In a modern re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, a social pariah discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon Wilderness and does his best to help her find a way home – a troubling exploration of trauma and redemption.
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Continue reading... “#OregonMade “To Kill a Wolf” in Theaters in August”
#OregonMade feature film “And Out Comes the Wolf” has released an exciting and action filled trailer that’s not for the faint hearted. Inspired by the east bay punks in the mid 90s the trailer doesn’t pull any punches.
Warning: Explicit content!
Official webpage: https://www.andoutcomesthewolf.com/
Official instagram: @andoutcomesthewolfmovie
Director: Danny Peykoff
Writer: Jason Neese, Jamie Neese
Continue reading... “#OregonMade “And Out Comes the Wolf” Drops Trailer”
Portland filmmaker James Westby embraces a DIY ethos, making micro-budget films in the Pacific Northwest. His latest, “The Bend,” written by bestselling author Chelsea Cain, was inspired by Westby’s 11-year-old daughter. Filmed on location in Central Oregon, the story follows a family vacation gone awry when a young girl goes missing.
OPB’s “Art Beat” tells us about it:
Continue reading... “Oregon filmmaker James Westby, author Chelsea Cain create “The Bend””
Women in Film Portland are excited to announce the 2025 Vision Grant! This year WIF-PDX will be awarding one filmmaker $10,000 for their narrative documentary short film in production.
The Vision Grant, now in its 13th year, has been a cornerstone of Women in Film PDX’s mission to foster creativity, innovation, and inclusivity within the film community. The grant is designed to provide financial support to emerging female and nonbinary filmmakers in the Portland Metro area, enabling them to bring their unique visions to the screen and contribute their diverse voices to the world of cinema. Continue reading... “Announcing the 2025 WIF-PDX Vision Grant”
Ashland based Joma Films recently sent this update about its latest feature “Above the Trees” and its new distribution platform. After leading the way with a new and innovative way to reach their audiences during the pandemic with the wonderful “Phoenix, Oregon,” Joma’s ability to reinvent how it brings their films to audiences continues to be at the forefront of the industry.
It’s been a long time coming – really five years in the making since the release of “Phoenix, Oregon” – and there have been many stops and starts along the way. Continue reading... “Southern Oregon’s Joma Films Releases Fifth Feature”
Case Study: Navigating the Film Festival Circuit with H. Nelson Tracey
Introduction
Film festivals are often the gateway to an indie filmmaker’s success – at least, that’s the dream. But the reality is that submitting to festivals, especially the A-list ones like Sundance, SXSW, Berlin, and Cannes, is a long shot. As H. Nelson Tracey, director of Breakup Season, will tell you, getting into these festivals is akin to winning the lottery. After all, the odds of making it are slim, and the process is more competitive than most realize. Continue reading... “Case Study: Navigating the Film Festival Circuit”
Hi all.
I’m going to be teaching my usual two screenwriting workshops starting July 7 and July 8.
Both remote/virtual.
You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.jeffsrutherford.com/workshops
All are welcome!
We’ve been building a great community through these and some great projects have been developing. Many folks that have taken both Essential Screenwriting and Feature Writing + Development now have a solid full draft of a feature script.
You can read some testimonials here: https://www.jeffsrutherford.com/wkshptestimonials
You can reach out to me directly too: [email protected] Continue reading... “More Screenwriting Workshops Start July 7”
Thrilled to announce the Kickstarter launch for “Unmatched: The Team That Changed the Beautiful Game,” our upcoming feature about women’s soccer.
Our film focuses on the incredible 2005 Portland Pilots team, including Megan Rapinoe and Christine Sinclair. It celebrates the team’s historic NCAA championship, the impact of their careers, and their role in shaping women’s soccer culture in Portland and beyond, from record-breaking attendance to the success of the Thorns and the NWSL.
You can support our film by:
1) Sharing our Kickstarter link far and wide! Continue reading... “Kickstarter Launched for Upcoming Women’s Soccer Documentary: Unmatched!”
The #OregonMade feature film “Horsegirls” which shot last summer in Portland has just been announced as being a part of the US Narrative Competition screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival while the St. Helens shot feature film “Paradise Records” will be part of the Spotlight Narrative section of the festival.
Both projects utilized hundreds of local crew and talent as well as buying and renting from local Oregon companies for their production work. We congratulate all of the #OregonMade talent that help make these projects come to life. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Horsegirls” & “Paradise Records” to Screen at Tribeca”
If you are ready to to get the training you need to work in film & TV production from wherever you are at any time then Stage 32 Certification is for you.
About Stage 32 Certification:
Stage 32 Certification has partnered with over 40 film commissions, guilds, and studios across the United States and the world. These partnerships include international collaborations in Costa Rica, Poland, Croatia, South Africa, Uganda, and Austria, as well as domestic initiatives in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and Nevada. Continue reading... “Stage 32 Certification Offers Professional Training At A Discount”