So most of you know that we mostly talk about state funded incentives to bring jobs and economic activity for the film and video industry. I’ve often been asked “why can’t the private industry step in”? I’ve never had a good answer – until today. I was browsing one of my favorite blogs today Silicon Florist and Rick had a post detailing “Ideas 4 Oregon”. The Meyer Memorial Trust (founded by none other than Fred Meyer) has put out a challenge to come up with innovative ideas to spend a million dollars. Continue reading... “Why Can't Film and Video be an Innovative Idea?”
ONLINE (June 4, 2010) – Revolver Digital Media Studio announced their main cast for PLANNING TO FAIL (SPECTACULARLY), their latest web series project. The web series stars: Casey McFeron as Paul, Victor Morris as Richard, John San Nicolas as Bryan, Jacob Bean-Watson as Clive, Mariessa Portelance as Naomi, Roshan Maloney as Dallas, and Sara Robbin as Brevin. The series is scheduled to shoot this summer in Oregon. Continue reading... “Revolver Studio's Webseries "Planning to Fail (Spectacularly)" Reveals Its Cast.”
Brownsville, Oregon, will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the filming of the classic movie Stand By Me on July 24th, 2010. Continue reading... “Stand By Me 25th Anniversary Celebration!”
An exciting production is now shooting at the Fir Street Studios in Medford. MotoUSA is producing a series of webisodes for their site www.motorcycle-usa.com.
Fir Street Studios Inc. is southern Oregon’s premier independent production facility, offering over 70,000 square feet of usable production space designed to support the creation of Media and Artistic Expression.
Fir Street Studios, driven by the unchallenged energy needed to sustain itself in this demanding industry is a company that posses’ all of the creative resource and skill necessary to service their clients. Continue reading... “Motorcyle-USA at Fir Street Studios in Medford”
Portland, OR – The eagerly anticipated inaugural feature film for local filmmaker Jacqueline Gault of JackSpeed Productions begins principal photography on July 12th at Dante’s nightclub in downtown Portland. The film follows two women: Jane, a dowdy toy store employee played by Audrey Walker, and Ruby a saucy cabaret performer played by Jacqueline Gault, as their lives suddenly intersect and Jane is thrust into Ruby’s dark world. Jane’s life gets turned upside down as she learns the details of her past and just how interconnected her life is with Ruby. Continue reading... “Independent Film Meet Jane Doe Rolls Cameras on July 12th”
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A Million Movies a Minute is an independent documentary distributor based in Portland, Oregon. AMMAM specializes in short films and its inaugural release After the War: Life post-Yugoslavia featured 9 short documentaries from 5 award-winning, international film-makers including Jasmila Žbanic, winner of the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival. Continue reading... “A Million Movies a Minute Releases new DVD”
Women in Film‐PDX is proud to announce, through generous support from The Faerie Godmother Foundation, The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant. The purpose of the FG Production Grant is to support working-women video and filmmakers in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Clark County). The goal of this grant is to provide a financial statement of support aiding in the next step of crafting of an idea, honing a vision, or assisting in the completion of a consequential piece of work. The FG Production Grant is a cash grant of two thousand dollars ($2,000). Continue reading... “The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant”
The Portland Latin American Film Festival invites you to join director Roberto Sneider for a special presentation of the award winning Mexican film Tear this Heart Out (Arráncame la Vida), Thursday May 27th,2010 at 7:00 PM at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, Or.) Continue reading... “Special Presentation: “Arráncame la Vida””
Over a third of Americans are not just overweight, they are obese. The question is, are you ready to change your life? If so, then here is the first courageous step you need to take. Season 10 of NBC’s hit television show “The Biggest Loser” will be visiting cities all across America and we want to see you, your friends and family all there to make this healthy change. One of our world famous trainers, either Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels, will be in each city to reveal some of the contestants who will be on season 10 of “The Biggest Loser.” Continue reading... “"Biggest Loser" Filming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park this Weekend”
May 18-22, 2010, The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival
Exploring the human cultural legacy on screen!
Five days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics:
Awards Reception Saturday evening, May 22
Ticket package prices available only by calling direct to the Ticket Office. Phone 541-682-5000.
Individual Festival session tickets available online at the Hult Center Ticket Office.
Continue reading... “The Archaeology Channel”
