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Second Half of 2012 is Booming With Indie Film Production in Oregon

October 30, 2012November 1, 2012 Oregon Film Economic Impact, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Incentives, Independent Films, Jobs, Locations, Oregon Film, Portland, Uncategorized Child of God, iOPIF, Night Moves, Redwood Highway, The A list, Wilderness of James2 Comments

525629_160302870778137_1547049558_n — Recent Production photo from “Redwood Highway”

Oregon has always been known as a great place for the independent film scene, and 2012 is no exception. Since July, there have been four independent films that have been accepted as a part of the Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund which was created in 2009. In addition, critically acclaimed director Kelly Reichardt is directing her fourth film in Oregon. The first one to go into production was “The A List”, which was produced in Lake Oswego. Continue reading... “Second Half of 2012 is Booming With Indie Film Production in Oregon”

Green Happenings – Walking The Green Talk

October 18, 2012October 24, 2012 Green Production environmental, equipment, Film and Media Industry, Green, Media Services, Resources, Uncategorized Biodiesel locator, EV charging stations in Oregon, Gearhead Grip & Electric, Go Green Conference, Go Green Portland, Green Film Production, Green Oregon vendors, Gren production guide, Guide To Greening Production, Litepanels, Old School Craft, Oregon Film, Picture This, Sequential Biofuels, Solamor, WhisperWingLeave a Comment

Last week I attended the Go Green Portland conference with such speakers as Cylvia Hayes, the founder and CEO of 3EStrategies, (a clean economy consulting firm) and partner of Gov. John Kitzhaber; Duncan Wyse, president of the Oregon Business Council; Carol Sanford, author of “The Responsible Business” and Nick Barham of Weiden and Kennedy. It seemed that they had a common theme; many valuable and interesting businesses are blossoming here in the Pacific Northwest and much useful work is underway but there is much yet be done. Continue reading... “Green Happenings – Walking The Green Talk”

Local Premiere of Independent film ‘Nightscape’

October 15, 2012 Nightscape Film and Media Industry, Oregon Film, Portland, Uncategorized www.nightscapemovie.com1 Comment

The local premiere of our debut film, ‘Nightscape’ will screen on Friday, November 16th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm at The Venetian Theater in Hillsboro. The film will also screen on Friday, December 14th at 9:30pm at The Hollywood Theater in Portland as a benefit for the education advocacy organization Stand for Children.

‘Nightscape’ is about an emotionally-guarded drifter who crosses paths with a phantom car responsible for a wave of supernatural violence. The film was shot last summer in Portland, Sauvie Island, Hillsboro, North Plains, Banks, and St. Continue reading... “Local Premiere of Independent film ‘Nightscape’”

Hollywood Theatre Launches New Film Education Programs @HollywoodTheatr

September 21, 2012 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Education, Oregon Film, Portland, Uncategorized Hollywood Theatre, LAIKALeave a Comment

Our friends at the Hollywood Theatre continue to start new exciting intiatives! Below is the most recent announcement from the team.

HOLLYWOOD THEATRE LAUNCHES NEW FILM EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Opens Media Lab, “Hollywood Theatre Studio” at Grant High School

(Portland, OR) September 21, 2011 – This fall, as funding for the arts in schools continues to face significant cuts, the nonprofit Hollywood Theatre is piloting multiple education programs, affording hundreds of young people the opportunity to explore filmmaking and animation.

In partnership with Grant High School, the Theatre has launched “Hollywood Theatre Studio,” a state of the art media lab able to accommodate up to 40 students. Continue reading... “Hollywood Theatre Launches New Film Education Programs @HollywoodTheatr”

Governor Kitzhaber Declares Today “ParaNorman Day”

August 17, 2012August 17, 2012 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Award, Events, Movies, Portland "Paranorman", Governor Kitzhaber, LAIKA, ParaNorman DayLeave a Comment

Showing his continued support of Oregon’s film and television industry, Governor John Kitzhaber issued an official Proclamation today declaring August 17, 2012 “ParaNorman Day”. Below is the language of the proclamation.

WHEREAS:          Oregon has a longstanding and honorable tradition of encouraging the entertainment arts and the abundantly talented individuals whose creative work delights, informs and educates our citizens; and

WHEREAS:          The handcrafted, stop-motion animated 3d movie “ParaNorman” is the second feature film produced by Oregon-based animation studio LAIKA; and

WHEREAS:          LAIKA is deeply committed to creating an environment that supports and celebrates the art and artistry of animated filmmaking; and

WHEREAS:          The lead character Norman is a young boy of ingenuity, empathy, courage and optimism and thus embodies character traits Oregonians hold most dear; and

WHEREAS:          “ParaNorman” was produced entirely in Oregon and will be released nationwide by Focus Features on August 17, 2012;

NOW,

THEREFORE:     I, John Kitzhaber, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim August 17, 2012 to be

PARANORMAN DAY

in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.

ParaNorman Gearing up for August Premiere

August 3, 2012 Oregon Film Blog, Oregon Animation Industry "Paranorman", Billboard, fangoria.com, Focus Features, IndieWire, LAIKA, Marketing, Mondo Posters, OlympicsLeave a Comment

We are getting closer and closer to ParaNorman’s August 17th premiere, and there are all kinds of exciting things going on around the country and around the net as the anticipation builds. This is a brief run-down of some of the things going on in the next two weeks.

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve probably already seen one of the two ParaNorman Olympic spots; “Champions Will Rise” & “Nailed It”. If not (or you just want to see them again) you can view them on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623288/videogallery

Portlandia receives 2 Emmy Nods, Weiden + Kennedy receives 3

July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 Oregon Film Award, Commercial, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent, Television, Uncategorized Portlandia, Weiden + Kennedy1 Comment

Today the Emmy Nominations were announced and “Portlandia” came away with two big nominations. The show was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Writers Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Kreisel and Karey Dornetto were all listed in the nomination. The show was also recognized for Outstanding Directing in a Variety Series thanks to Jonathan Kreisel’s amazing direction. The episode Jonathan was recognized for was “One Moore Episode” which was voted by the fans as the best episode to date. Continue reading... “Portlandia receives 2 Emmy Nods, Weiden + Kennedy receives 3”

World Premiere of Cell Count at Fantaspoa in Brazil.

May 29, 2012 Todd E. Freeman Economic Impact, Events, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, PortlandLeave a Comment

Portland, OR – May 29, 2012 – Sold out screenings on May 20th made Cell Count the most attended film at the Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival in Porto Alegre Brazil.

Writer / Director Todd E. Freeman was at the festival for 10 days and said, “this experience changed my outlook on the worldwide filmmaking community as well as the excitement about Cell Count in International markets.” He went on to say, “Porto Alegre and the Fantaspoa Film Festival welcomed me and our movie with open and excited arms. Continue reading... “World Premiere of Cell Count at Fantaspoa in Brazil.”

Portland Anthem

May 18, 2012 dccobbs Featured Videos, Music, PortlandLeave a Comment

Devin Stinson and Donald Cobbs, both agree and understand that Portland is such an amazingly unique and diverse city, unlike any other in the nation, and they wanted to create an anthem that highlighted all of those things.

Donald Cobbs came to Portland when he was 7yrs. old. He was here prior to the building of the Memorial Coliseum, during a time where the only sports team that represented Portland, was the Portland Buckaroos. That was also during the time in which the Portland Zoo received a new resident, an elephant which was affectionately named Packy, and the closest thing to an anthem was the “Zoo Key Song.” Continue reading... “Portland Anthem”

Lighting Workshop by Gary Nolton

May 16, 2012 1087 Film and Media Industry, Portland, Workshop Gary Nolton, Lighting, Limbo Films, portland, WorkshopLeave a Comment

Lighting Workshop
with Cinematographer Gary Nolton

Lighting is about more than providing enough illumination for a good exposure, it is a vital element of the art of filmmaking. Artfully applied light adds texture, depth and shape to everything within a scene. With the DSLR revolution, filmmaking is becoming more about imagination and less about expensive equipment. Yet while these cameras require far less light than their film counterparts, if the cinematography is not enhancing the story then a major piece of the film making equation is missing. Continue reading... “Lighting Workshop by Gary Nolton”