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You’re Invited: OMPA Annual Meeting At Hollywood Theatre

It’s time for another one of OMPA’s biggest annual events! Join us Monday, January 28, at the Hollywood Theatre for our Annual Meeting – presented by JD Fulwiler & Company Insurance. Members and non-members welcome. Admission includes catered buffet and one drink ticket. RSVP Now ►

Don’t let the name fool you – this event is more party than meeting. The evening will include awards presentations, screenings of OMPA member work, special announcements, networking and more. Food will be provided by the always-wonderful Mundo Catering.

The Historic Oregon Film Trail Unveils First Signs In Astoria

Unveiling of one of three signs in Astoria marking the beginning of the Historic Oregon Film Trail.

The Historic Oregon Film Trail has officially begun!

The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon Film Office developed the initial concept of the Historic Oregon Film Trail (HOFT) and identified Astoria movie locations, in partnership with the Oregon Film Museum, that represent the beginning of the Trail. The Oregon Coast Visitors Association provided additional funding and support for the signs.

The Historic Oregon Film Trail, has been designed to showcase iconic locations in the state, and the first official group of signs were unveiled at Alameda Park in Astoria.

Reminder: Mike Rich at PDX ISA Third Thursdays 1/17

Screen writers & Filmmaker, don’t miss ISA 3RD THURSDAY in PDX — 1/17, 7PM. Monthly mixer. Door prizes. Guest speaker screenwrtier Mike Rich (Finding Forresterm The Rookie, Secretariat). Register for this FREE event at: https://www.networkisa.org/events/individual/view/ttportland

POWGirls Announces Three Workshops For Spring And Summer 2019

The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival is excited to announce the POWGirls workshops for spring and summer of 2019. The POWGirls Media Education Program launched in March of 2014 and has hosted thirteen successful workshops, producing 19 films and serving over 100 girls and non-binary youth in the Portland metro area.

Our mission is to help girls and non-binary youth, 15-19, realize their power, creativity and voice in media production and encourage them to explore opportunities as future media-makers. We want to encourage participants to be creative, tech-savvy leaders who will help realize gender equity in media industries.

ISA Third Thursday With Mike Rich 1/17!

Screenwriters & Filmmakers —
Don’t miss 2019’s first ISA THIRD THURSDAYS event – January 17! This month’s mixer for Portland area screenwriters and filmmakers features guest speaker and award-winning screenwriter, MIKE RICH, whose credits include: Finding Forrester, The Rookie, Secretariat, Cars 3, and The Nativity Story. Mike recently published his first novel, The Skavenger’s Hunt.

WHEN: Thursday, January 17th – 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office & South Park *
934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate across the street to South Park.

From The Couch Film Collective – Script To Screen Grant Program Still Open For Applications

Have a story to tell?
Are you working on your short film script?
An amazing opportunity is here for local women and non-binary filmmakers…

Our SCRIPT TO SCREEN GRANT PROGRAM is OPEN until January 20th.
Members of the Couch Film Collective can enter the 2019 Script to Screen Grant Program for an opportunity to win a $4,000 grant (our biggest grant yet!), massive production and outreach support from our filmmaking collective, and in-kind donations!
The final deadline for submissions is January 20, 2019 at midnight.

Robert Blanche Fundraiser Now Accepting Raffle Donations

From Northwest Labor Press:

This year’s SAG awards watch party will raise money for a union actor who’s fighting for his life

Actors Awkwafina and Laverne Cox announce the nominees for the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Every year, the union performers in the Portland SAG-AFTRA local gather at the Lake Theater in Lake Oswego to watch their union’s televised annual awards event. This year, the event is open to all local union members and supporters, and is doubling as a fundraiser for local SAG-AFTRA president Robert Blanche, who’s fighting for his life after a double lung transplant.

Submission Deadline – December 31, 2018 – McMinville Short Film Fest

The McMinnville Short Film Festival wants YOUR film! Our regular submission deadline is Monday, December 31. Submit your film today via FilmFreeway !

We accept all genres as long as they are no longer than 20 minutes. Animation films will be eligible for the Will Vinton Best Animation Award. Environmental films will be eligible for the Recology Award. All Official Selections will be eligible for the Grand Jury Prize which includes a $500 cash award as well as a trophy!

We have films coming in from all over Oregon, the US, Canada and the world.

Portland Film Festival: New Festival Dates & Early-Bird Passes on Sale Now

NEW FESTIVAL DATES, EARLY-BIRD PASSES ON SALE FOR 2019 PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL

Week-Long Event Showcases Independent Film

Portland – December 21, 2018 – The Portland Film Festival announced today its new festival dates to be held October 14th to October 20th, 2019.

“What a great way to celebrate our seventh year of the Portland Film Festival – by celebrating the independent filmmakers, who represent the best of truly independent thinking,” said Josh Leake, Founder and Executive Director of the Portland Film Festival.

Travel Oregon Leads You to Your Favorite Oregon Film and TV Location

As part of the closing out of our 50th year, our friends and colleagues at Travel Oregon have put together an incredible itinerary of places to visit to further celebrate some of the amazing #OregonMade shows that this state has been lucky enough to host over the years.

From “Wild” and “Twilight” to “Paint Your Wagon” and “The General” – Oregon is awash with iconic locations from iconic shows – 110 years, to be exact.

And this is just the beginning.

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