15th Annual Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition

15th Annual Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition 

Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are four categories you can submit to, which include one hour existing shows, 1 hour existing sitcom, original pilots, and reality shows.

The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.

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OPIF Credit Auction is Almost Here!

Oregon is leading the show in film production.  There are tax incentives to be had from producing here.  What’s not clear is where the funding comes from.  Or more precisely why taxpayers would be inclined to contribute to OPIF.   Truth is, there are significant tax savings to be had on the giving end (taxpayer) as well as the receiving end (production).  In order for Oregon to continue to make available OPIF tax credits, there must be demand for the credits from taxpayers.   Continue reading... “OPIF Credit Auction is Almost Here!”

“Wild” Set to Film Throughout Oregon in October

Film stars Reese Witherspoon with Jean-Marc Valée directing

A few months back it was announced that Portland based author Cheryl Strayed’s successful memoir “Wild” was being made into a feature film with Fox Searchlight producing and distributing the film.  Reese Witherspoon’s company Pacific Standard originally optioned the theatrical rights.  Acclaimed director Jean-Marc Vallée (recently directed “Dallas Buyers Club) is directing.  Now with just a few weeks to go before principal photography, it appears that the film will cover more parts of Oregon than any other project of recent memory. Continue reading... ““Wild” Set to Film Throughout Oregon in October”

Case 71; a Perfect Arc Productions piece

Hello all

We are interested in producing a historical documentary about one of Oregon’s Oldest Cold Homicide cases solved in 2010 by OSP (Oregon State Police)

Perfect Arc Productions is a newly founded crew of extremely talented graduates who decided to push forward and develop on our own. Working with the resources of testimony and case file facts we are diligently pursuing the producing and filming of the people to came together, using modern technology and  the tenacity of the detectives  to give this 42 year old case the rest it so desperately deserves. Continue reading... “Case 71; a Perfect Arc Productions piece”

Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board

 

Executive Director – Oregon Story Board

Position Description

Organization – The Oregon Story Board is a 501C6 organization that actively promotes the growth of digital media production in Oregon through investments in Incubation, Education, and Industry Development.  The Oregon Story Board is currently funded primarily through the state of Oregon’s innovation initiative called the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon Inc.). 

Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Oregon Story Board’s digital media business accelerator, and will seek out and secure additional public and private investments to expand the reach of the organization. Continue reading... “Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board”

Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR

Media Technology Expo presented by Advanced Broadcast Solutions

October 3 – 11am-7pm

Leftbank Annex

101 North Weidler street
Portland, OR 97227

Free Registration Here

 

Are you an IT Manager, Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?

This is the forum for you!

Why Attend?

This FREE one-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing equipment from a variety of manufacturers. Continue reading... “Media Technology Expo – October 3 in Portland, OR”

“C.O.G.” Made Its Oregon Premiere in Salem

Jonathan Groff and Dale Dickey, C.O.G.

“C.O.G.”, a film adaptation of a David Sedaris work, made it’s Oregon debut last night at the Salem Cinema, Salem’s only independently owned and operated movie theater specializing in art, foreign and independent film.   There was a big turnout and a full house for the reception, featuring cider from Wandering Aengus Ciderworks and apples from Oregon Heritage Farm – a featured location for the film, wine from Namaste Vineyards and fresh apple cider from E.Z. Continue reading... ““C.O.G.” Made Its Oregon Premiere in Salem”

The Certificate Program in Film: Now accepting applications for Fall term

The Northwest Film Center School of Film is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for its Certificate Program in Film–a non-degree track for individuals aspiring to make films. Applications for the Program can be downloaded from the School of Film’s website, nwfilm.org/school.

The hands-on Certificate Program in Film provides a structure within which individuals can advance from the beginning to advanced level of filmmaking, while creating works that showcase them as emerging filmmaker. Through a Core Sequence, the program teaches the concepts and techniques of cinematic storytelling, while developing the vision of participants as media artists. Continue reading... “The Certificate Program in Film: Now accepting applications for Fall term”

Some Techfest Highlights – Mirada’s Andy Merkin, Intrument’s Duet, Pander Box

With Techfest NW fast approaching we wanted to highlight a few cool elements that have a nice digital storytelling theme.  If you want the whole rundown of speakers and parties, be sure to go to the Techfest website here.   The Willamette Week also has nice coverage (it’s their event after all) of the event and some speaker highlights.

Why is Oregon Film talking up Techfest?  Because the event includes elements that will cover some of the great work happening in Oregon’s digital media/digital storytelling world as well as a few nationally known professionals in this emerging industry. Continue reading... “Some Techfest Highlights – Mirada’s Andy Merkin, Intrument’s Duet, Pander Box”

New OPIF Tax Credit Auction Announced for October 21-25

As a result of the legislation passed this year, Oregon’s Department of Revenue will be conducting another tax credit auction for the Oregon Production Investment Fund.  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.
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