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Travel Oregon: Spotlight on Film Tourism

Oregon has a rich history in film production, with over 700 films shot in locations across the state, including favorites such as “The Goonies,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Stand by Me,” “Twilight” and so many more. But the value of a film set doesn’t end when production wraps.

Travel Oregon recently spoke with Jane Ridley, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Programs at Oregon Film, about the legacy a movie crew leaves behind when it packs up—and how communities can benefit from being on the Oregon Film Trail map.

Future of Production Summit in Portland March 12

Join Keycode Media in Portland for the Future of Production Summit. This is your opportunity to network with key industry players, gain insights into the latest production technology, and get hands-on experience with the latest solutions shaping the industry.

We are inviting technology partners that will be demonstrating new camera systems, video switchers, live graphics & AR/XR, video walls, creative editing and more.

The OMPA is excited to be a sponsor and will be tabling during the event. Come meet OMPA Board Members and our Executive Director, Shilpa Sunthankar, to learn more about our organization or even just to have a chat!

The Ashland Independent Film Festival Returns April 24-27, 2025

The Ashland Independent Film festival is returning this Spring –
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025
At the Historic Varsity Theatre
Find out more on AshlandFilm.org

#OregonMade “Raging Midlife” Releases in March

Willamette Week’s Jay Horton interviewed the filmmakers of the upcoming #OregonMade comedy “Raging Midlife.”

Nic Costa and Rob Taylor, stars and the respective producer and director of upcoming Portland-made nostalgia fest Raging Midlife, have over the span of three films shown a certain facility for wringing laughs from genre pastiche and absolute genius for luring familiar faces to their elongated productions.

Raging Midlife’s premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October won rave reviews and heightened expectations for its release.

“Buffalo Soldiers” Virtual Viewing & Discussion Party

Come join the OMPA for their first virtual event of the year – this is a unique opportunity for creatives of all backgrounds to engage with a local filmmaker, ask questions about the film and the industry, and gain insights into storytelling and production.

Be sure to RSVP to join us for all the fun! Can’t wait to see you there!

COCO PRESENTS:
#OregonMade “BUFFALO SOLDIERS” (Dir: Dru Holley)

VIRTUAL VIEWING & DISCUSSION PARTY
March 20, 2025

Zoom link will be shared with participants ahead of the event.

#OregonMade “Nora” to Screen at Cinequest

The #OregonMade feature film “Nora” premieres at Cinequest on March 15th and 18th.

Having given up on her career, Nora returns to her hometown to focus on her precocious six year old, a new house, a new school year, and the place she deliberately left behind. Her dreams and ambitions, however, have different plans.

First time feature filmmaker Anna Campbell brings a joyful, unflinching look at modern motherhood clashing with the artist notion of pursuing your passion. This uniquely structured film with a completely original soundtrack uses the emotional bombshell that music provides to create a music movie for the MTV generation.

McMinnville Short Film Fest Announces Winner of Indigenous Filmmaker Grant

After a successful weekend for the festival, MSFF announced the winners of the first ever PNW Indigenous Filmmaker Grant this weekend. The Directing team of Olivia Camfield & Woodrow Hunt won the $10,000 grant offered in collaboration with Oregon Film’s Creative Opportunity Program. The grant will help the talented pair to create a piece that will premiere at next year’s MSFF.

Olivia Camfield is a multimedia movement artist of the Muscogee Nation. Their work finds connection to dance as body horror, tatooing as protection spells, and farming as Queer Indigenous Futurism.

Portland Panorama Launches Program Schedule

We can finally answer your biggest question: what films are playing at Portland Panorama?

Portland Panorama Film Festival begins on Thursday, April 10 at Cinema 21 with International titles and films from across the United States. On Thursday, April 27 the Festival moves to Hollywood Theatre for the opening night of our Northwest Showcase, featuring films from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, The Northwest Territories, Oregon, and Washington State.

From panels and live music performances to VR experiences and parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

DisOrient Celebrates 20 Years in Eugene

Join us in celebrating 20 years!

We’re excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. View our live screenings schedule starting this Friday, March 7—Sunday, March 9.

Can’t join us at the live festival? Check out our virtual festival program available from March 10—23.

Please check out our How to Fest. This guide contains all the information you need to enjoy this year’s festival.
VIEW OUR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

KOIN Talks to Jacy Mairs about SXSW & “Trash Baby”

“Trash Baby” marks a few firsts. It’s the directorial debut of an Oregon filmmaker and it’s the acting debut for a Portland high schooler.

Now, the film is set for its world premiere at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

“’Trash Baby’ is very loosely inspired by my own childhood, and it has a lot of reoccurring themes that I think happened for everyone at that age around forcefully wanting to be older than you are, and then kind of the reality of what that actually looks like when you start embracing some of the adult themes that come into play,” director Jacy Mairs told KOIN 6 News.

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