In an exciting development for the Oregon animation community, Portland Community College announced plans to offer an animation degree beginning in 2025, partly funded by a $60,000 donation from Oregon film studio Laika.
Laika announced Tuesday that it will give $30,000 to the PCC Foundation in each of the next two years to help fund three new classes in animation and stop-motion filmmaking, and the new degree in animation and motion graphics.
The award-winning feature film studio based just outside of Portland, Oregon uses cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to create stop-motion animation in a way no other studios are. And the company’s culture — focused on DEI and growth opportunities — is driven by team members who share a passion for telling great stories.
Last week The Astorian reported on OFM’s new look and expanded size and mission.
The Clatsop County Historical Society has detailed plans to expand the Oregon Film Museum, an estimated $10.1 million project that would involve the construction of a new, two-story, 13,000-square-foot building.
The addition is proposed at Seventh and Duane streets on the site of the former Morris Glass building, a property the historical society acquired several years ago.
Oddbot Animation and Women in Animation Portland announce the launch of their Storyboard Training workshop led by Emmy award-winner Matt Danner. This FREE in-person event will be held at Wacom on Saturday, April 20. This workshop is perfect for artists seeking to transition to CG Television and new artists eager to gain experience in the field.
BendFilm today unveiled the 2024 creative for the 21st Annual Bend Film Festival, scheduled for October 10-13th.
The Bend Film Festival, at its core, is homemade and homegrown. The festival is made possible by our hard-working staff, devoted volunteers, and amazing community of supporters.
This year the festival creative and poster were designed in-house by our talented BendFilm team — led by Marketing Manager Elise Furgurson with help from Christina Rosetti, Doone Williams, Selin Sevinc and Giancarlo Gatto. The design was inspired by our mission to bring the best in independent films to Central Oregon and celebrates the spirit of the Bend Film Festival as a true indie festival. Continue reading... “BendFilm Announces 2024 Dates, Releases Poster”
THE 2024 POST-PRODUCTION GRANT APPLICATION OPENS MARCH 20, 2024.
The Portland Events and Film Office, in partnership with Travel Portland, is proud to offer a grant opportunity for Portland-based independent film productions to support and offset the cost of the post-production process.
The funding is designed to encourage the completion of a local feature-length film and position local producers to build toward larger, more resourced productions. Past recipients of the Post-Production Grant have included “Nora” by Anna Campbell and Dawn Redstone Jones’ “Mother of Color,” the latter picked up by Amazon Prime Studios for world wide streaming distribution. Continue reading... “The Portland Events and Film Office Post-Production Grant”
Damn Good People is a DEI-focused concierge staffing service facilitated by Desert Island Studios that matches mid to advanced-level production creatives and technicians to production jobs in Oregon. When a project partners with us, we work with their production team to facilitate the sourcing and hiring of talent from our roster based on their project needs. The DAMN list is vetted and can fulfill a variety of crew needs across all departments. Our roster represents a talented community of mid-level professionals from traditionally underrepresented communities within the film/tv/commercial industry. Continue reading... “Desert Island Studios Launches the DAMN Good People List”
Are you a passionate storyteller eager to explore the great outdoors? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative celebrating diversity, conservation, and adventure? If so, Wild Diversity wants to hear from you!
Wild Diversity is looking for adventurous individuals aged 18-24 from BIPOC communities to join our crew. Their outdoor exploration video series is tailor-made for BIPOC youth and families, showcasing the rich tapestry of stories and experiences within the community.
Have you ever watched a film or TV show and wondered how it was made? Do you dream of being part of a team that helps create stories seen by audiences around the world? Now is your chance to learn about career opportunities in the fast-paced, demanding and exciting world of filmmaking!
In an exciting development for the Oregon animation community, Portland Community College announced plans to offer an animation degree beginning in 2025, partly funded by a $60,000 donation from Oregon film studio Laika.
The award-winning feature film studio based just outside of Portland, Oregon uses cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to create stop-motion animation in a way no other studios are. And the company’s culture — focused on DEI and growth opportunities — is driven by team members who share a passion for telling great stories.
Last week The Astorian reported on OFM’s new look and expanded size and mission.
Oddbot Animation and Women in Animation Portland announce the launch of their Storyboard Training workshop led by Emmy award-winner Matt Danner. This FREE in-person event will be held at Wacom on Saturday, April 20. This workshop is perfect for artists seeking to transition to CG Television and new artists eager to gain experience in the field.
BendFilm today unveiled the 2024 creative for the 21st Annual Bend Film Festival, scheduled for October 10-13th.
The Portland Events and Film Office, in partnership with Travel Portland, is proud to offer a grant opportunity for Portland-based independent film productions to support and offset the cost of the post-production process.
Are you a passionate storyteller eager to explore the great outdoors? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative celebrating diversity, conservation, and adventure? If so, 
Have you ever watched a film or TV show and wondered how it was made? Do you dream of being part of a team that helps create stories seen by audiences around the world? Now is your chance to learn about career opportunities in the fast-paced, demanding and exciting world of filmmaking!