The Confluence

ABC has a New Weight Loss Show that has Taken Transformation to a New Level!

NOW CASTING:

MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE AT LEAST 200LBS TO LOSE!!

3Ball Productions, the producer behind some of television’s most transformational programs, is producing a new weight loss show for men and women who have at least 200lbs to lose. This time around, we are bringing the trainer to you! If you’re ready to try and lose that weight and you need inspiration to show up at your door, then come be a part of what could be the most remarkable transformation of your life.

Trailer for First iOPIF Project Now Online

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The Brothers Freeman (Todd and Jason to most of you) have completed a trailer for their most recent project Wake Before I Die . Wake Before I Die was the first iOPIF project to go through the process. Be sure to check out the trailer and spread the word about the film. The trailer says the release of the film is slated for this summer so be on the lookout for more information!

Creative Connect

Creative Connect – May 11th 6pm-8pm

If you came last month, you know how fun it is. If you missed it, this is the ONE to introduce yourself to! The Governor’s Office of Film & Television and Option Model & Management are co-hosting at their mutual headquarters on the fourth floor of the Eastbank Commerce Center. Take the opportunity to meet fellow creatives from all fields over nosh and vino.

No agendas, no fee, just fun.
If I tell ya any more, you won’t need to click the links!

One Step Big Shot: Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant

Feature Film made in Rogue Valley Opens at Ashland Theatre

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Calvin Marshall opens this Friday, April 30th at the Varsity Theater in Ashland.

One of the largest film productions shot entirely in Southern Oregon,”Calvin Marshall,” an independent baseball comedy, stars Steve Zahn, Alex Frost and Michelle Lombardo, along with many recognizable stars from the big and small screen, including Jane Adams. Diedrich Bader, Abraham Benrubi and many others.

Fundraising Workshops for Filmmakers at NW Film Center

SHAKING THE MONEY TREE: THE ART OF GETTING GRANTS & DONATIONS FOR YOUR FILM
MORRIE WARSHAWSKI
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Securing funding while maintaining a career as an independent mediamaker can be a competitive, elusive, and often overwhelming proposition, especially in this era of reduced public and private support and economic uncertainty. Back by popular demand, this workshop combines a holistic and practical approach, sharing street-tested advice and presenting real life case studies of success. The goal is to help filmmakers attractively position their project, identify and address their strengths and weaknesses as fundraisers, and draw upon appropriate fundraising tools effectively.

Live Reading of feature script “Let’s Do It”

On May 9^th at Cinema Pacific, there will be a staged reading of the feature script “Let’s Do It” written by U of O alum Bryce Zabel. The story is based on true events surrounding the making of the first feature length student film which was produced in 1929 at the University of Oregon. In addition to using local actors for the reading, University of Oregon President will be playing the part of the U of O President (talk about type casting!).

MDiTV Launches First Comprehensive Medical News Network

We are pleased to announce that Portland-based start-up MDiTV has officially launched!

The MDiTV website is live and fully operational. On it you can watch our first week of news stories and several previews of our upcoming programs. A key feature on the site is the “Read Article” option. This allows you to read the news article that each news cast is based on. In this article, you will find additional information and the sources that the facts are based on.

Trout on the Wind

Local filmmaker Sam Drevo will present his newly released film Trout on the Wind on the amazing story of restoration and renewal of Trout Creek through removal of Hemlock Dam. Sam Drevo and Ralph Bloemers, both avid whitewater paddlers and river advocates, collaborated on this production telling the story through the words of the individuals directly involved in it, and those influenced by it.

Hollywood Theater- May 13th
Doors open at 6:30pm – films start at 7pm

Wild River Film Night presented by Crag Law Center, Northwest River Guides LLC & Gifford Pinchot Task Force

Trout on the Wind (30 minutes)

Website Tune-Up Workshop

During this 4-hour Website Tune-Up Workshop you will:

Get a chance to showcase your site and discuss what you want to do.
Get an industrial-strength grade on your site, then look at what highly rated sites are doing right–even your competitors.
Look at the user interface + visitor experience of your site in a focus group setting.
Go to the site structure and look at the onpage SEO (page titles, keywords, alt-tags).
Look at the off page SEO (outbound links, social networking connections).

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