Don't Miss the Season 3 Premiere of "Leverage" this Sunday

Season 3 of “Leverage” premieres this Sunday on TNT with a 2 hour premiere episode.  For those of you that enjoy watching it in a communal setting, it sounds like the Morrison Hotel is once again going to be the gathering place for fans as well as local cast and crew.  TNT has gathered a lot of online promo material leading up to the premiere and be sure to check it out on their website – http://www.tnt.tv/series/leverage/.

The show is already heading into production of episode 12 and from everything we’ve heard season 3 is going even better in Portland than season 2.  Continue reading... “Don't Miss the Season 3 Premiere of "Leverage" this Sunday”

What Can the Oregon Film Industry Expect From a New Governor?

*Note: This is an opinion piece written by Portland-area actor Harold Phillips and originally posted on his blog at http://trishandharold.blogspot.com.  The views expressed here are his own, and are not necessarily the views of the administrators of the Oregon Confluence blog.

Well, someone out there gets it! Take a look at what showed up in my change yesterday when I bought a Viso at my corner mini-mart!

While the legality of writing on US currency is a bit questionable, the message is clear – the Film and TV industry in Oregon is bringing money into the economy! Continue reading... “What Can the Oregon Film Industry Expect From a New Governor?”

Youth Silent Film Festival Awards Screening


Ever find yourself pining for the days of F.W. Murnau and D.W. Griffith? This week at the Hollywood Theater in Portland, young film makers from around the Pacific Northwest celebrated the 100th anniversary of the “Mighty Wurlitzer” theater organ by producing over 50 silent film shorts. The theater organ’s squealing melodies provided more than just an accompaniment –students based their videos on one of several 3-minute scores composed by organist Nathan Avakian. Genres varied, but silent film stalwarts like horror, slapstick and heist flicks dominated the screen. Continue reading... “Youth Silent Film Festival Awards Screening”

Review: “The Goonies” 25th Anniversary Celebration in Astoria, OR

Left to right: "The Goonies" director Richard Donner, Jeff Cohen ("Chunk"), Corey Feldman ("Mouth"), Sean Astin ("Mikey"), and Curt Hanson (Mr. Perkins)

June 7th, 2010 marked the 25th Anniversary of the 80s cult classic film, “The Goonies,” and fans of the film descended upon Astoria, Oregon in droves this past weekend to celebrate.  Director Richard Donner and many of the stars from the film also showed up to commemorate the event and to share the experiences they had making the film.  Continue reading... “Review: “The Goonies” 25th Anniversary Celebration in Astoria, OR”

Trailer for First iOPIF Project Now Online

The Brothers Freeman (Todd and Jason to most of you) have completed a trailer for their most recent project Wake Before I Die .  Wake Before I Die was the first iOPIF project to go through the process.  Be sure to check out the trailer and spread the word about the film.  The trailer says the release of the film is slated for this summer so be on the lookout for more information! Continue reading... “Trailer for First iOPIF Project Now Online”

Oregon-Produced "Trainmaster" Now Available in the UK

Phil Bransom’s very successful family film “Trainmaster” is now available in the United Kingdom under the name “The Railway Grandchildren.” If you’re reading this in the UK, take a look at the link and bring the film home to your family – it’s a great, heartwarming film – and it features some great Oregon locations and actors, such as Jon Ashley Hall, Mercedes Rose, Bryce Walters, Elijah Nelson, Kevin Dahlgren… and even stunt-man extraordinaire Jerry Buxbaum! Continue reading... “Oregon-Produced "Trainmaster" Now Available in the UK”

Media Arts Fellowship – Call for Submissions

FY2011 Oregon Media Arts Fellowship
Guidelines & Application

Deadline: October 1, 2010

The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship(s) provide financial and other support for production expenses to enable Oregon film or video artists to create or complete new work or works in progress. The Media Arts Fellowship(s) recognize and assist media artists whose work shows exceptional promise and who have demonstrated a commitment to film or video art. The Oregon Arts Commission, the Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation and Oregon Public Broadcasting fund the program. Continue reading... “Media Arts Fellowship – Call for Submissions”

Resources for Oregon Businesses

Mind Your Media Business

To all emerging, start-up and established businesses out there, don’t forget about the many resources that are readily available throughout the state to help you flourish, no matter what phase of business you are in.  We have rounded some up for you here:

http://oregonfilm.org/resources/smallbusiness/ and would welcome and comments, suggestions or additions you may have. Continue reading... “Resources for Oregon Businesses”