Central Oregon Daily News’ “Destination Oregon” recently traveled to Salem to highlight the 50th anniversary of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The film that won five Academy Awards was set at Oregon State Hospital in Salem.
Author Ken Kesey’s book about the institutional overreach and the dehumanization of the mentally ill was kryptonite to many mental institutions who did not want to be associated with this controversial cultural issue. So when Hollywood came looking for a place to make the movie, there were no takers. Continue reading... “Destination Oregon Hightlights “Cuckoo’s Nest” 50th Anniversary”
The Motion Picture Association highlighted the Oregon Film Trail with a well rounded interview with SetJetters. Appearing in The Credits section of their website and MPA and SJ highlight the power of Film Tourism and just some of the ways that Oregon Fil has led the way in qualifying that power into economic spending.
Oregon has a rich history in film production, with over 700 films shot in locations across the state, including favorites such as “The Goonies,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Stand by Me,” “Twilight” and so many more. But the value of a film set doesn’t end when production wraps.
Travel Oregon recently spoke with Jane Ridley, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Programs at Oregon Film, about the legacy a movie crew leaves behind when it packs up—and how communities can benefit from being on the Oregon Film Trail map. Continue reading... “Travel Oregon: Spotlight on Film Tourism”
Destination Film Guide recently published an article by our own Jane Ridley that talks about the economic power of Film Tourism and how Oregon Film, in conjunction with partners like SetJetters and local jurisdictions, is using its development of the Oregon Film Trail to highlight Oregon’s many historical sites for iconic movies like Stand By Me, Homeward Bound, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Twilight and The Goonies to bring film tourists, or set jetters, to all parts of our state. Continue reading... “How Film Locations Continue to Drive Economic Growth, Even in Small Towns”
Last week an auction of all 31 “Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail” sculptures took place at The Judy and raised a total $244,000 for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
La Grande, Oregon, October 2024 – The Oregon Film Trail, renowned for marking iconic Oregon film locations, is set to unveil its newest sign located near the historical downtown mural at 1315 Adams Ave. This sign celebrates the movie Breakup Season, making it the 43rd marker on the Oregon Film Trail. To commemorate this exciting addition, partners held a ribbon cutting on October 19th in downtown La Grande. Attendees enjoyed sharing stories from the movie’s filming and more. This new sign location comes at the same time as the announcement that Breakup Season will have a limited theatrical release beginning on Nov. Continue reading... “New Sign Unveiled In La Grande, Enhancing The “Eastern Loop” Of The Oregon Film Trail”
Arriving art our first Airbnb.[80s movie buff, Kim Ward and fiancé, Anthony Klak.]Being a huge 80’s movie fan – especially “The Goonies” and “Stand By Me” – it has long been a dream of mine to take a trip to Oregon and visit the towns of Astoria and Brownsville where some of my favorite movie scenes were filmed, and this year, after a lot of planning, that dream finally came true. After a nine-and-a-half-hour flight from London to Seattle, then a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Seattle we finally arrived in Astoria and were greeted by our first Airbnb host, Judith. Continue reading... “The Week A Dream Came True – Traveling On The Oregon Film Trail!”
As we head into a new year, it is a good time to reflect on our work and mandates and share what we’re up to here at Oregon Film. Do You Know What (Y)Our Film Office Does?
Who Are We? We are a small (4 people) semi-independent state agency. We work closely with other agencies such as:
On Monday October 24, 2022, Viggo Mortensen walks the titular path with son Kodi Smit McPhee trying escape fires, famine, road warriors, cannibals and the memory of Charlize Theron in this post-apocalyptic road movie adapted from the Cormac McCarthy Novel as part of the #OregonMade Film Series at the Hollywood Theatre.
After half a year or so of hard work, I have completed a full documentary about Oregon’s lighthouses. This movie tells the story of each Oregon lighthouse. These lifesaving structures helped Oregon grow in the early days of the state. Today they stand as very photogenic monuments of our history.
Central Oregon Daily News’ “Destination Oregon” recently traveled to Salem to highlight the 50th anniversary of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The film that won five Academy Awards was set at Oregon State Hospital in Salem.
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and just some of the ways that Oregon Fil has led the way in qualifying that power into economic spending.
Oregon has a rich history in film production, with over 700 films shot in locations across the state, including favorites such as “The Goonies,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Stand by Me,” “Twilight” and so many more. But the value of a film set doesn’t end when production wraps.
Destination Film Guide recently published an article by our own Jane Ridley that talks about the economic power of Film Tourism and how Oregon Film, in conjunction with partners like SetJetters and local jurisdictions, is using its development of the Oregon Film Trail to highlight Oregon’s many historical sites for iconic movies like Stand By Me, Homeward Bound, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Twilight and The Goonies to bring film tourists, or set jetters, to all parts of our state. 
Who Are We? 
On Monday October 24, 2022, Viggo Mortensen walks the titular path with son Kodi Smit McPhee trying escape fires, famine, road warriors, cannibals and the memory of Charlize Theron in this post-apocalyptic road movie adapted from the Cormac McCarthy Novel as part of the