The Oregon Film Museum seeks to inspire the next generation of storytellers in Oregon. We are excited to announce the “Oregon Film Museum Selig Award” that will be presented annually to a young Oregonian involved in the local film industry.
Partnering with “Outside the Frame” we have identified the first recipient: Fevan “Rose” Solomon.
Solomon will receive the award and a small stipend on November 10 at the Liberty Theater in Astoria at 7:00 pm. Solomon’s documentary film “Stories I’ve Told the Stars” will be screened followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker. Continue reading... “Oregon Film Museum to Present “Selig Award””
There has long been speculation that there may be some hidden treasure tucked away on the rocky Oregon coast, but did this rumor inspire the beloved Oregon movie, “The Goonies”? A new documentary, “The True Quest for Fabled Treasure on the Oregon Coast” explores the 2022 discovery of timbers from the Santo Cristo de Burgos shipwreck and the legend that might have been an inspiration for the film. The documentary is set to premiere at the Columbian Theater (Astoria) on Oct. Continue reading... “The Real Goonies? The True Quest for Fabled Treasure on the Oregon Coast”
The Portland Art Museum’s film and new media center, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tomorrow Theater, a new space devoted to expanding what constitutes cinema, art, and multimedia storytelling. The 250-seat Tomorrow Theater will open its doors to the public on November 3, 2023, with programming designed to inspire and surprise audiences and artists no longer content to be contained to a single medium, label, or art form.
The opening week, featuring legendary artist David Byrne, will give audiences a taste of what to expect from PAM CUT’s new venue in the heart of Southeast Portland, at 3530 SE Division St. Continue reading... “Tomorrow Theatre Announces Opening Programming”
Join us
Thursday, October 19th from 6 PM to 10 PM at Desert Island Studios, 1316 SE 12th Ave.
Portland. As always, the evening will feature live table reads of a cut from each script, plus a facilitated feedback session, drinks/snacks, and networking.
About Masami
Masami Kawai is a Los Angeles-born filmmaker who lives in Eugene, Oregon. She’s of Ryukyuan descent from the island of Amami. Continue reading... “Top Secret Club – Live Script Readings October 19”
It is gratifying to see the travel discovery platform, TripsToDiscover, name St. Helens’ own Spirit of Halloweentown Festival one of the “16 Best Halloween Events in the US” – not bad for a festival in a small town of 14,000. So how did this all begin? According to the Festival website, “in 1998 the small city of St. Helens served as a backdrop to the Disney Channel Halloween classic “Halloweentown”, and each year thereafter they transform their Riverfront District into the Spirit of Halloweentown, a celebration of all things spooky. Continue reading... “Spirit of Halloweentown Festival Voted In Top 16 Best Halloween Events In The US”
The Gorge Impact Film Festival, (GIFF) presents a 1-day event featuring multi-length films that explore how humanity can go forward with joy, hope, and optimism on a changed planet.
Join us for themed screenings, filmmaker panels, discussions, and free events!
Our mission focuses on the planet and how it has continued to change the climate, species degradation, landscape fragmentation, and population growth.
Giving up isn’t an option. We need to find a way forward.
Continue reading... “Gorge Impact Film Festival Coming Nov. 4”
Koerner Camera is offering a comprehensive two-day workshop for Camera Operators, ACs, and Loaders. Gain familiarity with 16mm & 35mm formats, learn to load in the dark, and get hands-on shooting experience with the most common film cameras in use today!
Taught by industry professionals, with a special breakout session for Directors to gain confidence in pitching, prepping, and realizing their vision on film.
Continue reading... “Koerner Camera’s Comprehensive Two-Day Workshop October 11th & 12th”
The Young Workers Committee will be holding an art show auction Friday the 13th of October to raise funds for the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike (including you). We’re looking for art submissions to be auctioned and volunteer crew to help with making the show happen.
Solidarity Art Auction – Friday, October 13th, 2023
Pin Me Up Portland Photography Studio
1001 SE Water Ave, #420, Portland, OR 97214
For Art Submissions: Art Auction Submission Form
Any art submitted must be ready to hang or display the day of the show, Friday, October 13th. Continue reading... “Call for Art! – Solidarity Art Auction”
Portland Dance Film Fest is a multi-day festival running October 7-9, 2022. Join us for 29 spectacular PDFF Picks, curated from 12 different countries. Each screening is a crafted evening of original and diverse dance film.
Portland Dance Film Fest aims to promote the best films from around the world that marry the arts of dance and filmmaking -and- promote dance for film by hosting inspirational, educational, and accessible events in the community that also serve to galvanize local creators.
Portland Dance Film Fest October 7th – 9th, 2022 at the Portland Art Museum’s Whitsell Auditorium
Portlanddancefilmfest.com Continue reading... “Sixth Annual Portland Dance Film Fest ”
A street kid gets caught vandalizing (in Portland or Astoria or even Seattle, it’s never actually clear except for the SuperSonics baseball cap) and sent to clean up his creative tagging at the fish tanks at (thanks to creative editing) Oaks Park. It is here that Jesse befriends the eponymous angry-at-his-captivity Orca and the rest is cinematic history – right on up thru the Killer Whale in a car wash and on to Willy’s dramatic flying escape over the breakwater at Hammond Marina in Warrenton. Continue reading... ““Free Willy” Coming Next to #OregonMade Film Series”
The Oregon Film Museum seeks to inspire the next generation of storytellers in Oregon. We are excited to announce the “Oregon Film Museum Selig Award” that will be presented annually to a young Oregonian involved in the local film industry.
The Portland Art Museum’s film and new media center, PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tomorrow Theater, a new space devoted to expanding what constitutes cinema, art, and multimedia storytelling. The 250-seat Tomorrow Theater will open its doors to the public on November 3, 2023, with programming designed to inspire and surprise audiences and artists no longer content to be contained to a single medium, label, or art form.
Join us Thursday, October 19th from 6 PM to 10 PM at Desert Island Studios, 1316 SE 12th Ave. Portland. As always, the evening will feature live table reads of a cut from each script, plus a facilitated feedback session, drinks/snacks, and networking.
Joy, Hope, and Optimism on a Changed Planet
The Young Workers Committee will be holding an art show auction Friday the 13th of October to raise funds for the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike (including you). We’re looking for art submissions to be auctioned and volunteer crew to help with making the show happen. 
Portland Dance Film Fest is a multi-day festival running October 7-9, 2022. Join us for 29 spectacular PDFF Picks, curated from 12 different countries. Each screening is a crafted evening of original and diverse dance film.
A street kid gets caught vandalizing (in Portland or Astoria or even Seattle, it’s never actually clear except for the SuperSonics baseball cap) and sent to clean up his creative tagging at the fish tanks at (thanks to creative editing) Oaks Park. It is here that Jesse befriends the eponymous angry-at-his-captivity Orca and the rest is cinematic history – right on up thru the Killer Whale in a car wash and on to Willy’s dramatic flying escape over the breakwater at Hammond Marina in Warrenton.