The Oregon Story Board announced its five early-stage companies that were selected for the first OSB Accelerator Class. There is a vibrant mix of film & video, digital media, animation, content, and gaming industries – all that “make up Oregon’s digital storytelling ecosystem”.* The companies are:
CHROMA Chroma makes high-design tools for the creative class. Their first product is Chroma Signal, a mobile app that allows users to create, share, and subscribe to YouTube playlists. Chroma makes it easier to create and distribute lo-fi TV content with great storylines.
The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & TelevisionBoard announced today the appointment of Tim Williams as Executive Director. Williams comes to the job after a lengthy search by the Oregon Film Board and plans to officially start in Oregon Film’s Portland office by October 1st.
Previously based in London and New York, and now living in Los Angeles, Williams has a long history in film and TV production and finance throughout the US and internationally. He recently worked for Fox Searchlight during preparations for their upcoming film “Wild” – which shot on more locations throughout Oregon than any other feature film. Continue reading... “Governor’s Office of Film & TV Has New Executive Director”
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of “The Simpsons“, a mural went up on the side of the Emerald Arts Center in downtown Springfield with Matt Groenings’s blessing. It can finally be put to rest ,that the Springfield in the show is indeed the Springfield in Oregon!
Filmmakers are invited to submit works for consideration in the 6th Eastern Oregon Film Festival —held in La Grande, OR, May 7-9, 2015.
EOFF has been graced by many artists and industry professionals—whether in-the-flesh or via Skype Q&A—including Terence Nance, Matt Porterfield, Ornana, Elizabeth Mims, Nandan Rao, Kentucker Audley, Dustin Guy Defa, Zach Weintraub, Lucas Leyva, Tristan Patterson, LAIKA,Evan Glodell, Sophia Takal, Jessica Oreck and many more.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Secure Online Screener—VIMEO ONLY. No discs. No Youtube links.
Submissions must have been completed after August 2012.
[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/101447723[/vimeo]
Introducing WE Infinity
Waggener Edstrom Communications called on Hinge Digital to design and animate a launch video for WE Infinity, a new data-mining and analytics platform, which shows the social, brand and media impact a story makes in the digital universe.
The Hollywood Theatre has already had a three year partnership with Open Meadow High School (OMHS), and coupled with the nearly a decade of working with under-served, middle school age youth, they will “cultivate a sustainable, community powered, school-based media arts program at OMMS, bolstering engagement with students’ families and the surrounding community, and increasing the expertise of educators in the area of media arts”. Continue reading... “Hollywood Theatre Creates New Media Arts Program For Under-served Youth”
Applications are now open for the 2014 Oregon Story Board accelerator program. Interested companies need to have their applications in by July 15th, 2014.
We’re excited to see what kinds of innovative companies will apply to take part. Do you know a company engaging with their audience with exciting new forms of narrative? Send them our way. We’re seeking companies that are looking to grow their businesses in Oregon to be a part of our new program, running September through December. Continue reading... “Oregon Story Board is Open for Applications”
The Oregon-made feature film, The Discoverers, starring Oscar and Emmy nominee Griffin Dunne will have its Pacific Northwest premiere at the Regal Fox Tower in Portland on June 20. Writer/director Justin Schwarz will attend the 7pm show for a Q&A with his Portland-based crew. The film will expand to Salem, Eugene, Sisters, Ashland and more cities throughout the summer. Get tickets at: www.discoverersmovie.com/see-the-film
