Fir Street Studios Inc. is southern Oregon’s premier independent production facility, offering over 70,000 square feet of usable production space designed to support the creation of Media and Artistic Expression.
Portland, OR – The eagerly anticipated inaugural feature film for local filmmaker Jacqueline Gault of JackSpeed Productions begins principal photography on July 12th at Dante’s nightclub in downtown Portland. The film follows two women: Jane, a dowdy toy store employee played by Audrey Walker, and Ruby a saucy cabaret performer played by Jacqueline Gault, as their lives suddenly intersect and Jane is thrust into Ruby’s dark world. Jane’s life gets turned upside down as she learns the details of her past and just how interconnected her life is with Ruby. Continue reading... “Independent Film Meet Jane Doe Rolls Cameras on July 12th”
A Million Movies a Minute is an independent documentary distributor based in Portland, Oregon. AMMAM specializes in short films and its inaugural release After the War: Life post-Yugoslavia featured 9 short documentaries from 5 award-winning, international film-makers including Jasmila Žbanic, winner of the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival. Continue reading... “A Million Movies a Minute Releases new DVD”
Women in Film‐PDX is proud to announce, through generous support from The Faerie Godmother Foundation, The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant. The purpose of the FG Production Grant is to support working-women video and filmmakers in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Clark County). The goal of this grant is to provide a financial statement of support aiding in the next step of crafting of an idea, honing a vision, or assisting in the completion of a consequential piece of work. The FG Production Grant is a cash grant of two thousand dollars ($2,000). Continue reading... “The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant”
“Papers” is a feature length documentary film about undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. “Papers” puts a human face on the challenges faced by two million undocumented youth in this country and provides historical context for the complex issues around immigration. Continue reading... “Congress Honors Oregon-Produced Documentary Film, "Papers"”
Over a third of Americans are not just overweight, they are obese. The question is, are you ready to change your life? If so, then here is the first courageous step you need to take. Season 10 of NBC’s hit television show “The Biggest Loser” will be visiting cities all across America and we want to see you, your friends and family all there to make this healthy change. One of our world famous trainers, either Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels, will be in each city to reveal some of the contestants who will be on season 10 of “The Biggest Loser.” Continue reading... “"Biggest Loser" Filming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park this Weekend”
Portland's Shanghai tunnel used as a location in "Population 2."
Directed by Gil Luna, Produced by Gil Luna, Jonathan Stark, Golightly Films, Timothy Schneider. “Population 2” is a new and exciting independent film shot at historic places in Oregon. The production just finished principal photography at three of Oregon’s most historic locations; The Gordon House (designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright), The Shanghai Tunnels and the soon to be torn down Fairview Hospital in Salem.
“LEVERAGE,” TNT’S HIT TV SERIES IS STILL SHOOTING IN PORTLAND AND HIRING HUNDREDS OF REAL PEOPLE TO BE PAID EXTRAS!!
Oregon’s busiest extras casting company, EXTRAS ONLY, is still currently casting all the extras, featured extras, stand-ins and photo doubles for the third season of TNT’s hit TV series, LEVERAGE.
We are hiring thousands of real-people and professional extras from our database who are getting paid to be background actors on a hit prime time show. It’s a great opportunity to make some extra money and have fun being involved in the process.