Official “Start of Production” Release for “Wild” is Out – New Cast Revealed

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FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES BEGINS PRODUCTION ON “WILD”

 JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DIRECTS ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER REESE WITHERSPOON
IN NICK HORNBY’S ADAPTATION OF CHERYL STRAYED BEST-SELLING BOOK

LOS ANGELES, CA  October 11, 2013Fox Searchlight Pictures announced that director Jean-Marc Valléebegan principal photography in Oregon this week on WILD. The film stars Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon (WALK THE LINE, MUD).  The screenplay is adapted by Oscar nominated writer Nick Hornby (AN EDUCATION, High Fidelity) from author Cheryl Strayed’s NY Times #1 best-seller Wild, the book that re-launched Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. Continue reading... “Official “Start of Production” Release for “Wild” is Out – New Cast Revealed”

“House of Last Things” is Big in Russia… Gains 1st Distribution Deal

 

Congrats to HOUSE OF LAST THINGS on their first international release today in Russia through CMS FILM. The Bartlett directed thriller was one of Oregon’s first independent features to recieve an i-OPIF grant. The film premiered in France in January and has since been selected for festivals in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. The Russian package includes theatrical, dvd, and online

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OPIF Tax Credit Auction is Open – DOR Website is Up

The October Oregon Production Investment Fund Auction is now open.  This time the total amount of tax credits to be auctioned will be $4,000,000.  The process will be exactly like the successful auction conducted in July.  It’s important to know that there is only time for one more OPIF auction this year so we will be working hard to make sure all $4,000,000 sells out in the designated time frame.
The most important points to know right now:
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Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines”

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You’ve heard recently how interested  we are in Oregon’s digital medial companies pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.  Well now you can see some of the work for yourself at Design Week Portland’s event “Blurred Lines” which is being presented by AIGA Portland.  Check it out! Continue reading... “Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines””

“Wild” Set to Film Throughout Oregon in October

Film stars Reese Witherspoon with Jean-Marc Valée directing

A few months back it was announced that Portland based author Cheryl Strayed’s successful memoir “Wild” was being made into a feature film with Fox Searchlight producing and distributing the film.  Reese Witherspoon’s company Pacific Standard originally optioned the theatrical rights.  Acclaimed director Jean-Marc Vallée (recently directed “Dallas Buyers Club) is directing.  Now with just a few weeks to go before principal photography, it appears that the film will cover more parts of Oregon than any other project of recent memory. Continue reading... ““Wild” Set to Film Throughout Oregon in October”

Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board

 

Executive Director – Oregon Story Board

Position Description

Organization – The Oregon Story Board is a 501C6 organization that actively promotes the growth of digital media production in Oregon through investments in Incubation, Education, and Industry Development.  The Oregon Story Board is currently funded primarily through the state of Oregon’s innovation initiative called the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon Inc.). 

Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Oregon Story Board’s digital media business accelerator, and will seek out and secure additional public and private investments to expand the reach of the organization. Continue reading... “Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board”

Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR

Media Technology Expo presented by Advanced Broadcast Solutions

October 3 – 11am-7pm

Leftbank Annex

101 North Weidler street
Portland, OR 97227

Free Registration Here

 

Are you an IT Manager, Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?

This is the forum for you!

Why Attend?

This FREE one-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Continue reading... “Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR”

“C.O.G.” Made Its Oregon Premiere in Salem

Jonathan Groff and Dale Dickey, C.O.G.

“C.O.G.”, a film adaptation of a David Sedaris work, made it’s Oregon debut last night at the Salem Cinema, Salem’s only independently owned and operated movie theater specializing in art, foreign and independent film.   There was a big turnout and a full house for the reception, featuring cider from Wandering Aengus Ciderworks and apples from Oregon Heritage Farm – a featured location for the film, wine from Namaste Vineyards and fresh apple cider from E.Z. Continue reading... ““C.O.G.” Made Its Oregon Premiere in Salem”

New iOPIF Application Available Online – Includes Post-production and Video Games

On October 7, HB 3367 becomes law.  This is significant in several ways for Oregon’s film, television, and digital media industry.  The most obvious change is the increase in the annual amount of OPIF tax credits to $10million a year. (By the way, we’re selling the remaining $4million of tax credits for 2013 beginning on October 21.  Here are the details of the tax credit auction.)

What may prove to be just as important of a development, though, are the changes happening within the “local filmmaker” program which is commonly referred to as the Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (iOPIF).  Continue reading... “New iOPIF Application Available Online – Includes Post-production and Video Games”

Intel “Monster Truck” Commercial Produced by Lyon Films is Out

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Earlier in the year Lyon Films produced this spot for Quango out in Hillsboro.  I don’t know if it’s their largest spot but it’s sure to have the largest amount of destruction on any Lyon Films production.  Congrats to Devon, Kevin and the whole crew on the shoot.  Looks great! Continue reading... “Intel “Monster Truck” Commercial Produced by Lyon Films is Out”