Tim Williams, Executive Director Oregon Film, talking with high schools students about industry jobs
Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, was a special guest speaker at the PWA (Portland Workforce Alliance) NW Careers Expo 2015 breakfast this year, along with Portland Mayor, Charlie Hayes, Portland Public School Superintendent, Carole Smith and Elemental Technologies CEO, Sam Blackman. Around 130 employers, and over 5,000 high-schoolers from all over the state attended the expo . The students were able to talk directly to employers about career options, ask advice on paths to take toward their dream jobs, try hands-on applications and participate in mock interviews. Continue reading... “Big Turnout For PWA’s NW Careers Expo”
The 6th Annual Cinema Pacific unveiled it’s full program coming to Eugene April 27- May 3rd. The festival is a collaboration between the University of Oregon and the community of Eugene, and administered by U of O graduate students. It will be featuring an “array of films, exhibitions, parties and performances” from Pacific rim countries. An exciting part of the festival is the opening, “Adrenaline Film Project” – featuring 12 Oregon filmmaker teams that have 72 hours to create a film from pre through post production. Continue reading... “Cinema Pacific In Eugene April 27 – May 3rd”
Derek Freese Documentary Fund (DFDF) provides production support for feature-length documentary films that have both a strong narrative and compelling story, across a broad spectrum of subject matters. This award is given biennially to an independent filmmaker and provides up to $35,000 in finishing funds.
We had the opportunity to partner with eROI awhile back, they hired us to produce a 2 minute video that shined light on their brand partnership experience. It was great learning about their values and company culture. Enjoy the Video! Continue reading... ““eROI Performance is Art” – New rDMS Work”
Filmmakers, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The Portland Film Festival is looking for some good films with compelling stories for submission. Do you have any suggestions? Please submit your narrative features, documentaries, shorts of all kinds, transmedia, web series, student films and more. Continue reading... “NOW OPEN: Submissions for the 2015 Portland Film Festival”
Tim Williams is the new Executive Director of Oregon Film—more formally known as the Governor’s Office of Film and Television. He speaks with Eric Alan about the growing and shifting media industry in Oregon, at a time when the word “film” is losing its traditional meaning, as the creative form opens to new digital horizons.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38i4SUlvmc[/youtube] (Southern Oregon University and AIFF Alum, Austin Halvorsen, put together this promo for #AIFF 2015.)
