Entering its 15th year in 2024, The Eastern Oregon Film Festival stands as a beacon of cinematic excellence. Acknowledged by MovieMaker Magazine in 2018 and 2022 as one of the Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World, EOFF has evolved into a year-round organization. Dedicated to the promotion of independent cinema, the festival thrives through curated exhibitions, industry development, and meaningful artist engagement, actively shaping the cultural landscape of rural Eastern Oregon. Find out more and get passes and tickets here: https://www.eofilmfest.com/ Continue reading... “EOFF – Eastern Oregon Film Festival Opens its 15th year Oct. 17”
Oregon Film is proud to sponsor an exhibit at Koerner Camera featuring photos from the sets of Gus Van Sant’s “To Die For” and Larry Clark’s “Kids” taken by #OregonMade cinematographer Eric Alan Edwards to celebrate the 30th anniversary of those film’s release.
Born in Portland, Eric Alan Edwards is a veteran of more than fifty narrative projects, including cult favorites like “My Own Private Idaho,” “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,” period biopics like “Lovelace,” high-end comedies like “The Change-Up” and “Knocked Up,” as well as John Krasinski’s “The Hollars.” Continue reading... ““To Die For” & “Kids” Film Set Photo Exhibit”
THE FUTURE OF FILM SCHOOL IS HERE. AND IT’S ONLINE.
Have you ever dreamed of working in film, television, or digital production?
The key is learning the skills that you need to work in the entertainment industry directly from top professionals from wherever you are — at any time.
Stage 32, the world’s leading online education platform for the entertainment industry, is now offering you the opportunity to become certified in the skills that are needed to work in production so you can take your career to the next level in Oregon. Continue reading... “Stage 32: Training and Education Online (with a discount code!)”
Entertainment payroll company Greenslate recently sat down with Oregon Film’s Executive Director Tim Williams to talk about why you should consider Oregon for your next creative project.
Oregon is a state with a rich history in film production and one where a personal touch and the underlying culture make it uniquely helpful to independent filmmakers as well as a draw for mid to large scale productions.
You can read the full article here. Continue reading... “Greenslate: Don’t Overlook Oregon For Your Next Production”
The Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) annual tax credit auction will take place starting at 9a on Monday, September 23, 2024 and run for 5 days until 5p on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Each year, Oregon Film and the Oregon Department of Revenue auction off $20M of Oregon state tax credits in $500 increments at a minimum bid of 90% of face value. This means you can purchase a $50,000 Oregon state tax credit at auction for as little as $45,000. Continue reading... “OPIF Tax Credit Auction to be Held Sept 23 – 27, 2024”
The application period for Mountainfilm’s Commitment Grant and Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship opens soon. We accept grant applications from August 14 to September 5, 2024.
Mountainfilm Commitment Grants
This year we are offering a total of $60,000 in grants to filmmakers, with individual grants ranging from $5,000 to $1,000. The Commitment Grant supports documentary filmmakers in the production or post-production stages. We are looking for non-fiction stories celebrating adventure, activism, social justice, culture, the environment, and indomitable spirit. Filmmakers from any country are welcome to apply. Continue reading... “Mountainfilm’s Commitment Grant and Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship opens soon”
Dear Oregon Filmmakers,
I hope this message finds you all well and creatively productive. It’s been some time since I’ve actively engaged with the Oregon film community, but you are in my heart and thoughts always. Today I have an exciting opportunity for those with completed feature films seeking distribution.
Continuing Commitment to Oregon Filmmaking
Continue reading... “Exciting Opportunity for Oregon Filmmakers Seeking Distribution”
Join us for the POV Filmmakers June mixer on June 27th, 7-9 pm. We’ll have trivia to kick off the meeting, then a presentation by Storyboard Artist Dan Schaefer, Q&A, and time for networking.
This brief introduction to the field of the storyboard artist will include the basic skills needed, working with a director(s), and using your knowledge of film to tell a story that can be interpreted by the crew. This introduction will be followed by a Q&A.
Veteran storyboard artist Dan Schaefer has worked in the film,TV and commercial industry with companies such as Paramount, Nike, Wayfair, Nissan, Amazon, BBC, Marvel, Geico, NBC and many others since 1986.
Continue reading... “POV Filmmakers Free Monthly Mixer – June”
Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti and Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma host a live taping of their hit new podcast CHINWAG. Paul and Stephen will sit down for a freewheeling conversation that may — or may not — dive really, really, really deep into the edge of the known… topics like aliens, science fiction, imagination…
Featuring prominent guests from diverse fields, Chinwag is esoteric in the best way possible, as Paul and Stephen delve into anything and everything: Are we living in a simulation? Continue reading... “Join Paul Giamatti for a live taping of his podcast CHINWAG (Save 20%!)”
Are you a passionate storyteller eager to explore the great outdoors? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative celebrating diversity, conservation, and adventure? If so, Wild Diversity wants to hear from you!
Wild Diversity is looking for adventurous individuals aged 18-24 from BIPOC communities to join our crew. Their outdoor exploration video series is tailor-made for BIPOC youth and families, showcasing the rich tapestry of stories and experiences within the community.
For more information visit wilddiversity.com/adventure-media
Continue reading... “Wild Diversity Is Looking For Media Crew!”