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Siskiyou FilmFest Begins January 30th, Grants Pass

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

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The Siskiyou FilmFest began in 2002 in Ashland, moving to Grants Pass in 2008, and in 2009 began encompassing small towns in the Rogue Valley into their screening repertoire. Additionally, the festival added the KidFest for elementary aged children, as well as Youth Video contest for middle and high school aged kids.

The 13th Annual Siskiyou FilmFest runs January 30-31st at Grants Pass High School Performing Art Center. The festival focuses on “the the activism, science and history of the environmental movement and features award winning films about people creating real world solutions to today’s environmental challenges on a local, regional and global scale. Continue reading... “Siskiyou FilmFest Begins January 30th, Grants Pass”

Governor’s Office of Film & Television Nominated For LMGA Award For Work On “Wild”

January 7, 2015February 2, 2015 Oregon Film Award, Featured Locations, Locations, Uncategorized Governor Kitzhaber, LMGA, Location Manager Guild of America, Oregon film locations, Wild, Wild the movie2 Comments

The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television (AKA The Oregon Film Office) has been nominated for consideration for a Location Managers Guild of America Award for “exemplary work on WILD“. Winners will be chosen after a vote from active and retired members of the LMGA the finalists were announced January 27th, with final balloting of the nominees taking place February 6th. The second Annual Awards Show will be help in Los Angeles on March 7th.

More Oregon locations were used on “Wild” than any other production shot in Oregon to date. Continue reading... “Governor’s Office of Film & Television Nominated For LMGA Award For Work On “Wild””

“Wild” In Oregon!

December 15, 2014March 2, 2015 Oregon Film Economic Impact, Events, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Locations, Movies, Oregon Film, Resources, Rural Production 60 Minutes Reese Witherspoon, Cheryl Strayed, Fox Searchlight, Golden Globe, Jean-Marc Vallee, Laura Dern, Reese Witherspoon, Schmidt Family Vineyards, Wild, Wild the movie5 Comments

Photo: Dale Robinette Oregon Film Signs created by Tim Oakley at Oakley Designs — Photo: Dale Robinette, Ashland Screening. Oregon signs and tree stumps created by Tim Oakley at Oakley Designs

It seemed fitting that Fox Searchlight’s “Wild“, special-screened in four Oregon cities the second week in December. The screenings kicked off with the Oregon premiere of the movie at Cinema 21 , Portland. Reese Witherspoon (nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress), Laura Dern, Jean-Marc Vallée , and of course local Portlander and inspiration, Cheryl Strayed, were on hand to introduce the movie to a packed house, as well as an introduction from Tim Williams, Oregon Film’s Executive Director. Continue reading... ““Wild” In Oregon!”

WILD Contest Has Oregon Covered

November 4, 2014November 5, 2014 Oregon Film Featured Locations, Incentives, Movies, Oregon Film, Resources, Talent, Uncategorized filming in Oregon, Locations, Movies, Oregon Film, Oregon film industry, Reese Witherspoon, WildLeave a Comment

Fox Searchlight unveiled the #LifeisWILD contest this week as a headliner in promoting Reese Witherspoon‘s WILD. Oregon Film was approached by Fox Searchlight to help put this contest together as an interactive and creative way to bring attention to the movie, and in so doing, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Oregon simultaneously. Oregon Film collaborated with Travel Oregon to pull together a fantastic Grand Prize package of a week long trip to Oregon for the winner and a friend. Continue reading... “WILD Contest Has Oregon Covered”

Fox Searchlight’s “Wild” Premieres In Telluride

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 Oregon Film Featured Locations, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Locations, Movies, Rural Production, Uncategorized film festivals, filming in Oregon, Fox Searchlight, Jean-Marc Vallee, Oregon Film, Oregon film industry, Pacific Crest Trail, Reese Witherspoon, Wild1 Comment

The 41st Telluride Film Festival announced it’s lineup today. Fox Searchlight Picture’s “Wild” will be premiering at the festival. “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon, and produced by her production company, Pacific Standard, shot in more locations throughout Oregon than any other project filmed in the state to date. From southern Oregon; Crater Lake and Ashland; to the Badlands, Smith Rock and Bend in Central Oregon; and also the Portland metro area, Timberline and Bridge of The Gods in the Columbia River Gorge, to name a few. Continue reading... “Fox Searchlight’s “Wild” Premieres In Telluride”

THE DISCOVERERS Opens June 20, Meet Filmmakers Opening Night

June 16, 2014 Justin Schwarz Blog, Featured Videos, Film and Media Industry, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The Oregon-made feature film, The Discoverers, starring Oscar and Emmy nominee Griffin Dunne will have its Pacific Northwest premiere at the Regal Fox Tower in Portland on June 20. Writer/director Justin Schwarz will attend the 7pm show for a Q&A with his Portland-based crew. The film will expand to Salem, Eugene, Sisters, Ashland and more cities throughout the summer. Get tickets at: www.discoverersmovie.com/see-the-film

The Discoverers won several awards on the festival circuit and opened in New York and LA to fantastic reviews and sold-out shows. Continue reading... “THE DISCOVERERS Opens June 20, Meet Filmmakers Opening Night”

REDWOOD HIGHWAY Has Expanded its Release

May 1, 2014June 6, 2014 Oregon Film Events, Independent Films, Locations, Movies, News1 Comment

Monterey Media has expanded the release of “Redwood Highway” to the following cities:

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 Pelican Cinema, Klamath Falls, OR
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 Mill Creek Cinema, McKinleyville, OR
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 McMinnville Cinema,McMinnville, OR
Friday, June 6th, 2014 Pony Village Cinema, North Bend, OR
Friday, June 13th, 2014, Salem Cinema,Salem, OR
Friday, June 20th, 2014 Living Room Theater, Portland, OR

The feature-length film, made in Southern Oregon and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Shirley Knight and screen legend Tom Skerritt, opened on Friday, May 23rd at Coming Attractions Theatres in Ashland, Grants Pass, and Crescent City, CA. Continue reading... “REDWOOD HIGHWAY Has Expanded its Release”

BUCKSVILLE Releases April 29, 2014

April 29, 2014April 29, 2014 Laura McGie Acting, Independent Films, Movies, NewsLeave a Comment

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MONARCH HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES
AWARD-WINNING INDEPENDENT FILM ‘BUCKSVILLE’
Release date: DVD and Digital Download/Streaming April 29th, 2014

MONARCH’S online BUCKSVILLE page.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Portland, Oregon, April 29, 2014 – Monarch Home Entertainment announces the release today of BUCKSVILLE. Portland Oregon-based indie director Chel White’s long awaited character-driven feature film, which includes a memorable cameo from Academy Award™ nominated actor Tom Berenger. The film is now available at these links and platforms iTunes, Vimeo, Google+ Play and Amazon.com Continue reading... “BUCKSVILLE Releases April 29, 2014”

SourceOregon Production Directory Released

April 7, 2014 OMPA Acting, Animation/VFX, Commercial, Economic Impact, Events, Film and Media Industry, Incentives, Jobs, Movies, News, Oregon Film, Resources, Talent, Technology, Television Oregon film industry, Oregon Media Production Directory, SourceOregonLeave a Comment

Union member listings enrich Oregon’s film, TV, commercial & interactive media production directory

Oregon industry members celebrate the launch of their 2014 production directory.

To help studios and producers stay on top of crew and resources and to promote Oregon’s unique production advantages, the trade group Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) has released the 2014 SourceOregon, a directory of the professional crew, talent, vendors and support services that make up Oregon’s bustling industry. Industry parties in Portland, Eugene, and Ashland are scheduled in April to celebrate the directory’s launch. Continue reading... “SourceOregon Production Directory Released”

Moviemaker Magazine Awards Two Oregon Cities With Honors For “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2014”!

January 30, 2014January 31, 2014 Oregon Film Award, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Incentives, Independent Films, Locations, Movies, Resources, Uncategorized AIFF, Ashland, film festivals, filming in Oregon, Locations, Moviemaker Magazine, Oregon film industry, SOFAT, Top places To Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2014Leave a Comment

In years gone by, Moviemaker Magazine lumped together big city and small town to compete for the sought after title of, “Best Places To Live and Work as a Moviemaker”. This year, the magazine has split their list into three components:

Top Big Cities (they define as more than 50,000 residents)
Top Small Cities (100,000)
Top Towns (under 100,000)

We are excited to see that two Oregon cities took honors in the Big City and Town categories – Portland and Ashland! Continue reading... “Moviemaker Magazine Awards Two Oregon Cities With Honors For “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker 2014”!”