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Arc: An Evening of Animated Infographics @hollywodtheatr February 28

February 22, 2013February 21, 2013 Oregon Film Events, Technology, Uncategorized Second Story Interactive StudiosLeave a Comment

“Big data demands to be seen on the big screen”

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The first screening of its kind — “Arc” is a theatrical program dedicated to the art, creativity and complexity of animated infographics. As its name suggests, the screening lies at the confluence of storytelling and data visualizations — an intersection that will be appeal to interaction designers, journalists, writers, researchers, number-junkies and analysts.

Synopsis:

In a culture now supersaturated with colossal reams of information, it’s all we can do to stay afloat and make sense of it all. Continue reading... “Arc: An Evening of Animated Infographics @hollywodtheatr February 28”

FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” Competition

February 5, 2013February 5, 2013 Wilwrite Award, Events, Film Festivals, Movies, Portland2 Comments

Willamette Writers is soliciting entries for the 2013 FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” short film scriptwriting competition.

Shooting our winning script from last year, “Alis Volat Propriis.”

We seek writers with the ability to tell a compelling story quickly and cinematically, while adhering to a theme and a practical eye towards real-life movie production. Unique to scriptwriting contests, the Script-to-Screen Competition grand prize is this: we will produce a short film based on the winning script! The winning writer will have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with our production team, attend the filming–in short, to experience the collaborative process of filmmaking! Continue reading... “FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” Competition”

Eastern Oregon Film Festival Releases 2013 Festival Program and Sets Stage for Feb. 28 – March, 2nd in La Grande

January 29, 2013January 29, 2013 Eastern Oregon Film Festival Film FestivalsLeave a Comment

EOFF2013 is the fourth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival held in La Grande, OregonFebruary 28th – March 2nd, 2013. EOFF features an amazing line-up of emerging independent feature and short films. The festival opens with Only The Young, an intimate portrait of three enigmatic teenagers searching for love, friendship, and skate parks. The film somehow manages to capture the fly-on-the-wall perspective of a documentary, with the aesthetic of a patiently and beautifully shot narrative film. Friday night ends with War Witch (Rebelle), the incredibly unique and powerful 2013 Academy Award nominated ‘Best Foreign Language Film’. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Festival Releases 2013 Festival Program and Sets Stage for Feb. 28 – March, 2nd in La Grande”

36th Portland International Film Festival in February

January 17, 2013 NW Film Center UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The Northwest Film Center is poised to yet again unleash PIFF excitement on film audiences of the Portland Metro area. The Opening Night presentation of the 36th Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) hits on Thursday, February 7th at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) with this year’s Spanish submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, BLANCANIEVES, a 1920s, silent- set reworking of the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Snow White,” offset by punchy Flamenco rhythms and full of imagination.

Beginning Friday, February 8th, PIFF expands to take over a clutch of venues across town, including the Whitsell Auditorium in the Portland Art Museum, Cinema 21, Cinemagic, Regal Fox Tower, World Trade Center, and Regal Lloyd Center 10. Continue reading... “36th Portland International Film Festival in February”

EOFF2013 Sneak Peek Fundraiser and Pass Sale

January 7, 2013 Eastern Oregon Film Festival Events, Film Festivals Eastern Oregon Film Festival, eoffLeave a Comment

With the new year upon us, EOFF is leaning into the winter breeze, buttoning up, and rearing to roll. We are in the process of locking down the best independent film and music the world has to offer. Buckle up Eastern Oregon. It’s going to be an amazing year!

Sneak Peek Fundraiser and Festival Pass Sale!

Join EOFF Wednesday, January 16th from 6-8pm at The Stage Door Theatre (behind the Liberty) in La Grande, Oregon and be the first to get a sneak peek of this year’s film line-up.

“Portlandia” Starts Season 3 on January 4 – But Lots of Goodies to See Now

December 18, 2012December 19, 2012 Oregon Film Featured Videos, Oregon Film, Portland, Television, Uncategorized IFC, Kumail, PortlandiaLeave a Comment

So did you see the winter special of “Portlandia”? If not you can stil grab it for FREE on iTunes! Now it’s time to get ready for Season 3 which premieres on January 4. One cool addition to season 3 is “Kumail Visits Portlandia” which is on the IFC show website. Make sure you see his visit to the real feminist bookstore!

If you want to get fired up for the new season, just take a look at the stars already announced for season 3! Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Starts Season 3 on January 4 – But Lots of Goodies to See Now”

“Portlandia” Winter Special and Season 3 Guest Star Lineup

November 28, 2012 Oregon Film News, Oregon Film, Portland, Television Bill Hader, Bobby Moynihan, Chloe Sevigny, Dirty Projectors, George Wendt, guest stars, J Mascis, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Gaffigan, Juliette Lewis, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle MacLachlan, Martina Navratilova, Matt Berry, Matt Lucas, Patton Oswalt, Portlandia, Rose Byrne, Roseanne BarrLeave a Comment

Good news for fans of “Portlandia”: the hiatus is almost over and new episodes will be airing soon. Season 3 of the IFC show starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein kicks off on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10pm. If that seems like a long time to wait for your “Portlandia” fix, there’s more good news: a special new episode, “Winter in Portlandia,” airs on Friday, December 14th at 10:30/9:30c.

IFC also just announced some of the guest stars that will be visiting Portlandia in the coming season. Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Winter Special and Season 3 Guest Star Lineup”

Print Deadline: Oregon’s Production Directory – SourceOregon

November 27, 2012November 27, 2012 OMPA Commercial, Economic Impact, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, News, Oregon Film, Resources Oregon Production Directory, SourceOregonLeave a Comment

This Friday Nov 30 is the deadline to list in the 2013 print edition of SourceOregon, the industry directory of professional crew, talent, production and post-production companies, equipment vendors and support services in Oregon. It is a simple process: Click “Get Listed” at www.SourceOregon.com and follow the instructions. References or reputable IMDB credits are required.

SourceOregon is how Oregon’s commercial, film, TV and interactive media production industry stays connected and represents itself to the world. It is published in print and online and features a magazine dedicated to promoting Oregon’s industry, over 800 individuals and companies, with over 1,500 professional listings representing members of OMPA (the Oregon Media Production Association), IATSE, SAG/AFTRA, Teamsters, camera, directors and producers unions, and representation of crew and services organized around the state to serve production needs. Continue reading... “Print Deadline: Oregon’s Production Directory – SourceOregon”

New Weekly Travel Show “GO! NW” to Premiere Sunday Nov. 18 on KOIN 6

November 16, 2012 lorenfelixkelly TelevisionLeave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW WEEKLY TRAVEL SHOW “GO! NW” TO PREMIERE SUNDAY NOV.18 ON KOIN 6

PORTLAND, OR (November 12, 2012) – Road trip based travel and culture show GO! NW will premiere this November on KOIN 6. Dynamic and visually engaging, GO! NW utilizes creativity and high production values to provide a forum for honest and compelling story telling. It will air weekly on Sundays at 5:00pm PST, beginning November 18.

Every week, host Leif Hansen will travel the Pacific Northwest in his 1968 solar/electric hybrid VW Bus collecting stories that showcase the unique personality of the region.

Space Available for Special FX and Airbrush Classes beginning this Nov. 26th!

November 16, 2012November 16, 2012 celenarubin Workshop1 Comment

Art of Makeup School of Professional Makeup Artistry is exclusively dedicated to the art, techniques, and business of professional makeup artistry, located in the community of Multnomah Village in Southwest Portland.

AOM has limited spaces available for TWO upcoming EVENING courses – SPECIAL FX and AIRBRUSH MAKEUP.

1) In the 5-day Special FX course you will learn and practice various skills and techniques such as: bruises, cuts, wounds, scars, bullet holes, burns, small prosthetic application and removal, sickness, track marks, dirt and grime, tattoos and more. Continue reading... “Space Available for Special FX and Airbrush Classes beginning this Nov. 26th!”