In collaboration with PDXART, and many other partners (please see list below) a new exhibit is up on Concourse E, at the Portland International Airport this week. The exhibit showcases “vignettes” of artifacts, props and images from just a few of the 400+ feature films & television shows that have utilized Oregon as their production backdrop over the years. From the early silent era films like “Fisherman’s Bride” (shot in Astoria, 1908), to “Grimm”, the popular NBC television series currently shooting in Portland, Oregon has played an important role in production. Continue reading... “#OregonMadeShows Exhibit Opens At PDX”
Brownsville is celebrating today! “Stand By Me” turns 30 – “The anniversary event is featuring a 5K walk/run as a memorial to Ray Brower, interviews with some of the cast & crew (including the train engineer from the trestle scene), a vintage car cruise in and vintage trailer open house, an authentic sock hop in the historic Brownsville gym, an amateur blueberry pie eating contest, a Geocache Challenge, a replica of the tree house and guided walking tours.Continue reading... “It’s a Beautiful Day in Brownsville – “Stand By Me” 30th Anniversary Is Underway!”
Learn all about shooting live events as a trained cameraperson for the Pickathon Music Festival, one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the US (August 4-7).
This mentored crew experience is open to anyone with an interest in filming music, sports and other live events, from absolute beginners/novices to advanced filmmaking students. A combination class and field experience, the fun starts with four weekly instructional sessions devoted to hands-on camera operation techniques, specialized gear such as jibs, robotics, switchers and more, and how a camera crew and director work together as a creative team on location. Continue reading... “Pickathon Camera Crew Starts July 5th!”
Got a unique film project that contributes to society? The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is looking to award its grant to one that fits that description. This year’s winner receives $3,500 cash and $30,000 in donated film products and services to help complete their film. Films can be documentaries, short films, features, TV or web series. Deadline for submission is June 30th, 2016.
See Grimm fairy tales in the making! Join Oregon Art Beat on OPB TVthis Thursday as they continue their “Made in the Northwest” series—a month-long tribute to local artists making the northwest an even more beautiful place to call home.
The series continues on OPB TV this Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m. with “The Art of Grimm,” which profilesthe many Oregon artists and craftspeople behind the hit NBC seriesthat brings fairy tales to life. You can also watch this and the other specials online at any time. Continue reading... “The Art of Grimm On OPB TV”
Image from Lower Boom’s Warhol-inspired Screen Test series.
“LOWER BOOM PRESENTS”, an innovative new distribution channel and network, launches with a celebration of NW filmmakers at Dig A Pony, 736 SE Grand, on Wednesday May 18th, at 7 pm.
Produced and curated by Lower Boom, LOWER BOOM PRESENTS features Pacific Northwest Filmmakers and Storytellers, with feature films, short films, music videos, special projects and more, showing exclusively to guests of the fabulous Hotel Eastlund starting May 18th.
In addition to a sneak peek at the channel’s programming (featuring filmmakers like Alicia Rose, Scott Ballard, Josh Lunden, Jessica Scalise and many more), Lower Boom will present an encore screening of their short film JOAN, screen their newest short film ….YEAH
“Portlandia” was nominated again for 
Roy W. Dean 2016 Summer Film Grant
