Join Us of Women in Film’s Annual Holiday Party

Join us this Thursday for our annual Holiday Party at The Governor Hotel and help us celebrate another great year of Women In Film Portland. Meet the new board of directors, the 2013 Women’s Vision Grant recipient, and share some holiday cheer with your fellow industry professionals.

Also, don’t miss our guest speaker for the evening Tsui Ling Toomer, Executive Producer at Bent Image Labs who will share with us stories of her glittering career. Check out her impressive bio!

Tsui Ling Toomer has been the Executive Producer at BENT Image Lab since 2005. Continue reading... “Join Us of Women in Film’s Annual Holiday Party”

Pelt: Local student horror film now online

After committing murder, Rufus must decide between keeping his dark deed a secret or exposing his crime to save the woman he loves, from the very man he killed. 

A year after its filming and film festival run“Pelt” is a supernatural period thriller, written and directed by Rowan Spiers-Floyd and starring Adam Elliott Davis, Jeffree Newman and Jennifer Eastwood, can now be found online.Made by a devoted team of students and independent filmmakers, the film was shot on location at the Fort Clatsop replica, near Seaside, Oregon. Continue reading... “Pelt: Local student horror film now online”

“Wild” Has Been Attracting Public Interest As Well As Local And National Press

Reese Witherspoon’s caption to go along with her picture, “Good morning from deepest Oregon”.

“Wild” has been getting a lot of public and press attention in Ashland and Crater Lake in the last two weeks.  Reese Witherspoon has been adding interest by posting daily pictures from the film’s locations in southern Oregon.

Below is a recent round up of some local, national and international news pieces on “Wild”:

KDRV and KTVL had some video coverage, and the Herald, Mail Tribune and The Daily Tidings also covered the story. Continue reading... ““Wild” Has Been Attracting Public Interest As Well As Local And National Press”

The 40th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival Packed With Great Events

Below are just a few of the events happening at the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival.  Be sure to check out all the screenings here as well.

 FRI, NOV 8, 9 PM

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

THE (FORMER) BROADWAY METROPLEX, 1000 SW BROADWAY

Fittingly, the Festival takes over the Broadway metroplex for this 40-years-in-the-making celebration. Belly up to the concession  stand for delicious Sierra Nevada beer, Honest Tea, and food,  and don’t miss the opportunity to introduce yourself to the dazzling array of talented Northwest filmmakers who will be on hand. Continue reading... “The 40th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival Packed With Great Events”

NBC Universal’s, Season 3 of “Grimm” Premieres Strong – More Great Episodes to Come

NBC Universal’s “Grimm” returned for its third season Friday and started up right where it left off.  The season 3 premiere was actually up in the ratings from the season 2 premiere and helped launch NBC’s friday night premiere of “Dracula”.  Here’s one quick analysis from the Hollywood Reporter.  If you were on Twitter during the friday night broadcast, you know that the show is a hit on Twitter as well.  During the 9:00pm west coast broadcast the cast was live tweeting and that with the fan interaction made “Grimm” one of the top trending topics on twitter.  Continue reading... “NBC Universal’s, Season 3 of “Grimm” Premieres Strong – More Great Episodes to Come”

We Moved!

Many of you have heard already, but in case you haven’t, we are moving on November 4 into our new offices.  We will be in a new suite at the Eastside Exchange building with our friends at the Technology Association of Oregon.  The building has been beautifully updated and it should open up new opportunities for events and partnerships.


NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AS OF NOVEMBER 4


123 NE 3RD AVE., SUITE 210

PORTLAND, OR 97232


PHONE – (971)254-4020

 

Our direct numbers are changing as well:


Vince Porter – (971)254-4021
Bob Schmaling – (971)254-4022
Nathan Cherrington – (971)254-4023
Jane Ridley – (971)254-4024

Also – An early Save the date – We’re planning a joint event with the Technology Association to celebrate our new digs on December 5.  Continue reading... “We Moved!”

NW Film Center – Upcoming 1 and 2 day workshops

We hope that you can join us for one or all of our upcoming workshops! See full descriptions at here.

Canon XA-10 Camera In Depth
SATURDAY, OCT 19, 1:30-5:30 PM
Extended overview of our HD camera workhorse.

Lighting on a Shoestring
SATURDAY, OCT 19 & SUNDAY, OCT 20, 10 AM-1 PM
Use whatever you can get your hands on to achieve an intended effect.

Sound Recording Basics
SUNDAYS, OCT 20 & 27, 1:30-4:30 PM
Basics of recording dialogue, interviews, narration, and effects. Continue reading... “NW Film Center – Upcoming 1 and 2 day workshops”

“House of Last Things” is Big in Russia… Gains 1st Distribution Deal

 

Congrats to HOUSE OF LAST THINGS on their first international release today in Russia through CMS FILM. The Bartlett directed thriller was one of Oregon’s first independent features to recieve an i-OPIF grant. The film premiered in France in January and has since been selected for festivals in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. The Russian package includes theatrical, dvd, and online

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OPIF Tax Credit Auction is Open – DOR Website is Up

The October Oregon Production Investment Fund Auction is now open.  This time the total amount of tax credits to be auctioned will be $4,000,000.  The process will be exactly like the successful auction conducted in July.  It’s important to know that there is only time for one more OPIF auction this year so we will be working hard to make sure all $4,000,000 sells out in the designated time frame.
The most important points to know right now:
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“The Voyage of the S.S. Stardust” Local Musical Adventure to Help the Arts.

 

“The Voyage of the S.S. Stardust” tells the story of a space galleon and her adventurous crew, who are searching for the fabled North Star. When they stumble across a supernova, they change course to pursue their new found treasure. It won’t be an easy journey, though, filled with danger, adventure, and musical whimsy! The crew of the S.S. Stardust will find their true calling in the depths of space.

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