I finally completed the process of uploading ALL the Free Box episodes to Vimeo presenting them in the highest quality available for the first time on the net. The Free Box is a web series I directed 27 episodes for 3 years in Portland producing it with borrowed equipment and foodstamps. The original Portlandia! Check it out again or for the first time. -Jon
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THE FREE BOX#16 “Vomit Milk” from The Free Box on Vimeo. Continue reading... “The Free Box gets a facelift.”
Oregon made Sci-Fi Thriller Cell Count to be released in Portland on November 2nd.
(Portland, OR – July 31, 2012) Living Room Theaters will be showing the sci-fi horror film festival favorite, Cell Count from Portland filmmaker Todd E. Freeman.
The film, which had its world premiere at the 2012 Fantaspoa Film Festival in Brazil, is the story of Russell Carpenter, a man who reluctantly admits his wife Sadie into an experimental treatment facility for her life-threatening disease. While locked in this prison-like surrounding, they along with 6 others are unknowingly subjected to a cure that might just be worse than the disease itself. Continue reading... “Cell Count Portland Premiere”
In July with the cooperation of Oregon’s Department of Revenue we conducted our first ever auction for the Oregon Production Investment Fund tax credits. By the time the auction was completed we had more bids for the tax credits than what was available. The second stage of the auction required those who submitted a bid to turn in a cashier’s check or money order no later than July 20. Now that DOR has collected all the money, we have determined that there are still credits available. Continue reading... “2nd OPIF Tax Credit Auction to Happen September 17-19”
Limited space available for an incredible opportunity to be taught by top special fx artist Christina Kortum in a small four student sized classroom. Class starts Monday July 30th – Fri Aug. 3rd from 9am-3pm at Art of Makeup in Multnomah Village in SW Portland. Christina will teach bruises, cuts, wounds, scars, bullet holes, burns, small prosthetic application and removal, sickness, track marks, dirt and grime, tattoos and more.
The class is being offered at a last minute 15% off discount for only $595 for the entire week plus supplies. Continue reading... “Space available for Special FX Makeup Class this Monday!”
Earlier in the day we sang the praises of the two Emmy Nominations for “Portlandia” and the three Emmy Nominations for Weiden + Kennedy. We failed to recognize the fact that “Grimm” was nominated in the Outstanding Stunt Coordination category. Stunt Coordinator was recognized for his work on the episode “The Woman in Black”. Congrats Matt and best of luck in September! Continue reading... ““Grimm” Nominated for Outstanding Stunt Coordination Emmy”
Today the Emmy Nominations were announced and “Portlandia” came away with two big nominations. The show was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Writers Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Kreisel and Karey Dornetto were all listed in the nomination. The show was also recognized for Outstanding Directing in a Variety Series thanks to Jonathan Kreisel’s amazing direction. The episode Jonathan was recognized for was “One Moore Episode” which was voted by the fans as the best episode to date. Continue reading... “Portlandia receives 2 Emmy Nods, Weiden + Kennedy receives 3”
This past Wednesday I was kindly invited to attend a private sneak peak of the premiere episode of “Leverage” season 5 at the Evergreen Aviation Museum’s incredible digital theater. In attendance was Executive Producer Dean Devlin and Co-Producer Jose Behar along with founder of Evergreen Aviation Dell Smith. The screening was held at Evergreen because much of the first episode takes place at the museum. The Leverage team pulls off a con to steal the legendary Howard Hughes aircraft The Spruce Goose which is housed at the Aviation Museum. Continue reading... “With Premiere of Season 5 of “Leverage” Stealing the Spruce Goose, Evergreen Aviation Museum Gets Nice Exposure”
Intertwine. Speaking the word makes one think of grape vines in a vineyard, snakes, tangles and knots. It almost never has positive connotations and reminds us that dealing with something that is intertwined with something else means that as simple as the issue seems at first, it’s going to get very complicated very quickly. Welcome to the world of Intertwine.
Let’s give you the lowdown on the plot:
“Intertwine is based on the words Love, Deceit, and Temptation. The series follows a newly married couple, whose lies unravel their sanity and create a world of chaos. Continue reading... “Local Artist Wraps Me Up In Intertwine”
Almost everyone knows that Oregon’s weather is at its best in the months of July, August and September and as a result there are many events programmed in those months designed to get people outside and also designed to get people to travel to our great state. In September there are wall to wall events now programmed for anyone that enjoys good music, cutting edge contemporary art, innovative and creative thinking, and of course world class food and drink. These cluster of events are all on the rise and worthy of a quick breakdown so you don’t miss a great experience here in Oregon. Continue reading... “September is a Month Full of Creative Festivals in Portland With New Ideas and New Collaborations”
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Portland based ad agency Weiden + Kennedy took home several awards at this year’s Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity. Most notably W+K won this year’s Advertising Agengy of the Year at the event. As reported in this week’s Oregonian,
Dan Wieden, co-founder and global executive creative director, also received the Lion of St. Mark award, given for “long and outstanding contribution to creativity and communications.”
W+K’s work with leading brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Old Spice and a host of others continues to lead the pack with innovative campaigns and engaging content. Continue reading... “Weiden + Kennedy Takes Home Awards at this years Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity”
In July with the cooperation of Oregon’s Department of Revenue we conducted our first ever auction for the Oregon Production Investment Fund tax credits. By the time the auction was completed we had more bids for the tax credits than what was available. The second stage of the auction required those who submitted a bid to turn in a cashier’s check or money order no later than July 20. Now that DOR has collected all the money, we have determined that there are still credits available. 
Today the Emmy Nominations were announced and “Portlandia” came away with two big nominations. The show was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Writers Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Kreisel and Karey Dornetto were all listed in the nomination. The show was also recognized for Outstanding Directing in a Variety Series thanks to Jonathan Kreisel’s amazing direction. The episode Jonathan was recognized for was “One Moore Episode” which was 
This past Wednesday I was kindly invited to attend a private sneak peak of the premiere episode of “Leverage” season 5 at the 
