Moon Tribe Studios Completes Principal Photography for "Population 2"

Portland's Shanghai tunnel used as a location in "Population 2."

Directed by Gil Luna, Produced by Gil Luna, Jonathan Stark, Golightly Films, Timothy Schneider. “Population 2” is a new and exciting independent film shot at historic places in Oregon. The production just finished principal photography at three of Oregon’s most historic locations; The Gordon House (designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright), The Shanghai Tunnels and the soon to be torn down Fairview Hospital in Salem.

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Interesting Article on the Future of Independent Film

We don’t usually post articles or information relating to the film industry outside of Oregon, but I thought this article was thought provoking.  The Wrap is a pretty decent website covering the happenings within the industry and unlike Variety – the site is free!  Don’t be fooled by the negative connotations behind the “failings of the film industry”.  A lot of what Ted Hope has to say in the article is thought provoking and relevant to all you filmmakers out there in Oregon.  Continue reading... “Interesting Article on the Future of Independent Film”

Trailer for First iOPIF Project Now Online

The Brothers Freeman (Todd and Jason to most of you) have completed a trailer for their most recent project Wake Before I Die .  Wake Before I Die was the first iOPIF project to go through the process.  Be sure to check out the trailer and spread the word about the film.  The trailer says the release of the film is slated for this summer so be on the lookout for more information! Continue reading... “Trailer for First iOPIF Project Now Online”

University of Oregon to Host Cinema Pacific Film Festival

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”

Dark Horizon Is Now On DVD

Heya Folks…

Back in 2006, I appeared in a very ambitious independent film called (at that time) The Lonely Apocalypse – written and directed by Northwest filmmaker Nicholas J. Hagen.

My part was pretty small – I only had two shoot days on the project. The film itself, however, was shot over the course of an entire month in and around Southwest Washington and incorporated a dizzying array of stunts, special effects, and locations. Everyone who’s seen the movie under its new title Dark Horizon has been impressed by the tension Hagen evoked – and the high production value he was able to bring on such a small budget.

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