Dallas has joined into a partnership with the Oregon Film Trail, highlighting the history that film has in the city.
Dallas joins more than 40 physical signs and hundreds of digital scene locations across Oregon that celebrate and recognize this history with the installation of a sign highlighting the location where filming occurred, and more about the film and the people behind it.
Downtown Dallas served as a location for the movie “Promise,” starring James Woods and James Garner. The film, released in 1986, highlighted the struggles that families face caring for loved ones who are diagnosed with mental health conditions. Continue reading... “Dallas joins the Oregon Film Trail”
Laika’s beloved stop-motion film “ParaNorman” is returning to theaters this Halloween for a one-week engagement, now in a newly remastered RealD 3D format. The limited run, announced at the Annecy Animation Festival, will also feature the world premiere of a brand-new CG short film, “ParaNorman: The Thrifting,” starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard.
“ParaNorman,” originally released in 2012, was nominated for an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe, and took home multiple Annie Awards. Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, the film will screen globally starting Oct. Continue reading... ““ParaNorman” Getting Halloween Re-Release in 3D”
Tribeca Festival – “Horsegirls” Co-Producer Blair Skinner
The Industry recently had a chat with producer and line producer Blair Skinner (“Duster,” “Transparent”) on her latest film, “Horsegirls,” which shot in Oregon and recently premiered at Tribeca.
“Horsegirls” tells the story of Margarita (a revelatory Lillian Carrier) who must reluctantly grow up as her mother, Sandy (Gretchen Mol), grapples with an uncertain diagnosis.
“So, Why Make Movies in Rural Oregon? And Why La Grande?”
It’s a perfectly fair question for H. Nelson Tracey, whose directorial debut Breakup Season was shot entirely in La Grande, Oregon. Especially considering Nelson’s background: he’s from Denver, Colorado, and has lived in Los Angeles since graduating college.
Every year around this time we take a moment to reflect on the work we do and why we do it.
First of all, the basics: Oregon Film (a/k/a The Oregon Film & Video Office) is a four person semi-independent state agency that is focused on fostering the economic development potential of the film and media industry in Oregon. Established by Gov. Tom McCall in 1968 to aid the permitting process for “Paint Your Wagon,” Oregon Film, as far as we know, is the oldest state film commission in the US. Continue reading... “Who We Are and What We Do (June 2025)”
The locally produced feature film “A Simple Machine” will premiere at the Lighthouse International Film Festival on June 7. The film tells the story of Nick, an indecisive young man, who, in order to get out of debt, makes a series of radically frugal lifestyle choices without telling his girlfriend that he will be homeless and living off the grid.
Karina Lomelin Ripper took home the prize for “Best Latina Director” for a live action short at the LA Latino International Film Festival this past week.
“Directed with an unshakeable sense of tone” the short film, developed and created through the AFI Conservatory, “There’s a Devil Inside Me” demonstrates the depth of talent living and working in Oregon.
June 7 is officially “Goonies Day” in Astoria and that day will anchor an entire weekend of celebrations for the film’s 40th anniversary called “Goonies Weekend.”
“The Goonies,” produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner, was released in 1985. For Astoria, where the film was set and where much of it was shot, Goonies-related tourism has long been touted as an important component of the local economy. Anniversary celebrations have drawn reliable out-of-town crowds ever since the 25th anniversary and Goonies merchandise sprouts up regularly at local shops. Continue reading... “Goonies Weekend Celebrates 40 Years of #OregonMade Classic”
Anna Campbell’s “Nora” is now available on VEEPS. Watch the film and get bonus content, music videos and more on the VEEPS online platform.
The journey of self discovery isn’t always easy. Returning to her hometown after abandoning her music career, Nora finds it difficult to settle into the new demands of suburban motherhood. When her husband goes on tour and leaves her solo-parenting their precocious six-year-old, Nora is forced to evaluate her current circumstances and the dreams she left behind. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Nora” Premieres on VEEPS”
The #OregonMade feature film “Outdoor School” will premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami on June 11. Portland’ Ime Etuk’s feature loosely based on Vin Shambery’s experiences features local cast, crew and locations.
A tree can be a home and a forest can be a school, but raised in the wilds of 90’s Portland, Vin must first learn to be a child. A transformative true story about the search for shelter and the power of being seen.
Dallas has joined into a partnership with the Oregon Film Trail, highlighting the history that film has in the city.
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“So, Why Make Movies in Rural Oregon? And Why La Grande?”
Every year around this time we take a moment to reflect on the work we do and why we do it.
The locally produced feature film “
Karina Lomelin Ripper took home the prize for “Best Latina Director” for a live action short at the LA Latino International Film Festival this past week.
June 7 is officially “Goonies Day” in Astoria and that day will anchor an entire weekend of celebrations for the film’s 40th anniversary called “
Anna Campbell’s “Nora” is now available on 
The #OregonMade feature film “Outdoor School” will premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami on June 11. Portland’ Ime Etuk’s feature loosely based on Vin Shambery’s experiences features local cast, crew and locations.