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Governor Brown Dedicates Grove Of Trees To #ThankYouGrimm!

April 14, 2017April 21, 2017 Oregon Film #OregonMade, #ThankYouGrimm, Events, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Locations, News, Oregon Film, Portland, Resources, Technology #ThankYouGrimm, Belmont Coffee Service, David Giuntoli, David Guintoli, Freinds of Peir Park, Friends Of Trees, Grimm, Hannah Lloyd, Kate Brown, Oregon Film Office, Sasha Roiz, Stumptown Coffee, Voodoo DoughnutsLeave a Comment

This afternoon, Governor Kate Brown joined members of the “Grimm” cast and crew along with the City of Portland, State of Oregon elected officials, and representatives from Oregon Film, Friends of Trees, Friends of Pier Park and Comcast/NBC. They all came together to plant a small grove of trees in beautiful Pier Park, North Portland, creating a lasting tribute to the work and the legacy of the long running show. Continue reading... “Governor Brown Dedicates Grove Of Trees To #ThankYouGrimm!”

On International Women’s Day – Check Out + Get Tix -“Chasing Grace” Premiering March 25th

March 8, 2017March 8, 2018 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Documentary, Education, Independent, Independent Films, Jobs, News, Technology, Women The Chasing Grace Project, Women in techLeave a Comment

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It is International Women’s Day!

$1m Wages Lost: The Gender Pay Gap Exposed in Episode One of Chasing Grace Project.

U of O grad, and reTHINKit Founder, Jennifer Cloer, is shooting part one of her docu-series, “Chasing Grace” in Portland this week, and took some time out from filming to talk to the Portland Business Journal .

The Chasing Grace Project, is a six-part documentary series “that brings together a community that is creating change for women in tech – – right now” and is an initiative to give a voice to women in tech and to keep the conversation going as a way to create change. Continue reading... “On International Women’s Day – Check Out + Get Tix -“Chasing Grace” Premiering March 25th”

“Certain Women” Opened Strong & To Good Reviews

October 17, 2016November 3, 2016 Oregon Film Independent, Oregon Film, Portland, Post Production, Production Services, Resources, Uncategorized Certain Women, James Le Gros, Kelly Reichardt, Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, Lily Gladstone, Michelle Williams, Neil KoppLeave a Comment

Kelly Reichardt and Neil Kopps’ latest feature, “Certain Women” (written and directed by Reichardt) opened to great reviews (New York Times, Variety, LA Times,Vanity Fair) and a strong box office (#2 indie box office.)

Reichardt and Kopp, have shot 4 projects together here in Oregon (“Night Moves“, “Meek’s Cutoff“,”Wendy and Lucy“, “Old Joy“) and although this film shot in Montana, it was posted here in state. Continue reading... ““Certain Women” Opened Strong & To Good Reviews”

Brownsville’s “Stand By Me” By-The-Numbers Summary

August 15, 2016August 26, 2016 Linda McCormick Economic Impact, Events, Uncategorized Brownsville, Brownsville Tourism, Stand By Me 30th1 Comment

The small town of Brownsville, Oregon celebrated the 30^th Anniversary of the classic movie “Stand By Me” on Saturday July 23, 2016.

In 1985 Brownsville was turned into a town named Castle Rock and was teaming with film crews, actors and all the excitement of the movie making process. On August 8, 1986 the movie had a limited release at 16 theaters around the country. Today, 30 years later, the fans are more passionate than ever before and yearn to visit the locations of their favorite movie and mingle with others who are just as passionate. Continue reading... “Brownsville’s “Stand By Me” By-The-Numbers Summary”

30th Anniversary of Stand By Me Was Huge Success

July 6, 2016August 4, 2016 Linda McCormick Blog, Economic Impact, Events, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Locations, Movies, Music, Oregon Film, Rural Production Stand by Me, Stand By Me 30thLeave a Comment

The small town of Brownsville, Oregon celebrated the classic movie Stand By Me on Saturday July 23, 2016. In 1985 Brownsville turned into a town named Castle Rock and was teaming with film crews, actors and all the excitement of the movie making process. Today, the movie is still regarded as a favorite and is listed as one of the top 250 American films of all time. Fans travel from all around the world during the year to see for themselves where this movie was filmed. Continue reading... “30th Anniversary of Stand By Me Was Huge Success”

Lighting On Location With Gary Nolton Starts April 14th

March 22, 2016 NW Film Center Education, Portland, Resources, Workshop classes, film center, gary notlton, LightingLeave a Comment

Join the Northwest Film Center and the owner of Limbo Films for a nine-session course all about lighting. Starting Thursday April 14th, the class will visit a variety of locations and each week explore a new aspect of lighting typical for a narrative film. Taught by an award-winning working Cinematographer, this relaxed yet informative class takes you far beyond the basics by using modern equipment to illustrate a myriad of approaches to lighting. Continue reading... “Lighting On Location With Gary Nolton Starts April 14th”

POWMonthly: LUNAFEST Comes to Portland on January 25, 7:00 pm at Clinton Street Theater.

January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 POWFest Uncategorized Clinton St Theater, POWFest, POWMonthly, Women in FilmLeave a Comment

LUNAFEST Comes to Portland on January 25, 7:00 pm at Clinton Street Theater.

Established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, LUNAFEST connects women, their stories and their causes through film. This traveling film festival, which will visit over 175 cities this season, spotlights the work of a diverse array of talented women filmmakers with intelligent, funny and thought-provoking themes. The Portland screening will be on January 25th, 7pm at the Clinton Street Theater as part of the POWMonthly Screening series, brought to you by the Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival.

“Certain Women” (Kelly Reichardt) To World Premiere At Sundance 2016

December 7, 2015January 20, 2016 Oregon Film Post Production, Uncategorized Certain Women, Kelly ReichardtLeave a Comment

Sundance announced today it’s world premiere festival lineup, and the latest Kelly Reichardt film, “Certain Women” (written and directed by Reichardt) is in the mix. Although Reichardt, and her producer Neil Kopp, have shot most of their projects in Oregon (“Night Moves“, “Meek’s Cutoff“,”Wendy and Lucy“, “Old Joy“) this film was shot elsewhere, but post was done here in the state.

“Certain Women” is about the lives of three woman who “intersect in small-town America, where each is imperfectly blazing a trail”. Continue reading... ““Certain Women” (Kelly Reichardt) To World Premiere At Sundance 2016”

SOAR ~ A New Documentary By Local Director Susan Hess Logeais Premieres Thursday October 22nd at The Hollywood Theatre

October 15, 2015 sourappleproductions Documentary, Independent Films, Movies, News, Portland SoarLeave a Comment

Your concept of what’s possible is about to change!

SOAR, a new documentary featuring local dancers Kiera Brinkley and Uriah Boyd and directed by local filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais, will premiere on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 pm. The screening will take place at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland), and will feature a Q&A with the director Susan Hess Logeais as well as co-producers Kiera Brinkley and Uriah Boyd. Tickets are available in advance at the Hollywood Theatre website or at the door for $10, $5 for Students (with ID). Continue reading... “SOAR ~ A New Documentary By Local Director Susan Hess Logeais Premieres Thursday October 22nd at The Hollywood Theatre”

More Incredible Recognition for the WILD Locations Team

February 10, 2015February 12, 2015 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Nancy Haecker, a locations veteran of 18 years and president of the Location Managers Guild of America, read Cheryl Strayed’s trail memoir “Wild” on a 2013 flight, and was determined to scout the film adaptation.

https://variety.com/2015/film/awards/unsung-heroes-of-2015-oscars-foxcatcher-wrestling-coach-wild-location-manager-and-whiplash-drum-coach-1201429144/ Continue reading... “More Incredible Recognition for the WILD Locations Team”