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

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Black Road
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”

2016 OPIF Tax Credit Auction Announced for July 11-15

opif_auction_2016The Oregon Department of Revenue will once again be conducting a tax credit auction for the Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) in July. The auction is open to all Oregon tax payers. The total amount of tax credits to be auctioned this year will be $12 million.

The process will be exactly the same as the successful auction conducted last July. This is the largest amount of tax credits we have had available at one time, so it is a great opportunity for people who may have missed out on the previous auctions. Continue reading... “2016 OPIF Tax Credit Auction Announced for July 11-15”

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”

Jerry Joseph, Voodoo Doughnut Recordings, & Lower Boom

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2015 Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Joseph launches “Mars”, the first video from his upcoming double vinyl album, By The Time Your Rocket Gets To Marsavailable April 15 from Voodoo Doughnut Records / Cosmo Sex School, with an exclusive premiere on Relix.com

“I was walking down the beach in Chicago years ago talking about technology with a couple of current captains of the tech industry. They were heavily invested in Elon Musk and discussing his plans to have a person on Mars in 20 years. Continue reading... “Jerry Joseph, Voodoo Doughnut Recordings, & Lower Boom”

What is it Like to Work on “Grimm”, “Portlandia” & “The Librarians”?

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OregonLive found out in a piece that Kristi Turnquist put out last week showcasing a handful of professionals working in TV, in Oregon. “LA vs. Portland?”, “How did you get your start?”, “Can local actors make a living in Portland?”, “What is the Portland TV and film scene?” were some of the questions asked, and answered.  Read more here.

Fox12 has also been highlighting Oregon crew, vendors and services in their “More Good Morning Oregon” segment – highlights are: Spydercam, 360 Lab’s VR technology, stuntman Kent Lutrell, propmaster Tim Oakley, and SPFX makeup for Grimm, Ravenous Studios. Continue reading... “What is it Like to Work on “Grimm”, “Portlandia” & “The Librarians”?”

Birds of Neptune to be released on DVD and VOD March 22nd!

Birds of Neptune, by Steven Richter, will be released on DVD and VOD on Amazon on March 22nd, with distribution by Brinkvision.

The film will be available soon after On Demand on Hulu, Google Play, and others to be announced as well as video stores nation wide.

Birds of Neptune was filmed in Portland, Oregon, with an all local cast and crew.

774640_10154289311312069_2545710413914223952_oWatch here! Continue reading... “Birds of Neptune to be released on DVD and VOD March 22nd!”

New rDMS StoryTelling Reel

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New year, New reel. We’re excited for all the opportunities and challenges this year has in store us. ‪#‎MAKETHEMNOTICE‬ Continue reading... “New rDMS StoryTelling Reel”

HouseSpecial Releases New Stop-Motion Short ‘Jailbreak’

From HouseSpecial Director Aaron Sorenson comes the short film Jailbreak, a noir-ish nod to German Expressionism that explores the psychology of imprisonment via stop motion animation. Shot in black and white, the film has an adult twist and dark theatrical feel.

“I was influenced most directly by the silent German Expressionist films such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Golem. But I was also inspired by my love of prison break films such as Escape from Alcatraz, I Was a Prisoner on a Chain Gang and Papillon,” Sorenson said. Continue reading... “HouseSpecial Releases New Stop-Motion Short ‘Jailbreak’”

Over 7000 High Schools Students Attended NW Youth Careers Expo 2016

Students talking with HouseSpecial
Students talking with HouseSpecial

Oregon Film hosted a booth again this year at the NW Youth Careers Expo, and we were joined by representatives from:

Selected high school students, and Governor Kate Brown, addressed the pre-expo breakfast attendees, reinforcing the message that supporting Oregon’s youth as they emerge into the workforce is integral to our state’s growth.

The expo was put on by the Portland Workforce Alliance, and had over 160 exhibitors. Continue reading... “Over 7000 High Schools Students Attended NW Youth Careers Expo 2016”