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This is the final reminder for the upcoming Action Essentials for Actors workshop, Sunday, March 24th!
With more film incentives for Oregon, producers are looking at Portland to shoot upcoming shows and films, most of which require actors to perform their own basic action. But the actor MUST know the essentials.
In class, we’ll cover the action essentials actors need to walk onto set, giving you an edge over the competition. We’ll break down, recreate, and shoot and action scene from NBC’s hit show, Grimm. Continue reading... “Action Essentials for Actors March 24th!”
The Gig Economy
Defining, Marketing and Protecting
your Freelance Status
A Business of Entertainment Workshop
Presented by Paydogs
Saturday, March 23
8:30am – 4pm
The Q Center, Allen Hall
4115 N. Mississipi Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
$40.00
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 Arrival, coffee, settle in
9:00 – 10:00 Business Insurance
Beyond Production Insurance
What’s out there, besides production insurance? What is E&O? Do I need business liability coverage?
10:00 – 11:30 Better Richer Smarter
It’s Possible! Probable
PCC, Small Business Development Center
Free copy of the book included with the workshop Continue reading... “The Gig Economy”

2 exciting classes are beginning next week at the Northwest Film Center School of Film:
Taught by Oscar-winning Will Vinton
Get individual consultation and class member coaching support for your animation project.
Topics: bring what you’re already working on or an idea for a short film project; receive group feedback and individual advising for the issues you face, such as: conceptual design and script development, fundraising/budgeting, character, story or performance, technical challenges, post-production, or other challenges; bring in work-in-progress for class critique and one-on-one consultation with instructor. Continue reading... “2 Exciting Classes Starting Week of Jan 14”
This Saturday starts a new block of fight classes to kick off 2013!
The first block of classes is Stick & Weapons of Opportunity. This class is a fantastic intro to weapons work that will open your eyes to a plethora of possibilities. The basis of this class is in Filipino escrima and kali, and we’ll explore how this kind of fight work plays on film and television. If you’re experienced in weapons work for film, we’ve still got plenty to explore – you will grow, regardless of skill level. Continue reading... “New Fight Performance Classes”

Join other artists, creators, communicators, business professionals, and explorers, who want to hone and develop their skills in filmmaking.
Winter classes begin with a $10 Super Saturday Workshops on January 5, which includes Avid for Final Cut Users and Sound Doctor. Core & topic classes begin January 14 and include Art of Film I, Screenwriting Intensive, and Video Production in the Workplace.
For more information and to register for classes, visit NWFilm.org or call 503-221-1156. Continue reading... “NW Film Center School of Film: Winter Classes begin in January”

Without question, those of us creatively engaged in the local film scene are blessed to be able to participate in our growing industry. As we head into the holiday giving season, the NW Film Center would love to encourage OMPA members to become acquainted with a new program we’re developing to help those without a voice tell their stories through the medium of film.
There is an estimated 1,500-2,000 homeless youth in Portland. PROJECT VIEWFINDER is our response to this humbling statistic. Continue reading... “The NW Film Center & Project Viewfinder: From the Streets to the Screen”
I’m professional actor and fight coordinator Kendall Wells.
I’m offering classes in Portland on fight performance for film and television. I’ve been teaching for about nine years, but only recently decided to hold a regular class (twice per month). I have held a couple workshops in conjunction with Cast Iron Studios in the past, including one taught by my mentor, fight master Anthony De Longis. The workshops were a huge success, and all the students have expressed great interest in training more. Continue reading... “Film Fighting Classes in Portland”

Northwest filmmakers put their hearts on stage this November 9-18 during the Northwest Film Center’s 39th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival.
Feature film highlights include Lynn Shelton’s YOUR SISTER’S SISTER, starring Rosemarie DeWitt, Emily Blunt, and Mark Duplass; James Westby’s RID OF ME starring Katie O’Grady; a special FREE 50th Anniversary screening of POLLUTION IN PARADISE, the 1962 KGW-8 produced film that documents the beginning of the environmental movement in Oregon that became the hallmark of former Governor Tom McCall’s tenure; and closing the Festival is Matt McCormick’s THE GREAT NORTHWEST. Continue reading... “39th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival”
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Hi,
I’m a photographer based out of Portland and I’ve been working on a new TV series for OPB titled Oregon Photo Adventure. The show features different photographers on each episode providing photographic inspiration and education while showcasing the natural beauty of the state.
The filming for the first season is complete, however some post-production work is still needed before getting the series to air.
Also, please share this link on social media feeds, etc.:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1239297931/first-season-of-oregon-photo-adventure-is-almost-c
Many Thanks,
~ Dan Continue reading... “Oregon Photo Adventure Kickstarter Link”

Oregon Film Veterans Katherine Wilson and Philip Krysl (with over 40 years as Oregon filmmakers and 50 Oregon Film Credits between them) mentored 10 students this last year from the U of O into the industry by helping the students produce the couples’ screenplay “Animal House of Blues”. The collaboration with the students began small as a short for credit in a NW Film Class, which then resulted in final projects and Career Center and Journalism Internships. Not wanting to stop there, Student Director/ Cinematographer/ Editor Jay Richardson was supported by the whole group of students from several classes over the summer to create a feature length Documentary and entered the Eugene International Film Festival August 17th, the day summer school ended. Continue reading... “Oregon Film Veterans Mentoring Graduating U of O Filmmakers Wins Award”