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The D-Sandwich Interviews: Refreshing Eastern Oregon's Sense of Humor

July 22, 2010 coldcoffeechris Web Series D-Sandwich, interviews, la grande, la grande life, Marlyn Mason, michael bettis, Web Series1 Comment

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D-Sandwich interviews Michael Bettis, local beekeeper and learns about local honey production in La Grande, Oregon and the Grande Ronde Valley.

D explores issues like honey health facts, colony collapse disorder, infant botulism, sex practices of the species, as well as get’s personal – a slew of “This or That’s” outline one of the great contributing community members of La Grande, Oregon.

A lot of questions, a lot of info, a lot of laughs, support local foods systems with local honey. Continue reading... “The D-Sandwich Interviews: Refreshing Eastern Oregon's Sense of Humor”

La Grande Summer Film Project: Community Filmmaking Opportunity

July 22, 2010 coldcoffeechris Acting, Education, Events, Featured Locations, Independent Films, Talent directors, eatern oregon film festival, Events, film festivals, filming in Oregon, lgsfp, Talent, video clips, workshops1 Comment

Eastern Oregon Film Festival in conjunction with Crossing the Blues: La Grande Summer Festival is pleased to present the 3rd annual La Grande Summer Film Project. The project will kick off on Friday August 13th, with a Night Life social event at White House Coffee (1702 Fourth Street). Teams will be identified, organized, and specific criteria for their film will be given. After the participants have had a chance to “schmooze”, ACTION will be called at 9:00pm – and the filmmakers have 48 hours to deliver their final project. Continue reading... “La Grande Summer Film Project: Community Filmmaking Opportunity”

From Columbia University to the Columbia River: Portland Filmmakers Return Home to Shoot their Thesis Films

July 22, 2010 jlyness EducationLeave a Comment

From the Northwest Film Center:

For emerging filmmakers, the film scenes in New York City and Portland are more closely connected than one might think. Just ask Lena Rudnick, a graduate student in the prestigious Columbia University MFA program in film directing, who got her start as a student at the Northwest Film Center. Like salmon who come home to spawn in the same river each year, when it came time for Rudnick to shoot her final film of the year, she returned to Portland, where easy permitting, equipment access, crew, and location ambience readily combined to trump shooting in the Big Apple. Continue reading... “From Columbia University to the Columbia River: Portland Filmmakers Return Home to Shoot their Thesis Films”

"Stand by Me" 25th Anniversary Celebration July 24th

July 19, 2010 Oregon Film Events, Locations, Oregon Film Events, Locations, Oregon film industry1 Comment

Brownsville, Oregon is about to come alive with “Stand By Me” fans!

Twenty-five years ago, Rob Reiner and his crew came to Brownsville to make the movie Stand By Me. On Saturday, July 24th, Brownsville will be celebrating the movie’s anniversary with an event that’s fun for all ages.

There will be an amateur pie eating contest (where contestants eat blueberry pie with both hands behind their backs); dancing with a live band playing 50’s music; an old car cruise in; a photo display of pictures taken behind the scenes in 1985 and lots of other things to do and see. Continue reading... “"Stand by Me" 25th Anniversary Celebration July 24th”

Old Spice Guy in Portland

July 14, 2010 Oregon Film Media Services, Oregon Film, Talent, Technology, Uncategorized, Web Series Weiden and Kennedy1 Comment

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Weiden + Kennedy are taking their Old Spice Campaign to the web – in real time! The past few days they have been recording personalized messages and posting the videos on YouTube and it’s become quite the phenomenon! Read Write Web got the low down on what W+K is up to. If you type in “Old Spice” on YouTube, you’ll see all the videos. My personal favorite is the message to Alyssa Milano which has already had 72,000 posts. Continue reading... “Old Spice Guy in Portland”

Industry Golf and Wine Tour on July 23rd

July 14, 2010 OMPA Events, Independent Films, Oregon Film, Television Final Cut Classic, fundraiser, Golf Tournament, Media Arts Education Scholarship fund, OMPA, Oregon film industry, Oregon Media Production Association, Raffle, Silent Auction, wine tourLeave a Comment

Over 100 industry guests are already signed up to attend the Final Cut Classic on July 23rd in Hood River Oregon. Participation is designed to bring more exposure and deeper business contacts to the attendees. The event raises money for education scholarships and the OMPA, and it is a great show of support for the crew and other business owners who work together to continue growing the industry. Continue reading... “Industry Golf and Wine Tour on July 23rd”

Hinge Digital Officially Launches

July 14, 2010 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Locations, Media Services, Oregon Film, Production Services, Resources, Technology Animation, Comic-Con, Hinge1 Comment

Thanks to the help of the local PR firm Liaison, Hinge Digital is looking to make a big splash in the animation, visual effects, and digital media industry. Today Liaison put out the news that the company is officially announcing the launch of their full service facility. The company was founded by Roland Gauthier, Michael Kuehn, and Alex Tysowsky and quietly they have been able to do land some significant projects.

Continue reading... “Hinge Digital Officially Launches”

Call for Entries: Video Gong Show!

July 13, 2010 filmactionmeg Events call for submissions, Events, video6 Comments

Film Action Oregon is on the lookout for short-film entries for its 3-round Video Gong Show contest!

Entries can be nearly any style or quality ( Music videos, Senior thesis projects, Stoner videos, Feature Excerpts, & Teasers…etc.)

Your peers & celebrity judges will rate the videos, and the top 5 from each rounds will advance to the Finals at the Hollywood Theatre in October. Compete for cash & a prize from Picture This worth $2000+. Those gonged the quickest will also be rewarded 🙂 Continue reading... “Call for Entries: Video Gong Show!”

Creative Connect Meeting Tuesday @NedSpace

July 12, 2010 Oregon Film Events art, Events, networkingLeave a Comment

By Scott Trimble

The second Tuesday of the month is here, and a great day to meet creatives in the area at Creative Connect! Check out the site, www.creativeconnect.org and click on Portland to get more information!

Creative Connect is a free socializing event designed to allow creatives in the area to meet and mingle. There are NO agendas, just fun and introducing yourself to new people in the area. This month we are at NEDSPACE at 920 SW third ave in Portland! Continue reading... “Creative Connect Meeting Tuesday @NedSpace”

Funnelbox Wins National Telly Award

July 12, 2010 Oregon Film Television Advertising, Television1 Comment

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Reprinted from the Oregonian:

Oregon City’s Funnelbox Motion Picture Studios received national recognition with a Silver Telly Award in May for its short promotional video “Blue Collar Creative.”

The film was a pro bono project conceived by CEO Robb Crocker for Main Street Oregon City’s “Blue Collar Creative” campaign to attract more creative firms to downtown Oregon City.

“We’re just really proud of the production and the effort that went into it,” he said. “This is pretty special.” Continue reading... “Funnelbox Wins National Telly Award”