Oregon Episode of Extreme Makeover Airs on Halloween
Word from everyone who participated was that the shoot was a huge success. The Oregonian recently covered the story with a little more reflection on what the show did for the school. Here it is. I was particularly struck by two things in the article – the student’s communication skills are up since they took their trip to a special hearing institute in Minnesota and attendance is up this year for the school’s Nightmare Factory which is a big fundraiser for the school.
Spielberg to Direct Film Based on Portland Author’s Novel
Call For Short Films – OpenLens Festival 2011
EUGENE, OR. The DIVA Center, in Eugene, is calling for short film submissions (15 minutes or less) by Oregon filmmakers for entry in the Center’s 7th annual OpenLens Festival – January 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2011. The submission deadline is December 1st, 2010. For full information and submission process visit: http://openlens.proscenia.net/
The 2011 OpenLens festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in filmmaking and encourages Oregon filmmakers who make short films to enter. This annual event is dedicated to showcasing new films and providing the opportunity for film artists to network during the three day event.
New Film Hits Corvallis Oregon
Filmmaker Sean Brown has another film in Pre-Production based on the novel Reality Crash.
The Local paper has a short blub about his fund raising project on Kickstarter here.
You can find out more by following the links on the Kickstarter page.. He is hopeful to bring the Feature Film to Oregon.
Lets support local film.
SOFaT Filmmaker Series presents "Star Trek IV: The Journey Home"
Southern Oregon Film and Television is proud to present its upcoming SOFaT Filmmaker Series special screening of “Star Trek IV: The Journey Home”, projected in 35mm at the Varsity Theatre in downtown Ashland. Immediately following the film, there will be a live discussion and Q&A with the film’s writer and producer Harve Bennett, veteran of 4 Star Trek films from The Wrath of Khan to The Final Frontier as well as other films and notable TV shows.
Date: Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Varsity Theatre, downtown Ashland
Ticket prices are $10 for the general public, $8 for SOFaT members and students.
Call For Nominations!
Every year we give a grateful shout out to people and businesses in Oregon who have been integral in helping production during the year. At our Annual Meeting in December (more details to follow) several awards and achievements recognizing the importance of innovation, vendors and services to the film and TV industry will be presented by Governor Kulongoski.
Innovation In Media Award – for progress and innovation across all mediums
Film Advocate – in appreciation and recognition for on-going support and leadership to the Oregon film and TV industry
Green Leader Award – an addition this year, for vendors or services that have contributed to making the film and TV industry more sustainable
Send your considered suggestions for nominees to [email protected]
Dark Horse Entertainment Receives 2010 Oregon Governor's Gold Award
The Governor’s Gold Award is presented every year to highlight “Greatness In Oregon”. Ted Kulongoski and former Governors, chose six award recipients, one of whom was Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment. Mike Richardson (Founder, Dark Horse) accepted the award from presenter John Landis (Animal House, Blues Brothers, Spies Like Us). According to the Comic Book Review’s News Team, Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment was called, “possibly the state’s best kept secret,” and a “revolutionary force” in comics publishing.
The Brave New World of Media – November 17
Buy tickets online starting on Mon., Oct. 18th at Brown Paper Tickets.
Gus Van Sant’s "Restless" Trailer
Restless, starring Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland) and Henry Hopper (Dennis Hopper’s son), is set in Portland and shot on location in the greater metro late last year. Written by Jason Lew (The Experiment) and directed by Portland native, Gus Van Sant (Milk, Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester) is set to be released January 2011.