The Week A Dream Came True – Traveling On The Oregon Film Trail!
Category: Oregon Film
Oregon Film – Who We Are and What We Do (June 2024 Update)
It’s that time of year again. Here’s an update on the work we’ve been doing.
Oregon Film, sometimes called the Oregon Film & Video Office other times called the Governor’s Office of Film & Television, is the oldest US state film commission that we know of. Founded in 1968 our mission is to develop, grow and support the film and media industry here in Oregon.
That mission has pretty much remained the same for years but the things that we do and how we try to achieve them often change. Continue reading... “Oregon Film – Who We Are and What We Do (June 2024 Update)”
Tim Williams Gives AM Northwest A Production Update
Tim Williams (Oregon Film) talked this morning to Helen Raptis, host of AM Northwest. Tim updated viewers on what shows recently shot in Oregon, what projects are currently shooting in the state, and what is coming next. Check it out! Continue reading... “Tim Williams Gives AM Northwest A Production Update”
KGW’s Hello, Rose City! Explores Oregon Film Trail!
Tim Williams (Oregon Film) chatted with Lacey Evans, presenter of Hello, Rose City! on KWG this morning all about the Oregon Film Trail.
Just in time for some “set-jetting” in this nice weather! Enjoy!
Continue reading... “KGW’s Hello, Rose City! Explores Oregon Film Trail!”
“Let’s Have Kids” Announces Cast
The Hollywood Reporter announced that Karen Gillian and Zoë Chao will star in Let’s Have Kids!, a comedy from MRC.
Adam Sztykiel, the screenwriter of DC movie Black Adam who previously tackled the topic of giving birth with Due Date, will make his directorial debut.
LHK centers on lifelong best friends Emma and Phoebe, played by Gillan and Chao, who decide to try to have their first babies at the same time so they can navigate the great unknown of motherhood together. Continue reading... ““Let’s Have Kids” Announces Cast”
Inspiring the New Generation of Filmmakers
George Fox University is hosting a Film Production Institute for high school students this summer at its campus in Newberg. Oregon Film community members are entitled to a $500 scholarship for their children and dependents. This is in appreciation for Oregon Film’s collaboration with George Fox to use the Newberg campus as a regular filming location.
Professor Alex Chung, an alumnus of the Sundance Film Festival, who has written, directed and produced numerous projects, optioned several screenplays, and has crewed on dozens of features and short films in varying capacities, will lead the institute. Continue reading... “Inspiring the New Generation of Filmmakers”
#OregonMade “Above the Trees” Premieres in Ashland on May 10
#OregonMade and Southern Oregon produced “Above The Trees” will premiere May 10, 2024 at the Varsity theatre in Ashland before taking a small tour around the state with a series of in-person screenings followed by a Q&A with the filmmaking team. “Above the Trees” is the new film from Joma Films who previously produced other #OregonMade features like “Phoenix, Oregon,” “Black Road,” “Redwood Highway” and “Calvin Marshall.”
Join us for in person Q&As in these cities. Tickets available soon.
May 10 – Ashland – Varsity Theatre
May 11 – Klamath Falls – Pelican Cinemas
May 13 – Grants Pass – Southgate Cinemas
May 15 – Eugene – Art House Theater
May 17 – Salem – Salem Cinema
May 18 am – Lincoln City – Bijou Theatre
May 18 pm – Florence – City Lights Cinemas
May 19 – Corvallis – Darkside Cinema
May 22 – Portland – Hollywood Theatre
June 22 – Fort Jones, CA – GlowFest
When a good man is assaulted and left in a serious coma, his best friend and local boxer is charged with the crime. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Above the Trees” Premieres in Ashland on May 10”
“Tell Your Story” Grant – Open for Submissions April 17 – May 31
Oregon Film, #OregonMade Creative Foundation and the Creative Opportunity Program are offering two $15,000 grants to Oregon-based creators, or creative teams. The Grant is designed to support a non-project specific virtual residency, allowing filmmakers to develop, explore, and/or shoot the stories they want to tell, in any format they choose. All filmmakers are welcome to apply, with a special emphasis on applicants from traditionally under-represented communities.
Tell Your Story Grant(s) Will:
- Support early or mid-career filmmakers (not entry level) looking to move forward in the film, media, and entertainment fields in Oregon.
The Future of Film School is Here. And it’s Online.
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BAMPIRE: New Bambi horror movie produced in Eugene, OR!
BAMPIRE, a new Bambi horror movie produced and filmed in Eugene, Oregon was just announced on Indiegogo! The film is an independent horror comedy directed by Taylor Morden (The Last Blockbuster) and written by Zoë Wassman both of whom are based in Eugene, OR. The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign features first-look footage as well as limited edition merchandise and the ability to pre-order copies of the movie.