The Oregon Film Annual Governor’s Awards

Gordon Sondland, Governor Kitzhaber, Cheryl Strayed, Russell Hornsby (photo: Kim Oanh Nguyen)
Gordon Sondland, Governor Kitzhaber, Cheryl Strayed, Russell Hornsby (photo: Kim Oanh Nguyen)

There was a big turnout at the Eastside Exchange Ballroom last night for the Oregon Film’s Annual Governor’s Awards. Kicking off the event was Gordon Sondland (Oregon Film Board Chair, founder and chairman of Provenance Hotels, and co-founder of the merchant bank Aspen Capital) who introduced the evening and then actor Russell Hornsby (“Grimm“), who then declared himself now a Portland local! (“Grimm” is now shooting season 4 in the Portland Metro area).   Continue reading... “The Oregon Film Annual Governor’s Awards”

Governor’s Office of Film & Television Nominated For LMGA Award For Work On “Wild”

LMGAThe Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television (AKA The Oregon Film Office) has been nominated for consideration for a Location Managers Guild of America  Award for “exemplary work on WILD“.  Winners will be chosen after a vote from active and retired members of the LMGA the finalists were announced January 27th, with final balloting of the nominees taking place February 6th.  The second Annual Awards Show will be help in Los Angeles on March 7th.

More Oregon locations were used on “Wild” than any other production shot in Oregon to date.  Continue reading... “Governor’s Office of Film & Television Nominated For LMGA Award For Work On “Wild””

Oregon Story Board Demo Day – January 9th

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Oregon Story Board , (a collaboration of community storytelling innovators) is presenting their first group of projects from the inaugural accelerator program.  The initial group of five Oregon companies (Chroma, A Fourth Act, Studio Kate, Built Oregon, Mountain Machine Studios, ) will be showcasing their work on Friday 9th, 2pm at Hollywood Theater.  Free to the public but you must RSVP. Continue reading... “Oregon Story Board Demo Day – January 9th”

Oregon Video Game Association Takes Shape

OVGAThe newly formed Oregon Video Game Association had their official launch this month at OMSI, where they showcased Oregon-designed and made games.  OVGA’s goal is to advocate for Oregon’s emerging video game industry.  Want to find out more? Read here. Continue reading... “Oregon Video Game Association Takes Shape”

“House Of Last Things” Now In Europe!

HOUSE OF LAST THINGS hits Germany!
HOUSE OF LAST THINGS hits Germany!

House of Last Things” — far from home, on sale now in Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, online and in shops, bluray and dvd.

Thank you Guenter in Wuerzburg for sharing the image above, and happy holidays to Oregon Film from all of us who worked so hard to bring this Portland film to the world!

Michael Bartlett Continue reading... ““House Of Last Things” Now In Europe!”

TNT and Electrics’, “The Librarians” Opened Strong

TNT's "The Librarians"
TNT’s “The Librarians”

TNT’s new drama series, “The Librarians”, (a follow up to the movie trilogy, “The Librarian”) delivered 5.4 million viewers for the two hour premiere in December. TNT and Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment are no strangers to Oregon, having shot all but one season of “Leverage” here.  Many locations in the Portland metro area, Clackamas county and even the Captiol building in Salem were used in season one.

Rebecca Romijn (“X-Men”) star, along with Noah Wyle (“ER”, “Falling Skies”), Christian Kane (“Leverage”) and Lindy Booth (“Dawn of the Dead”, “The Philanthropist”). Continue reading... “TNT and Electrics’, “The Librarians” Opened Strong”

“Wild” In Oregon!

Photo: Dale Robinette  Oregon Film Signs created by Tim Oakley at Oakley Designs
Photo: Dale Robinette, Ashland Screening. Oregon signs and tree stumps created by Tim Oakley at Oakley Designs

It seemed fitting that Fox Searchlight’sWild“, special-screened in four Oregon cities the second week in December. The screenings kicked off with the Oregon premiere of the movie at Cinema 21 , Portland.  Reese Witherspoon (nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress), Laura Dern, Jean-Marc Vallée , and of course local Portlander and inspiration, Cheryl Strayed, were on hand to introduce the movie to a packed house, as well as an introduction from Tim Williams, Oregon Film’s Executive Director. Continue reading... ““Wild” In Oregon!”

LAIKA Scoops Two Annie Awards

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Two Oregon companies, LAIKA and Bent Image Lab picked up nominations for the 42nd Annual Annie Awards.  (Bent Image Lab garnered a nomination for  “Polariffic” (Hallmark) in the Best Animated Special Production category, and Laika’s “The Boxtrolls” picked up 13 nominations, including Best Animated Feature.)   Laika was awarded two Annies for Best Production Design and Best Voice Acting (Ben Kingsley as Archibald Snatcher).  “The Boxtrolls” is also nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscar’s next month. Continue reading... “LAIKA Scoops Two Annie Awards”

Portland’s Uncage The Soul Video Production Produces Spectactular “Requiem of Ice”

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Local to Portland, Uncage The Soul Video Production have unveiled their “Requiem of Ice” – an incredible journey into the Sandy Glacier Cave System on Mount Hood.  The project took a year to complete, documenting the largest glacier cave system in the lower 48.

Uncage The Soul has also produced “The Oregon Coast: A Winter Odessy”

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/117670644[/vimeo] Continue reading... “Portland’s Uncage The Soul Video Production Produces Spectactular “Requiem of Ice””

Anderson Productions Expands their PDX Facilities

Now occupying the entire 2nd floor of 415 NW 13th Avenue – a convenient and central location in Portland’s creative hub, the Pearl District, Anderson Productions has recently expanded their facilities by relocating to the beautifully refurbished 4,000 square foot space.

Founded in 1994 by Gwen Anderson, Anderson Productions offers clients a full range of services including full service production and post-production. Anderson boasts some world-class engineering talent, with Chief Audio Engineer James Collazo.

Housed in the new facility, Anderson will now be featuring a full 5.1 surround sound Pro Tools HD audio suite with a sound-isolated Voiceover Booth. Continue reading... “Anderson Productions Expands their PDX Facilities”