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“Inward” w/ Michi Meko & Chad Brown

On November 21 PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater presents a screening and an event featuring Portland-based environmental activist, documentarian, and non-profit founder, Chad Brown and the Portland premiere of his gorgeous short film Inward about renowned painter and explorer Michi Meko, who will be in attendance for this special screening.

A self-described explorer, cartographer, and abstractionist, Michi’s work seeks to capture the wild beauty of nature through the eyes of a “lone black man reporting back from the new world.” There will be a post-film discussion with Chad and Michi moderated by a special guest.

“Black Friday” Returns to The Hollywood Theatre on November 8

“Home” transcends mere walls and roofs. Two short films explore the changing landscape of “home” through the eyes of Black Portlanders with the premiere of episode 2 of the award-winning series Where We Goin’ and the continuation of our Elder Anthologies series which features a moving letter from past Portland NAACP president Sharon Gary-Smith to the youth of the Rose City.

Where We Goin’ Episode II: The Power of Place follows art producer Intisar Abioto (Black Portlanders, Black Artists of Oregon) and Winta Yohannes of Albina Vision Trust the largest restorative redevelopment project in the country, we journey into the heart of neighborhoods once vibrant and thriving, now shadowed by a history of displacement and loss.

Gearhead Hosts New Classes

Gearhead Grip & Electric is hosting two new classes in November & December. Signup via the embedded Eventbrite links below.

Intermediate Grip & Electric

This 6-week class is on Thursdays, starting Thursday NOV 7th until Thursday DEC 19, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. NO CLASS THANKSGIVING

In this course you will continue to develop your lighting and grip skills through lectures and hands-on workshops. Our experienced instructor will guide you through as you continue to develop techniques to feel confident on set. This class will go deeper into the specialized tools of the Grip and Electric departments.

PSU & LAIKA Announce Partnership

Portland State University and award-winning Portland-based animation studio LAIKA — known for groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated animated feature films such as Coraline, ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings — today announced an industry partnership to help develop and diversify the region’s creative workforce.

“This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to nurture the creative talent that will enhance Portland’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape,” said PSU President Ann Cudd. “We believe diversity of thought and experience is the spark of creativity and innovation.

#OregonMade “Raging Midlife” Secures Distribution

The #OregonMade feature film “Raging Midlife” has secured distribution.

Level 33 Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the feature from director Rob Taylor (Evil Cult). Taylor and Nic Costa penned the script, and the pair star alongside Paula Abdul, Eddie Griffin and Star Trek mainstay Walter Koenig.

Raging Midlife follows two friends who are obsessed with a 1980s wrestler named Raging Abraham Lincoln and set out to acquire his tank top. Their plan takes a turn when a grieving daughter outbids them for the item to fulfill her dad’s dying wish.

#OregonMade “Brim Broome Boulevard” is Hitting the Fests

House Special’s epic stop motion short film “Brim Broome Boulevard” is hitting the festival circuit! Watch this space to find out more about this delightful short film they produced with Elizabeth Kline Murphy and kArLy Richter for innovative Director PJ Magerko Liquorice.

‘The Evergreen’: All about Oregon’s Animation Magic

OPB’s “Evergreen” podcast recently explored all about Oregon’s award-winning animation scene. Just think of “Coraline,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” and Will Vinton Studio’s California Raisins ad from 1986.

OPB’s Oregon Art Beat producer Eric Slade helped make a documentary about that state’s animation industry, and he’s here to break down how creators have established the state as a reigning animation powerhouse that’s influencing the art form’s legacy and future.

Listen to the episode here.

#OregonMade “Breakup Season” Special Screening at The Hollywood Theatre

On Monday December 2nd, Oregon Film and the Hollywood Theatre present a special screening with Q&A of Eastern Oregon shot “Breakup Season.”

A young man brings his girlfriend to his rural Oregon hometown for Christmas and to meet his family, but upon arriving, things do not go as planned and an argument leads to a breakup. However, because of the winter weather, his newly minted ex is now stuck with him and his family for the rest of the holiday season.

New Sign Unveiled In La Grande, Enhancing The “Eastern Loop” Of The Oregon Film Trail

La Grande, Oregon, October 2024 – The Oregon Film Trail, renowned for marking iconic Oregon film locations, is set to unveil its newest sign located near the historical downtown mural at 1315 Adams Ave. This sign celebrates the movie Breakup Season, making it the 43rd marker on the Oregon Film Trail. To commemorate this exciting addition, partners held a ribbon cutting on October 19th in downtown La Grande. Attendees enjoyed sharing stories from the movie’s filming and more. This new sign location comes at the same time as the announcement that Breakup Season will have a limited theatrical release beginning on Nov.

#OregonMade ‘Breakup Season’ Lands Distribution

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to break up.

In the new trailer for Eastern Oregon shot “Breakup Season,” a young man (Chandler Riggs) brings his girlfriend (Samantha Isler) back to his rural Oregon hometown to meet his family for the first time over Christmas. After a late night argument turns leads to them breaking up, winter weather strands his newly minted ex at his family home for the rest of the holiday season.

The indie holiday dramedy from writer-director H.

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