Brian Belefant was the winner of the Bagdad NW Film screening and this is what he wanted Portlandfilm.org to let everyone know.

“I just heard from the nice people at the Northwest Filmmakers Night. ‘Burning Passion’ was voted the best film of the competition, both by the judges and the audience.
Yippee!
It would have been nice if the voting had been tallied that night so that I could take my winnings ($200, American) over to the bar and buy beers for people who came out to see the show, but alas, they weren’t.
So here’s what I’m planning.
On Tuesday, February 2nd, I’m going to be at the Sapphire Hotel –– my newest favorite bar in Portland –– with $200 in my pocket. (The Sapphire Hotel is at Southeast 50th and Hawthorne and if you’ve never been there before, be prepared. The vibe is great, the staff is friendly, and the drinks are delicious.)
I’ll get there around six. If you’re in the neighborhood, come by. I’ll be buying rounds for anybody who’s nice enough to show up, introduce him- or herself, and tell me how much they like my film. That is, until my $200 is gone.
Even if you didn’t vote for ‘Burning Passion’. Even if you didn’t see ‘Burning Passion’. Hell, even if you’re Nora Ephron.
See you there.”