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#OregonMade Mural And Film Poster Exhibit At The Portland International Airport Gets A Refresh

July 21, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Oregon Film, Oregon Film Trail, Oregon Made Creative Foundation Portland International Airport Mural and Film Poster ExhibitLeave a Comment

The #OregonMade Mural and Poster Exhibit has been up in the Portland International Airport’s south pedestrian tunnel for two years now, (located underground between baggage claims 3 and 4, connecting the parking garage to the terminal). The mural and exhibit provide travelers with over 160 uninterrupted feet of art and film posters, representing a small collection of Oregon’s rich film history. Recently four new posters were added to the exhibit, “Shrill”, “Trinkets”, “Phoenix, Oregon” and “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” in a planned “refresh” to add in more projects that recently filmed in Oregon. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Mural And Film Poster Exhibit At The Portland International Airport Gets A Refresh”

Screenwriting & Directing with Desiree Akhavan

July 17, 2020 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

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.

The OPIF Tax Credit Auction Opens on September 28, 2020

July 16, 2020 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

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. Continue reading... “The OPIF Tax Credit Auction Opens on September 28, 2020”

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

July 7, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Independent Films, Locations First Cow, Kelly Recihardt, Neil Kopp, Northwest Film Center, Portland Art MuseumLeave a Comment

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

Filming “Crossing Shaky Ground”

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Paul Bright Uncategorized #OregonMade, Cascadian Subduction Zone, earthquakeLeave a Comment

During a business retreat, an epic earthquake hits Astoria Oregon, forcing Aaron (Sean McCarty) to set out on foot to reach home, unsure if he’ll survive the 725 mile journey and what he’ll find at the end.This year I’m releasing the most controversial feature film I’ve ever made, a movie that will probably make my broad-minded friends and family cringe because it refutes everything we believe about how to help less-educated, economically-challenged rural Americans. My intention with the film isn’t to anger the audience; it’s to help people from my cultural background understand why people vote against their best interests. Continue reading... “Filming “Crossing Shaky Ground””

Take OMPA’s Survey + Enter To Win A $250 Amazon Gift Card

April 21, 2020 OMPA Film and Media Industry community development, OMPA, Raffle, surveyLeave a Comment

OMPA is conducting an anonymous survey to help us understand exactly who our community is and what your needs are. Please share 10-15 minutes of your time so we can better serve you. Thank you for participating! Please share with your network.

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Amazon Gift Card Raffle

You can enter to win a $250 Amazon gift card after you submit the survey. The deadline to enter the raffle is this Friday, April 24 at 5pm PT.

Questions? Continue reading... “Take OMPA’s Survey + Enter To Win A $250 Amazon Gift Card”

“Project 88” – A “Back to the Future” Fan Film – Launches

April 10, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMadeLeave a Comment

This week a fan-made remake of “Back to the Future (Part II)” premiered on YouTube. It’s called “Project 88 – Back to the Future Too”, and more than 300 people across nine countries contributed to the DIY remake while abiding by social distancing and quarantine guidelines that were in place due to the coronavirus.

And it originated out of Bend by Taylor Morden.

So make sure your time circuits are on and your flux capacitor is fluxing, and let the creativity on display in this remake put a smile on your face. Continue reading... ““Project 88” – A “Back to the Future” Fan Film – Launches”

Outdoor Adventure Film Grant 2020 – Winning Team At Work

March 23, 2020March 25, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Awards, Grants OAFG2020, Outdoor Adventure Film Grant - "Oregon's Outdoors Are For Everyone", WenchesLeave a Comment

The third annual Outdoor Adventure Film Grant – “Oregon’s Outdoors Are For Everyone” (OAFG20) announces the winning application – “On Any Oregon Sunday.”

Despite the current, global situation with the advance of Covid-19, we feel good about being able to award this grant to a small team of independent filmmakers, Kanani Koster, Janie Faison and Tiffany Lindquist, as in a small way it is helping enable this winning team to be able to work on this worthwhile project. Continue reading... “Outdoor Adventure Film Grant 2020 – Winning Team At Work”

#Oregon Made Feature “Phoenix, Oregon” Supports Struggling Theaters with Private Screening Links

March 14, 2020 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEATERS, NEW INDIE FILM OFFERS “THEATRICAL AT HOME” VIEWING OPTION DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

IN UNPRECEDENTED STEP “PHOENIX, OREGON” PREMIERING MARCH 20^TH OFFERS PRIVATE SCREENING LINKS TO THEATRICAL TICKET BUYERS

As public gatherings are canceled and social distancing becomes the new normal in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic, the distribution team behind the new independent film “Phoenix, Oregon” is offering an alternate at-home viewing option while still funneling revenue to theaters who are seeing a downturn in attendance as millions avoid public gatherings. Continue reading... “#Oregon Made Feature “Phoenix, Oregon” Supports Struggling Theaters with Private Screening Links”