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Screenwriting & Directing with Desiree Akhavan

The Couch Collective presents an event with screenwriter/director/producer Desiree Akhavan on Friday, July 24 at 11a.

In this two hour online workshop, Desiree Akhavan will share insights into her career development, and how to create successful queer content in an industry & country that is “terrified of female sexuality.” We will have an opportunity to analyze a scene from one of her films, as she takes us from concept, to writing, to the finished scene, discussing the writing as well as directing processes.

Join OSF for Pride on O!—Out Weekend 2020

The queerest weekend at OSF is back—digitally! From July 17-19, Pride content will take over the OSF O! digital platform and their social media accounts. Join them for creative content from your favorite queer OSF artists, deep conversations about queer art and activism, and a digital drag show and dance party on Saturday night!

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The OPIF Tax Credit Auction Opens on September 28, 2020

The auction takes place from Monday, September 28 at 9a to Friday, October 2 at 5p.

$14M of Oregon state tax credits will be auctioned off with a 90% minimum bid.

The Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) is a state incentive program that directly supports the continued growth of Oregon’s creative film, television and interactive industry. OPIF is funded by the sale of discounted Oregon income tax credits to taxpayers who contribute to the fund. Residents and businesses bid at auction to purchase state tax credits at up a 10% discount that can then be used for up to three years on their state income taxes.

Tomorrow: Director/Producer Karina Lomelin Ripper hosts OMPA’s Creatives of Color Collaborative

Thursday, July 16 | 3-5pm | RSVP for Zoom info

Tomorrow OMPA’s virtual Creatives of Color Collaborative will be hosted by Karina Lomelin Ripper. Karina is a first generation Mexican-American and an independent director and producer. She is also the co-chair of the Portland Film Fatales.

You may have seen Karina’s work with Fort Ripper for clients like Google, Facebook, and Nike; or shows for National Geographic’s Destination WILD, The Discovery Channel, HBO Films and A&E Films.

Come ask questions, get advice, and share whatever else is on your mind in a private, BIPOC-only space.

Short Film Premiere: “Lovin’ You – A Rainbow Experience”

In 2015, I attended the national Rainbow Family gathering alone. I had never been to anything like this and I definitely felt like an outsider; especially since I was trying to make this somewhat discreet documentary. I wasn’t really sure what my goal was when I set out to make this. I know I definitely wasn’t interested in teaching anyone anything about Rainbow. Instead, this video is just the result of me experience Rainbow alone, processing it, and shyly taking my camera out once in a while to steal some moments.

Wonderful Short Stories From New Voices: PDX Short Docs

PDX Short Docs is a platform for local independent filmmakers to show their short documentaries on the big screen. Due to the pandemic, the program is going online! Included films feature a story from the Portland area or are produced by local filmmakers (or both). Join the filmmakers for a Zoom chat on Wednesday, July 15 at 5pm, where the art of documentary filmmaking and the issues facing Portland will be discussed.

Visit The Hollywood Theatre for additional details about the program

Soma Games Staff Bio – Amy Rose Lowery

Soma Games LLC is an indie video game developer located in Newberg, Oregon. We believe video games can be far more than time-wasters. Video games hold the potential to showcase beauty, reward adventure and excellence, and challenge thinking. Our goal is to passionately and dutifully craft the games that elevate humanity rather than waste it.

Amy Rose Lowery is one of two full-time writers who works for Soma Games. While many ask people who work at Soma Games how they got their job, Amy’s story is one of my favorites.

Portland Art Museum & Northwest Film Center Announced The Re:Imagine Artist Fund

Applications opened July 7th for the NW Film Center and Portland Art Museum Artist Fund.

The Re:Imagine Artist Fund, an expanded initiative to support visual, cinema arts, and new media artists, both to provide immediate assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to sustain their creative practices long-term. The Fund will provide emergency relief grants and longer-term sustainability grants, as well as increase programming stipends to artists from across Oregon and Clark County, Washington. At this critical moment of change, it is crucial to the health of our arts ecosystem to distribute resources, and PAM/NWFC joins the important relief efforts of area organizations indirectly supporting artists.

Northwest Film Center & Portland Art Museum Present “First Cow” [online]

The Northwest Film Center and the Portland Art Museum present First Cow. Opens [online] Thursday, July 9, 2020. Purchase tickets here.

“First Cow,” shot entirely on location in Oregon last year. “A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.

Diverse Women’s Voices – Watch

This holiday weekend, we wanted to share just a few great docs that highlight women, women of color, and their voices and films. Special thanks to Femme Fatales for bringing these amazing women, films and stories to our attention via their “Artists as Activists” webinar this afternoon.