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“Rid of Me” After Party Invades “Breaking Dawn” After Party in NYC

November 22, 2011November 22, 2011 Oregon Film Acting, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland Rid of MeLeave a Comment

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Katie and James are still at it in NYC looking to garner more attention for their film “Rid of Me”. Along the way they managed to find their way into a “Breaking Dawn” party. Check it out!

This week the film opens in Chicago so be sure to let all your Chicago friends know about the film. Here is information on showtimes and tickets in Chicago.

Katie and James also posted this video blog last week. Continue reading... ““Rid of Me” After Party Invades “Breaking Dawn” After Party in NYC”

Live (or previously recorded) from NYC it’s “Rid of Me”!!!!!

November 17, 2011November 17, 2011 Oregon Film Featured Videos, Oregon Film, Portland, Uncategorized Rid of Me2 Comments

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Do you want to know what it takes now for independent film makers to get the word out for their film? Check out this video. James Westby and Katie O’Grady have taken to the streets to promote their film “Rid of Me” and I can’t sing their praises enough for the effort they’ve put forth. The film screened earlier in the year at the Tribecca film festival and received overwhelmingly positive reveiws. From that they secured a distribution deal for the film through Phase 4 films. Continue reading... “Live (or previously recorded) from NYC it’s “Rid of Me”!!!!!”

“Rid of Me” trailer online as O’Grady and Westby ready for theatrical release

October 31, 2011October 31, 2011 Oregon Film Independent Films, Oregon Film, Portland Rid of MeLeave a Comment

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After a successful film festival run and after securing a distribution deal, the time is near for the theatrical debut of “Rid of Me” in New York City. The film debuts at Cinema Village in NYC on November 18. I spoke with Katie last week and she and James plan to be in New York prior to the debut to drum up even more support for the film. For all of you who are fans of their work, please be sure to follow the film as it arrives in theaters and spread the word! Continue reading... ““Rid of Me” trailer online as O’Grady and Westby ready for theatrical release”

Local Film “Rid of Me” Secures Distribution with Phase 4

August 31, 2011 Oregon Film Acting, Film and Media Industry, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent James Westby, Katie O'Grady, Phase 4 Films, Rid of MeLeave a Comment

“Rid of Me”, directed, written, and produced by James Westby and Produced by star Katie O’Grady has been acquired by Phase 4 films. The film has already had great success in several film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival earlier in the year. As announced today in Deadline Hollywood the film will get a theatrical release through the deal. Phase 4 has a wide array of titles in it’s catalog most recently being Kevin Smith’s “Red State”. No details on the exact release date but the announcement referenced a fall date. Continue reading... “Local Film “Rid of Me” Secures Distribution with Phase 4”

Daisy Ridley Ruminates About The Oregon Coast And Filming “Sometimes I Think About Dying”

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Independent, Independent Films, Locations Astoria, Daisy Ridley, Kyle Eaton, N Oregon Coast, Sometimes I Think About Dying, Steve WeismanLeave a Comment

Daisy Ridley (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Dustin Lane)

Daisy Ridley, (Star Wars prequel trilogy) recently shared her thoughts on the movie “Sometimes I Think About Dying” and her experiences filming in Oregon. Ridley portrays Frances, a young woman dealing with anxiety and despair, in this thought-provoking movie that recently premiered in competition at Sundance. During the filming, Ridley spent time in Astoria and on the Oregon Coast, and she had nothing but good things to say about these locations.

Outside the Frame: Riders in the Storm

September 11, 2021 Oregon Film Uncategorized #FilmScreening, #OregonMade, #OutsidetheFrameLeave a Comment

Outside the Frame hosts a screening of new films from their members – good films about a bad year by homeless and marginalized youth – at the Hollywood Theatre on September 30.

This screening features a variety of short films: music videos about the Movement for Black Lives featuring Mic Crenshaw and the Oregon Symphony, documentaries about grassroots, government, and healthcare efforts during COVID, and more.

Outside the Frame trains homeless and marginalized youth to be directors of their own films and lives. Continue reading... “Outside the Frame: Riders in the Storm”

‘The Astrid Experience’, A Film Venture By Salem, OR Native & PSU Alumni – Cal Barnes – Open For Investment Through August 3rd, 2020

July 23, 2020 Cal Barnes Acting, feature film, Financing, Independent Films Cal Barnes, independent film, Investment Opportunity, John That, Lucia Xypteras, Melissa Riso, Mena Santos, Oregon Film, Oregon Filmmaker, The Astrid ExperienceLeave a Comment

‘The Astrid Experience‘, the upcoming feature film from LA Filmmaker, Salem, OR local, and Portland State Alumni Cal Barnes, is currently open for investment. The production partnered with the Silicon Valley based company, Wefunder, to hold an SEC regulated raise until August 3rd, 2020. Cal is in Oregon for the summer working on finishing the film, and wanted to extend this opportunity directly to the Oregon Film community. The project servers as a great point of entry for any aspiring investors or producers that are seriously interested in the entertainment industry and being a part of a legitimate Hollywood production. Continue reading... “‘The Astrid Experience’, A Film Venture By Salem, OR Native & PSU Alumni – Cal Barnes – Open For Investment Through August 3rd, 2020”

#OregonMade Tripgrid Releases Disruptive Travel Planning Software Tailor-Made For The Entertainment Industry

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 Jake Horn #OregonMade, Digital, Film and Media Industry, Movies, Music, Oregon Film, Portland, Production Services, Reality TV, Technology, Television, TV Series TripgridLeave a Comment

Tripgrid automates a large portion of the trip planning process, saving time while helping teams get completely organized.

“We started working early on with companies who coordinate travel in the production world, we realized it was an intense amount of work and no one was building tools to solve their problems. Tripgrid turned out to be an absolute game-changer for them,” says CEO Jake Hoskins.

With large teams constantly on the road, most production companies employ full-time production coordinators to organize all the travel and logistics by building travel documents and call sheets and storing traveler details. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Tripgrid Releases Disruptive Travel Planning Software Tailor-Made For The Entertainment Industry”

NW Documentary’s Les Voyageurs To Screen At Telluride Mountain Film

April 19, 2015May 12, 2015 Oregon Film Documentary 1938, Adventure, American West, Colorado River, French Kayak, Ian McCluskey, Kayak Trip, Les Voyageurs Sans Trace, NW Documentary, Telluride Mountain Film1 Comment

[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/54933564[/vimeo]NW Documentary’s feature film Les Voyageurs Sans Trace, is to screen at Telluride Mountain Film. Telluride Mountain Film is “an annual festival, a worldwide tour, a diverse community and a champion for change.” Les Voyageurs Sans Trace’s story follows three French kayakers who descended the Colorado River in 1938 to explore the American West and filmed their feat in color film. The 16mm color film predates Hollywood’s first color movie, The Wizard of Oz, and is the first color adventure film. Continue reading... “NW Documentary’s Les Voyageurs To Screen At Telluride Mountain Film”

Come to the OMPA Classic Golf, Wine or Bike Tour this Friday

July 17, 2012 OMPA Events, Film and Media Industry, PortlandLeave a Comment

If you only get to one event for Oregon’s film and television industry this year, you should make it out to Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River for the OMPA Classic this Friday. The event benefits the Oregon Media Production Association, an institution of Oregon’s crew, vendors, producers and actors that for 30-years has advocated for growth in Oregon’s production industry.

A 16-mile bike ride on the paved trail to the historic Mosier Tunnels departs at 9am. All event participants are invited to lunch at 11:30. Continue reading... “Come to the OMPA Classic Golf, Wine or Bike Tour this Friday”