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This week IFC put this clip up on their website to give fans of “Portlandia” a taste of what is to come for season 2. We all know that Oregon loves it’s recycling! In fact all you Portlanders – are you ready to start the city wide composting effort that begins October 31? Hopefully we’ll see more clips of “Portlandia” in the weeks leading up to the show’s season 2 premiere on January 9. Continue reading... “Portlandia Recycles! Season 2 Clip Available”
Once again Quarter Orange will kick the pants off Halloween weekend with a raucous night of unfettered awesomeness and horror at the Holocene. Badassery to include: A screening of local horror short Evidence of the Sasquatch, which documents the grizzly demise of four filmmakers on a location scout in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Brief Q&A with the filmmakers following the screening. Jams from local electric party monster, Kind Brother and rock providers, Father Figure.
Join us for an amazing night of local film, music and Halloween pageantry. Continue reading... “Quarter Orange’s 2nd Annual Halloween Kickoff Extravaganza!”
In today’s People website, there is a good video sneak peak of “Grimm”. Most of the cast is interviewed about the show. Towards the end of the video the cast talks about the experience of filming in Portland. Even though they are beginning to experience the pleasure of the rain coming back into the Northwest, the cast seems to be enjoying the experience. Be sure to check out the video here. Continue reading... “Sneak Peak of “Grimm” – Cast describes pleasure of filming in Portland”
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You must watch this video! It brings to life one of Portland’s greatest mysteries. Thanks Harold Phillips for digging up this very important video.
And if you don’t get it – go here.
Let’s hope they make a movie out of this phenomenon! Continue reading... “The Impassable Wilderness is Real!”
Portland, OR—The Northwest Film Center is bringing Portland filmmakers into the international spotlight through its presentation of the “Made in Portland” short film program, screening in Sapporo, Japan, as part of the 6th Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market, October 5 – 10, 2011.
Since 1971, the Film Center has worked to support and celebrate Northwest filmmaking. The Film Center has been a source of essential funding for numerous artists, administering the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship and serving as a fiscal agent for artists seeking non-profit sponsorship.
Continue reading... “THE NORTHWEST FILM CENTER PRESENTS “MADE IN PORTLAND” SHORTS PROGRAM IN SAPPORO, JAPAN”
Today in the Hollywood Reporter, IFC officially announced the air date for the second season of “Portlandia”. The show will premiere on January 9 at 10:00PM. With the announcement came mention of more guest stars set to appear in the second season including Tim Robbins, Kristen Wiig and “30 Rock’s” Jack McBrayer. Knowing that there were as many as 20 guest stars slated to appear in this second season, we can’t wait to hear who else showed up in Portland to do a bit on the show. Continue reading... “IFC Officially Announces 2nd Season Portlandia Air Date and Guest Stars”
Looking for insight on the vast subject of shooting on location? Looking for the opportunity to pick the brain of a internationally recognized industry expert? Looking to connect with other local filmmakers?
It’s all here!
The short of it:
What: The Nuts & Bolts of Filming on Location
Who: Bill Bowling DGA & founding member and former director of the Location Managers Guild of America–Check out his bio bellow, it’s impressive!
When: Two Saturdays, Oct 22nd & 29th 10am to 4pm
Where: Northwest Film Center School of Film
How Much: Unbelievably reasonable cost of $70–Scholarships available to even further reduce cost (see below)!
Continue reading... “Filming on Location Workshop with Bill Bowling”
Polluted Pictures is proud to debut the poster for our film “The Weather Outside” which is currently in Post Production.
For latest news about the film and exclusive content please become a fan on the newly formed Facebook THE WEATHER OUTSIDE MOVIE page.
www.pollutedpictures.com
Continue reading... “Poster Debut for the Upcoming Film “The Weather Outside””
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Portland,OR-based filmmakers Brandon Roberts and Tara Johnson-Medinger look to the community and Kickstarter to raise $20,000 by October 31st, 2011 to fund the next phase of effort in this classic “girl meets boy” tale with a gothic twist.
Continue reading... ““My Summer as a Goth” Feature Film Production Launches Kickstarter Campaign”
Today the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that Amanda Needham and Niki Dimitras from “Portlandia” won an Emmy for best Costumes in a Variety or Music Program. We picked up the story from Kristi Turnquist’s post today in the Oregonian. Amanda and Niki won the Emmy for their costume design on the episode titled “Farm” which I believe was the premiere episode of the first season (you know the one with Colin the chicken). Congratulations to Amanda and Niki and the entire cast and crew of “Portlandia”. Continue reading... ““Portlandia” wins an Emmy for Costumes”
