Oregon Film Annual Meeting – December 17th

Oregon Film Annual MeetingMark your calendars… the Oregon Film Annual Meeting will be held Friday,  December 17th at 7:00PM.   This year’s meeting will once again be a state-wide teleconference event thanks to the support of our friends in Bend, Eugene, and Ashland.  The Portland location for the meeting will be Portland State University’s Lincoln Hall.

Attending for the last time as Governor, will be Governor Ted Kulongoski.  We need a strong turnout to demonstrate our gratitude to the Governor for all he has done to support our industry.  Continue reading... “Oregon Film Annual Meeting – December 17th”

The iOPIF Program Does Its Job – Funds Fully Committed

Crew at work on the set of "The Wait"

In the last few weeks there have been a number of projects that have applied for the Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Program (iOPIF), and now all the available funds have been fully committed.  In total 13 projects have been qualified for the program and projects have been produced or are set to be produced in the Portland area, Central Oregon and Ashland.  The first project was the Brothers Freeman film “Wake Before I Die” back in January of this year.  Continue reading... “The iOPIF Program Does Its Job – Funds Fully Committed”

Oregon Film Hosted Successful AFM Reception

ORegon Film banner prominently displayed at AFM

As you know, the America Film Market took place in Santa Monica last week and Vince was there on Tuesday to meet with various producers and production companies.  As a way to strengthen some existing relationships and to introduce Oregon as a viable place to shoot to others , we hosted a small reception at Shutters on the Beach.  Aside from educating producers about shooting in the state, the idea was to bring a slice of Oregon to Santa Monica.  Continue reading... “Oregon Film Hosted Successful AFM Reception”

History of 3D in Oregon at PDX

Model of "Coraline"
Set from "Coraline"
Models from Hinge Digital

On my way down to Los Angeles this week I came upon a display at the Portland Airport focusing on the history of 3D photography and film in Oregon.  You can find the exhibit at the entrance to terminal E which is the United terminal.  The exhibit has display items from the past including view finders and other 3D photography items and the present including items donated by local animation/VFX company Hinge Digital and of course LAIKA.  Continue reading... “History of 3D in Oregon at PDX”

Oregon Film heads down to AFM with Wine and Cheese

Tomorrow morning Jane Ridley and I fly down to Los Angeles to host a reception in Santa Monica.  The American Film Market is going on at the Loews Hotel and our reception is next door at the beautiful Shutters Hotel.  We have about 50 invited guests who have RSVP’d for the reception and Jane Ridley has done an amazing job organizing a great “taste of Oregon” reception.  Maria Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards will be pouring wine for the reception and we have artisan cheeses being served from Juniper Grove Farm, Willamette Valley Cheese Co. Continue reading... “Oregon Film heads down to AFM with Wine and Cheese”

Good Profile of “Portlandia’s” Carrie Brownstein

Image from Willamette Week - John Clark

In case you haven’t already caught Aaron Mesh’s profile on Carrie Brownstein, here’s a link to the article.  Carrie’s diverse talents as musician, writer and actor make her a perfect representation of Portland’s creative class.  I don’t know if it’s because you need to be versatile to make a career in a small market like Oregon, or if it’s in the fabric of the region that creative professionals have many talents.

Either way, Carrie is a solid representation of the creative community and I for one can’t wait to see “Portlandia”.  Continue reading... “Good Profile of “Portlandia’s” Carrie Brownstein”

Casting Call: Disney Commercial in Rogue Valley Nov. 8th

DisneyCASTING CALL FOR DISNEY SHOOT

2 ADULTS AND 4 KIDS NEEDED! (see below)

Ambidextrous Productions is casting in Southern Oregon for a commercial for Disney Movie Rewards.

AUDITIONS ARE THIS COMING MONDAY, NOV. 8 – LOCATION AND TIME WILL BE FORWARDED TO YOU!

Adult auditions will be happening all day, kids will be scheduled for after school.

The shoot will be in the Rogue Valley on November 16 and 17 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Must be available all day. There will be a 1-hour fitting the day before. Continue reading... “Casting Call: Disney Commercial in Rogue Valley Nov. 8th”

Welcome Shelley

Today Portland announced that Shelley Midthun has taken over the position of the Liaison for the Mayor’s Office of Film and Video at the Portland Development commission.  Here is the announcement from the Mayor’s office.

I’ve had the chance to meet Shelley a few times and I can promise you that she is coming into the office with a lot of enthusiasm and desire to help the industry continue to move forward.  In the two years that I’ve been at the state film office, the city of Portland has been a great partner in bringing projects to the state and I’m sure that Shelley will do all she can to continue that positive partnership. Continue reading... “Welcome Shelley”

Oprah Network Casting Hillsboro/Beaverton Residents

Image of stylist Carson KresslyOur office was contacted by the staff of the Oprah Winfrey Network about an episode of  “Carson Kressly Is Making Over America” that they intend to shoot in Hillsboro.  We have posted the body of their flyer here.

Would you love some time and attention from America’s top stylist?

CARSON KRESSLY is on a makeover road trip across the nation and he may be coming to your town!

‐ Do you need to look fabulous for a big event?
‐ Is there something you’re avoiding or afraid to do? Continue reading... “Oprah Network Casting Hillsboro/Beaverton Residents”

Thank you to all the Brave New World Sponsors

Just wanted to send out a thank you to all the organizations and companies so far who have committed to sponsoring the “Brave New World of Media” event on November 17.

Brad Smith and his Webvisions team has done an amazing job so far reaching out to the community and getting spons0rs.  It’s been a pleasure so far working with someone who knows how to put together a first class event.  I’m also thrilled to know that this is the first of what I hope is many more “Backstage Pass” events.  Continue reading... “Thank you to all the Brave New World Sponsors”