Hi all.
I’m going to run a new round of screenwriting workshops starting in the new year…
ESSENTIAL SCREENWRITING:
– 8 weeks (January 5 – February 23) | 8 class meetings every Monday evening
FEATURE WRITING + DEVELOPMENT:
– Runs across 8 weeks (January 6 – February 24) | 5 class meetings, Tuesday evenings
You can see more details here.
All virtual/remote.
Reflecting on this past year of workshops, just by the numbers…
13 feature film scripts finished or reimagined from a previous draft
7 feature film scripts started from scratch by new (often first-time) writers
4 short film scripts finished
and many more ideas generated + projects started
You can reach out to me to sign up: [email protected] Continue reading... “New round of screenwriting workshops – Early January!”
The Indigenous Creative Stage Workers Alliance (ICSWA) Production Assistant Workshop will be held in Portland Oregon on Saturday November 8th from 1-3:30.
The Production Assistant Workshop offers a 1 day training to prepare participants for an entry level job in film & television. Job placement is also offered for graduates of this workshop. There will be a catered lunch provided for participants.
A little about ICSWA–
ICSWA is a national, Native led 501C3 organization headquartered in Portland, OR. Our purpose is to advocate for member visibility, opportunity, and representation across the creative industries. Continue reading... “ICSWA Production Assistant Workshop”
Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a series of workshops focused on Artists and the business of their Art.
Attend one of our upcoming workshops or partner with us on a custom workshop for your community.
Setting Up Your Creative Business For Success
Sept 3 12:00 PM 1:30 PM
This workshop provides an overview of the legal tools available to help artists and creatives establish their work as their business. We discuss when it may make sense to form an LLC; how to set up your business with the State of Oregon; financial basics for new creative businesses; and business licenses. Continue reading... “OVLA Legal Workshops for Artists”
Hi all.
I’m going to be teaching my usual two screenwriting workshops starting July 7 and July 8.
Both remote/virtual.
You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.jeffsrutherford.com/workshops
All are welcome!
We’ve been building a great community through these and some great projects have been developing. Many folks that have taken both Essential Screenwriting and Feature Writing + Development now have a solid full draft of a feature script.
You can read some testimonials here: https://www.jeffsrutherford.com/wkshptestimonials
You can reach out to me directly too: [email protected] Continue reading... “More Screenwriting Workshops Start July 7”
This is a free virtual session from Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts on June 5.
Join OVLA volunteer attorneys Ryan Mauck and Chris Weathers for an engaging exploration into the realm of Rights and Clearances for creative projects across various mediums, including fine art, photography, media, film, television, video games, etc. This workshop delves into the essentials for creatives looking to use anything belonging to someone else in their projects. We’ll cover key considerations for licensing and using third-party artworks, using individuals’ names, images, and likenesses, working with trademarks and logos, the use of generative artificial intelligence, and avoiding defamation in your work. Continue reading... “Rights & Clearances for Creative Projects – Free Session”
Join us to learn the ins and outs of the Oregon Film incentive – presented by Tim Williams Exec. Director of the Oregon Film Office as well as the ABC’s of ALL the SAG-AFTRA Contracts from Micro Budget (under $20K to full budget over $2M) Presenter by Will Reeve SAG-AFTRA Staff.
Questions & RSVP: [email protected]
May 15th, 5:30-7:30
220 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 102
Portland, OR 97209 Continue reading... “SAG-AFTRA Hosts Panel on Contracts and Incentives – May 15th”
BendFilm: Basecamp is a 3-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat for 40+ filmmakers that precedes the annual Bend Film Festival – a place where filmmakers gather to equip themselves with knowledge and skills before embarking on the challenging and rewarding process of creating films. It provides a foundational and preparatory experience, setting the stage for innovation and exploration in the art of filmmaking. It’s a one of a kind opportunity for next generation filmmakers to connect with industry professionals, workshop pitches with other filmmakers, and receive hands-on training and mentorship to advance their careers in today’s film industry.
Continue reading... “BendFilm’s Basecamp Opens for Applications May 1”
Trekking through the woods by her apartment in late March, Southern Oregon Digital Media student Kazsia Connelly reminisced about making a zombie short film a few years prior, using this very forest as a backdrop for the movie, which a classmate wrote and directed and Connelly starred in for a media production class in high school.
Connelly, 18, grew up in Willamina, Oregon, a small town of under 2,500, just minutes down the road from Grand Ronde. In January, she started at Southern Oregon University in Ashland and plans to pursue a degree in digital cinema. Continue reading... “OPB: SOU Student Looking to Advance Indigenous Representation in Film”
In partnership with Desert Island Studios and Keys, Beats, Bars, local Portland filmmakers Martin Vavra and Aileen Sheedy are teaching an eight-week beginning film class starting May 1, 2025.
The class, which is capped at 12 students, is aimed at those who are interested in making their own films but may not know where to start. The class is structured with both a lecture/discussion portion as well as hands-on practice with film equipment, and covered topics include script breakdowns and storyboards; camera, audio, and lighting gear; and working with actors. Continue reading... “Scholarships Available for Beginning Filmmaker Class”
Hi everyone! Jeff Rutherford here. After eight years in New York, I’m glad to be returning to my former home of Portland. I’m very excited to offer a series of workshops starting this March. The first workshop is SCREENWRITING.
Whether you’re an experienced writer, a movie lover, someone looking for a creative outlet, and/or truly anyone, I’ll be happy to have you in this workshop. I’ll meet you where you are, and I’ll do my best to guide you toward your goals and the best versions of your ideas. Continue reading... “New Screenwriting Workshops starting soon with Jeff Rutherford”
The Indigenous Creative Stage Workers Alliance (ICSWA) Production Assistant Workshop will be held in Portland Oregon on Saturday November 8th from 1-3:30.
Hi all.
This is a free virtual session from Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts on June 5.
Join us to learn the ins and outs of the Oregon Film incentive – presented by Tim Williams Exec. Director of the Oregon Film Office as well as the ABC’s of ALL the SAG-AFTRA Contracts from Micro Budget (under $20K to full budget over $2M) Presenter by Will Reeve SAG-AFTRA Staff.
BendFilm: Basecamp is a 3-day immersive, all-inclusive retreat for 40+ filmmakers that precedes the annual Bend Film Festival – a place where filmmakers gather to equip themselves with knowledge and skills before embarking on the challenging and rewarding process of creating films. It provides a foundational and preparatory experience, setting the stage for innovation and exploration in the art of filmmaking. It’s a one of a kind opportunity for next generation filmmakers to connect with industry professionals, workshop pitches with other filmmakers, and receive hands-on training and mentorship to advance their careers in today’s film industry.
Trekking through the woods by her apartment in late March, Southern Oregon Digital Media student Kazsia Connelly reminisced about making a zombie short film a few years prior, using this very forest as a backdrop for the movie, which a classmate wrote and directed and Connelly starred in for a media production class in high school.
