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OpenLens Festival – Eugene, January 26, 2013

RESERVE THIS DATE – SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH! The Ninth Annual OpenLens Festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in Oregon filmmaking. This year’s event features a film critic seminar, a meet-the-filmmaker public reception, film screenings, and a closing reception and awards ceremony. The Saturday, January 26th Festival will be held in the UO Baker Center Auditorium at 320 E. 10th Street in Eugene.

This is the third year the Short Film/Video Competition has accepted films from across the entire state of Oregon.

Second Story Interactive Studios Receives Innovation In Media Arts Award

In Oregon we are blessed to have people who know how to tell stories. Storytelling has always been a part of Oregon’s DNA. We have great novelists, great song-writers, and great filmmakers. We also have great innovative storytellers. One such group of innovative storytellers is Second Story Interactive Studios. Founded in 1994 by Julie Beeler and Brad Johnson, Second Story is thought of as one of the leaders in the interactive industry, collecting over 400 awards and accolades.

Governor Kitzhaber presents the Award for Innovation in Media Arts to Second Story Interactive Studios (photo: Frank DiMarco)

This year we are presenting our Innovation in Media Arts Award to Second Story Interactive Studios for their constant advancement in the art of interactive storytelling.

Oregon Film Office Says Thanks To “Leverage” For Four Great Seasons Shooting In Portland By Donating Neighborhood Trees

GOFTMtgJan2013-254 — Dean Devlin, Producer Leverage, Senator Ginny Burdick (picture Frank DiMarco)

The Oregon Film & Television Office thanked Leverage for four great seasons shooting in the Portland Metro area by donating four trees to be planted in metro neighborhoods through the Friends Of Trees non-profit program. Leverage’s Producer, Dean Devlin, was presented with a certificate noting the dates and neighborhoods the trees will be planted by Senator Ginny Burdick (and, naturally, the certificate was printed on 100% recycled, FSC certified paper).

Governor Kitzhaber and Steve Oster Present Oregon Film Office’s Film Advocate Awards To Portland Police Bureau and Portland Parks

At Oregon Film & Television’s Annual Meeting last night, we were able to honor some amazing Film Advocates who have been integral to the film and television industry.

Steve Oster (Producer, “Grimm“) announced the Film Advocate Awards that were presented to Derrick Roberson, Sergeant Erin Smith, and Sergeant Peter Simpson by Governor Kitzhaber.

Derrick Roberson, the Recreation Coordinator for Portland Parks and Recreation, operates as a communication liaison between Location Managers and the Portland Parks and Rec.

Dean Devlin and Governor Kitzhaber Presented The Oregon Film & Television Film Advocate Award To Clackamas County

Film Advocate Award - Clackamas County — Governor Kitzhaber presents the Film Advocate Award to Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk (photo: Frank DiMarco)

At Oregon Film & Television’s Annual Meeting last night, Dean Devlin (Producer, Leverage) and Governor Kitzhaber presented Film Advocate Awards to Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk from Clackamas County Business and Economic Development. Catherine, (Business & Economic Development Manager) and Jamie (Economic Development Coordinator) represent a “best case” example of the cooperation between the needs of the film and media production industry and the community at large.

Ashland Independent Film Festival announces eMerge Transmedia Showcase for the 2013 Festival

Ashland, Ore.—The Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) today announced a multi-part transmedia showcase to be unveiled as part of the 12th annual festival, April 4 – 8, 2013 in Ashland. Created to showcase new forms of digital and interactive storytelling, the program has been developed in collaboration with Southern Oregon University’s Emerging Media and Digital Arts (EMDA) program, and is sponsored by the Governor’s Office of Film and Television, Project A, the Portland Incubator Experiment (P.I.E.), and Second Story Interactive Studios.

After The Annual Meeting…..

…. leave your can parked and walk over to the brand new Raven and Rose in the recently renovated historic Carriage House to socialize. We will provide the appetizers and there will be a cash bar. The Raven and Rose does have a capacity and if full, we suggest the overflow meet at the McMenamins Market Street Pub.

When: Immediately following the Annual Meeting (7pm until close at midnight)

Where: upstairs in the Rookery bar and pool room at Raven and Rose, 1331 SW Broadway (if you are planning on having dinner here, don’t forget to make an advance reservation)

Who: Oregon film and TV industry professionals

laddch151-185x125 Raven and Rose — Raven and Rose in the renovated Carriage House (laddich)

Fundraising Event for THE WINDING STREAM

A documentary film about America’s first family of country music about to wrap! Benefit for the upcoming documentary film, The Winding Stream – The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music

The Winding Stream – The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music – a feature-length documentary about the musical dynasty at the heart of American roots music is almost done. Vancouver, WA producer/director Beth Harrington and her filmmaking team have completed a fine cut of the film and are dashing to the finish line in time for festival season.

An Evening of Shorts by James Westby January 9 at Mississippi Studios

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Wednesday night at Mississippi studios James Westby will be screening a few of his recent shorts at Mississippi Studios on January 9. It’s free to the public so check it out!

Missisippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
Wednesday, January 9th 8pm
Free Admission

Art of Makeup now registering! Classes begin Jan 28

Art of Makeup Studio for Professional Makeup Artistry is Oregon’s first studio exclusively dedicated to the art, techniques, and business of professional makeup artistry, located in the community of Multnomah Village in Southwest Portland.

We are now accepting enrollment applications for classes beginning January 28, 2013

Art of Makeup classes include:
• Corrective Beauty
• Fashion
• Period Makeup
• Film, TV, Stage
• Hair Styling
• Airbrush Makeup
• Special FX

Day and evening classes available. Space is limited. Availability is on a first come first serve basis.

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