Celebrate the Portland debut of the NYBACK 16mm archive with a special screening of the new documentary FILM IS DEAD, LONG LIVE FILM (2024), which explores the world of film collectors and their contribution to film preservation. Features film collectors rescuing and preserving obscure and forgotten films from basement vaults, releasing and restoring titles before analog film disappears, and blurring lines between piracy and preservation.
Presented by FRESH PRODUCE. Curated and hosted by film archivist Greg Hamilton.
Director: Peter Flynn
Year: 2024
Country: USA
Runtime: 102 minutes
Join Keycode Media in Portland for the Future of Production Summit. This is your opportunity to network with key industry players, gain insights into the latest production technology, and get hands-on experience with the latest solutions shaping the industry.
We are inviting technology partners that will be demonstrating new camera systems, video switchers, live graphics & AR/XR, video walls, creative editing and more.
The OMPA is excited to be a sponsor and will be tabling during the event. Come meet OMPA Board Members and our Executive Director, Shilpa Sunthankar, to learn more about our organization or even just to have a chat! Continue reading... “Future of Production Summit in Portland March 12”
Join Living Room Theaters for a two-part celebration of cinema’s biggest night! Kick things off with our Film Awards Pre-Talk on Feb. 27, featuring lively discussions, industry insights, and a chance to connect with fellow film lovers. Then, on March 2, experience the excitement of our Watch Party, complete with great food, themed cocktails, and a ballot challenge for a chance to win free movies. Book your tickets here. Continue reading... “Oscar Pre-Talk & Watch Party at Living Room Theaters”
RVing Today, a weekly show about RVs and the RV lifestyle, is celebrating its 15th year on syndicated nationwide broadcast television. The show producer, Jose Moniz, is based near Boston, Massachusetts and co-hosted by Jeff Johnston in a Eugene field office. Oregon distributor Fox KLSR has been with the show for all 15 years and we’re also on KOBI NBC5 in Medford and KOTI NBC 2 in Klamath Falls.
Over 700 filmed projects have shot in the state since 1908, these have resulted in thousands of filming locations in communities all over Oregon. Oregon Film’s non-profit, the OregonMade Creative Foundation, has been building an official state film trail since 2018, as a way to position Oregon to better take advantage of film tourism and supporting economic development in many of our communities.
From the rolling hills of Oregon wine country to a dynamic urban campus in Portland, Linfield University offers stunning, versatile filming locations for your next project. With historic buildings, modern facilities and flexible access, it’s no wonder filmmakers love Linfield! 📍 Now listed on the Oregon Film Locations site, our McMinnville and Portland campuses are ready to host your production. Need on-site housing? A gated campus just minutes from the airport? A summer campus with no classes? We’ve got you covered. Continue reading... “🎬 Lights, Camera, Linfield: Filming At Linfield University”
MovieMaker magazine’s list of Best Places to Live and Work in as a Filmmaker in 2025″ is now out – Portland makes the cut at #14 on the Big Cities” list. Here is what they had to say, “Portland offers a blend of beauty and flexibility — both the ocean and mountains are close drives away, and parts of the city can easily double as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and a host of other cities. Residents’ emphasis on good food and good living also make it a pleasant place to decompress from industry stress, though it has its share of key players, including David Cress, producer of Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal,Portlandia actress and Sleater-Kinney band member Carrie Brownstein, and Good Will Hunting director Gus Van Sant.Continue reading... “Portland Features In MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places To Live & Work As A Filmmaker In 2025””
Great things happened in 1992: MTV released the first Real World, Crystal Pepsi was introduced and Digital One started crafting sound in Portland. While the past 33 years have brought countless changes, one thing has remained the same: our devotion to Portland’s vibrant film and creative scene. Where else can you mix sound, creativity, and a little beer-fueled nostalgia?Connect with new and old friends, get inspired by new tech, and crowd surf to one of Portland’s most iconic bands!
Desert Island Studios will be offering their final, free, Level Up workshop. This one will focus on Film Festival Strategy. Join them on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 6p to 9p. Further details and registration link below. Space is limited so sign up soon.
“Film Festival Strategy” with Bojana Sandic.
For anyone wondering if a film festival strategy matters, this workshop will answer the question with a strong affirmative! Through an overview of the film festival landscape, annual deadlines, and mapping a strategic plan for festival application, outreach, acceptance, attendance, and marketing, film professionals who attend this workshop can learn how to uplevel their chance at success on the festival circuit. Continue reading... “Level UP Workshops: Film Festival Strategy”
Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to announce our Community Grantsprogram will open applications for its 2025 Spring Cycle between Dec. 3, 2024 – Jan. 14, 2025. This cycle’s grants will provide general operating support.
Key dates and program guidelines for the 2025 Spring Cycle are now available on the Community Grants website. This information includes: