The Confluence – Page 281 – The Oregon film community's official blog.

Independent Film Meet Jane Doe Rolls Cameras on July 12th

Portland, OR – The eagerly anticipated inaugural feature film for local filmmaker Jacqueline Gault of JackSpeed Productions begins principal photography on July 12th at Dante’s nightclub in downtown Portland. The film follows two women: Jane, a dowdy toy store employee played by Audrey Walker, and Ruby a saucy cabaret performer played by Jacqueline Gault, as their lives suddenly intersect and Jane is thrust into Ruby’s dark world. Jane’s life gets turned upside down as she learns the details of her past and just how interconnected her life is with Ruby.

A Million Movies a Minute Releases new DVD

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ZaeQURsxs&w=600&h=340]

A Million Movies a Minute is an independent documentary distributor based in Portland, Oregon. AMMAM specializes in short films and its inaugural release After the War: Life post-Yugoslavia featured 9 short documentaries from 5 award-winning, international film-makers including Jasmila Žbanic, winner of the Golden Bear award at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.

The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant

Women in Film‐PDX is proud to announce, through generous support from The Faerie Godmother Foundation, The WIF-PDX / Faerie Godmother Production Grant. The purpose of the FG Production Grant is to support working-women video and filmmakers in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Clark County). The goal of this grant is to provide a financial statement of support aiding in the next step of crafting of an idea, honing a vision, or assisting in the completion of a consequential piece of work. The FG Production Grant is a cash grant of two thousand dollars ($2,000).

Special Presentation: “Arráncame la Vida”

The Portland Latin American Film Festival invites you to join director Roberto Sneider for a special presentation of the award winning Mexican film Tear this Heart Out (Arráncame la Vida), Thursday May 27^th,2010 at 7:00 PM at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, Or.)

Congress Honors Oregon-Produced Documentary Film, "Papers"

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-9TsiSQF08&feature=player_embedded&w=600&h=340]

“Papers” is a feature length documentary film about undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. “Papers” puts a human face on the challenges faced by two million undocumented youth in this country and provides historical context for the complex issues around immigration.

"Biggest Loser" Filming at Tom McCall Waterfront Park this Weekend

Over a third of Americans are not just overweight, they are obese. The question is, are you ready to change your life? If so, then here is the first courageous step you need to take. Season 10 of NBC’s hit television show “The Biggest Loser” will be visiting cities all across America and we want to see you, your friends and family all there to make this healthy change. One of our world famous trainers, either Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels, will be in each city to reveal some of the contestants who will be on season 10 of “The Biggest Loser.”

Moon Tribe Studios Completes Principal Photography for "Population 2"

Population-7007 — Portland's Shanghai tunnel used as a location in "Population 2."

Directed by Gil Luna, Produced by Gil Luna, Jonathan Stark, Golightly Films, Timothy Schneider. “Population 2” is a new and exciting independent film shot at historic places in Oregon. The production just finished principal photography at three of Oregon’s most historic locations; The Gordon House (designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright), The Shanghai Tunnels and the soon to be torn down Fairview Hospital in Salem.

Extras Casting Call: TNT's "Leverage"

“LEVERAGE,” TNT’S HIT TV SERIES IS STILL SHOOTING IN PORTLAND AND HIRING HUNDREDS OF REAL PEOPLE TO BE PAID EXTRAS!!

Oregon’s busiest extras casting company, EXTRAS ONLY, is still currently casting all the extras, featured extras, stand-ins and photo doubles for the third season of TNT’s hit TV series, LEVERAGE.

We are hiring thousands of real-people and professional extras from our database who are getting paid to be background actors on a hit prime time show. It’s a great opportunity to make some extra money and have fun being involved in the process.

Interesting Article on the Future of Independent Film

We don’t usually post articles or information relating to the film industry outside of Oregon, but I thought this article was thought provoking. The Wrap is a pretty decent website covering the happenings within the industry and unlike Variety – the site is free! Don’t be fooled by the negative connotations behind the “failings of the film industry”. A lot of what Ted Hope has to say in the article is thought provoking and relevant to all you filmmakers out there in Oregon.

The Archaeology Channel

May 18-22, 2010, The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival

Exploring the human cultural legacy on screen!

Five days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics:
Awards Reception Saturday evening, May 22
Ticket package prices available only by calling direct to the Ticket Office. Phone 541-682-5000.
Individual Festival session tickets available online at the Hult Center Ticket Office.

Recent Posts