THE NORTHWEST FILM CENTER PRESENTS “MADE IN PORTLAND” SHORTS PROGRAM IN SAPPORO, JAPAN

Portland, OR—The Northwest Film Center is bringing Portland filmmakers into the international spotlight through its presentation of the “Made in Portland” short film program, screening in Sapporo, Japan, as part of the 6th Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market, October 5 – 10, 2011.

Since 1971, the Film Center has worked to support and celebrate Northwest filmmaking.  The Film Center has been a source of essential funding for numerous artists, administering the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship and serving as a fiscal agent for artists seeking non-profit sponsorship.  

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Good Works Film Festival

Good Works Film FestivalWelcome to Good Works Film Festival, a first-time event in Eugene (with a kick-off screening in Portland). We are presenting a series of acclaimed feature-length films with an array of social justice themes.

GWFF is not only about great films; what happens once the lights come on is equally important. The festival celebrates and encourages thoughtful discussion, community engagement and positive action, and will be providing a context, time and space for this to occur.

Numerous organizations and groups will participate, in the audience post-screening discussions with filmmakers, panels or roundtables, by providing resources and by networking and socializing at the festival Hub. Continue reading... “Good Works Film Festival”

Rent Production Equipment From Deep Green Films

In the spring of 2008, Deep Green Films bought top of the line production equipment in order to shoot the feature length documentary “Deep Green­­­­—Solutions to Stop Global Warming Now.”  Deep Green Films invested in the purchase of a Sony HDW F900R camera, Sony PMW-EX1 camera, Fujinon lenses, an HDCAM tape deck, a Sanyo HD portable projector, and a world class sound kit to produce this high quality documentary.  With the recent completion of the final cut of “Deep Green,” this equipment is now available for rental to industry professionals who know the value of quality low mileage gear. Continue reading... “Rent Production Equipment From Deep Green Films”

Kickstarter Campaign for Civic Stadium Film Terminates at End of June

Civic Stadium, built in 1938 as a WPA project in Eugene, Oregon, is a rare historic resource and is on the National Register of Historic Places.  This classic wooden grandstand, which seats about 7000, has been a community catalyst for generations, but now is threatened with demolition.  Its story is the story of countless cultural heritage sites around the world, of which some of which have been protected and many have been lost. Whatever happens to it, we intend to make a documentary film about the place and its community significance so that future generations will know what we had.  Continue reading... “Kickstarter Campaign for Civic Stadium Film Terminates at End of June”

“Patrick’s Story” at Breckenridge Festival of Film

Breckenridge Festival of Film recognizes local filmmaker’s doc ‘Patrick’s Story’


Another Oregon documentary is making waves on the film-festival circuit.

Martin Vavra’s doc “Patrick’s Story” has been accepted into Colorado’s Breckenridge Festival of Film.

“Patrick’s Story” follows a gay man, Patrick, who was removed from a Portland hospital as his partner lay dying.

Vavra explores what the word “marriage” means in our culture — taking a powerful look at the social confusion associated with registered domestic partnership rights. Continue reading... ““Patrick’s Story” at Breckenridge Festival of Film”

FREE Screening of FREE WORLD at 5th Annual S.U.R.G.E. Film Festival

Join us for a FREE screening of the short documentary that follows the grassroots movement to abolish nuclear weapons!  Details for the screening are below.

Check out the trailer for the film here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnawUXqlfSU

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Art & Argentina at the RED-E Cafe!

Please Join us at the Portland Favorite, RED E CAFE for a fabulous evening in support of FINDING MABEL, an important documentary about Argentina!  The evening includes:

  • Delicious Argentine Food and treats!
  • Refreshing Artisan Beer from Upright Brewing Company, Deschutes Brewing Company, and exclusive wines!
  • First Live Screening of the trailer for FINDING MABEL.
  • Raffle ticket for incredible prizes including Dinner at OBA!, haircuts at BISHOPS, Shiatsu Massages at Achieve, and more!
  • Silent auction of one-of-a-kind pieces created by local Portland artists!
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BridgePort Brewing Presents Sound + Vision Fest at Hollywood Theatre

BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s oldest craft brewery, is proud to announce this year’s “Sound and Vision Fest” taking place at the Hollywood Theatre to benefit restoration projects at the 85 year-old Portland landmark.

The festival was created to showcase new or existing collaborations between musicians and filmmakers, exploring how the moving image informs musical performance and vice versa. Each night of the festival will be curated by a different local artist and will feature a mixture of film screenings and live music from favorite local bands. Continue reading... “BridgePort Brewing Presents Sound + Vision Fest at Hollywood Theatre”

BendFilm Earlybird Deadline

The 8th annual BendFilm Festival opens call for entries! Declared “an important creation for filmmakers” by Gus Van Sant, BendFilm puts its focus on filmmakers, catering to their every need. Submit your film to the BendFilm today!! ** Only a few more days to take advantage of the Earlybird Deadline **

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