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Oregon Art Beat To Showcase “The Art of Grimm”

Behind the scenes shooting of "Grimm" (NBC Universal) — Behind the scenes shooting of “Grimm” (NBC Universal)

The Oregon Art Beat Special, “The Art of Grimm“, is set to air April 30th. The show employs talented and skilled Oregonians that, each week, help bring the show to life. Oregon Art Beat will be meeting the creative team behind this NBC Universal’s hit drama. They will go behind the scenes, “getting to know some of the Oregon artists who design, manufacture and decorate the “look” of this locally shot fantasy series, and that bring the spookiness to life.”

The Pendleton Real West Festival: a New Film Event in Eastern Oregon

THE PENDLETON REAL WEST FESTIVAL HITS TOWN APRIL 16-18

The Pendleton Real West Festival, a new film event in Eastern Oregon, barrels into town April 16-18 with a lineup of classic Westerns, Native American cinema and cutting edge work by Northwest filmmakers.

The Festival opens Thursday, April 16 with THE WINDING STREAM: THE STORY OF THE CARTERS, THE CASH’S AND THE COURSE OF COUNTRY MUSIC. The film is labor of love from Vancouver, Washington filmmaker Beth Harrington that digs deep into the story of the roots of country music with exceptional archival footage and one of the very last interviews with Johnny Cash.

Big Turnout For PWA’s NW Careers Expo

Tim Williams, Executive Director Oregon Film, talking with high schools students about industry jobs

Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, was a special guest speaker at the PWA (Portland Workforce Alliance) NW Careers Expo 2015 breakfast this year, along with Portland Mayor, Charlie Hayes, Portland Public School Superintendent, Carole Smith and Elemental Technologies CEO, Sam Blackman. Around 130 employers, and over 5,000 high-schoolers from all over the state attended the expo . The students were able to talk directly to employers about career options, ask advice on paths to take toward their dream jobs, try hands-on applications and participate in mock interviews.

10th DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon Opens April 17

Eugene, OR – The Chinese American Benevolent Association is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, a juried, all-volunteer, grassroots celebration of independent film and social justice. DisOrient is known internationally for its warm and intimate festival experience showcasing fresh, independent films that present the vast diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander American voices and perspectives.

Bent Image Lab’s “Polariffic” Accepted at Annecy Int’l Animated Film Fest

Bent Image Lab, "Polariffic" — Bent Image Lab, “Polariffic”

Bent Image Lab‘s “Polariffic” was accepted at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in the “TV Films in Competition” category. Congratulations to the Bent team, comprising of, director Rob Shaw, producer Marissa Weisman, writer Allan Neuwirth, Music Composer Charles-Henri Avelange, and BENT Executive Producers Tsui Ling Toomer and Ray Di Carlo. Annecy International Film Festival takes place June 15th – 20th in Annecy, France.

Cinema Pacific In Eugene April 27 – May 3rd

The 6th Annual Cinema Pacific unveiled it’s full program coming to Eugene April 27- May 3rd. The festival is a collaboration between the University of Oregon and the community of Eugene, and administered by U of O graduate students. It will be featuring an “array of films, exhibitions, parties and performances” from Pacific rim countries. An exciting part of the festival is the opening, “Adrenaline Film Project” – featuring 12 Oregon filmmaker teams that have 72 hours to create a film from pre through post production.

Documentarians – Need Finishing Funds?

Derek Freese Documentary Fund (DFDF) provides production support for feature-length documentary films that have both a strong narrative and compelling story, across a broad spectrum of subject matters. This award is given biennially to an independent filmmaker and provides up to $35,000 in finishing funds.

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“eROI Performance is Art” – New rDMS Work

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We had the opportunity to partner with eROI awhile back, they hired us to produce a 2 minute video that shined light on their brand partnership experience. It was great learning about their values and company culture. Enjoy the Video!

Wildfang presents: “Evan Rachel Would”

You have to love this video. Robin Lopez, Kim Gordon and Beth Ditto star in Wildfang video to raise money for Friends of the Children.

NOW OPEN: Submissions for the 2015 Portland Film Festival

Filmmakers, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The Portland Film Festival is looking for some good films with compelling stories for submission. Do you have any suggestions? Please submit your narrative features, documentaries, shorts of all kinds, transmedia, web series, student films and more.

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