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Portland Digital eXperience Showcases Local Animation Talent

Portland has a reputation for creating world-class animation. Whether we’re making feature films or iconic commercials, using traditional stop-motion, CG or state of the art VFX, Portland is a hub for animation within the entertainment industry.

But what exactly do we mean when we refer to “animation”? Beyond movies and television, animation plays an increasing role in education, business solutions and interactive experiences of all kinds. Animation creates movement; it brings ideas to life.

On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 4:30pm Portland Digital eXperience presents Creative Technology in Portland: Local Innovators in Animation at Pure Space in Northwest Portland.

Come By “The Digits” Launch Party on September 6 and Visit other PDX “Start-Up Crawl” Events

As part of this year’s Portland Digital eXperience, there will be an awesome event that I recommend all of you check out. On September 6 roughly the same time as the usual First Thursday Events in the Pearl there will be a Start-Up Crawl. What is a Start-Up Crawl? Check out the initial information about the event that was put up on Rick Turoczy’s tech blog Silicon Florist. Why will this be such a cool event? Well first there are sure to be some great creative tech companies hosting parties on a nice Thursday evening.

Oregon Produced House of Last Things Gains Distribution

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August 28, 2012— Double Dutch International announced today that it has acquired the worldwide rights to the psychological thriller House of Last Things. The film– written, directed and produced in Portland,Oregon by Michael Bartlett– stars RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), Lindsey Haun (True Blood) and Blake Berris (Days of our Lives). Cinematographer is Ken Kelsch (Bad Lieutenant, Big Night, Desert Flower). The world premiere festival has yet to be set.

“This is a film that grabs you and takes you through some exciting twists and turns,” said Jason Möring, President of Double Dutch.

Advanced Broadcast Solutions hosts the Media Technology Expo September 26,27

Are you a Broadcaster, House of Worship Facility, Government Agency, Education Institute, Corporation, Live Event Production, Post House, Cable Provider, Film Maker, Audio Studio, Student, or Professional that wants to keep up with the ever evolving professional technology field?

This is the forum for you!

Why Attend?

This free two-day event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit that showcases equipment from a large variety of manufacturers. Fresh from IBC 2012, NAB, InfoComm, and other interrelated events, knowledgeable representatives from across our industry will be in attendance to assist, educate, and empower you to understand the complexities required in today’s broadcast infrastructure.

Roshan Maloney’s Latest Music Video “Mine” Produced by Revolver Digital Media Studio, LLC

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Roshan Maloney: Mine (Extended Version) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Beloved by fans for his bluesy/soulful vocals, stick-in-your-head melodies, and high-energy shows, singer, songwriter, and musician Roshan Maloney has gained the reputation of a serious double-threat performer.

Revolver Digital Media Studio,LLC (Revolver DMS) partnered with Roshan in 2011 to produce a music video for his hot single “Run Out of Luck”. The video received positive reviews from both critics and fans for its energetic cuts and warm imagery. A little over a year has past and Revolver DMS has decided to produce a more ambitious video with higher stakes; aided by a heist inspired storyline.

The Leviathan is Headed Your Way…

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Recently, we announced that our debut film, Nightscape will be showing at the Montreal Comiccon Horrorfest. Nightscape was one of 15 films selected by the festival as part of its initial feature film lineup. The festival, which runs from September 14th through the 16th in Montreal, Quebec, will showcase a total of 30 features from around the globe.

Nightscape is about an emotionally-guarded drifter who crosses paths with a phantom car responsible for a wave of supernatural violence. The drifter must learn to trust again if she is to end a lifetime of bad luck and to help her newfound companions survive.

Cell Count News

PORTLAND, Oregon (August 22, 2012) The feature film “Cell Count” premiered on May 20th at the Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival in Brazil and plays at the Macabro Film Festival, Montreal HorrorFest, Sitges Film Festival, and Celluloid Screams festival later this year. Today marks the 6th film festival acceptance from the 13th Annual Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre Film Festival in Argentina. The BARS is supported by the National Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, sponsored by the Film Museum of the City of Buenos Aires and declared of cultural interest by the Legislature of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

Couch Fest Film Festival Call for Entries & Host Locations

Couch Fest, founded in Seattle and now worldwide, is embarking on it’s 5th annual year of showing short films in people’s homes all over the world. We put together several programs of the best short films of the year, and invite people to meet their neighbors and fellow film lovers in an intimate and casual setting. This year’s fest takes place Saturday, November 10, 2012.

We want to include your film…and we want you to open the doors of your home, apartment, Volkswagen bus, jungle gym…whatever you want!

Art of Makeup New Class Schedule and Halloween Workshop

Art of Makeup, School of Professional Makeup Artistry, has added both evening classes and daytime classes to the 2012 fall/winter schedule. The new dates are:

Evening Schedule: September 24 – November 9 from 6:30pm – 10pm

Daytime Schedule: October 29 – December 14 from 9am – 3pm

Classes can be taken individually or as an entire course

HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP with Christina Kortum on September 9, 2012 from 1-4pm Cost is $85 including supplies.

Space is limited to 6 students per class.

Governor Kitzhaber Declares Today “ParaNorman Day”

Showing his continued support of Oregon’s film and television industry, Governor John Kitzhaber issued an official Proclamation today declaring August 17, 2012 “ParaNorman Day”. Below is the language of the proclamation.

WHEREAS:          Oregon has a longstanding and honorable tradition of encouraging the entertainment arts and the abundantly talented individuals whose creative work delights, informs and educates our citizens; and

WHEREAS:          The handcrafted, stop-motion animated 3d movie “ParaNorman” is the second feature film produced by Oregon-based animation studio LAIKA; and

WHEREAS:          LAIKA is deeply committed to creating an environment that supports and celebrates the art and artistry of animated filmmaking; and

WHEREAS:          The lead character Norman is a young boy of ingenuity, empathy, courage and optimism and thus embodies character traits Oregonians hold most dear; and

WHEREAS:          “ParaNorman” was produced entirely in Oregon and will be released nationwide by Focus Features on August 17, 2012;

NOW,

THEREFORE:     I, John Kitzhaber, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim August 17, 2012 to be

PARANORMAN DAY

in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.

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Roshan Maloney: Mine (Extended Version) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]