MovieMaker Magazine recently released its list of the Top 30 Film Schools in the US and Canada and Southern Oregon University in Ashland made the list.
Southern Oregon University’s Digital Cinema Program benefits from strong connections to the local production scene: Students can work on commercial shoots, independent feature films, and short films, as well as fill important staff roles at the Ashland Independent Film Festival.
Following a campus reorganization, Digital Cinema is now in the same school as Theater, Design, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, and Emerging Media/Digital Arts, which has created more opportunities for students to collaborate across disciplines. Continue reading... “SOU Named Among the Best Film Schools in US & Canada”
#OregonMade and St. Helens shot, “Halloweentown” will be screening at the Tomorrow Theater in Portland on October 2.
THE EXPERIENCE
Break out the brooms and the plastic pumpkins—Halloweentown is flying into the Tomorrow to kick off spooky season!
ON SCREEN: Halloweentown
1998. Directed by Duwayne Dunham. Runtime: 84 minutes. Rated G.
On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she’s a witch, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to Halloweentown—a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Halloweentown” at the Tomorrow Theater on Oct 2”
The Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) presents Cine | Seen 2025!!
A night of shorts films showcasing the talents of filmmakers based in Oregon! Highlighting the unique perspective and films of underrepresented and underserved artists. Join us in creating a space for creative expression here in Oregon.
Cine | Seen 2024 @ Hollywood Theater, Thursday, September 17th
Doors 6:30pm
Music by Mint Whisper
Event starts 7:30pm-10:00pm
$12 for adults, $10 for senior/student/children, and $9 for Hollywood Theatre.
Present by: OMPA
Produced by: YGB Portland
Graphic by: Good Green PDX
— Continue reading... “CINE | SEEN Returns on September 17”
In partnership with 1803 Fund, MESO is proud to introduce the 1803 Black Filmmakers Grant—a funding opportunity designed to uplift Black filmmakers and support powerful storytelling that reflects the lived experiences, culture, and history of Black Portlanders and Oregonians. This grant aims to contribute to a rooted and prosperous Black community by investing directly in creative projects that center Black voices and narratives.
The fund will be used to support Narrative and Documentary shorts, feature films, and web series at various stages of production — production, post, marketing, and distribution. Continue reading... “1803 Black Filmmakers Grant”
A new film, “Drug Holiday,” will be premiere November 14 at the Mission Theater and will be available on streaming afterwards. It features a thinly veiled version of Portland where the opioid crisis is colliding with rapid gentrification, and two sets of best friends head off into the night with nothing but each other and their destructive coping mechanisms. From the director of the rock opera, “Waiting for the Kick” (Ilima Considine) which won an Oregon Fringe Festival’s 2024 Cinema Honorarium. Continue reading... ““Drug Holiday” Premieres November 14 at the Mission Theater”
After decades of working on their respective projects, these experts will share their in-depth knowledge about the hidden health fallout from the atomic and nuclear industry. They will discuss what we can do to protect our health and our earth’s health, too.
Author and filmmaker JILL MURPHY LONG with her forthcoming book and feature film (of same title) of PLUTONIUM SKIES has organized this very timely forum since billionaires now buying into the nuclear industry. She has invited other authors and filmmakers to join her on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm at the Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre located at 711 SW 14th Avenue in Portland,
Oregon 97205. Continue reading... “POWERHOUSE A Book and Film Forum about Our Nuclear Culture”
In a modern re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, a social pariah discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon Wilderness and does his best to help her find a way home – a troubling exploration of trauma and redemption.
Find out more on
https://www.tokillawolf.com/
and watch the trailer below:
Continue reading... “#OregonMade “To Kill a Wolf” in Theaters in August”
#OregonMade feature film “And Out Comes the Wolf” has released an exciting and action filled trailer that’s not for the faint hearted. Inspired by the east bay punks in the mid 90s the trailer doesn’t pull any punches.
Warning: Explicit content!
Official webpage: https://www.andoutcomesthewolf.com/
Official instagram: @andoutcomesthewolfmovie
Director: Danny Peykoff
Writer: Jason Neese, Jamie Neese
Continue reading... “#OregonMade “And Out Comes the Wolf” Drops Trailer”
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.
A one day in-person event held in the picturesque coastal town of Manzanita, Oregon, this festival aims to showcase films that capture the essence, culture, crafts, and stories unique to the Pacific Northwest with a special consideration for the Oregon coast.
By highlighting the creative achievements of filmmakers from our region, we aim to foster community pride, inspire creativity, and provide a platform for local filmmakers to share their work with a broader audience. Continue reading... “Manzanita Film Festival Coming to the Coast October 4”
#OregonMade and Tell Your Story Grant recipient Karina Lomelin Ripper has been recognized with an Honoraria award from the Princess Grace Awards.
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.
Her commitment to advance the arts in the United States is sustained by the Princess Grace Awards which supports and elevates extraordinary early career artists in theater, dance and film through game-changing grants; and nurtures and supports Princess Grace Award winners throughout their careers. Continue reading... “Karina Lomelin Ripper Recognized as Princess Grace Award Honoraria”
MovieMaker Magazine recently released its list of the Top 30 Film Schools in the US and Canada and Southern Oregon University in Ashland made the list.
#OregonMade and St. Helens shot, “Halloweentown” will be screening at the Tomorrow Theater in Portland on October 2.
The Oregon Media Production Association (
In partnership with 1803 Fund, MESO is proud to introduce the 1803 Black Filmmakers Grant—a funding opportunity designed to uplift Black filmmakers and support powerful storytelling that reflects the lived experiences, culture, and history of Black Portlanders and Oregonians. This grant aims to contribute to a rooted and prosperous Black community by investing directly in creative projects that center Black voices and narratives.
A new film, “Drug Holiday,” will be premiere November 14 at the Mission Theater and will be available on streaming afterwards. It features a thinly veiled version of Portland where the opioid crisis is colliding with rapid gentrification, and two sets of best friends head off into the night with nothing but each other and their destructive coping mechanisms. From the director of the rock opera, “Waiting for the Kick” (Ilima Considine) which won an Oregon Fringe Festival’s 2024 Cinema Honorarium. 
After decades of working on their respective projects, these experts will share their in-depth knowledge about the hidden health fallout from the atomic and nuclear industry. They will discuss what we can do to protect our health and our earth’s health, too.
In a modern re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, a social pariah discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon Wilderness and does his best to help her find a way home – a troubling exploration of trauma and redemption.
#OregonMade feature film “And Out Comes the Wolf” has released an exciting and action filled trailer that’s not for the faint hearted. Inspired by the east bay punks in the mid 90s the trailer doesn’t pull any punches.
The inaugural Manzanita Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cinematic heritage of the Pacific Northwest region.
#OregonMade and Tell Your Story Grant recipient Karina Lomelin Ripper has been recognized with an Honoraria award from the Princess Grace Awards.