplished Black designers.

CREW UP PORTLAND: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN FILM/TV

A private Facebook group geared towards film/TV professionals looking for paid work in the Pacific Northwest.

FILM IN COLOR

Find talent, save profiles to build lists, and post open calls. BIPOC professionals who list on the site can also take advantage of a private forum to share experiences.

HIRE BLACK PHOTOGRAPHERS

A continually growing list of +1,000 Black photographers around the world who are available for hire.

JOOP JOOP

Owned by OMPA member Fran Bittakis, JOOP JOOP represents a local roster of multidisciplinary Black, Indigenous, People of Color , Womxn, LGBTQIA2S+, non-binary creatives, and their accomplices.

LATINXS WHO DESIGN

A living directory of thriving Latinxs in the design industry.

PEOPLE OF CRAFT

A growing showcase of creatives of color and their craft in design, advertising, tech, illustration, lettering, art, and more.

PORTLAND IN COLOR

Highlights the voices, experiences, and contributions of BIPOC creatives in Portland. Directory is searchable by pronouns.

WIF-PDX

Women in Film – PDX is dedicated to elevating women in film, communications, and media through education, outreach and professional development, in and around the Portland area