Come together with your community! 2021 OMPA Annual Showcase & Awards—Jan. 28

2021 OMPA Annual Showcase & Awards. January 28.

Tune in with the Oregon production community for OMPA’s Annual Showcase & Awards, live next Thursday, January 28 from 5-7pm. 

  • Watch new work produced by your peers
  • Hear about what’s happening to support a thriving industry
  • See OMPA’s new Board of Directors
  • Learn the state of the industry from various perspectives
  • Meet those driving diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Hear from OMPA’s leadership team about the org’s trajectory
  • Honor this year’s Awards of Excellence winners

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This is a rare opportunity to hear from more than a dozen local industry leaders in one night!  Continue reading... “Come together with your community! 2021 OMPA Annual Showcase & Awards—Jan. 28”

“Tell Your Story” Grant Announces Winners!

The Oregon Made Creative Foundation (OMCF) is pleased to announce the winners of the “Tell Your Story” grant; Howard Mitchell, Emma Duvall, and Nic Popp.  This grant was funded through the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) and was part of the CARES Act and is being provided by the RACC, OMCF, and  Oregon Film. Supporting and contributing sponsors include Cast Iron Studios, Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA), Willamette Writers, and Gearhead Grip.
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Actor/Producer Ashley Mellinger Hosts OMPA’s BIPOC Meetup this Thursday, 11/19

OMPA Creatives of Color Collaborative hosted by Ashley Mellinger, November 19, 3-5pm. RSVP for Zoom info.

OMPA Creatives of Color Collaborative

Thursday, November 19 | 3-5pm PT | RSVP for Zoom Info

Are you a BIPOC* professional seeking community with other Oregon creatives? Join OMPA’s next Creatives of Color Collaborative to network, give or get advice, and ask questions in a private space.

This month’s host is award-winning actor and producer Ashley Mellinger. As a member of OMPA’s Diversity Committee, she is helping lead the effort to center diversity in Oregon’s production incentives. Ashley is also Co-Founder of Desert Island Studios, an artist space and resource in Portland. Continue reading... “Actor/Producer Ashley Mellinger Hosts OMPA’s BIPOC Meetup this Thursday, 11/19”

Let’s vote together! OMPA Ballot Party—Thursday, 10/22

OMPA Ballot Party

Thursday, October 22 | 5pm PT | RSVP for Zoom Info

Hang on to your ballots! 📮🇺🇸 We know it might feel like you can’t vote fast enough, but there’s more than one race (and ballot measure) to vote on! Join OMPA 🌟today at 5pm🌟 to hear our political strategist’s take on the candidates and ballot measures, and discuss over beers with your peers! 🍻

RSVP for Zoom Info: bit.ly/ompaballotparty2020

(Don’t worry, we’ll wrap by 6 for the Presidential debate!) Continue reading... “Let’s vote together! OMPA Ballot Party—Thursday, 10/22”

Southern Oregon Cameras & Cocktails this Wednesday at 5!

OMPA Southern Oregon Cameras & Cocktails July 1 5pm

Oregon is opening up, so come get reconnected at OMPA’s monthly Cameras & Cocktails tomorrow, July 1, from 5-6:15pm. Bring your questions, tips, & concerns for a safe return to production. 

Any professionals wanting to connect with the Southern Oregon production community are welcome! 

RSVP for Zoom info

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Take OMPA’s Survey + Enter To Win A $250 Amazon Gift Card

OMPA Community Survey: Win a $250 Amazon gift card!

OMPA is conducting an anonymous survey to help us understand exactly who our community is and what your needs are. Please share 10-15 minutes of your time so we can better serve you. Thank you for participating! Please share with your network.

Take the survey here

 


Amazon Gift Card Raffle

You can enter to win a $250 Amazon gift card after you submit the survey. The deadline to enter the raffle is this Friday, April 24 at 5pm PT.


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Tomorrow: Virtual Southern Oregon Cameras & Cocktails

Southern Oregon Virtual Cameras & Cocktails April 8 from 5-7pm

OMPA is hosting a virtual Cameras & Cocktails for Southern Oregon production professionals tomorrow night (April 8) from 5-7pm.

Join us and share what you’ve been doing to keep up your creativity, learning, or work. Also, bring your questions about CARES Act benefits for Oregon Film Executive Director Tim Williams, IATSE Local 488 Southern Business Agent cdavid cottrill, and OMPA Executive Director Lisa Cicala. If we can’t answer your question at the meeting, we’ll send the relevant info in a follow-up email to everyone. Continue reading... “Tomorrow: Virtual Southern Oregon Cameras & Cocktails”

Job Mixer III – A PDX Style Job Fair w/OMPA+SIGGRAPH 2/27 @PNCA

Coming to PNCA Thursday evening, Feb 27th, 2020, we bring you Job Mixer III!  The entire Portland post-production and stop motion industry is taking time out for an evening of mixing it up under the same roof.  Currently 17 companies/studios (and counting) will have tables on the main floor, with gracious beverage sponsors 2 Towns Cider and Super Brewing providing refreshments.  If you are interested, working, or studying in the 3D, VFX, Animation, Stop Motion, Video Production, Gaming, Illustration, or the growing “Creative Tech” space, this is an important mix that we hope you’ll be a part of.  Continue reading... “Job Mixer III – A PDX Style Job Fair w/OMPA+SIGGRAPH 2/27 @PNCA”

OMPA’s Final Master Class Of 2019: Small To No Crew Production

OMPA Master Class November 1: Small to No Crew Production

Join us for an in-depth workshop about successful small to no crew production with Jem Schofield of theC47.

  • Date: Friday, November 1
  • Time: 10am-4pm
  • Location: Pacific Grip & Lighting, 6550 NE Portland Hwy, Portland
  • Admission: $99 for OMPA members; $199 for non-members. Coffee and lunch included.

 

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If you’re an aspiring or working professional looking to up your game in terms of both technical knowledge and craft, then this is the event for you. This full-day workshop by Jem Schofield of theC47 will focus on small crew video production, including effective planning for your productions, small crew production gear (cameras, lenses, support & grip), audio tips & tricks, and lighting techniques that are best suited for small to no crew productions. Continue reading... “OMPA’s Final Master Class Of 2019: Small To No Crew Production”

RSVP For The Next OMPA Media Mixer+ At Wieden+Kennedy

 

Join us for a special conversation moderated by Wieden+Kennedy Creative Producer Tiffany Golden on the unique hurdles and obstacles faced by women and people of color in the creative/production industry. Networking to follow. Food & drinks included.

  • Date: Thursday, October 24
  • Time: 5:30-8:30pm
  • Location: Wieden+Kennedy, 224 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
  • Cost: Free, but please RSVP

 

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In our continued efforts to foster a more diverse industry, we’ve realized that even with the best of intentions, many of the people we have come to revere have completely different hurdles and obstacles to navigating this industry. Continue reading... “RSVP For The Next OMPA Media Mixer+ At Wieden+Kennedy”