#OregonMade Doc, “Lifeboat” Nominated For An Oscar

Oregonian, Skye Fitzgerald, (now based in Portland and grew up in Eastern Oregon) has an impressive collection of documentaries under his belt.  His latest, “Lifeboat” documents North African migrants trying to make it across the Mediterranean sea to safety.  “Lifeboat” has been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category 2019.  The documentary already has number of impressive wins and honors in festivals around the world.  “Lifeboat” is directed by Sky Fitzgerald, Produced by Bryn Mooser, Edited by Dan Sadowsky, DP, Kenny Allen and scored by William Campbell. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Doc, “Lifeboat” Nominated For An Oscar”

Ashland #6 In MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places To Live & Work As A Moviemaker: Small Towns & Cities

At a cabin on Hyatt Lake, 12 miles east of Ashland, the crew sets up a scene for the pilot episode of The Stem starring Abby Wathen, Marlyn Mason and Clive Rosengren. Photograph by Ray Nomoto Robison

For the 6th year in a row Ashland is in MovieMaker Magazine’s top group of small and cities and towns in which to be a filmmaker – congrats!

Coming in at #6. Ashland, Oregon

Here is what MM had to say about Ashland:

The smallest city on our list, with a population of 21,117, Ashland in Southern Oregon punches far above its weight. Continue reading... “Ashland #6 In MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places To Live & Work As A Moviemaker: Small Towns & Cities”