June 7th, 2010 marked the 25th Anniversary of the 80s cult classic film, “The Goonies,” and fans of the film descended upon Astoria, Oregon in droves this past weekend to celebrate. Director Richard Donner and many of the stars from the film also showed up to commemorate the event and to share the experiences they had making the film. Continue reading... “Review: “The Goonies” 25th Anniversary Celebration in Astoria, OR”
Heard about the new DSLR cameras? Know how to use them for video projects? Learn to shoot with DSLR cameras and explore this format. You’ll pick an iconic place in Portland and use a DSLR camera to piece together compelling shots, timelapse, and other visual effects to create a short edited piece. Intermediate to advanced FCP skills required.
Visit the NW Documentary education page to sign up! Continue reading... “DSLR Workshop with NW Documentary”
1028 Southeast Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214-2192
The event is 6pm-8pm, it’s fun, its free, and there is food! Meet the greatest creatives of Portland tonight!
www.creativeconnect.org/portland Continue reading... “June OMPA Creative Connect tonight at Left Turn Studio”
The Portland Latin American Film Festival invites you to join director Roberto Sneider for a special presentation of the award winning Mexican film Tear this Heart Out (Arráncame la Vida), Thursday May 27th,2010 at 7:00 PM at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, Or.) Continue reading... “Special Presentation: “Arráncame la Vida””
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“Papers” is a feature length documentary film about undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. “Papers” puts a human face on the challenges faced by two million undocumented youth in this country and provides historical context for the complex issues around immigration. Continue reading... “Congress Honors Oregon-Produced Documentary Film, "Papers"”
Over a third of Americans are not just overweight, they are obese. The question is, are you ready to change your life? If so, then here is the first courageous step you need to take. Season 10 of NBC’s hit television show “The Biggest Loser” will be visiting cities all across America and we want to see you, your friends and family all there to make this healthy change. One of our world famous trainers, either Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels, will be in each city to reveal some of the contestants who will be on season 10 of “The Biggest Loser.” Continue reading... “"Biggest Loser" Filming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park this Weekend”
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There are many talented movie makers out there and a growing number of those individuals are people with disabilities. Full Access is an agency in Oregon that helps provide services to people with disabilities. Each year, for the past three, Full Access has brought the Sprout Film Festival to Eugene, Oregon as a way of educating the public. Take a look at this video to see why.
2010 Sprout Film Festival
Thursday, May 13th 5:30-9:00pm
at The Studio at the Hult Center
Tickets: $27 for Reception & Films or $12 for Films only
Tickets can be purchased at the Hult Center Box Office or online at www.hultcenter.org Continue reading... “Sprout Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon”
Creative Connect – May 11th 6pm-8pm
If you came last month, you know how fun it is. If you missed it, this is the ONE to introduce yourself to! The Governor’s Office of Film & Television and Option Model & Management are co-hosting at their mutual headquarters on the fourth floor of the Eastbank Commerce Center. Take the opportunity to meet fellow creatives from all fields over nosh and vino.
No agendas, no fee, just fun.
If I tell ya any more, you won’t need to click the links! Continue reading... “Creative Connect”
In two weeks, the University of Oregon is hosting their first major film festival in Eugene entitled Cinema Pacific http://cinemapacific.uoregon.edu/. Festival Director Richard Herskowitz has already effectively recruited several U of O alums who work as studio execs in Los Angeles to serve on his advisory board. Below is some information about the festival. Continue reading... “University of Oregon to Host Cinema Pacific Film Festival”
Rollin’ On TV, the cable TV network program about RVs and the RV lifestyle, is immersed in producing its spring 2010 season episodes.
The show’s production team will be in the Eugene area the week of April 26-29 covering some local RV-related stories including the George M. Sutton RV dealership success and other subjects of interest to the national RV-viewing audience. Continue reading... “Rollin’ On TV Scheduled to Shoot in Eugene”