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Change in Mileage Rates

June 30, 2011 Paydogsllc Financing, Production Services 2011, mileage ratesLeave a Comment

The Internal Revenue Service is revising the optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, medical, or moving expense purposes and for determining the reimbursed amount of these expenses that is deemed substantiated. This modification results from recent increases in the price of fuel.

The revised standard mileage rates are:

(1) Business 55.5 cents per mile

(2) Medical and moving 23.5 cents per mile

The mileage rate that applies to the deduction for charitable contributions is fixed under § 170(i) of the Internal Revenue Code at 14 cents per mile. Continue reading... “Change in Mileage Rates”

Open Call: The Video Gong Show Returns @ The Hollywood Theatre

June 21, 2011June 22, 2011 FAO Events, Film and Media Industry, Uncategorized Hollywood TheaterLeave a Comment

Now happening every last Monday of the month, beginning July 25^th
DOORS OPEN 6:30PM, MEET & GREET 6:30-7:30PM, EVENT 7:30PM

The Video Gong Show is an opportunity for local filmmakers to share their newest projects, found footage, home videos, or favorite YouTube clips to be judged and jeered by their peers (all in good fun). Clips that fail to wow and entertain the crowd risk being “gonged.” The piece that stands up to crowd scrutiny the longest will be crowned Gong Champion and win a prize! Continue reading... “Open Call: The Video Gong Show Returns @ The Hollywood Theatre”

Kickstarter Campaign for Civic Stadium Film Terminates at End of June

June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 Rick Pettigrew Documentary, Locations, Movies Eugene, independent films, LocationsLeave a Comment

Civic Stadium, built in 1938 as a WPA project in Eugene, Oregon, is a rare historic resource and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This classic wooden grandstand, which seats about 7000, has been a community catalyst for generations, but now is threatened with demolition. Its story is the story of countless cultural heritage sites around the world, of which some of which have been protected and many have been lost. Whatever happens to it, we intend to make a documentary film about the place and its community significance so that future generations will know what we had. Continue reading... “Kickstarter Campaign for Civic Stadium Film Terminates at End of June”

Case Study: Hive FX brings VFX sizzle to “A Walk in My Shoes”

June 3, 2011 Oregon Film Blog, Case Studies, Oregon Animation Industry case study, Hive-FX, Oregon Animation2 Comments

Filmed entirely in and around Portland, A Walk In My Shoes tells the story of a stressed-out high school teacher who wrecks her car and finds herself living in the shoes of the mother of one of her students – a woman she had previously judged and criticized. The movie features over 40 special effects sequences used to underscore the ‘magic’ in the storyline – all of which were created by www.hive-fx.com at its Portland-based headquarters.   “Our contribution to this great movie goes to prove that you don’t have to go to Hollywood to get Hollywood-grade VFX,” said HIVE-FX partner Jim Clark. Continue reading... “Case Study: Hive FX brings VFX sizzle to “A Walk in My Shoes””

“Patrick’s Story” at Breckenridge Festival of Film

June 2, 2011 galaxysailor Documentary, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film breckenridge festival of film, breckenridge film festival, domestic partners, galaxy sailor productions, gay marriage, gsp, marriage rightsLeave a Comment

Breckenridge Festival of Film recognizes local filmmaker’s doc ‘Patrick’s Story’

Another Oregon documentary is making waves on the film-festival circuit.

Martin Vavra’s doc “Patrick’s Story” has been accepted into Colorado’s Breckenridge Festival of Film.

“Patrick’s Story” follows a gay man, Patrick, who was removed from a Portland hospital as his partner lay dying.

Vavra explores what the word “marriage” means in our culture — taking a powerful look at the social confusion associated with registered domestic partnership rights. Continue reading... ““Patrick’s Story” at Breckenridge Festival of Film”

Oregonian Interviews “Leverage’s” Timothy Hutton

May 31, 2011 Oregon Film Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Oregon Film, Portland, Television Electric Entertainment, Leverage1 Comment

We’re lucky enough to have a local media community that by in large likes to write about the local projects. One journalist that stands out as a huge supporter of the local community is Kristi Turnquist. Yesterday the Oregonian published this interview with “Leverage” star Timothy Hutton. It was a nice interview and Timothy opened up about filming in Portland, this year’s premiere episode which was shot on Mount Hood, and the direction of Season 4.

For those of you who don’t know, “Leverage” is due to premiere season 4 on June 26. Continue reading... “Oregonian Interviews “Leverage’s” Timothy Hutton”

LAIKA and Focus Features Announce Two New Feature Film Projects in Oregon

May 4, 2011May 5, 2011 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Film and Media Industry, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland, Technology "Coraline", "Paranorman", filming in Oregon, Focus Features, Jobs, LAIKA, Movies, stop-motion animation2 Comments

CORALINE PARTNERS FOCUS FEATURES AND LAIKA RETEAM FOR TWO-PICTURE DISTRIBUTION DEAL; 3D STOP-MOTION ANIMATED COMEDY THRILLER PARANORMAN OPENS AUGUST 17, 2012

NEW YORK and PORTLAND, OR, May 4, 2011 – Focus Features and LAIKA, the two companies behind the Academy Award-nominated animated feature Coraline are reteaming for LAIKA’s next two projects. The first of the duo, ParaNorman, will be released nationwide on August 17th, 2012. The second, yet-to-be-named, picture will be released nationwide in 2014. Following the groundbreaking Coraline, ParaNorman is only the second stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3D. Continue reading... “LAIKA and Focus Features Announce Two New Feature Film Projects in Oregon”

Colour Box Announces HD/Film Makeup Workshops in Portland

April 20, 2011April 21, 2011 ColourBoxMakeup Education, Events, Film and Media Industry, Oregon Film, Portland, Production Services, Resources, TelevisionLeave a Comment

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta returns to the Northwest to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.

Following successful workshops in Seattle over the last two years, Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – come to Portland June 1-6. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment. Continue reading... “Colour Box Announces HD/Film Makeup Workshops in Portland”

Payroll Update for Crew Work in New York

April 12, 2011 Paydogsllc UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Under New York State’s Wage Theft Prevention Act (“WTPA”), Employers are required to provide a Payroll Notification to workers at the time of hire that advises workers of their rate of pay and regular pay date.

This form is required each time you are hired, even if you have worked for that employer in the past.
The form must be completed within 10 days of the date of hire.
Working under a union contract or collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) does not absolve the employer of this responsibility.

OMPA Tax Workshop

February 8, 2011 OMPA Uncategorized1 Comment

OMPA Presents…

Tax Workshop for freelancers, cast and crew

Saturday, February 12th
9am reception • 10am-12noon workshop
At MotiveSpace Coalition in the Think Tank
in the Olympic Mills Building
107 SE Washington Ave., Suite 253, Portland
(Entrance at Southeast corner of building)

On Saturday, February 12th, 9:00am-12:00pm, OMPA hosts experts to speak and answer questions about taxes for actors, crew, and small businesses. Learn how to save on your taxes by knowing what you can deduct. Understand the difference between “Employee” and “Private Contractor”. Continue reading... “OMPA Tax Workshop”