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Oregon Media Arts Fellowship – Now Open!

September 2, 2026 / Oregon Film

Portland Dance Film Fest Returns Oct 2-4

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Tell Your Story Grant Recipients Announced

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Hinge – “Your Connection is Out There”

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BendFilm Returns Oct 7-11

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EOFF’s Film Guide Released for 2026

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#OregonMade “Door” Announces Cast

August 19, 2026 / Oregon Film

Manzanita Film Festival Returns October 2–3

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Temple du cinéma!

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CINE | SEEN Returns

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WIF PDX Vision Grant Open for Submissions

July 30, 2026 / Oregon Film

Filmed By Bike Returns to Portland

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PFCAT Announces Line-up

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Oregon Film Talks to AMNW on KATU

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A New Movie Museum in Cottage Grove

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House Special Announces Disney Special

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PFCAT Creator Expo Now Open For Entry

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NW Film Center – Upcoming 1 and 2 day workshops

We hope that you can join us for one or all of our upcoming workshops! See full descriptions at here.

Canon XA-10 Camera In Depth
SATURDAY, OCT 19, 1:30-5:30 PM
Extended overview of our HD camera workhorse.

Lighting on a Shoestring
SATURDAY, OCT 19 & SUNDAY, OCT 20, 10 AM-1 PM
Use whatever you can get your hands on to achieve an intended effect.

Sound Recording Basics
SUNDAYS, OCT 20 & 27, 1:30-4:30 PM
Basics of recording dialogue, interviews, narration, and effects.

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Hinge Digital’s All-CG Spot for Renault

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“mégane”

What car powers through all seasons?  The Mégane by Renault, perfectly envisioned using full CG and VFX – no live action shoot needed.

In collaboration with directing team Andrew Nawrot and Sonja Jasansky, the Hinge creative team developed this all-CG spot for the Renault Mégane in just under two weeks. The spot features dramatic lighting as well as naturalistic visual effects of water, smoke and haze.

More pictures of the design process and storyboards can be seen on Hinge Digital’s website: http://hingedigital.com/projects/renault-megane/

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Official “Start of Production” Release for “Wild” is Out – New Cast Revealed

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

A UNIT OF 21ST CENTURY FOX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES BEGINS PRODUCTION ON “WILD”

 JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DIRECTS ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER REESE WITHERSPOON
IN NICK HORNBY’S ADAPTATION OF CHERYL STRAYED BEST-SELLING BOOK

LOS ANGELES, CA  October 11, 2013Fox Searchlight Pictures announced that director Jean-Marc Valléebegan principal photography in Oregon this week on WILD. The film stars Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon (WALK THE LINE, MUD).  The screenplay is adapted by Oscar nominated writer Nick Hornby (AN EDUCATION, High Fidelity) from author Cheryl Strayed’s NY Times #1 best-seller Wild, the book that re-launched Oprah’s Book Club 2.0.

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“House of Last Things” is Big in Russia… Gains 1st Distribution Deal

 

Congrats to HOUSE OF LAST THINGS on their first international release today in Russia through CMS FILM. The Bartlett directed thriller was one of Oregon’s first independent features to recieve an i-OPIF grant. The film premiered in France in January and has since been selected for festivals in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. The Russian package includes theatrical, dvd, and online

 

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OPIF Tax Credit Auction is Open – DOR Website is Up

The October Oregon Production Investment Fund Auction is now open.  This time the total amount of tax credits to be auctioned will be $4,000,000.  The process will be exactly like the successful auction conducted in July.  It’s important to know that there is only time for one more OPIF auction this year so we will be working hard to make sure all $4,000,000 sells out in the designated time frame.
The most important points to know right now:
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Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines”

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You’ve heard recently how interested  we are in Oregon’s digital medial companies pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.  Well now you can see some of the work for yourself at Design Week Portland’s event “Blurred Lines” which is being presented by AIGA Portland.  Check it out!

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“The Voyage of the S.S. Stardust” Local Musical Adventure to Help the Arts.

 

“The Voyage of the S.S. Stardust” tells the story of a space galleon and her adventurous crew, who are searching for the fabled North Star. When they stumble across a supernova, they change course to pursue their new found treasure. It won’t be an easy journey, though, filled with danger, adventure, and musical whimsy! The crew of the S.S. Stardust will find their true calling in the depths of space.

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PixelSea – An Animated Video Installation by Cardboard Castle

Award-winning motion graphics and design house, Cardboard Castle, proudly presents an evening of wonder featuring an immersive video installation inspired by the ethereal beauty of the deep sea.

Infusing digital animation with the ghostly movements of underwater creatures, viewers will float through a vivid ocean dreamscape buoyed on an ambient musical score.

Animators from Cardboard Castle will be on hand to discuss the exhibit and answer any questions from guests. This will be a casual and informative event designed to provide the local community with a window into the creative process at Cardboard Castle.

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15th Annual Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition

15th Annual Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition 

Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are four categories you can submit to, which include one hour existing shows, 1 hour existing sitcom, original pilots, and reality shows.

The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.

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Hinge Digital Produces New Spot for Carrington College

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/74696545[/vimeo]

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“park”

In the third spot of our integrated campaign for Carrington College, Hinge continued our partnership with BVK to bring Blue and Goldie (and squirrel) to a city park to help another student soar into a new career.

View the animatic and see character sketches here… 

Credits

Client: Carrington College 
Agency: BVK
Producer: Allison Lockwood
Art Director: Ryan Smith
Copywriter: Seth Gordon
Creative Director: Gary Mueller

Creative Production: Hinge Digital
Executive Producer: Roland Gauthier
Post Producer: Amanda Anderson
Director: Alex Tysowsky
VFX Supervisor: Michael Kuehn
Production Manager, Storyboarding: Tiffany Navarro
Production Design: Tyler Kenworthy
Animation: Keith Sizemore, Justin Mai
Look Development: Jonathan Beals, Tyler Kenworthy, Josh LaFayette
Lighting: Jonathan Beals
Compositing: Terell Seitz, Tom Burney
Live Action Producer: Brett Carlson
Editor: Shawn Wight
Color Correction: Siggy Ferstl, Company 3
Mastering: Mission Control

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