What’s Master Pancake Theater? MPT is a beer-soaked show featuring raucous film commentary (in the style of MST3K) that Entertainment Weekly calls “a glorious pairing of turkey movies with live comedy.” They’ve been selling out Austin’s legendary Alamo Drafthouse for years. Now they’re heading north by northwest for the first time with a skewering of 1985’s classic teenage angstfest, “THE BREAKFAST CLUB”.
Do you like to laugh? Do you like to drink beer? Then you will love Master Pancake Theater. And Master Pancake Theater will love you. Continue reading... “Master Pancake Theater – Cinema 21 – Portland – 8/13 @ 10:30 PM”
The entry deadline is this coming Monday August 1, 2011 (postmark).
The Festival runs November 11-19, 2011.
Formerly known as the Northwest Film & Video Festival, the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival continues the Film Center’s 38-year tradition of bringing moving image artists of the Northwest together to share ideas, discover resources available to them, to inspire, be inspired and to showcase their finest work to greater audiences. Entries are judged by a prominent filmmaker, curator, or critic who determines the Festival awards. Continue reading... “Northwest Fest Needs Filmmakers Like You to Submit by Monday!”
Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta returns to Portland Aug. 31-Sept. 5 to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.
Herta, a 2011 Daytime Emmy nominee, previously taught her signature workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – in Portland in June. The new dates will accommodate the growing waiting list of artists who couldn’t enroll in the last class.
The exclusive workshops are again limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment. Continue reading... “HD/Film Makeup Workshops Returning to Portland”
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MAIN CAST OF SUPERNATURAL THRILLER “NIGHTSCAPE” ANNOUNCED
Portland, Oregon—Writer-director David W. Edwards announced the main cast for his first feature film, Nightscape. The film stars, in alphabetical order: Emily Galesh, LaVerne Green, Joshua St. James and Jorge Madrid. The film shoots later this month in and around Portland.
In Nightscape, an emotionally guarded drifter, Kat (Galesh), crosses paths with a phantom car responsible for a wave of supernatural violence. The drifter must learn to trust again if she is to end a lifetime of bad luck and to help her newfound companions survive the growing chaos and carnage. Continue reading... “Main Cast of Supernatural Thriller “Nightscape” Announced”
The 48 Hour Film Project is back in Stumptown August 5-7! That’s right, from August 5-7, the pressure cooker of creativity that is the 48HFP will explode once again in Portland. Early Bird Registration Ends this Monday July 11th, so register now to save a few bucks .
You can sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/portland_oregon
I’m pleased to announce that all films will screen at the beautiful and historic Hollywood Theatre again this year, and the big Portland winner will go head to head with other city winners in a no-holds barred, cage match to determine the best 48 Hour Film of 2011. Continue reading... “2011 Portland 48 Hour Film Project Early Bird Registration Ends Monday July 11”
ASIFA Portland proudly announces Shorts3, an afternoon of animation with Portland legends Joan Gratz, Marilyn Zornado, and Jim Blashfield, hosted by Dennis Nyback.
On July 24, at 1pm, at Cinema 21, we’ll be viewing new and recent works from these ground-breaking and award-winning artists, with audience Q/A and discussion. This event is free to members of ASIFA, $5 general admission.
Joan Gratz has received Academy Awards for her kinetic claypainting, and her latest animation delivers even more of the same delight. Continue reading... “ASIFA Portland presents Shorts3”
June 22, 2011 – Portland, OR – – Portland based Polluted Pictures debuted the feature film teaser trailer to “Cell Count” last week at the OMPA event focused on the state of the film industry in Portland Oregon. ”Cell Count” was the third of three feature films shot in 2011 utilizing the state iOPIF rebate program and was Written and Directed by Todd E. Freeman. Executive Produced by Roger and Jen Wood. Produced by The Bros. Freeman and Lara Cuddy. Continue reading... “First Look at Polluted Pictures “Cell Count””
June 16, 2011 – Portland, OR – – Portland based Polluted Pictures debuted the feature film teaser trailer to the “The Weather Outside” last night at the OMPA event focused on the state of the film industry in Portland Oregon. “The Weather Outside” was the second of three feature films shot in 2011 utilizing the state iOPIF rebate program and was Written and Directed by Jason Freeman. Executive Produced by Roger and Jen Wood. Produced by The Bros. Freeman and Lara Cuddy. Continue reading... “First look at Polluted Pictures “The Weather Outside””
Now Accepting Submissions! The Eastern Oregon Film Festival is slated for October 20, 21, & 22 this year, right here in downtown La Grande, Oregon. If you missed last year’s event, or only got a small taste, be on the up and up to get info on participation in this years festival.
Eastern Oregon Film Festival has just launched a new website and are now accepting submission for films. Early bird-discount runs through the 16th so get you final cut wrapped up and get your film submitted.
Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival 2011: Open for Submissions”
Breckenridge Festival of Film recognizes local filmmaker’s doc ‘Patrick’s Story’
Another Oregon documentary is making waves on the film-festival circuit.
Martin Vavra’s doc “Patrick’s Story” has been accepted into Colorado’s Breckenridge Festival of Film.
“Patrick’s Story” follows a gay man, Patrick, who was removed from a Portland hospital as his partner lay dying.
Vavra explores what the word “marriage” means in our culture — taking a powerful look at the social confusion associated with registered domestic partnership rights. Continue reading... ““Patrick’s Story” at Breckenridge Festival of Film”
The entry deadline is this coming Monday August 1, 2011 (postmark).
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Another Oregon documentary is making waves on the film-festival circuit.