
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
Speakers
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”

OMPA Creatives of Color Collaborative
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”
OMPA is collecting follow-up data for our
COVID-19 Media Production Impact Survey (initially conducted in March). Our data will be incorporated into a comprehensive Economic Development Report for Oregon legislators. We want to hear from every crew person and vendor!
💰 Which financial assistance programs did you apply for? Which did you receive?
🚫 Did you have to lay off employees? Were you laid off?
📊 What was the financial impact on your business? Positive or negative?
Tell our state legislators how COVID-19 has impacted you!
Continue reading... “Share your experience: COVID-19 Media Production Impact Survey (Follow-Up)”

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

Thursday, July 16 | 3-5pm | RSVP for Zoom info
Tomorrow OMPA’s virtual Creatives of Color Collaborative will be hosted by Karina Lomelin Ripper. Karina is a first generation Mexican-American and an independent director and producer. She is also the co-chair of the Portland Film Fatales.
You may have seen Karina’s work with Fort Ripper for clients like Google, Facebook, and Nike; or shows for National Geographic’s Destination WILD, The Discovery Channel, HBO Films and A&E Films.
Come ask questions, get advice, and share whatever else is on your mind in a private, BIPOC-only space. Continue reading... “Tomorrow: Director/Producer Karina Lomelin Ripper hosts OMPA’s Creatives of Color Collaborative”

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!
Continue reading... “Southern Oregon Cameras & Cocktails this Wednesday at 5!”

ASK THE EXPERTS: COVERAGE UNDER COVID
Wednesday, June 17 | Noon-2pm | Free–$10
This is your chance to get legal and insurance advice directly from experts who specialize in providing these services to the entertainment industry. Get detailed information about what’s changed since the global pandemic. Learn how to protect yourself as both employer and employee!
Bring your questions for Justine Avera of ABI Insurance and three of Portland’s best lawyers from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP—Bob Wyman, Christie Totten, and Chris Weathers. Continue reading... “OMPA Events This Week: Legal & Insurance Webinar 6/17; Creatives of Color Collaborative 6/18”

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.
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.
Questions? Continue reading... “Take OMPA’s Survey + Enter To Win A $250 Amazon Gift Card”

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”

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”