We are excited to announce the June 21st premiere of an Oregon made puppet film from Toby Froud and Heather Henson. Toby Froud is a sculptor, fabricator, puppeteer and filmmaker based in Hillsboro, Oregon. His love of puppets began at a very young age after playing Toby the baby abducted by David Bowie’s Goblin King in the Henson classic Labyrinth.
That’s right — the original, biggest ,and best of the timed-base competition/festivals is back!
On August 1-3,, hundreds of the area’s most daring and creative filmmakers will hit the streets of Portland to make a movie in 48 hours! Write, shoot, edit and score a short film in 48 hours. Will you be among them? Register your team at www.48hourfilm.com/portland_oregon
August 1-3; Filmmaking:
August 6 & August 7; World Premieres of All Completed Films:
The2014 OPIF Tax Credit Auction began Wednesday July 9 and continues through July 18.
The Oregon Department of Revenue is auctioning $10 million in OPIF tax credits. This is the largest amount of tax credits we have auctioned off at a single time, so it is a great opportunity for more people to be able to have successful bids.
Bids can be placed through the online auction at the following link:
June 7th is a celebration for Oregon’s huge array of state parks. State Park Day is offering free camping and day use as way to thank the public and welcome use of these beautiful areas.
