Tomorrow morning Jane Ridley and I fly down to Los Angeles to host a reception in Santa Monica. The American Film Market is going on at the Loews Hotel and our reception is next door at the beautiful Shutters Hotel. We have about 50 invited guests who have RSVP’d for the reception and Jane Ridley has done an amazing job organizing a great “taste of Oregon” reception. Maria Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards will be pouring wine for the reception and we have artisan cheeses being served from Juniper Grove Farm, Willamette Valley Cheese Co.Continue reading... “Oregon Film heads down to AFM with Wine and Cheese”
In case you haven’t already caught Aaron Mesh’s profile on Carrie Brownstein, here’s a link to the article. Carrie’s diverse talents as musician, writer and actor make her a perfect representation of Portland’s creative class. I don’t know if it’s because you need to be versatile to make a career in a small market like Oregon, or if it’s in the fabric of the region that creative professionals have many talents.
Michael Douglas - Photo by the late, great Jim Marshall: circa 1975
Someone has to sing their praises, you know, the men and women who choose to make their films in Oregon, and largely because of their efforts, we are basking in the light of the films that they showcased our Oregon in. This post is to honor Michael Douglas, the man behind the movie “Cuckoo’s Nest” and the movie star image. I am writing this post because I remember him as he was in the 70’s, but readers take caution, as he was quoted in the forward to photographer Jim Marshall’s book Not Fade Away: “If you remember the 60’s, you weren’t there.” Continue reading... “Michael Douglas: The Wonderful Man Behind the Movie: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest””
A world destroyed… a woman left alone… a relationship left unresolved…
These are the elements that come together in the newest drama from Moon Tribe Studio’s Gil Luna (director; writer) and Jonathan Stark (executive producer; concept) and golightlyfilms’ Kenneth Luba (director of photography). Every day, Lilith wanders the remains of civilization, scavenging what she can from the deserted refuse of what was once a bustling city. Every night, she returns to her home underneath the dead city and contemplates the past that has left her alone. Continue reading... “Population: 2- New Film from Moon Tribe Studios and golightlyfilms”
Today Portland announced that Shelley Midthun has taken over the position of the Liaison for the Mayor’s Office of Film and Video at the Portland Development commission. Here is the announcement from the Mayor’s office.
I’ve had the chance to meet Shelley a few times and I can promise you that she is coming into the office with a lot of enthusiasm and desire to help the industry continue to move forward. In the two years that I’ve been at the state film office, the city of Portland has been a great partner in bringing projects to the state and I’m sure that Shelley will do all she can to continue that positive partnership. Continue reading... “Welcome Shelley”
OMPA member Frank DiMarco has donated his well-traveled “Making Movies” exhibit to Film Action Oregon. http://www.filmactionoregon.org/ The collection of framed black and white images depict recent filmmaking in Oregon, with emphasis on the individual crafts that go into making a production. Film Action Oregon Artistic Director Richard Beer says, “We are honored that Frank decided to donate this lovely collection to Film Action Oregon. It is a wonderful testament to the talent that lives and works in Oregon.” “Making Movies” has been exhibited in Portland’s City Hall, The Art Institute of Portland, Portland Community Media and several restaurants in Portland. Continue reading... ““Making Movies” Exhibit Finds Permanent Home”
Just wanted to send out a thank you to all the organizations and companies so far who have committed to sponsoring the “Brave New World of Media” event on November 17.
Brad Smith and his Webvisions team has done an amazing job so far reaching out to the community and getting spons0rs. It’s been a pleasure so far working with someone who knows how to put together a first class event. I’m also thrilled to know that this is the first of what I hope is many more “Backstage Pass” events. Continue reading... “Thank you to all the Brave New World Sponsors”
On October 26th, local Portland-based filmmakers, the Brothers Freeman, commence principle photography on THE WEATHER OUTSIDE, the first of two feature films made back to back under the i-OPIF incentive program this fall from their production company Polluted Pictures.
Four filmmakers embarked on a doomed location scout in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. What started as a preliminary scout at the base of the cascades, ended in a bloodbath in the unforgiving wilderness. ‘Evidence of the Sasquatch’ is the film shot during this scouting by the filmmakers. This footage was found and the film was put together chronologically to show what these pour souls experienced in the days leading up to their final moments. This film shows the undeniable truth about the existence of the Sasquatch.Continue reading... “‘Evidence of the Sasquatch,’ to Screen October 27th, 2010”
This Sunday Extreme Makeover Home Edition is airing its episode featuring Oregon’s School for the Deaf. We covered this production back in September when the show was in Salem shooting the episode. Here are a few links to those posts:
Word from everyone who participated was that the shoot was a huge success. The Oregonian recently covered the story with a little more reflection on what the show did for the school. Here it is. I was particularly struck by two things in the article – the student’s communication skills are up since they took their trip to a special hearing institute in Minnesota and attendance is up this year for the school’s Nightmare Factory which is a big fundraiser for the school. Continue reading... “Oregon Episode of Extreme Makeover Airs on Halloween”
Today Portland announced that Shelley Midthun has taken over the position of the Liaison for the Mayor’s Office of Film and Video at the Portland Development commission. 
Four filmmakers embarked on a doomed location scout in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. What started as a preliminary scout at the base of the cascades, ended in a bloodbath in the unforgiving wilderness. ‘Evidence of the Sasquatch’ is the film shot during this scouting by the filmmakers. This footage was found and the film was put together chronologically to show what these pour souls experienced in the days leading up to their final moments. This film shows the undeniable truth about the existence of the Sasquatch. 