Eastern Oregon Film Festival Holiday Update
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Category: Film Festivals
BUOY – Todd Haynes Executive Produces Portland Feature Film
(Portland, OR) BUOY, a local and independent feature written and directed by Steven Doughton and starring Tina Holmes (Six Feet Under, Shelter, Leverage) and Matthew Del Negro (The Sopranos, The West Wing, Chelsea Walls) begins its theatrical release at The Hollywood Theatre, November 28 through December 3, 2012
Synopsis: A woman receives a telephone call from her long-lost brother — reconnecting with the central, though neglected, emotional anchor in her life. In the span of an 80- minute conversation, the two siblings test the strength of a deep, if challenged, love. Continue reading... “BUOY – Todd Haynes Executive Produces Portland Feature Film”
2013 OpenLens Festival Deadline – December 7th
(Eugene, OR) The deadline nears for submitting entries in the 2013 OpenLens Festival hosted by the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) in Eugene. The Festival seeks submissions by Oregon filmmakers for its ninth annual celebration of the short film genre to be held on Saturday January 26th, 2013. Prizes include: $500 Jury Award, $200 Jury Honorable Mention, and $100 Audience Choice Award. Submissions are limited to 15 minutes with films 10 minutes or less preferred.Oregon filmmakers are encouraged to submit their best work to what has become Eugene’s premier winter film festival. Continue reading... “2013 OpenLens Festival Deadline – December 7th”
39th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
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”
Oregon Film Veterans Mentoring Graduating U of O Filmmakers Wins Award
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”
Eastern Oregon Film Festival October Updates
Last year around this time Eastern Oregon Film Festival volunteers were working hard on final printing of programs and media in anticipation of last years event — this year – we are just stepping into the great things coming for EOFF in 2013. The fourth annual event will be held February 28th thru March 2, 2013 in La Grande, Oregon. So Eastern Oregon – take this coming weekend and visit Bend Film Festival instead.
Want to get involved? Sweet!
We are a grassroots organziation and we can use your help. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival October Updates”
The Living River Film Festival: Oct 12-14
This October, the McKenzie River Trust invites you to enjoy a weekend of films and events that focus a lens on the amazing landscapes of Oregon, and beyond. These films cast a whole new light on the rivers in our own backyards, exploring and celebrating our relationship to the lands and rivers that surround us.
Opening Night – Meet the Filmmakers
Friday, October 12 at 6 pm
Wildish Theater in downtown Springfield, Or
The McKenzie River Trust will host an intimate evening with some of the Living River Festival filmmakers, a sneak peek at the new documentary film Willamette Futures (currently in production), and a catered reception by Heidi Tunnell Catering Co. Continue reading... “The Living River Film Festival: Oct 12-14”
Two Portland Made Films from the Brothers Freeman playing back to back nights at Film Festivals in Oregon.
PORTLAND, Oregon (October 15, 2012) The Feature Films The Weather Outside and Cell Count are screening on two nights at two Oregon film festivals.
First up is The Weather Outside and its World Premiere at this year’s Eugene International Film Festival. The Weather Outside is the story of Max who “finds himself separated from his family on Christmas Eve. He ultimately comes to the conclusion that his wife has left him and taken their children along with her. One year after the disappearance, he begins to discover that he might have one last risky chance to get them back. Continue reading... “Two Portland Made Films from the Brothers Freeman playing back to back nights at Film Festivals in Oregon.”
Call for film submissions: 2013 OpenLens Festival
(Eugene, Oregon) The 2013 OpenLens Festival seeks submissions by Oregon filmmakers for its ninth annual celebration of the short film genre to be held in Eugene late January 2013. Prizes include: $500 Jury Award, $200 Jury Honorable Mention, and $100 Audience Choice Award. Submissions are limited to 15 minutes with films 10 minutes or less preferred.
Oregon resident filmmakers are encouraged to submit their best work to what has become Eugene’s premier winter film festival hosted by the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA). Continue reading... “Call for film submissions: 2013 OpenLens Festival”
BendFilm Festival Oct. 11-14, 2012
The BendFilm Festival will be taking place October 11-14, 2012 in Bend, Oregon. Tickets for the festival are now available online.
Orit Schwartz, Festival Director, said,
Continue reading... “BendFilm Festival Oct. 11-14, 2012”“We’re selling tickets earlier than ever this year and anticipate a great response from members and the general public. Buzz has been building about our films and parties, including the resurgence of a dance party, which will be held at our newest venue, the Cascade Theatrical Company, on Friday night of the festival featuring DJ Bryan Swett.”