The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POWFest) organizers are excited to host acclaimed director, Penelope Spheeris, (Decline of Western Civilization I-III, Wayne’s World, Suburbia) as this year’s guest of honor, with a Director’s conversation following the screening of three of her films: DUDES, SUBURBIA and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION III during POWFeston Saturday, March 9th at 2pm and 7pm .
[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/58162919[/vimeo] A father takes his daughter to Mt. Shasta after the death of her mother. One day a mysterious woman appears who claims to be from the lost continent of Lemuria, also known as Mu.
“Mu” is about mystery, it’s about family, it’s about how we perceive each other on this planet and beyond. Oh and did I mention it’s a little scary…
MICHAEL BARTLETT’s Oregon made “House of Last Things” has been selected to premiere in competition in France January 30 – February 4th at the “20th International Festival du film fantastique de Gérardmer”. One of nine films selected for competition, the films in competition include Barry Levinson’s “The Bay,” and from Spain, “Mama”.
Cast includes Lindsey Haun (TRUE BLOOD), Blake Berris (DAYS OF OUR LIVES), and RJ MITTE (BREAKING BAD) in his first feature film role.
The Northwest Film Center is poised to yet again unleash PIFF excitement on film audiences of the Portland Metro area. The Opening Night presentation of the 36th Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) hits on Thursday, February 7th at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) with this year’s Spanish submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, BLANCANIEVES, a 1920s, silent- set reworking of the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Snow White,” offset by punchy Flamenco rhythms and full of imagination.
Beginning Friday, February 8th, PIFF expands to take over a clutch of venues across town, including the Whitsell Auditorium in the Portland Art Museum, Cinema 21, Cinemagic, Regal Fox Tower, World Trade Center, and Regal Lloyd Center 10. Continue reading... “36th Portland International Film Festival in February”
At Oregon Film & Television’sAnnual Meeting last night, we were able to honor some amazing Film Advocates who have been integral to the film and television industry.
Governor Kitzhaber presents the Film Advocate Award to Derrick Roberson, Sergeant Erin Smith and Sergeant Peter Simpson (photo: Frank DiMarco)
Steve Oster (Producer, “Grimm“) announced the Film Advocate Awards that were presented to Derrick Roberson,Sergeant Erin Smith, and Sergeant Peter Simpson by Governor Kitzhaber.
Ashland, Ore.—The Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) today announced a multi-part transmedia showcase to be unveiled as part of the 12th annual festival, April 4 – 8, 2013 in Ashland. Created to showcase new forms of digital and interactive storytelling, the program has been developed in collaboration with Southern Oregon University’s Emerging Media and Digital Arts (EMDA) program, and is sponsored by the Governor’s Office of Film and Television, Project A, the Portland Incubator Experiment (P.I.E.), and Second Story Interactive Studios. Continue reading... “Ashland Independent Film Festival announces eMerge Transmedia Showcase for the 2013 Festival”
…. leave your can parked and walk over to the brand new Raven and Rose in the recently renovated historic Carriage House to socialize. We will provide the appetizers and there will be a cash bar. The Raven and Rose does have a capacity and if full, we suggest the overflow meet at the McMenamins Market Street Pub.
When: Immediately following the Annual Meeting (7pm until close at midnight)
Where: upstairs in the Rookery bar and pool room at Raven and Rose, 1331 SW Broadway (if you are planning on having dinner here, don’t forget to make an advance reservation)
A documentary film about America’s first family of country music about to wrap! Benefit for the upcoming documentary film, The Winding Stream – The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music
The Winding Stream – The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music – a feature-length documentary about the musical dynasty at the heart of American roots music is almost done. Vancouver, WA producer/director Beth Harrington and her filmmaking team have completed a fine cut of the film and are dashing to the finish line in time for festival season. Continue reading... “Fundraising Event for THE WINDING STREAM”
Wednesday night at Mississippi studios James Westby will be screening a few of his recent shorts at Mississippi Studios on January 9. It’s free to the public so check it out!
On Sunday at this year’s WGA awards IFC’s “Portlandia” won a WGA award for best Comedy/Variety Series. By most accounts this was an upset for the show as the other nominees included six time winner “Saturday Night Live”, “Conan”, “The Daily Show”, “The Colbert Report”, “Jimmy Kimmel”, and “Real Time with Bill Maher”. The show continues to grow both audience and acclaim. The season 3 premiere of the show was up 30% from season 2 and the web companion to the show Kumail Tours Portlandia has been a nice surprise on IFC’s website. Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Wins WGA Award for Best Comedy/Variety Program”
