Producers Irl Davis and Randolph Sellars are proud to announce the upcoming release of “Polly, The Mystery of Bonney Canyon,” the highest production value book trailer ever produced. Book trailers are still relatively new as a media form. Unfortunately, the bulk of them have been made at a glaringly low production quality with cheap graphics, animated stills, and cheesy music.
“Our goal is to raise the quality bar much higher for book trailers” says Davis, who wrote and produced the project. Continue reading... “The Most Cinematic Book Trailer Ever Produced!”
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Here’s a little video that our friend from Clackamas Community College quickly put together from last night.
Thanks to all who sponsored the event, the great companies who shared their projects with the attendees, and of course all those who attended the event. I think it was a great way to celebrate 2013 and an even better way to set the tone for a bigger and better 2014 for all!
-Vince Continue reading... “Recap of the Mocap and the Oregon Film End of Year Party”
We are excited to be hosting our year end party and introducing many of you to some incredible local digital media companies too. Making this festive evening possible is a great group of sponsors;
Gearhead Electric, Rogue Ales, Willamette Valley Wineries Association, Elk Cove Vineyards, Sokol Blosser Winery and The Lippman Co. We also have some fantastic gift basket sponsors; Vance Candles, Lulu Wraps, Sauvie Island Coffee Company, Sunday Afternoons, Hi-Tec shoes, Handful and Vista Hills. Continue reading... “Oregon Film End of the Year Party to Start Now at 5:30”
Award-winning motion graphics and design house, Cardboard Castle, proudly presents an evening of wonder featuring an immersive video installation inspired by the ethereal beauty of the deep sea.
Infusing digital animation with the ghostly movements of underwater creatures, viewers will float through a vivid ocean dreamscape buoyed on an ambient musical score.
Animators from Cardboard Castle will be on hand to discuss the exhibit and answer any questions from guests. This will be a casual and informative event designed to provide the local community with a window into the creative process at Cardboard Castle. Continue reading... “PixelSea – An Animated Video Installation by Cardboard Castle”
(Eugene, OR.) Eugene’s Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) announces its tenth annual OpenLens Short Film Competition. This event provides an opportunity for Oregon resident filmmakers to showcase their short films of 15 minutes or less in a competitive event. The festival screening and awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 1st. Submission deadline: Friday, December 6, 2013. Entry details online: http://openlens.proscenia.net/
Continue reading... “DIVA Presents – Open Lens Short Film Competition”
Media Technology Expo presented by Advanced Broadcast Solutions
October 3 – 11am-7pm
Leftbank Annex
101 North Weidler street
Portland, OR 97227
Free Registration Here
Are you an IT Manager, Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?
This is the forum for you!
Why Attend?
This FREE one-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Continue reading... “Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR”
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“Night Moves” was written by Kelly Reichardt and Jon Raymond (“Mildred Pierce”, “Meek’s Cutoff”, “Wendy and Lucy”) and Executive Produced by Kim Saerom, Brett Cranford, Lourenço Sant’Anna, Alejandro De Leon, Todd Haynes, and Larry Fessenden, and starring Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”), Dakota Fanning (“The Secret Life of Bees”), and Peter Sarsgaard (“Blue Jasmine”).
“Night Moves” was shot exclusively in Southern Oregon. The film revolves around radical environmentalists that set in motion an eco-terror plot that creates serious moral consequences. Continue reading... “Reichardt’s ‘Night Moves’ Opens In Theatres May 30th”
“SHIVER” based on the acclaimed thriller by New York Time , bestselling author, Brian Harper will have a Southern Oregon Premiere at Coming Attractions Theatres, VARSITY THEATRE in Ashland, Or on Friday, September 13. The film stars Danielle Harris (“Halloween”, ” Hatchet”) John Jarratt (“Wolf Creek” and Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”, “The Pact”).
SHIVER, produced under the Oregon Film Incentive Program and now an Official Selection in 22 International Film Festivals has garnered three Best Actress Awards, a Best Screenplay Award, a Most Shocking Feature Award and Nominations for Best Actor and Best Film. Continue reading... ““SHIVER” Premiere in Ashland ,Oregon on Fri. September 13th”
With Techfest NW fast approaching we wanted to highlight a few cool elements that have a nice digital storytelling theme. If you want the whole rundown of speakers and parties, be sure to go to the Techfest website here. The Willamette Week also has nice coverage (it’s their event after all) of the event and some speaker highlights.
Why is Oregon Film talking up Techfest? Because the event includes elements that will cover some of the great work happening in Oregon’s digital media/digital storytelling world as well as a few nationally known professionals in this emerging industry. Continue reading... “Some Techfest Highlights – Mirada’s Andy Merkin, Intrument’s Duet, Pander Box”
PanderBox.TV Launch in the PanderBox Transmedia Lounge
The 2013 TechFest NW will host the PanderBox Transmedia Lounge where the Pander Brothers will launch their new web channel, PanderBox.TV. The Portland based filmmaker and graphic novel team will present their array of web media story worlds in comics, music, digital video and give a sneak peek of what to expect on their new digital entertainment channel, PanderBox.TV.
PANDER BOX Transmedia Lounge – “Tasty Bullet Exposed!”
The PanderBox Transmedia lounge will feature the brothers’ conspiracy laden transmedia project, Tasty Bullet. Continue reading... “Pander Brothers Present Panderbox Transmedia Lounge for Techfest NW Party Sept 7 – 6:00”
Media Technology Expo presented by 
“SHIVER” based on the acclaimed thriller by New York Time , bestselling author, Brian Harper will have a Southern Oregon Premiere at Coming Attractions Theatres, VARSITY THEATRE in Ashland, Or on Friday, September 13. The film stars Danielle Harris (“Halloween”, ” Hatchet”) John Jarratt (“Wolf Creek” and Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”, “The Pact”).
With Techfest NW fast approaching we wanted to highlight a few cool elements that have a nice digital storytelling theme. If you want the whole rundown of speakers and parties, be sure to go to the 