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Fall Is Almost Here – St. Helens’ Spirit Of Halloweentown Fest Returns – Now A Featured Stop On The Oregon Film Trail!

September 16, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, Featured Locations, Locations, Oregon Film Trail Film Tourism, Halloweentown, Oregon Film Trail, SetJetters, Spirit of Halloweentown, St. Helens, twilightLeave a Comment

The lighting of the giant pumpkins is a must-see during the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival. (Photo: City of St. Helens)

This fall the annual St. Helen’s Spirit of Halloweentown festival will transform this small Oregon town into a spooky, family-friendly destination for six weekends beginning September 18 and running through October 31. This year celebrity guest appearances from Ashley Greene, (Alice Cullen) “Twilight” and movie actors J. Paul Zimmerman and Phillip Van Dyke from“Halloweentown” have been added to its abundant offering of family-friendly events.

Film Tourism & The Oregon Film Trail – Why The Connection Works For Communities

September 3, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Film tourism, Locations, Movies, Oregon Film Trail Cinema Tourism, Film Tourism, Movie Tourism, Oregon film locations, Oregon Film Trail, Oregon Movie Locations, SetJetters, SetJetting, Travel and moviesLeave a Comment

The fast-growing sector of Film Tourism has been on Oregon Film’s radar for multiple years and was one of the many compelling reasons that motivated and helped develop the Oregon Film Trail. The Trail is now totalling 33 stops (and growing) and stitches together communities, locations, small businesses and notable film sites at iconic filming locations and strategic points across Oregon. The markers create a presence and a point of interest for visitors to gather, take pictures, retell stories, and celebrate Oregon’s rich contribution to filmmaking since the early 1900’s.

City Of Oregon City Joins The Oregon Film Trail

May 5, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film Trail City of Oregon City, Oregon City, Oregon Film Trail1 Comment

James Graham and Matthew Weintraub (City of Oregon City) unveil the newest Oregon Film Trail sign.

A brand new Oregon Film Trail sign has been installed and was unveiled today in Oregon City, honoring the town’s starring role as a location in the popular teen drama, “Twilight.” It sits along the McLoughlin Promenade, overlooking the former Blue Heron Paper Mill where scenes from the iconic vampire movie were shot. The Mill has also been featured in “The Hunted” and “Grimm.” The Works Progress Administration-era Promenade has itself been featured in scenes from “The Librarians” and “Trinkets.” Continue reading... “City Of Oregon City Joins The Oregon Film Trail”

Klamath Falls Joins The Oregon Film Trail & Film Screening To Highlight Celebration Of “Phoenix, Oregon” Day Feb. 27

February 12, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, Oregon Film Trail "Phoenix, Klamath Falls, oregon, Oregon Film TrailLeave a Comment

Historic marker on the Oregon Film Trail will be unveiled in downtown Klamath Falls in recognition of the film “Phoenix, Oregon” (shot in Klamath Falls in 2018) with a day-long celebration on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Event Details:
WHAT: Oregon Film Trail marker unveiling and “Phoenix, Oregon” film screening
WHERE: The Daily Bagel (1 p.m.), 636 Main St., Klamath Falls. Ross Ragland Theater (2 p.m.), 218 N. 7^th St.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. available in-person and online livestream
COST: $10 for virtual livestream or theater seat (limited seating)

An historic marker, and part of the Oregon Film Trail will be formally unveiled as part of a full slate of activities in celebration of the film “Phoenix, Oregon” on Saturday, Feb.

Stories From The Oregon Film Trail – How Are The Oregon State Museum Of Mental Health, The Oregon Dept. of Corrections & Depoe Bay Harbor Linked?

February 8, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film Trail Depoe Bay, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Oregon Museum of Mental Health, Salem, Stories From The Oregon Film TrailLeave a Comment

Film Tourism is growing, becoming a more robust niche sector of cultural tourism every year, and remarkably Oregon has hundreds of incredible locations that have starred in films, TV series, and high-profile commercials since the silent movie days of 1904. In order to build upon this growing tourism niche, the Oregon Film Trail has been slowly rolling out Trail stops over the past two years (currently at 33) all highlighting the State’s important contribution to the film and TV industry and (seemingly unlikely) community partnerships all across Oregon.

Stories From The Oregon Film Trail – Film Tourism Is Thriving In Brownsville

December 22, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film, Oregon Film Trail Benefits of film tourism, Brownsville, Cinema Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Film Induced Tourism, Film location tourism, film locations, Film Tourism, Linn County Historical Musem, Movie Tourism, Oregon film locations, Oregon Film TrailLeave a Comment

In recent years, Film Tourism is growing into a more robust niche sector of cultural tourism, and remarkably Oregon has hundreds of incredible locations that have starred in films, TV series, and shows, as well as commercials. The Oregon Film Trail has been slowly rolling out more and more trail stops that highlight our State’s contribution to the film industry. Historic Brownsville was one of the first towns to welcome Oregon Film Trail signs in recognition of its contribution to the film, “Stand By Me “. Continue reading... “Stories From The Oregon Film Trail – Film Tourism Is Thriving In Brownsville”

Oregon Film Trail Dedicates A New Sign In Downtown Toledo!

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Locations, Oregon Film Trail "Sometimes A Great Notion", Oregon Film Trail, ToledLeave a Comment

Oregon Film Trail Dedicates A New Sign In Toledo, Oregon!

The latest sign on the Oregon Film Trail is dedicated today on Main Street across from City Hall in downtown Toledo. The sign celebrates the town’s starring role in “Sometimes A Great Notion.”

The recently installed sign marks and celebrates locations in and around Toledo in the filming of “Sometimes A Great Notion” (1971), a motion picture based on the second novel by Oregon author Ken Kesey and published in 1964. Continue reading... “Oregon Film Trail Dedicates A New Sign In Downtown Toledo!”

Ashland Is On The Oregon Film Trail With Two New Signs!

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film Trail "Coraline", Ashland, Film Southern Oregon, Oregon Film Trail, Oregon Made, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, WildLeave a Comment

The 18th and 19th signs on the Oregon Film Trail are now installed in the City of Ashland – they celebrate the town’s starring role in “Wild” and the historic Oregon Shakespeare Festival as inspiration for “Coraline”. The signs are now located in the Downtown Plaza, and at the intersection of Pioneer Street and East Main Street in front of OSF’s Black Swan Theatre and the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.

Historic downtown Ashland featured prominently in “Wild”, the highly acclaimed 2014 film adaptation of the best-selling book, starring Reese Witherspoon as Oregon author Cheryl Strayed. Continue reading... “Ashland Is On The Oregon Film Trail With Two New Signs!”

A New Sign For The Oregon Film Trail At Silver Falls State Park!

August 26, 2020August 28, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film Trail Oregon Film Trail, Silver Falls State ParkLeave a Comment

Silver Falls State Park Ranger, Carl Krigbaum

The Oregon Film Trail sign was installed last week at Silver Falls State Park, and it celebrates the starring role the park played as a location in Twilight among other films. This is the 15^th sign on the Oregon Film Trail, it was installed at the Howard Creek Trailhead parking lot near the campground within the Park.

This sign celebrates multiple filming locations related to the popular romantic vampire fantasy feature film, Twilight, that was based on Stephenie Meyer’s novel of the same name. Continue reading... “A New Sign For The Oregon Film Trail At Silver Falls State Park!”

Athena Joins The Oregon Film Trail

June 27, 2020November 30, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film Trail Athena's Gem, City Girl, Gem Theatre, Historic Oregon Theatres, Oregon Film Trail, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Travel Oregon1 Comment

A brand new Oregon Film Trail sign has been installed and was unveiled today in Athena, honoring the town’s starring role as a location in the silent film, City Girl. It sits outside the Gem Theatre, Athena. The Gem Theatre hosted the dedication of the newest sign on the Oregon Film Trail, in celebration of the local filming of this F.W. Murnau silent feature film.

The current pandemic situation didn’t allow for a large public dedication but instead, local government representatives attended a photo opportunity with the sign at the dedication. Continue reading... “Athena Joins The Oregon Film Trail”