The Confluence

ASHLAND, Ore. – The Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) wrapped its 18th annual edition, which ran April 11-15, 2019, screening over 150 films to audiences of over 17,000. On April 14 at its Awards Night celebration, the juried and audience award-winning films were announced. The James Blue Award was presented to directors Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink of The Rescue List. […]

To The Stars film is a locally produced stop-motion animated short film about a little girl with a big dream of becoming an astronaut and the inspirational tale of her adventure as she attempts to defy gravity and return a fallen star to its home in the sky   TO THE STARS FILM FUNDRAISING LAUNCH […]

Ashland Independent Film Festival to Present 2019 Pride Award to B. Ruby Rich and Rogue Award to Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “FilmWatch” Grant will support “Queer Intersectionality” series curated by B. Ruby Rich ASHLAND, OR. – The Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF), scheduled for April 11-15, 2019, is […]

Screenwriters & Filmmakers, ISA Third Thursdays April 18th is ALL ABOUT TV!  It’s a Portland first with screenwriter, playwright and teacher Hal Cantor, who has written For Fox Television Studios, Sony Pictures Television and Showtime. Hal will give us his take on the craft and business of writing for television in today’s madcap TV marketplace. […]

Fans of animation and short films take note – we have an absolutely LOADED program of shorts coming for our first Design Week Animated Shorts Showcase.  This is shaping up to be a big night that we hope to repeat yearly.  A screening of Mark Smith’s Two Balloons headlines, with behind the scenes presentation + […]

The annual Pacific Northwest Lens Summit is just over a month away – Saturday May 4th – 10AM-5PM. Free registration now!

Yet again Portland makes onto MovieMaker’s, “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” – congrats! Here is what MM had to say: 14. Portland, Oregon “Without the new regional tax incentive, which gives an additional rebate back to productions shooting outside of Portland proper, I don’t think we could’ve made this film,” says […]

It’s time for another one of OMPA’s biggest annual events! Join us Monday, January 28, at the Hollywood Theatre for our Annual Meeting – presented by JD Fulwiler & Company Insurance. Members and non-members welcome. Admission includes catered buffet and one drink ticket. RSVP Now ► Don’t let the name fool you – this event is more party […]

Screen writers & Filmmaker, don’t miss ISA 3RD THURSDAY in PDX — 1/17, 7PM. Monthly mixer. Door prizes. Guest speaker screenwrtier Mike Rich (Finding Forresterm The Rookie, Secretariat). Register for this FREE event at: https://www.networkisa.org/events/individual/view/ttportland

The L.A. Film Critic Association (LAFCA) awarded Debra Granik with Best Director for her #OregnMade film, “Leave No Trace.”  The winners will be awarded their honors at the January 12th gala in Century City.  Congrats Debra! We always knew that #OregonMade films, series, docs, animation and interactive games were among the best in the nation […]