The Winding Stream – Last Big Push!

The Winding Stream, an epic documentary film about the dynasty at the heart of American roots music is nearing completion, but needs finishing funds to get there. The film tells the story of the musical Carter and Cash Family and features interviews and performances by many Americana artists, including Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash, George Jones, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, the Carolina Chocolate Drops and others.

To get to the finish line, Grammy-nominated independent filmmaker and musician Beth Harrington and her team are in the midst of a 60-day effort to raise the needed funds through the online crowdfunding site, Kickstarter. Continue reading... “The Winding Stream – Last Big Push!”

Faceout Films in Bend Poised to Grow With New Video Production Capabilities

 FACEOUT STUDIO HAS LAUNCHED VIDEO PRODUCITON CAPABILITY TO MEETGROWING DEMAND

Bend, OR – May 8, 2012. Faceout Studio, a firm specializing in book design since 1996, has recently expanded its services to include film production. Faceout Films shot its first book trailer in the fall of 2010 and has since produced over 20 projects for various national media companies. Faceout Films is currently producing trailers, teasers, commercials, interviews and short films. In addition, they are offering clients an array of value–added deliverables such as behind-the-scenes live action footage and stills. Continue reading... “Faceout Films in Bend Poised to Grow With New Video Production Capabilities”

Mayor Sam Adams: “The City of Portland is Politely Asking You to Put an Emmy on It”

Portland Mayor, Sam Adams, is rallying behind Portlandia for Emmy consideration in twelve categories, including Outstanding Variety Series.  Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisens’ hit sketch comedy series has already completed two seasons in Portland and is coming back for a third this year.  The show won an Emmy in 2011 for Outstanding Costumes For A Variety/Music Program.

Go Portlandia!

Other news: Portlandia is now available in the UK on the recently launched (in Britain) netflix.com.  And if you are coming for a visit soon, check out IFC’s cool interactive travel map of the city. Continue reading... “Mayor Sam Adams: “The City of Portland is Politely Asking You to Put an Emmy on It””

Matt McCormick’s “The Great Northwest” to Screen at Northwest Film Center

After great screenings at the Rotterdam International Film Festival and the Museum of Modern Art, Matt McCormick’s documentary film “The Great Northwest” is being screened right here in the real life Great Northwest.

The film will screen on May 2-3 in Portland at the Northwest Film Center.

The Great Northwest is an experimental documentary based on the re-creation of a 3,200 mile road-trip made in 1958 by four Seattle women who thoroughly documented their journey in an elaborate scrapbook of photos, postcards, and brochures.   Continue reading... “Matt McCormick’s “The Great Northwest” to Screen at Northwest Film Center”

Wheel of Fortune – Going Green Week From Portland

Wheel Of Fortune set in Portland

This year marks the fifth season that Wheel of Fortune has featured a “Going Green” theme week. In past seasons, Pat and Vanna have offered viewers tips for going green and have shared updates about what Sony Pictures is doing to keep the studio lot environmentally-friendly.  As well as the kick off Going Green Week, the show is also featuring, Portland Week, College Week and the Great Outdoors.  See the schedule for air dates on KATU below:

Going Green (Portland) Apr 30 – May 4, 2012
Portland Week May 7 – May 11, 2012
College Week (Portland) May 14 – May 18, 2012
Great Outdoors (Portland) May 21 – May 25, 2012

We were there for the Going Green Week taping and the set looked amazing, complete with a digital waterfall and greenery -both live and re-useable manufactured greens. 

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Two Great Projects Showing Off Oregon’s Beauty

Nobody has ever doubted Oregon’s beauty.  It’s why so many fall in love with this state.  There are two new projects on the web thanks to several talented creative individuals that show off Oregon’s beauty in a new and exciting way.  In the past year Uncage the Soul Video Production has traveled all over the state showing off some of Oregon’s most beautiful vistas via time lapse photography.  Most recently John Waller and Ben Canales screened their most recent video featuring Portland at Uncharted Territory Portland TEDx.  Continue reading... “Two Great Projects Showing Off Oregon’s Beauty”

Introducing New OMPA Board President

The Oregon Media Production Association board of directors met last month and elected its 2012 officers, including new president, Michael Bard, owner of recording and post-production facility StudioBard. The board president oversees the activities of the 29-year-old organization to support the mission of growing the commercial, film and television industry in Oregon.

“I am pleased and honored to help direct the OMPA board’s activities to better serve and promote all those involved in Oregon’s vibrant media production industry,” says Michael Bard. Continue reading... “Introducing New OMPA Board President”

New and Improved “Roads of Oregon” Website Goes Live Today

How many times over the past few years have you seen a road in Oregon featured in a car commercial?  The truth is that car commercials are filmed in our state quite a few more times than you would think.  For that reason we created a “Roads of Oregon” micro-site featuring photos of roads across the state a few years ago.  Today we are unveiling a new and improved site with more photos, higher quality images and a new interface that also organizes the roads by region.  Continue reading... “New and Improved “Roads of Oregon” Website Goes Live Today”

A Place Called Home Lecture this Sunday 3/25

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On Sunday, March 25th, the Dill Pickle Club kicks off of A Place Called Home: Lectures on Filmmaking in Portland, a monthly lecture series focused on the history of movie-making in the city, at Cinema 21 with guests David Cress, Walt Curtis, Shawn Levy and David Walker.

DAVID CRESS will talk about Portland’s tradition of advertising and how it’s nourished the film community. Cress is best known as Producer for Independent Film Channel’s Portlandia, although he has been active as a maker in Portland for several decades. Continue reading... “A Place Called Home Lecture this Sunday 3/25”

Great Film Festival Programming in Ashland and Eugene Coming in April

Once again in April Oregon is home to a series of great film festivals in consecutive weeks.  The eleventh annual Ashland Independent Film Festival is happening April 12-16. This year the festival is honoring acclaimed director Julie Taymor.  With Ms. Taymor’s experience in both live theater and film, it makes perfect sense that Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Bill Rauch will join Ms. Taymor on stage for a certain lively and engaging discussion.  Other filmmakers expected to be in attendance include documentarian Ondi Timor and director Lynn Shelton.  Continue reading... “Great Film Festival Programming in Ashland and Eugene Coming in April”