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Go to PIFF and watch some good Oregon Films

February 18, 2011 Oregon Film Events, Oregon Film NW Film CenterLeave a Comment

This week the 34th Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) puts a spotlight on the tremendous accomplishments of Oregon filmmakers, with screenings of Peter D. Richardsonʼs Sundance-acclaimed documentary “How to Die in Oregon“; Aaron Katzʼs Portland valentine “Cold Weather“; the Portland premiere of Matt McCormickʼs first feature film, “Some Days are Better Than Others” starring Portlandia’s Carrie Brownstein; and a program of “Made in Portland” short films featuring the works of Jim Blashfield, Joanna Priestley, Vince Malone, and more.

HB 2167 – My Written Testimony

February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 Oregon Film Economic Impact, Jobs, Oregon Film HB 2167, Oregon Film Incentives3 Comments

Several people asked me to make available my written testimony in yesterday’s hearing on HB 2167. It was a spirited hearing despite the fact that we only had 30 minutes. We have also provided online information related to our office and the bill here. The remaining testimony and questions will continue on Friday but in the meantime, here’s what I provided. Continue reading... “HB 2167 – My Written Testimony”

Did You Read……….

January 11, 2011January 14, 2011 Oregon Film Featured Videos, Film and Media Industry, Oregon Film, Television, Uncategorized, Web Series PortlandiaLeave a Comment

snow globe — Rob Owen/Special to The Oregonian

……in Oregon Live that “Portlandia” continues to raise awareness for the city? According to Rob Owen, during the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour last week, life in Portland was on topic for those journalist attending the “Portlandia” Q & A with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. Read about it.

Did you read…………that there is now a second “Portlandia” screening at the Hollywood Theater on January 14th?

Did you read………Kristi Turnquist’s piece in Oregon Live that Melissa Locker’s posting a couple of days ago on the IFC Blog highlighted an interesting “Portland in the 90’s playlist”? Continue reading... “Did You Read……….”

Put A Bird On It For Charity

January 3, 2011January 3, 2011 Oregon Film Events, Television, Uncategorized Portlandia1 Comment

Below is some information we picked up from Producer David Cress regarding a fund raising event happening surrounding the local premiere of “Portlandia” on January 14. I’m sure there will be more info on the January 14 Premiere as well as the after party coming very soon so stay tuned. In the mean time, get your bird art out for a good cause!

(From David Cress, Carrie Brownstein, and Film Action Oregon)

On January 14th, we will be having a premier and charity event in conjunction with the new IFC television series Portlandia.

A Christmas Gift from “Live Wire Radio”

December 22, 2010 Oregon Film Featured Videos, Music, Web Series Live Wire Radio, Thao Nguyen1 Comment

I went to the recent “Live Wire Radio” show which plays on OPB on Saturday Nights. They recorded two shows – one that will air on Christmas Night and one that will air in January. The January show features Carrie Brownstein and Gus Van Sant (as well as a good skit with Carrie about “Portlandia”). The Christmas show featured singer/songwriter Thao Nguyen who played this song that night. It brought the house down. A gift card Christmas – a true 21st century Christmas song. Continue reading... “A Christmas Gift from “Live Wire Radio””

D.B. Sweeney to star in new TV pilot set in Portland

November 30, 2010November 30, 2010 Oregon Film Casting, Economic Impact, Oregon Film, Talent, Television "Brain Trust", D.B. Sweeney, Dean Devlin, Electric Entertainment, TBS2 Comments

Turner Broadcasting announced today that D.B. Sweeney has been cast to play the lead in Electric Entertainment’s pilot set in Portland titled “Brain Trust”. Here’s the info on the pilot. Dean Devlin will be directing the pilot which is due to shoot in Portland in December for two weeks. We were thrilled to have Electric bring a second project to Oregon and even more excited to hear that they made the decision to re-write this pilot for Portland. The original script had set the pilot in Washington D.C. Continue reading... “D.B. Sweeney to star in new TV pilot set in Portland”