When Rogue Ales was approached with the idea of creating a special beer bottle to support the IFC show “Portlandia”, without hesitation they said – sign us up! The end result is a special “Portlandia” bottle (bottle artwork is above) which will be available at the “Portlandia” premiere in New York City on January 19. Rogue is also talking to the group planning the Portland premiere next Friday to perhaps provide a few of these limited edition bottles. This is not the first time Rogue has been supportive of the local film and TV scene in Oregon. Continue reading... “Rogue Makes a Portlandia Beer and Bottle”
……… then this year’s 48 Hour Go Green project is inviting filmmakers to SPEAK UP AND CREATE!
Simultaneously, on February 18th, 2011, in cities around the world , 48 Hour Go Green kicks off. Teams will be given a brief and then have only 48 hours to get their films written, shot, edited and through post (you can secure equipment, actors and choose team members ahead of time but must register prior to the kickoff) before finally submitting for competition. The early bird special expires January 19th. Continue reading... “Do You Have An Environmental Message, Concern…….Opinion….”
I found this article in the Sunday New York Times about the upcoming IFC show “Portlandia”. The show is not only proving to be one that the media is interested in covering (it’s been in Entertainment Weekly and many local pubs) but it’s managed to stir up some interesting debate.
Board Chair Gordon Sondland at Oregon Film's Annual Meeting
Last Friday our office presented some important information regarding the Oregon Production Investment Fund and the Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate and those programs’ performance over the last few years. I feel it’s best to share that information on our blog at this point so you all can have a place to find the presented information. Continue reading... “Oregon’s Film Incentives: A Good Deal For All”
I went to last night’s sold out Live Wire show which was fantastic! The first hour was their coming Christmas night radio broadcast and it was packed with entertainment. If you don’t podcast the show, you should. The second hour was for a show that will air January 15 and it featured Gus Van Sant and Carrie Brownstein. Carrie did a fun skit with the team from the show who affectionately call themselves “Faces For Radio Theater”. Show host Courtenay Hameister played a clip from “Portlandia” titled “Dream of the 90’s is Alive in Portland”. Continue reading... ““Dream of the 90’s is Alive in Portland” – Portlandia”
Attending our Annual Meeting was Governor Kulongoski, members of the Governor’s Office of Film & Television Board, as well nominees for the annual awards and a large audience of industry professionals at the newly rennovated Lincoln Performance Hall at PSU on Friday evening. PSU‘s technical team made it possible to catch up on industry happenings in Ashland, Bend and Eugene via live broadcast by teleconference bridge.
Very exciting news from Japan! They’ll be shooting LIVE in Baker City for their big New Years Eve Show. It’s sort of like our Dick Clark’s rockin’ New Years Eve,where they flip to different venues around the country-only the Japan version is flipping to different interesting venues around the world. Yep. That’s right, including us in Oregon. We think this is the first time Japan TV has ever broadcast live from Oregon for any reason. Unbelievable TV Show is one of the highest rated TV shows in Japan, now in its 11th season. Continue reading... “Live from Baker City, it’s New Year’s Eve!”
The Independent Film Channel is beginning to roll out more footage for the upcoming series “Portlandia”. At the film office, we’re waiting with baited breath for the premiere air date on January 21. Actually we’ve been invited to participate in the premiere party in New York City on January 19 as a sponsor. The premiere party will be at the Edison Ballroom in Mid Town Manhattan and IFC is committed to making the party all about Portland (rumor has it a popular local band will be performing). Continue reading... ““Portlandia”!!!! Footage Available.”
When Rogue Ales was approached with the idea of creating a special beer bottle to support the IFC show “Portlandia”, without hesitation they said – sign us up! The end result is a special “Portlandia” bottle (bottle artwork is above) which will be available at the “Portlandia” premiere in New York City on January 19. Rogue is also talking to the group planning the Portland premiere next Friday to perhaps provide a few of these limited edition bottles. This is not the first time Rogue has been supportive of the local film and TV scene in Oregon. Continue reading... “Rogue Makes a Portlandia Beer and Bottle”
The Independent Film Channel is beginning to roll out more footage for the upcoming series