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World Premiere of Cell Count at Fantaspoa in Brazil.

May 29, 2012 Todd E. Freeman Economic Impact, Events, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, PortlandLeave a Comment

Portland, OR – May 29, 2012 – Sold out screenings on May 20th made Cell Count the most attended film at the Fantaspoa Fantastic Film Festival in Porto Alegre Brazil.

Writer / Director Todd E. Freeman was at the festival for 10 days and said, “this experience changed my outlook on the worldwide filmmaking community as well as the excitement about Cell Count in International markets.” He went on to say, “Porto Alegre and the Fantaspoa Film Festival welcomed me and our movie with open and excited arms. Continue reading... “World Premiere of Cell Count at Fantaspoa in Brazil.”

Corvallis’ Lauren Henry and Her Talented Animals Featured on “Grimm”

May 29, 2012 Oregon Film Acting, Casting, Featured Videos, Portland, Production Services, Talent, Television Corvallis, KMTR, Lauren Henry, NBC's "Grimm", Talented AnimalsLeave a Comment

The video above comes to us from KMTR in Eugene, OR. Their studios recently had a visit from Lauren Henry, co-owner of Talented Animals and two of the latest animal stars from NBC’s “Grimm.” You can read the full article on KMTR.

“Grimm” was rated the number one show on Friday nights for ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. The cliff-hanger season one finale aired last week, and production for season two begins in Portland tomorrow. Continue reading... “Corvallis’ Lauren Henry and Her Talented Animals Featured on “Grimm””

Announcing Art of Makeup, Professional School of Makeup Artistry

May 23, 2012May 24, 2012 celenarubin Education, Portland, Production Services, Workshop11 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Celena Rubin

Telephone: 503-245-4551 / 310-502-3223

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.artofmakeup.com

PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP SCHOOL TO OPEN IN SOUTHWEST PORTLAND  

Oregon’s First School of Makeup Enrolling Students Now For Summer Courses

Portland, OR, May 24, 2012 – Renown professional makeup artist and Portland resident Celena Rubin to launch Art of Makeup, School of Professional Makeup Artistry, Oregon’s first school exclusively dedicated to Makeup Artistry.

According to the Oregon Media Production Association, “The film and TV production industry in Oregon hit a milestone last year with over $100 million dollars in production spending from out-of-state projects” (OMPA.org). Continue reading... “Announcing Art of Makeup, Professional School of Makeup Artistry”

2 New Information Sessions Planned for Tax Credit Auction in Portland and Ashland

May 21, 2012May 25, 2012 Oregon Film Oregon Film, Uncategorized Oregon Tax Credit AuctionLeave a Comment

As the Oregon Production Investment Fund Residential Tax Credit Auction approaches(click for more details), two information sessions have been planned for Portland -on June 8- and Ashland – on June 18. Below are the specifics.

Portland Information Session

Friday June 8 – 3:00-4:00

Governor’s Office of Film and Television

1001 SE Water Ave. Suite 430

Portland, OR 97214

Ashland Information Session

Monday June 18 – 5:30-6:30 PM

Jackson County Library – Ashland Branch

Gresham Room

410 Siskiyou Blvd.

Ashland, OR 97520

Executive Director Vince Porter will be conducting the information session in Portland and Ashland. Continue reading... “2 New Information Sessions Planned for Tax Credit Auction in Portland and Ashland”

Mayor Sam Adams: “The City of Portland is Politely Asking You to Put an Emmy on It”

May 1, 2012May 4, 2012 Oregon Film Portland, Television, Uncategorized Carrie Brownstein, comedy, Emmy, Fred Armisen, Mayor Sam Adams, Portlandia, Put An Emmy On It, TelevisionLeave a Comment

Portland Mayor, Sam Adams, is rallying behind Portlandia for Emmy consideration in twelve categories, including Outstanding Variety Series. Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisens’ hit sketch comedy series has already completed two seasons in Portland and is coming back for a third this year. The show won an Emmy in 2011 for Outstanding Costumes For A Variety/Music Program.

Go Portlandia!

Other news: Portlandia is now available in the UK on the recently launched (in Britain) netflix.com. And if you are coming for a visit soon, check out IFC’s cool interactive travel map of the city. Continue reading... “Mayor Sam Adams: “The City of Portland is Politely Asking You to Put an Emmy on It””

Wheel of Fortune – Going Green Week From Portland

April 25, 2012April 26, 2012 Green Production environmental, Film and Media Industry, Green, Oregon Film, Portland, Television, Uncategorized filming in Oregon, Green, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment A Greener World, sustainability, Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune, Wheel of Fortune Green Week3 Comments

Going Green Set 1 — Wheel Of Fortune set in Portland

This year marks the fifth season that Wheel of Fortune has featured a “Going Green” theme week. In past seasons, Pat and Vanna have offered viewers tips for going green and have shared updates about what Sony Pictures is doing to keep the studio lot environmentally-friendly. As well as the kick off Going Green Week, the show is also featuring, Portland Week, College Week and the Great Outdoors. See the schedule for air dates on KATU below:

Going Green (Portland)	Apr 30 – May 4, 2012
Portland Week	May 7 – May 11, 2012
College Week (Portland)	May 14 – May 18, 2012
Great Outdoors (Portland)	May 21 – May 25, 2012

We were there for the Going Green Week taping and the set looked amazing, complete with a digital waterfall and greenery -both live and re-useable manufactured greens.

Northwest Animation Festival, May 18-19 @ the Hollywood Theatre

April 20, 2012 Oregon Film Blog, Events, Oregon Animation History, Oregon Animation Industry "Paranorman", Hollywood Theatre, John Frame, LAIKA, Northwest Animation Festival 2012, portlandLeave a Comment

The biggest animation festival that Oregon has seen in years is just around the corner. From Beaverton to Beijing, filmmakers have responded to our call, sending in their best work. Even the most seasoned animators on our jury agree: this is going to be something special.

NW Animation Fest 2012
amazing shorts from around the world

SHOWTIMES
7-11pm
Friday, May 18
Saturday, May 19
different program each night

TICKETS
in advance: $12 for one night / $20 for both
at the door: $15 for one night / $25 for both
CLICK HERE to buy tickets

VENUE
Hollywood Theatre – main auditorium
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97212

HIGHLIGHTS
The 2012 Northwest Animation Festival showcases nearly 60 short films from 15 countries, representing the very best of contemporary animation.

Blue Like Jazz Is Playing In A Theater Near You

April 17, 2012 Oregon Film Film and Media Industry, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller, filming in Oregon, Marshall Allman, Movies, oregon, Oregon film industryLeave a Comment

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Based on the New York Times’ bestseller by Donald Miller, “Blue Like Jazz” tells the story of a nineteen-year-old sophomore who “tries to escape his Bible Belt upbringing for life in the Pacific Northwest at the most godless campus in America”. A passion project from the start, filmmakers Donald Miller, (screenwriter) and Steve Taylor (director/screenwriter) used KickStarter to raise $345,992 to get the project off the ground. Continue reading... “Blue Like Jazz Is Playing In A Theater Near You”

Portland Animation Now! – at the Cinema Pacific Film Festival

April 16, 2012 Oregon Film Blog, Events, Oregon Animation Industry Bijou Art Cinemas, Cinema Pacific Film Festival, Eugene, oregon, Portland Animation Now!Leave a Comment

The NW Animation Festival is proud to bring you a special encore presentation of Portland Animation Now!—this weekend at the Cinema Pacific film festival in Eugene, Oregon.

Portland Animation Now!

short films from 20+ Portland animators

Date: April 20 @ 7pm
Runtime: 95min
Venue: Bijou Art Cinemas
Address: 492 East 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Tickets: $8 general public, $6 students/seniors
CLICK HERE to buy advance tickets

Amazing short films from Portland’s powerhouse animation scene! Highlights include…

Kubla Khan by Oscar-winner Joan Gratz: An interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s famous opium-inspired poem—claypainted by the animator in a drug-free state. Continue reading... “Portland Animation Now! – at the Cinema Pacific Film Festival”

New and Improved “Roads of Oregon” Website Goes Live Today

March 22, 2012March 26, 2012 Oregon Film car commerical, Commercial, Economic Impact, Jobs, Locations, Oregon Film, Uncategorized Car Commercials, Roads of OregonLeave a Comment

How many times over the past few years have you seen a road in Oregon featured in a car commercial? The truth is that car commercials are filmed in our state quite a few more times than you would think. For that reason we created a “Roads of Oregon” micro-site featuring photos of roads across the state a few years ago. Today we are unveiling a new and improved site with more photos, higher quality images and a new interface that also organizes the roads by region. Continue reading... “New and Improved “Roads of Oregon” Website Goes Live Today”