Webseries Crew Call

The Public Internet Channel (PIC.TV) is shooting a 9 episode Public Purpose Media web-series in Portland, Oregon JUNE 14th to July 1st 2010.

This is a paying gig, please submit your rate of pay along with your resume, any relevant online reels, and dates of availability to [email protected].

The Project:

Nine: 9 episode web-series.

Brief synopsis:

With over 750,000 teen pregnancies annually in the United States, nearly a third of them not carried to term, Nine – a new scripted series produced by the Public Internet Channel will examine the all too real consequences of this life changing phenomenon from a teen father’s point of view. Continue reading... “Webseries Crew Call”

Governor's Conference on Toursim

Oregon Film

Over 500 people from the tourism industry were at the three day conference held at the River House Hotel and Conference center in Bend.  Governor Ted Kulongoski was in attendance and talked about the economic impact tourism has had on Oregon.  Of specific interest to the production community, the Governor acknowledged in his Monday morning address, a major growth in the amount of money film companies have spent in Oregon in the last few years, expanding from $10 million to $80. Continue reading... “Governor's Conference on Toursim”

Three Event Screenings of "Not Dead Yet" at the Hollywood Theater

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Hot Flash Films PDX and Velocity Sisterhood presents three separate event screenings of “Not Dead Yet”, a dramedy about life, hot flashes, and profound re-awakenings, at the Hollywood Theater April 23rd-25th. All ticket sales will be benefiting five Portland area women’s non-profits:  Life By Design NW, Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation, NARAL Pro-Choice and OAASIS – Oregon Association of Abuse Survivors in Service. Continue reading... “Three Event Screenings of "Not Dead Yet" at the Hollywood Theater”

SAG Workshop: New Media 101

You are Invited to a Portland Viewing Event of Screen Actors Guild and SAG Foundation LifeRaft Live Stream’s “SAG Contracts Corner: New Media 101”

Members of the entertainment industry have a unique opportunity to take control of their careers by producing their own content for the internet.  Applying your creativity in the new media space has never been easier.  Join the Screen Actors Guild New Media Department and prominent digital entertainment leaders as they share essential tips on producing respectable, signatory online content. Continue reading... “SAG Workshop: New Media 101”

Big Brother is Looking for YOU!

CBS’ hit show Big Brother is coming to Portland! If you think you have what it takes to be the perfect houseguest, fill out the official application and come to the open casting call!

Open Call:
Saturday, April 10th
1pm – 5pm
On Deck Sports Bar & Grill
910 NW 14th Ave
Portland
http://bigbrothernetwork.com/ Continue reading... “Big Brother is Looking for YOU!”

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Debuts Polaroid Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art opens its new exhibition “One Step Big Shot: Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant” on May 16, 2010. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 5, 2010.

The public is invited to a free opening reception on Saturday, May 15th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. featuring music by the Portland band The Hugs. Continue reading... “Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Debuts Polaroid Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant”

Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration

Friday to Monday, June 4 – 7, 2010

Cast members that will be attending include:

Corey Feldman, who played Mouth

Curt Hanson, who portrayed Mr. Perkins – the richest man in Astoria.

We are in conversations with several other cast members and producers about their attendance at the event and will know soon if their schedule will allow for them to join us.  We’ll announce them here as soon as we know!  You can view many more details about the event after the jump. Continue reading... “Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration”

"The Runaways" Portland Premiere and Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls benefit with Cherie Currie

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Benefit Screening of “The Runaways” with Q&A with Original Singer, Cherie Currie.

Monday, April 5
7 pm
Hollywood Theater
4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
$15 (all sales benefit RnRC4G)

Continue reading... “"The Runaways" Portland Premiere and Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls benefit with Cherie Currie”

FYI From The Media Lab

Next Generation Media, the company that purchased the CD/DVD replication business from Allied Vaughn just over two years ago, has permanently closed its doors. If you or your organization had assets stored at the Next Generation branch in Portland, it’s going to be a while before you can reclaim them. In deciding how much NGM’s creditors will be paid, the bankruptcy courts have frozen all assets contained in all branches. That’s the bad news. Continue reading... “FYI From The Media Lab”