Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band July 19 at Alberta Rose
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Oregon creatives recognized with 2011 Emmy Nominations
As Television aficionados know, nominations for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning and amongst the nominees were several Oregon based filmmakers and companies!
HBO’s acclaimed mini-series “Mildred Pierce” was the most recognized program with 21 nominations, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie, Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special for Todd Haynes and Jon Raymond – both Oregon based writers/filmmakers – and Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special for Todd Haynes. Continue reading... “Oregon creatives recognized with 2011 Emmy Nominations”
2011 Portland 48 Hour Film Project Early Bird Registration Ends Monday July 11
The 48 Hour Film Project is back in Stumptown August 5-7! That’s right, from August 5-7, the pressure cooker of creativity that is the 48HFP will explode once again in Portland. Early Bird Registration Ends this Monday July 11th, so register now to save a few bucks .
You can sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/portland_oregon
I’m pleased to announce that all films will screen at the beautiful and historic Hollywood Theatre again this year, and the big Portland winner will go head to head with other city winners in a no-holds barred, cage match to determine the best 48 Hour Film of 2011. Continue reading... “2011 Portland 48 Hour Film Project Early Bird Registration Ends Monday July 11”
Open Call: The Video Gong Show Returns @ The Hollywood Theatre
Now happening every last Monday of the month, beginning July 25th
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM, MEET & GREET 6:30-7:30PM, EVENT 7:30PM
The Video Gong Show is an opportunity for local filmmakers to share their newest projects, found footage, home videos, or favorite YouTube clips to be judged and jeered by their peers (all in good fun). Clips that fail to wow and entertain the crowd risk being “gonged.” The piece that stands up to crowd scrutiny the longest will be crowned Gong Champion and win a prize! Continue reading... “Open Call: The Video Gong Show Returns @ The Hollywood Theatre”
OMPA Roundup: The State of the Industry
OMPA and industry members speak up on where media production is at in Oregon, and where it’s going!
Wednesday, June 15th
6:30pm doors – 7:00pm program
Scottish Rite Center
709 SW 15th Ave, Portland
At SW Morrison on the MAX Line
Free Admission
RSVP below Sponsors:Tonkon Torp LLC
Gales Creek Insurance Services
Candice Jackson, Entertainment & Business Lawyer
Picture This Production Services
OMPA invites you to an industry-wide conversation to consider and plan for the future of Film, Television, Animation, New Media and Visual Content production in Oregon, with special consideration of the status of Oregon’s film incentive program. Continue reading... “OMPA Roundup: The State of the Industry”
Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2011: Open for Submissions
Now Accepting Submissions! The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is slated for October 20, 21, & 22 this year, right here in downtown La Grande, Oregon. If you missed last year’s event, or only got a small taste, be on the up and up to get info on participation in this years festival.
Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2011: Open for Submissions”Eastern Oregon Film Festival has just launched a new website and are now accepting submission for films. Early bird-discount runs through the 16th so get you final cut wrapped up and get your film submitted.
Oregon Animation: Call for Submissions
UPDATE: Deadline extended to 5 PM on Monday, May 23th 2011!
Following the successful effort to create a voice for the Oregon Film and Television community in this blog, we recently convened a group of Oregon animation and visual effects professionals that we know, and asked them how a site dedicated to their segment of the industry might be received. After lots of lively conversation and great ideas, it became clear that there was great interest, and that it would be very helpful for drawing attention to the fact that Oregon has more than just great locations, amazing acting and crew talent, and not to mention, a terrific film incentive program. Continue reading... “Oregon Animation: Call for Submissions”
Visiting Artist Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award
Kerry Herta, the founder of Colour Box Makeup Studios who will be teaching a pair of upcoming artist workshops in Portland, has been nominated for a 2011 Daytime Emmy Award.
Herta, along with her team, was nominated for her work as Makeup Department Head during All My Children’s conversion to the HD format in early 2010.
Before the winners are announced June 17, Kerry will be teaching two workshops in Portland, both of which are designed for aspiring film/TV makeup artists. Continue reading... “Visiting Artist Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award”
“John Gets Wasted” Coming to Hollywood Theatre
Local comedy “John Gets Wasted” will debut at the Hollywood Theatre on May 28th at 7:00pm. The movie follows the story of a man who lost his job in the recession. Deciding his straight-laced behavior did him no good at all, John launches on a journey of vice and bad decisions. At the end of the day, will he find a new outlook on life, or will he just get wasted?
“John Gets Wasted” has been in the works for nearly two years. Continue reading... ““John Gets Wasted” Coming to Hollywood Theatre”
Webvisions: OMPA Opening Night Event
Wednesday, May 25th
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Spirit of 77
500 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland
Join OMPA members for the opening night celebration and get a peek of what the conference has in store for digital storytellers as well as meet Douglas Rushkoff and other visionaries.
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