Thanks for joining us for a stellar post-COVID reboot of ISA PDX 3rd Thursdays! We’re taking a break for the holidays, so no meetings this November and December. Over the break, we’ll be considering our options for 2024, including future guest speakers and venues, and will get back to you after the 1st of the year.
— Nancy, Christine & David
Continue reading... “ISA PDX 3rd Thursdays On Holiday Hiatus”
This month’s very special guest is Mariel Pastor, author and international trainer for IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems) and the creator of CHARACTER MAPPING.
A unique approach to craft for Screenwriters, Directors, and Actors, Character Mapping provides a psychological toolbox for building backstory and authentic characters, while also providing a process for artistic self-discovery. Weaving wisdom from decades of professional experience, Mariel has created a psycho-spiritual approach to character that is transformative for the artist!
WHEN: Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Continue reading... “Wow! Don’t miss “Character Mapping” Creator Mariel Pastor At ISA 3rd Thursday 10/19”
Don’t miss ISA Third Thursdays PDX on September 21st — the monthly mixer for Portland screenwriters and the film and TV community — featuring this month’s special guest, Chris Skaggs! He’s founder, COO, CTO, and Co-owner of Soma SetWorks and Soma Games, LLC, and is the chief creative and technical officer at both Portland, OR-based companies. His long history of blending the creative arts with technology has led him to create and produce a huge variety of cultural artifacts including graphic novels, music videos, songwriting, short stories, and, of course, over 200 video games and apps deployed on most every platform available including Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Alexa, and Oculus Rift. Continue reading... “Soma Games Founder Chris Scaggs At ISA 3rd Thursday 9/21!”
Screenwriters & Filmmakers — Randall Jahnson is baaaaack at ISA PDX THIRD THURSDAYS, March 19!
We’re bringing back guest speaker RANDALL JAHNSON one year later because he has a whole bunch of new stuff to share, including: HOW TO BUILD A PITCH DECK and HOW TO ADD PIX TO YOUR FD SCRIPT. Randall’s produced credits include: Dudes, The Doors, The Mask of Zorro, Sunset Strip and episodes of the HBO series Tales from the Crypt. Most recently: Narcos Vs. Zombies!
WHEN: Thursday, March 19th – 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office & South Park * 934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate across the street to South Park. Continue reading... “Randall Jahnson is baaaaack at ISA PDX THIRD THURSDAYS, March 19!”
Day 1 at the PLAYA Screenwriting Residency. So honored to be here. Thank you Oregon Made and NW Film!
Mostly off the grid until 1/31, will post from time to time, see you in February!
#screenwritingresidency #filmresidency #playasummerlake
We’re going “Where No Man Has Gone Before” at ISA THIRD THURSDAYS PDX, November 21st with guest speaker GRANT ROSENBERG — TV Exec and writer/showrunner whose credits include STAR TREK, MACGYVER, CHEERS, LOST GIRL, BITTEN and more!
WHEN: Thursday, November 21st– 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office & South Park *
934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate across the street to South Park.
Register for this FREE event at:
https://www.networkisa.org/events/individual/view/ttportland Continue reading... “Star Trek Writer Is Guest Speaker At ISA Third Thursday 11/21!”
Screenwriters & Filmmakers — Another killer ISA THIRD THURSDAYS PDX this October 17th with guest speaker SARA B COOPER — TV/screenwriter with credits like X-Files, Sleepwalkers, Sanctuary, Continuum, Chicago Hope, House and more.
Screenwriters & Filmmakers — Summer’s over and we’re baaaack! ISA THIRD THURSDAYS PDX kicks off its “fall season” with a bang on September 19th with guest speaker
JONATHAN RAYMOND — author and Emmy-nominated TV/screenwriter (Mildred Pierce, Meek’s Cutoff, Night Moves, First Cow).
Screenwriters & Filmmakers — Don’t miss Emmy-nominated screenwriter Cynthia 
at ISA’s THIRD THURSDAYS PDX – July 18th!
Yet another ISA PDX coup! Your chance to rub elbows with one of Portland’s most honored writers, with over 30 produced films and 70 sold scripts, including Buffalo Girls and Mark Twain and Me.
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th – 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office
934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate to a bar/restaurant (TBA)
Register NOW for this FREE event at:
https://www.networkisa.org/events/individual/view/ttportland
Screenwriters & Filmmakers —
Producer NEIL KOPP will rock the house at ISA’s THIRD THURSDAYS PDX – June 20!
This is a rare opportunity to see meet guest speaker NEIL KOPP, Portland-born producer who’s credits include Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves and Certain Women, and Jeremy Salunier’s Green Room and Hold the Dark (Netflix).
WHEN: Thursday, Jun 20th – 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office & South Park *
934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate across the street to South Park. Continue reading... “Neil Kopp at ISA’s Third Thursdays PDX June 20!”
