Did you see these bumpers stickers last week in Salem during “Industry Day”?
Did You Know. . . . . is a new awareness campaign, created in partnership with the film community, that aims to illustrate facts that enlighten the public and the business community alike, to the extended benefits of having a thriving film, TV and multimedia industry in Oregon.
Did You Know . . . . . that even within the industry itself there is sometimes confusion over what our office does and what we are responsible for? Continue reading... “Did You Know. . . . .”
The NW Film Center School of Film presents a new class:
FOOD STYLING
A new 4-week class beginning Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-9:30 PM
Taught by food stylist Dolores Custer
REGISTER NOW
The art of preparing food for the camera.
Topics: Selecting and working with different foods (which ones work, which ones don’t); learn to produce steam on demand, a chilled beverage with a splash, cheese melting over a hamburger, grill marks on meats, the perfect dollop, and much more; propping; working as a team with the cinematographer; working on location under minimum conditions; try out techniques and shoot them with basic cameras; last class is devoted to a small group project on a chosen food.
Continue reading... “New Class at the Film Center: FOOD STYLING”
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Earlier this year, Portland, Oregon-based motion graphics studio Cardboard Castle delivered a bumper for the Food Network’s Iron Chef America program. The spot featured a cross-promotion with the 2013 Kia Optima Limited and gave the studio a chance to work not only on the animation, but on the actual creative for the concept, including the copywriting, casting, and overall design. It is now available to view online.
For a more detailed breakdown of the work that went into the piece, check out the Cardboard Castle blog. Continue reading... “Cardboard Castle’s Kia/Iron Chef America Bumper”
The NW Animation Fest is coming up
May 17-19 @ The Hollywood Theatre
in Portland, OR.
The NW Animation Fest is a variety show that celebrates the best new work from independent animators around the globe. This is the festival’s biggest year yet. And with “over 150 hilarious, dramatic, strange and inspiring films” screening over the course of the 3-day event, it’s now “the biggest animation show in the USA.” The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television is proud to be sponsoring the opening night of the festival, Friday May 17. Continue reading... “Tickets for the NW Animation Festival On Sale Now”
Grimm has wrapped, the SourceOregon book is out, and now it is time to party — today starting at 4pm at Koerner Camera Systems FEATURING OSCAR THE TACO KING!! Beer is sponsored by New Belgium, tacos sponsored by Koerner Camera and OMPA. All are welcome to come celebrate as we kick off another year of promoting the best people and production resources Oregon has to offer.
OMPA members: This is your chance to pick up your copy of the book. (All others, including our actor Add-on members, can purchase a copy for $20 and save shipping charges.) Continue reading... “Party today to release the SourceOregon production directory”
“C.O.G”, written and directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez and based on a David Sedaris autobiographical essay, was filmed in Hood River and the Portland Metro Area. “C.O.G” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and has just gained distribution through Screen Media and Focus Features’ alt-distribution label Focus World. They have plans to release the movie in theaters later this year.
More info. on the film via Deadline Hollywood:
(“C.O.G.” is) about a man who decides to immerse himself in the real world and goes off the grid following his graduation from Yale to work at an apple farm.
Continue reading... ““C.O.G.”, Filmed in Hood River, OR, Gains Distribution”
A unique and entertaining event happens Saturday April 20th at the Portland Art Museum’s Whitsell Auditorium. Cost? Only $12 and a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank. I guarantee you will love it. And if you’re into movies and comedy, you’ll love it more. It’s part of the upcoming Food for Thought festival with proceeds going to the Oregon Food Bank. If you’ve never experienced Portland radio’s Live Wire!, you’re in for a treat. I’ve seen their shtick several times. Continue reading... “Film-Oriented “Live Wire” Event Sat. April 20 at 8pm”
Director Guillermo Arriaga is returning to Oregon, where he filmed “The Burning Plain” in Portland and Coos Bay in 2008. The film featured Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence in her first starring role, alongside Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger. At the Bijou Cinemas and Northwest Film Center, Arriaga will present The Burning Plain and, only at the Bijou, the film he wrote and Tommy Lee Jones directed, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005). While in Oregon, Arriaga will also give the Bartolomé de las Casas Lecture in Latin American Studies at the UO and a public talk at the Oak Hill School. Continue reading... “Cinema Pacific & Northwest Film Center to Screen “The Burning Plain” with director Guillermo Arriaga”
When Richard Herskowitz started Cinema Pacific he conciously decided not to call it a film festival so that a wide array of events could be included. This year’s version of Cinema Pacific is taking that concept to a new level.
One event that is sure to have some thoughtful discussion is the presentation on Open Space Documentary. Helen Di Michiel and Patricia Zimmerman will be discussing examples of media organizations and projects that exemplify the spirit of open space documentary. Continue reading... “Eclectic Collection of Events Happening at Cinema Pacific This Year”
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Two local agencies team up with Travel Oregon to produce a new video promoting tourism. Dave Weich of Sheepscot Creative and Kate Sokoloff of Sokoloff Creative, in conjunction with the Travel Oregon team, offered their creative services to this project that focuses on Governor John Kitzhaber’s own personal memories of growing up in the state. Amidst stunning footage of Oregon’s scenic landscape are photos from the Governor’s personal photo album. These images of him as a young boy fishing and camping illustrate his connection with Oregon’s rural pristine places and the benefits of travel. Continue reading... “Sheepscot Creative, Sokoloff Creative and Travel Oregon premiere new video”
