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Getting LOST – Special Hometown Screening with Filmmaker Q&A

There will be a special hometown screening of #OregonMade “Getting LOST” at Art House Cinema in Eugene on Saturday, November 16.

“Getting LOST” is the definitive retrospective documentary on the television show LOST and its lasting impact on the people who made it and the fan community. It explores life-changing personal stories touched by LOST, including incredible friendships and heartwarming love stories, touching tales of heartache and loss, and the influence the show had on the television landscape and the careers of some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Level UP Workshop: The World of Production Design

Desert Islands Studios presents a Level UP Workshop:
The World of Production Design
Saturday, October 26, 2024; 10:00am – 1:00pm
Desert Island Studios, 1316 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Join Desert Islands Studios as they host another Level Up workshop about “The World of Production Design” with Erin Eskila.

This next Level Up will be hosted by experienced Production Designer and Art Director @erineskila, and this workshop will give participants interested in a career in the Art Department a practical overview of its structure, procedures, and priorities through production across the spectrum of filmmaking formats.

Educate/Incubate Final Showcase

Women In Film | Portland present Educate/Incubate Final Showcase. Tuesday, October 29, 2024; 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97212

Join WIF-PDX for their Final Showcase of films completed in the first ever Educate/Incubate program

The WIF-PDX Educate & Incubate program is designed to help folks with historically marginalized access to the film industry (BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, women, people experiencing poverty) get their projects made and support career advancement in the film, media, and entertainment industry.

Buy A Cat & Help Support OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital – Register Now For The Fundraiser Auction!

Interested in buying a cat and supporting OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital? Then we are looking for you! All 31 cats are being prepped now for The Grand Auction!

LAIKA, the Visit Downtown Campaign, Wild in Art, and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital all joined forces to bring Coraline’s Curious Cat Trail to the Rose City this summer. Selectively chosen artists hand painted each one of the 31 almost six-foot-tall cat sculptures that were stationed throughout Downtown Portland. The trail corresponded with the release of LAIKA’s remastered, Oregon made 3D stop-motion feature “Coraline” in celebration of the movie’s 15th anniversary.

Outside the Frame Gala Screening – “Reel Ambitions” – Nov. 7

Come make a difference in our city

Reel Ambitions: Films by youth who have experienced homelessness

The November 7th celebration will feature our best work yet (again), which we couldn’t do without your support!

The lineup includes “American Teenager,” a slice of life drama about a girl living in a motel and “The Spot,” a comedy about young people crammed into their first apartment. Reel Ambitions will also premiere “My Shoes,” a music video by OTF alumnus Talilo Marfil featuring legendary indie rapper Tech N9ne.

Willamette Writers Video Game Writing Workshop October 26th

Willamette Writers is hosting another video game writing workshop with Interactive storytelling with game writer, novelist, and playwright Haris Orkin
**Hybrid**: In-person or online
**Place**: Josephine Community Library, Ben R. Bones room, 200 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, or
**Register** for the meeting here. A Zoom link will be sent to your email on the day of the meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrde-qpjopEtOzWyFx8tSvIQkgtO48XCuE

LEFT COAST Comedy’s Short Comedic Scriptwriting Contest

Left Coast Comedy is seeking short comedic scripts for its scriptwriting contest. Short comedic scripts will be judged by a panel of Award-winning and Produced Writers and other working professionals in the film industry including SAG-AFTRA Actors, Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, Directors, Director of Photographers, Assistant Directors, and Producers.

The Top (4) scripts, the “Official Selections” will be read by SAG-AFTRA Actors and professional Pacific Northwest Actors before a ‘live’ audience at the McMenamins Kennedy School in their very comfy, 200-seat movie theater on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Lights. Camera. Portland!

Discover Portland: Where Your Creative Vision Comes to Life!

Welcome to Portland, the ultimate city for filmmakers and creatives, brimming with diverse, vibrant locations. From gritty urban landscapes to breathtaking forest scenes, every shot in Portland is a masterpiece in the making.

But here’s the real draw: Oregon offers a substantial 25% cash rebate on production expenses through Oregon Film, making your project not just creatively fulfilling but financially savvy, too! Get an additional cash payment of up to 26.2% of payroll wages for production personnel working in the state.

Transform Your Space with Unique Art for Rent or Sale

Hello! I’m Jesus Escobar, a professional artist based out of Salem, Oregon, where I was born and raised. With a deep passion for creativity and an eye for detail, I specialize in creating both paintings and photographs that captivate and inspire. I’m thrilled to offer my artwork for both rental and purchase, providing you with unique options to elevate your environment.

Why Rent or Buy My Artwork?

1. Distinctive Creations: Each piece in my collection is a unique expression of my artistic vision.

PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater Presents: PLUS PLUS

PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater turns one on November 1st!

And we’re thrilled to announce the next great chapter of our dynamic, ever-changing story, PLUS PLUS.

Much like the theater itself that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with “cinema unbound” over 250 nights a year, our inaugural PLUS PLUS kicks off in November, flipping the script on traditional festivals focused on singular art forms. PLUS PLUS is created to meet the moment, celebrating multi-faceted, multi-media artists, storytellers and artists who explore and question what tomorrow brings in a myriad of creative ways.

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