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Congrats to “Lifeboat” On Its Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary Emmy Nomination!

July 30, 2019 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Awards, Documentary 40th Emmy Awards, Annual News and Documentary Awards, Lifeboat, Skye FitzgeraldLeave a Comment

Nominees for the 40th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards have been announced and many congratulations to “Lifeboat” on its Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary nomination. Director (and Oregonian) Skye Fitzgerald, (now based in Portland but grew up in Eastern Oregon) has an impressive collection of documentaries under his belt, including, “Lifeboat.” The film documents North African migrants trying to make it across the Mediterranean sea to safety. “Lifeboat” was nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category 2018. Continue reading... “Congrats to “Lifeboat” On Its Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary Emmy Nomination! ”

2 Two Oregon Towns Feature In HGTV’s Digital Piece – “Must-Visit Small-Town Movie Sets Across America”

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 Oregon Film Film tourism Brownsville, Film Tourism, HGTV, Oregon Film Trail, St. Helens, Stand by Me, Stand By Me Day July 23rd, twilightLeave a Comment

HGTV’s digital home, lifestyle, and travel, platform recently posted a piece on “Must-Visit Small-Town Movie Sets Across America“. Oregon was showcased twice in the piece, highlighting both St. Helens and Brownsville. The Oregon Film Trail an initiative produced through Oregon Film’s non-profit, the Oregon Made Creative Foundation) was also mentioned.

St. Helens hosts a 6-week festival every fall that celebrates the beloved Disney movie, Halloweentown (1988) and Summit Entertainment’s Twilight (2008), and more recently all things Halloween and fall-related. Continue reading... “2 Two Oregon Towns Feature In HGTV’s Digital Piece – “Must-Visit Small-Town Movie Sets Across America””

The Labor Market Comes to Old Town on Dec 9 & 10

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Crew, Events, Jobs, Portland, Talent, TrainingLeave a Comment

THE LABOR MARKET: Portland film and TV workers put on a free weekend public market and maker fair in Old Town on December 9 and 10.

IATSE Local 488, representing Studio Mechanics (Motion Picture workers) in Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana will host The Labor Market, a holiday event for the general public from 10 am until 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 -10 in the Goldsmith Blocks Building on 412 NW Couch Street in Old Town Portland.

Media Bias? Creator Bias?: “Free Willy”

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 jrutherford #BLM, #OregonMade, Advertising, BIPOC, Casting, Commercial, Creative Opportunity Program, Diverse, Economic Impact, Education, Film and Media Industry, Film History, Media Services, Portland, Resources, Training, TV Film, Uncategorized, Workshop, Writers Free WillyLeave a Comment

On the Surface: “Free Willy”

The Mere Exposure Effect Workshop — Media Bias? Biased Creators.

It’s great to watch movies set in your hometown. For many of us, Free Willy is a childhood favorite. This Sept. 22nd, when attending the #OregonMade film event, pay close attention to the implicit biases that show up in this film. The last time I watched “Free Willy” two scenes left me shaking my head in disbelief. How had I not noticed these scenes before? Today, it’s my job to turn a critical eye toward all media and unpack biases. Continue reading... “Media Bias? Creator Bias?: “Free Willy””

Bystander Intervention Webinar

September 6, 2023 Oregon Film Creative Opportunity Program, Events, Film and Media Industry, TrainingLeave a Comment

A 2023 Oregon filmmaker survey found that 1 in 3 respondents have either witnessed or experienced something non-consensual on professional film sets. And if they said something it was not addressed.

When harassment happens at work, people are almost always around–and if they aren’t around, they can be quickly summoned to show up. Our goal is to reduce instances of workplace harassment by giving employees the tools they need to disrupt those perpetrating the harassment.

Join us for this free, 90-minute online presentation, and learn how to be an effective bystander amid workplace harassment using the proven “5Ds” methodology. Continue reading... “Bystander Intervention Webinar”

BendFilm Launches BIPOC Women Production Film Grant

August 10, 2023 Oregon Film Awards, BIPOC, Creative Opportunity Program, Fellowship, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Film Grants, Grants BendFilm2 Comments

On-screen representation affects cultural understanding of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ characters. Barriers need to be broken down until equal representation is achieved on-screen and behind the camera.

BendFilm’s Grant will support a BIPOC women artist with $20,000 toward making their short or feature film. The grant supports storytellers who are working to tell creative and complex stories told from a point of view that is unique and authentic.

Filmmakers who have been underrepresented are less likely to have the funding support to produce their first films to jumpstart their careers. Continue reading... “BendFilm Launches BIPOC Women Production Film Grant”

@TheDailyWoo Experiences Some ’80s Movie Magic At The Short Circuit House, Astoria

February 10, 2023February 14, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Film tourism, LocationsLeave a Comment

Adam at the @TheDailyWoo , or better known as, Adam-The-Woo, describes himself as an “80’s pop culture nerd with a desire to travel and video what I see.” What better place to check out some ’80’s movie locations than our very own Astoria on Oregon’s North Coast? Adam recently explored the incredible Short Circuit house and gives us a fantastically detailed look at this Airbnb asset in Astoria. Give it a watch.

With set-jetting seemingly exponentially expanding inside the tourism space, this is a prime example of what visiting, experiencing, and staying overnight in a real film location looks like. Continue reading... “@TheDailyWoo Experiences Some ’80s Movie Magic At The Short Circuit House, Astoria”

Portland’s Kurt Rosenberg Brings “The Moon Followed Me to Falmouth” To Oregon Short Film Festival

January 31, 2023February 14, 2023 Ryan Davis #OregonMade, Animation/VFX, Composer, Film Festivals, Oregon Film, Portland, Short FilmLeave a Comment

“The Moon Followed Me to Falmouth” will have its US in-person premiere on Feb. 26th at the Oregon Short Film Festival at the Clinton Street Theater.

The musical short film was Executive Produced by Portland-based composer and filmmaker Kurt Rosenberg, based on his song of the same name. It was brought to life with stunning animation by Joël Gibbs of ARMADA studio.

This visually beautiful animated film is reminiscent of the old sea shanties found on the British Isles, a music genre that Kurt Rosenberg loves to listen to and compose. Continue reading... “Portland’s Kurt Rosenberg Brings “The Moon Followed Me to Falmouth” To Oregon Short Film Festival”

Oregon Media Arts Fellowship – Now Open for Applications

January 30, 2023 Oregon Film GrantsLeave a Comment

Still from Borrufa by Roland Dahwen, 2019 Fellow

The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship is a biannual award provided by the Oregon Arts Commission and overseen by the Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow (PAM CUT) for outstanding achievement and creativity in the field of media arts in the state of Oregon.

Applications for fellowships will be accepted from
January 30 – March 31, 2023

Get more information here: https://pamcut.org/artist-services/oregon-media-arts-fellowship/ Continue reading... “Oregon Media Arts Fellowship – Now Open for Applications”

#OregonMade “Sometimes I Think About Dying” In Competition At Sundance

January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Awards Ayanna Berkshire, Daisy Ridley, Jeb Berrier, June Eisler., Katy Wright Mead, Kevin Armento, Kyle Eaton, Rich Hinz, Sean Tarjyoto, Sometimes I Think About Dying, Stefanie Abel Horowitz, Steve Weisman, Vin ShambryLeave a Comment

Daisy Ridley (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Dustin Lane)

The #OregonMade romantic comedy feature, “Sometimes I Think About Dying” is set to premiere in competition at Sundance Film Festival (January 19, 04:00 PM – 7:00 PM) in the US dramatic feature section. Stefanie Abel Horowitz wrote the original short and as well as the feature (with co-writers Kevin Armento and Katy Wright Mead) and it was directed by Rachel Lambert, with Daisy Ridley producing and playing the lead, “Fran”. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Sometimes I Think About Dying” In Competition At Sundance”