This month’s very special guest is Mariel Pastor, author and international trainer for IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems) and the creator of CHARACTER MAPPING. A unique approach to craft for Screenwriters, Directors, and Actors, Character Mapping provides a psychological toolbox for building backstory and authentic characters, while also providing a process for artistic self-discovery. Weaving wisdom from decades of professional experience, Mariel has created a psycho-spiritual approach to character that is transformative for the artist! WHEN: Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Continue reading... “Wow! Don’t miss “Character Mapping” Creator Mariel Pastor At ISA 3rd Thursday 10/19”
Join us on October 24th for a special networking event hosted for the Creatives of Color Oregon. Afterwards, dive into the world of entertainment unions with an informative session on joining a Union, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from representatives of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 488 (IATSE 488).
It’s great to watch movies set in your hometown.For many of us, Free Willyis a childhood favorite. This Sept. 22nd, when attending the #OregonMade film event, pay close attention to the implicit biases that show up in this film. The last time I watched “Free Willy” two scenes left me shaking my head in disbelief.How had I not noticed these scenes before?Today, it’s my job to turn a critical eye toward all media and unpack biases. Continue reading... “Media Bias? Creator Bias?: “Free Willy””
Bridges to Change is hosting its 3rd annual PDX Recovery Film Festival on October 1st at Revolution Hall in Portland, OR! This annual event showcases winning short films submitted from across the United States and United Kingdom to promote awareness of addictions, mental health issues and homelessness in a creative and impactful way. Bridges to Change hosts this event to support its mission to provide housing to those who need it most, support recovery through the lens of lived experience, promote wellbeing through behavioral health services, and advocate for those who systems have ignored. Continue reading... “Biggest Recovery Film Festival In The PNW Happening October 1st!”
Hello everyone in the film world of Oregon. I am happy to be given a moment on this platform to talk about my new film and the campaign around it. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Martin Vavra. I am a director, producer and editor living in Portland. I’ve been chiseling away on a directing career in films and commercials for over fifteen years. My new film, The Way of Things is my most personal film yet, and the one that I hope acts as a transitional project. Continue reading... “The Way of Things film crowdfunding campaign”
L to R: Brian Cox (credit: David Ho), Kelly Reilly (credit: Kyle Baugher), Brooklynn Prince (credit: Beverly Brosius), Che Tafari (credit: Guy Viau)
Paramount+ today announced the start of production and cast for the service’s latest original coming-of-age film, “Little Wing”, from Awesomeness and inspired by the New Yorker article of the same name by Susan Orlean. The film starts production this month in Portland. Brian Cox (“Succession”), Kelly Reilly (“Here,” “A Haunting in Venice”), Brooklynn Prince (“Cocaine Bear,” “The Florida Project”) and Che Tafari (“Me Time”) star. Continue reading... “Paramount + Announce Start Of Production In Portland On “Little Wing””
Join the POV Filmmakers for our monthly in person mixer.
Thursday, April 20th, 7-9 pm
Lolo Pass, 1616 E Burnside in the Gallery.
The April mixer will feature a presentation from Bradley Aaron, Screenwriter, on How To Format A Screenplay (approximately 20 minutes), followed by a fun trivia game, then plenty of time to network with other filmmakers. Open to all, this event is free to attend no matter where you are in your filmmaking journey. We meet every Third Thursday. Continue reading... “Filmmaker Mixer – Free Event”
A new sci-fi proof-of-concept film, drawing on inspiration from the natural winemaking community in Oregon–and especially its female champions–is in pre-production. THE WINEMAKER is about Joanie, who harbors a cosmic secret, but must finish the year’s vintage before her enemies come for vengeance.
This month’s very special guest is Mariel Pastor, author and international trainer for IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems) and the creator of CHARACTER MAPPING. 
Join us on October 24th for a special networking event hosted for the Creatives of Color Oregon. Afterwards, dive into the world of entertainment unions with an informative session on joining a Union, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from representatives of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 488 (IATSE 488).
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Join the POV Filmmakers for our monthly in person mixer.
The project is now crowdfunding on