“Lean On Pete” Shooting In Oregon

Screen Shot 2016-05-26 at 4.19.44 PMLean On Pete“, Willy Vlautin’s novel, adapted into a screenplay by writer-director, Andrew Haigh (“Looking”)  will film in Oregon this summer.

 “Lean on Pete” tells the story of a 15-year-old boy named Charley Thompson, who, as Vlautin’s website explains, is “left to fend for himself by his wayward single father. Charley wanders to Portland Meadows racetrack one day and finds work with a surly, washed up horse trainer. He befriends an aging quarter horse named Lean on Pete, and before long, Charley and Pete find themselves alone in an unforgiving landscape scattered with a vivid cast of characters, desperate situations, and glimmers of hope.” Continue reading... ““Lean On Pete” Shooting In Oregon”

NY Times Gives A Shout-out To Pappas & “Tracktown”

 Alexi Pappas at the Oregon Twilight on May 6. Of Greek descent, she has dual citizenship and has been accepted onto Greece’s Olympic team in the 10,000 meters. Credit Thomas Boyd for The New York Times
Alexi Pappas at the Oregon Twilight on May 6. Credit: Thomas Boyd for The New York Times

There is excitement building for the locally filmed and produced, “Tracktown”.  It is set to premier at the Los Angeles Film Festival next month.  The film explores the struggle to find an equilibrium between a world-class running career, and a regular life, inspired by Pappas’ own life.  Jeremy Teicher co-produced the movie with Pappas, and it was filmed on location at Hayward Field, Eugene. Continue reading... “NY Times Gives A Shout-out To Pappas & “Tracktown””

WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD

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WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD

A work-in-process with live soundtrack!

Join Cinema Project for a special presentation with artist duo Silver Ochre.
Sunday, May 22nd, 7:30pm
222 NW Davis, Loft 301
$8 suggested at the door

Silver Ochre: Who Are US 2016 is an ever-evolving reflection of America by two perpetually traveling artists.

From March to November, 2016, Thollem Electric and ACVilla are touring throughout the lower 48 states gathering visual footage and sonic influences, weaving them together in an attempt to capture the essence of this country at this moment in time. Continue reading... “WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD”

“TrackTown” World Premiered at Los Angeles Film Festival

Alexi Pappas wins her season opener 5k at the Oregon Relays at home in TrackTown, USA. Photo: TrackTown
Alexi Pappas wins her season opener 5k at the Oregon Relays at home in TrackTown, USA. Photo: TrackTown

The feature film “Tracktown”, directed by Jeremy Teicher, and Alexi Pappas, World Premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in the US Fiction Competition (June 4th).   “TrackTown” chronicles “a bright, talented and lonely long-distance runner who twists her ankle as she prepares for the Olympic Trials and must do something she’s never done before: take a day off.” Continue reading... ““TrackTown” World Premiered at Los Angeles Film Festival”

“Black Road” Special Screening May 18 Sponsored by Oregon Film & OMPA

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Black Road, Sam Daly (Dylan)

Oregon-made futuristic thriller, BLACK ROAD, screens in Portland, May 18, 7pm at the Living Room theaters.

Purchase tickets in advance by May 9 via Tugg (https://www.tugg.com/events/95853).

Ticket price ($15) includes a reception following the screening sponsored by the Oregon Film Office and OMPA. Enjoy wine and appetizers and visit with the filmmakers. Seating is limited.

Special guests include director Gary Lundgren, producer Anne Lundgren, cinematographer Patrick Neary, composer John Morgan Askew, Oregon Film Executive Director Tim Williams, and OMPA Executive Director Janice Shokrian. Continue reading... ““Black Road” Special Screening May 18 Sponsored by Oregon Film & OMPA”

AIFF Announces 2016 Award Winners – Oregon and Pacific Northwest Films Win Over Juries and Audiences

Barbara Hammer was AIFF2016 Pride Award Recipient. Photo by Richard A. Jacquot
Barbara Hammer was AIFF2016 Pride Award Recipient. Photo by Richard A. Jacquot

The Ashland Independent Film Festival announced its highly anticipated juried and audience award-winning films for work screened at the 15th annual festival, April 7-11, 2016, where films made in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest received a warm welcome and took home top awards. Continue reading... “AIFF Announces 2016 Award Winners – Oregon and Pacific Northwest Films Win Over Juries and Audiences”

You Can Come Home Again – Seaside, The Movie

Seaside, Oregon Photo: Zalutsky
Seaside, Oregon. Photo: Zalutsky

Seaside – the movie.
After being born and raised in Portland, I moved east for college and film school. I love coming back to Portland to visit family and friends but for the past 20 years New York has been my home. That old cliché that you can never come home again ringed true for me.

My first feature, You Belong to Me, came out in 2008. Since then I’ve been itching to do another feature. And inspired by the resourcefulness of many colleagues (especially NYU film school colleagues, Annie Howell and Lisa Robinson – find their new feature, Claire in Motion, which just premiered at SXSW) I’ve come home to take advantage of Oregon’s natural beauty, talented creatives, and a family beach house at the Coast, to make my next feature, Seaside. Continue reading... “You Can Come Home Again – Seaside, The Movie”

Roy W. Dean 2016 Spring Film Grant Now Accepting Submissions

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The Film Grant Where You Win Even If You Lose

Now in its 24rd year, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant seeks films that are unique and make a contribution to society.  The winner receives $3,500 cash and close to $30,000 in donated film products and services they can use to complete their film.  Films can be documentaries, short films, features, or webisodes. Deadline for submission is April 30th, 2016.

A new donor for this year’s grant is Promedia, a full service production and post production facility located in the heart of Manhattan.   

Continue reading... “Roy W. Dean 2016 Spring Film Grant Now Accepting Submissions”

5th Annual Deauville Green Awards Are Accepting Submissions – Got Green?

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Got Green?  “The fight and adaptation to climate change, preservation of the biodiversity, energy transition, sustainable agriculture as well as transport and eco-mobility are only some issues of the commercials, image films and documentaries which will be presented at the 5th edition of the Deauville Green Awards on June 15th & 16th. As the largest green showcase in Europe, the festivals shows three competition programs which are dealing with sustainability, eco-innovations and social responsibilty.

Until 2nd of April, directors, producers, TV stations as well as companies and organizations can submit their films in 14 different categories which include eco-tourism and responsible travel, sustainable producing and circular economy, responsible consumption and eco-labels, health and living environment, organizations and social responsibility, handicap, diversity, solidarity, innovations and technological leaps, demographic transition and dependence. Continue reading... “5th Annual Deauville Green Awards Are Accepting Submissions – Got Green?”

Hollywood Theatre @PDX Looking For Shorts

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The Hollywood Theatre is coming to the Portland International Airport (PDX) in 2016!

In partnership with the Port of Portland, the Hollywood Theatre is creating a movie theatre space in the airport’s C Concourse. The Hollywood Theatre @PDX will feature short films telling stories specific to Oregon, provide artist residency opportunities inviting collaboration between national/international media artists and local filmmakers, and host special events and visiting guests. Currently slated to open in summer 2016, the Hollywood Theatre @PDX will serve the Portland International Airport’s 16 million annual visitors, who can drop in free of charge to watch films while waiting for their flights. Continue reading... “Hollywood Theatre @PDX Looking For Shorts”