BENT Image Lab is currently accepting applications for an Executive Assistant/Production Coordinator
The executive assistant/production coordinator works directly with the Executive Producer to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage the production workflow. Assistant responsibilities include managing the EP’s daily schedule, meeting and conference call facilitation, providing regular status updates to keep EP informed of all important production information, and completing a variety of ad hoc support tasks independently and on schedule. Coordination responsibilities include scheduling, budgeting and monitoring production work assigned by the EP and serving as the general internal point of contact between the EP and all studio departments, facilitating effective and timely communication between EP and various production teams. Continue reading... “Position: Executive Assistant/Production Coordinator”
We have decided that there is just way too much wonderful Oregon Film History to ignore. So, as we head into Oregon Film’s 50th anniversary year in 2018, we’ve been taking a more detailed look at the projects – both well-known and little-known – that have come from, or come to, Oregon in the last century.
So, with the help of Phil Oppenheim, who worked for twenty-five years in the trenches of network cable television before working on a doctorate within the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas-Austin focusing on fringe broadcasting phenomena of the 1950s, we are delighted to bring you, for your weekend viewing pleasure, the first installment of a series we’re calling:
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE
“Ladies and gentlemen.
Continue reading... “Raiders of the Lost Archive – THE DAY CALLED X (1955)”
Now in its second year, The Hollywood Theatre, Oregon Parks & Rec, Oregon Film and various other community partners are teaming up again to bring a unique series of outdoor movies to Oregon State Parks.
The series kicked off on July 29th at Champoeg State Heritage Area and will go through September 9th.
All parks in the series are within a close drive of Portland, with film programming selected to complement the diverse features of each park.
These screenings are free, and movies begin at dusk. Continue reading... “Free Outdoor Screenings in State Parks Goes Through Sept 9th”
Directors Juliana Lukasik and Alicia J. Rose have done two recent but separate episodes on The Portland Film Podcast talking about working in a changing film & TV business and creating great work.
Lukasik, the chairperson of the Oregon Film Board of Directors and also an accomplished director herself, recently launched “5to50” a female-centric on-set director job shadow program which seeks to change the percentage of women directors working in the industry from 5% to 50%.
Rose, the director and creator of the #OregonMade series “The Benefits of Gusbandry,” talks about the origins of her award winning work and the ups and downs of creating great media projects. Continue reading... “Juliana Lukasik and Alicia J. Rose Talk About Changing the Media Landscape for the Better on The Portland Film Podcast”
Sound Recording Workshop
Two-Saturdays, July 22nd and 29th from 1pm to 5pm
Taught by Pam Minty. Register online here.
Use professional sound gear to record scripted dialogue and interviews.
Topics:
Overview of microphone types and uses from lavaliers to shotguns
Single versus dual system recording
Basics of recording dialogue, interviews, narration, and effects
Audio recorder operation (Marantz PMD-660, Sound Devices 702, Zoom H4N)
Field mixer operation (Sound Devices MixPre and 302)
Protocols of a recording session
Setting up and conducting a recording session, step by step
Get Instructor coaching and feedback on practice sessions
Rental options for NWFC sound gear
Note: Second session is devoted entirely to hands-on practice. Continue reading... “Sound Recording Workshop”
24 Hour Comic wowed an audience of fans and VIPs at Portland’s Laurelhurst Theater last night with its “Portland Premier” screening. 24 Hour Comic releases on iTunes and VOD on July 11th, and goes to Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival later this month. All this exposure means great things for Oregon filmmaker Milan Erceg.
“The single most important thing an audience can do to support an independent release at this stage is to buy it,” says Ryan Sage, executive producer of the project. Continue reading... ““24 Hour Comic” Premiere delights”
The Oregon, independent game developer, Fullbright, has announced that their latest console game, “Tacoma”, has been released on Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Xbox One, and will be released August 2. This latest game comes as a follow up to their popular, and multi- award-winning game, “Gone Home“ (set in 1990’s Oregon) that became an indie hit.
“Tacoma” takes place in 2088 and is set on a space station of the same name.
Continue reading... “Fullbright’s Long-Awaited “Tacoma” Is Released”
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As a reminder, the OPIF online auction will begin at 9 am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the following link:
http://www.oregon.gov/dor/pages/auction.aspx
The links to submit bids will not be active until July 10, but complete information on the auction process as well as a downloadable Tax Credit Auction Form (TCA) are available at the above link now.
Please feel free to contact Nathan Cherrington with any questions via email ([email protected]) or phone (971) 254-4023. | | | |
Continue reading... “OPIF Tax Credit Auction Coming on July 10th”
Shut Up Anthony take the Spirit Award for Narrative Feature at the 2017 Brooklyn Film Festival!
2017 Brooklyn Film Festival Winners: Rodrigo Reyes’ LUPE UNDER THE SUN Wins Grand Chameleon Award
Continue reading... “Shut Up Anthony Wins Spirit Award”
Northwest Documentary is partnering with Oregon Film and Eastern Oregon Film Festival to bring 4 great documentaries to our Media Center this summer in a free screening series that celebrates great films that are Made in Oregon.
Eastern Oregon Film Festival* curator Ian Clark will be hosting the screenings, featuring virtual or in-person visits with the cast and crew. We also will be offering a small selection of beer and snacks.
Don’t miss it!
Finding True Love – July 9th, 7-9pm – An 80’s inspired comedy featuring a group of filmmakers who set out to crash a high-school reunion in hopes of meeting the man they found in a yearbook thrift store find. Continue reading... “Made in Oregon – Summer Screening Series”
Now in its second year, 
