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Open Casting call from Polluted Pictures.

Polluted Pictures is now accepting online submissions for their most current project which is currently “Untitled.” We are shooting this project in accordance with the SAG SHORT FILM guidelines with deferred pay. This film is being produced as a “proof of concept” for a feature film shooting later this year. Our previous three feature films were financed through similar “proof of concept” pieces. None of the footage from this short will be used in the actual feature film that is produced subsequently.

New OPIF Tax Credit Auction Announced for October 21-25

As a result of the legislation passed this year, Oregon’s Department of Revenue will be conducting another tax credit auction for the Oregon Production Investment Fund. 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.

Techfest NW – Great Speakers and Great Parties! September 6-8 at OMSI

If you are someone who is passionate about the storytelling world that’s being created with the intersection of creativity and technology, then you’ll want to show up to Techfest NW this year. Oh yeah and there should be some great parties to attend as well! Included in the speaker list are Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici who will speak on her STEAM Education efforts, Producer Andy Merkin from Guillermo del Toro’s Mirada Studios, Kate Ertman from ADi, Mountain Machine Games founder Nick Lambert, and the team from Cascadia Games.

New Film Fest to Kick Off OSF’s Daedalus Project

The Daedalus Project, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s annual fundraiser to end the spread of HIV/AIDS, is thrilled to launch its first-ever film festival on August 16-18 at The Varsity Theatre on Main Street in Ashland.

The Daedalus Film Fest, produced in partnership with the Ashland Independent Film Festival and Coming Attractions Theatres, includes a slate of 5 bold, original, award-winning documentaries about the ongoing global HIV/AIDS crisis.

“For years, we’ve come together as a community to save lives at Daedalus.

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.

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