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Clackamas County Business and Economic Development Unveils Online Film and Media Permitting Process

Clackamas County Business and Economic Development has unveiled a new one-stop online permitting application for film and media production enterprises wishing to film anywhere in Clackamas County. In partnership with the Governors Office of Film and Television, Clackamas County is promoting the regional development of the film, video and multimedia industry in order to increase the industry revenues and investment county-wide.

Clackamas County Business and Economic Development division serves as the primary liaison between film and media productions, cities and agencies.

“Little Leaks” a Big Deal for Local Animation Company

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CMD and Hinge Digital teamed up to deliver a fun, informative and engaging campaign for NW Natural. “Little Leaks” was conceived as a collaboration between CMD and the Hinge creative team. Hinge created four unique 3D egg characters. The eggs are lighthearted and fun visual storytellers in a spot that educates viewers on how to recognize and react to a gas leak.

“Night Moves” Premieres at Venice International Film Festival and Will Screen at Toronto International Film Festival

Director Kelly Reichardt’s (“Wendy and Lucy”, “Meek’s Cutoff”) new film, “Night Moves” will be screening in competition at the Venice International Film Festival (August 28th- September 7th) and will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival as a special presentation.

“Night Moves” filmed at Galesville Reservoir in Azalea, OR. Seen here, Jesse Eisenberg, (“The Social Network”). © Tipping Point Productions, LLC

“Night Moves” will compete in the “Venezia 70” section of the Venice International Film Festival, an “international competition of feature films, presented as world premieres”.

Hinge Digital Crafts Dark Hero for Bowtech Carbon Knight

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Bowtech and Hinge Digital Launch New Carbon Knight Bow Campaign

Award-winning turnkey visual effects and post production studio Hinge Digital crafts dark hero for BOWTECH Carbon Knight product launch campaign.

BOWTECH Archery engaged Hinge Digital to co-create their new campaign launching the lightest, most maneuverable carbon bow available in modern archery. At just 3.2 lbs, the Carbon Knight is the lightest premium bow ever made.

We have pushed the limits of archery technology with the Carbon Knight bow, and needed a commercial with the tenacity to match,” said Samuel Coalson, Director of Marketing.

Call for Entries: McMinnville Short Film Festival

The 3rd Annual McMinnville Short Film Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, at 7:00 PM at the Gallery Theater in McMinnville. The deadline to enter a film is September 16, 2013. There is a $20 entry fee per film but no limit to the number of films a filmmaker can submit. The fee raises money for Habitat for Humanity, and helps offset the cost of holding the festival. Each category will offer a $100 top prize to the winner!

For more information, please visit http://mcminnvillefilmfest.org/ShortFilm/Default.aspx

Reality Check Brings Time Travel to Portland

There is no future in time travel…when your future is safe with us.

Have you ever considered that you might be dreaming? Your past and present echoes between your blinking eyes…

From Portland, Oregon, a local group of filmmakers have come together to launch a kickstarter campaign for, “Reality Check,” a science fiction short film about an insurance company with a monopoly on time travel. Writer/Director CHRIS BUCHAL, and his crew have worked for over a year in pre-production to bring this vision to life.

Stunt Fighting Workshop 8/17 & 8/18

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Oregon has just expanded its film incentives, which will bring 67% more film and television work to the state. There’s a need for actors to be able to do their own action. Get trained and get an edge over the competition.

Day 1 – 8/17

Fight Reactions
Falls out of Frame & to the Ground
Gunshot Reactions
Unarmed Combat Choreography
Video Playback

Day 2 – 8/18

Knife & Stick Fighting for Film
Basic Gun Safety and Use for Film
Fight Choreography with Weapons
Video Playback

Fee: $100 for one day | $175 for two days.

The Ultimate Video Search

Thrash-Lab is going viral, and wants to showcase YOUR original videos on their premiere YouTube channel for maximum exposure. If you have “Never Before Seen Footage/Original Content” that you’re ready to show the world, they would love to hear from you! They plan on featuring the TOP 350 videos on the site and the best 3 will be rewarded a prize!

First place will be awarded $15,000, second $10,000, and third will receive $7,500 at producer’s discretion.

This is an unprecedented opportunity to get your concepts on a nationwide platform in hopes of promoting your media and to get your content exposed!!

“Portlandia” Nominated for Two Emmys

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in the Season 3 finale episode of "Portlandia." (Frank DiMarco/IFC) — Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in the Season 3 finale episode of “Portlandia.” (Frank DiMarco/IFC)

It’s exciting to see IFC’s season 3 “Portlandia” sketch comedy show nominated once again for two Emmys for “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series” (writers, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel and Bill Oakley) and “Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series” (Jonathan Krisel). Oregonian reporter, Kristi Turnquist’s report is here. The 65th Emmys award show takes place at CBS, Sunday September 22nd.

The Impact of Oregon Film

Hi All– I’m the new intern here at the Governor’s Office of Film & Television. I love all things film and Oregon, as well as baking and studying communication theory. If you want to talk about the entertainment industry, I’m practically a walking IMDb.

Have a good one! -Katlyn Prentice

You can learn quite a bit by the clothes you wear. Walking around my campus in Boston, sporting my new Portlandia sweatshirt, I learned a lot about the impact that Oregon filmmaking has on rest of the country.

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