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HouseSpecial’s Stop-Motion Short Takes ‘Best Animated Film’ At Oregon Independent Film Festival

Alise Munson Animation/VFX, Award, Events, Film Festivals, Incentives, Oregon Animation Industry, Uncategorized , , , , , Leave a Comment on HouseSpecial’s Stop-Motion Short Takes ‘Best Animated Film’ At Oregon Independent Film Festival

[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/154092195[/vimeo]Aaron Sorenson, a Director at Portland animation studio HouseSpecial, received the award for Best Animated Film for the stop-motion short Jailbreak during the award ceremony at The Oregon Independent Film Festival (OIFF) held on September 24, 2016 in Portland’s Clinton Street Theater.

Jailbreak, shot in black and white, follows the daring escape of a desperate prisoner fleeing his nightmarish cell in pursuit of sweet punishment.  Written and directed by Sorenson, this short is a German Expressionist-inspired design mash-up of stop motion with a 2D design sensibility … and a decidedly adult twist. Continue reading... “HouseSpecial’s Stop-Motion Short Takes ‘Best Animated Film’ At Oregon Independent Film Festival”

Got Content?

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DEAR COLLEAGUES,

We have an exciting event to share with you this fall: DISCOP JOHANNESBURG – November 2-4 in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you work in the TV / VIDEO / CONTENT market place or do licensing and co-production deals because you work in FILM, MUSIC or VIDEO GAMES, this event might interest you.

Africa is growing as a media content market place and there is demand for digital technologies and know-how from the United States. Pay-TV subscriptions are growing rapidly (50% in the last three years) and there is also high demand for U.S. Continue reading... “Got Content?”

#OregonMadeShows Exhibit Opens At PDX

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#OregonMadeShows Exibit

In collaboration with PDXART, and many other partners (please see list below) a new exhibit is up on Concourse E, at the Portland International Airport this week.  The exhibit showcases “vignettes” of artifacts, props and images from just a few of the 400+ feature films & television shows that have utilized Oregon as their production backdrop over the years.  From the early silent era films like “Fisherman’s Bride” (shot in Astoria, 1908), to “Grimm”, the popular NBC television series currently shooting in Portland, Oregon has played an important role in production. Continue reading... “#OregonMadeShows Exhibit Opens At PDX”

WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD

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WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD

A work-in-process with live soundtrack!

Join Cinema Project for a special presentation with artist duo Silver Ochre.
Sunday, May 22nd, 7:30pm
222 NW Davis, Loft 301
$8 suggested at the door

Silver Ochre: Who Are US 2016 is an ever-evolving reflection of America by two perpetually traveling artists.

From March to November, 2016, Thollem Electric and ACVilla are touring throughout the lower 48 states gathering visual footage and sonic influences, weaving them together in an attempt to capture the essence of this country at this moment in time. Continue reading... “WHO ARE US TOUR 2016: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN ROAD”

Who Are Us Tour 2016: Observations From The 21st Century American Road

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Cinema Project is hosting the filmmaker and musician duo Silver Ochre for the latest iteration of Who Are Us Tour 2016: Observations from the 21st Century American Road.

Who Are Us Tour 2016: Observations from the 21st Century American Road
Sunday May 22, Doors at 7pm, Films at 7:30pm
NXT Industries, 222 NW Davis, Loft 301
$8 Suggested

From March to November, 2016, Thollem Electric and ACVilla, otherwise known as Silver Ochre, are touring throughout the lower 48 states gathering visual footage and sonic influences, weaving them together in an attempt to capture the essence of this country at this moment in time. Continue reading... “Who Are Us Tour 2016: Observations From The 21st Century American Road”

The Digital Revolution in Lighting

Don Rohrbacker Digital, equipment, Film and Media Industry, Media Services, Portland, Production Services, TechnologyLeave a Comment on The Digital Revolution in Lighting

controllerWith the advancements in LED lighting fixtures and HMI ballasts, controlling light fixtures with DMX signals has become both easier and much more precise. These advancements have ushered in new possibilities for control which is both quicker, easier and more economic than ever before.

lightWhile DMX control has been common in Theatrical settings for quite some time, only recently has advances in fixture design made this practical for TV/Film sets. DMX 512 is the standard communication protocol used in Entertainment industry products. Continue reading... “The Digital Revolution in Lighting”

Christian Kane Launches Kane’s Kitchen Website For New Cooking Show

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Kane's Kitchen.
Kane’s Kitchen.

Christian Kane (“Librarians”) today launched a new site for his soon be released web based show, “Kane’s Kitchen“.  Kane’s popularity was evident when the site crashed twice within 12 hours of launching.  Kane’s business partner and producer on the project is Oregonian, Jose Behar (“Leverage” and “Librarians”).  The Pander Bros were responsible for the animated sequences in the trailer. Continue reading... “Christian Kane Launches Kane’s Kitchen Website For New Cooking Show”

Zarr Studios and Crew Take 1st Place Golf  

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Zarr Studios and crew take 1st Place Golf

FROM THE OMPA SPORTS DESK:

Governators Lisa and Nathan Cherrington (pictured here with Will Vinton and members of his team The Vintones) defeated all comers at the Classic Croquet to win the 1st Place in the Croquet tournament.
Governators Lisa and Nathan Cherrington (pictured with Will Vinton and members of his team The Vintones) defeated all comers to win the 1st Place in the OMPA Classic croquet tournament, powered by Zarr Studios.

Congratulations Nathan Cherrington and his wife, Lisa, The Governators, who trounced all comers at the 5-hour croquet tournament of the OMPA Classic powered by Zarr Studios. The Governators, representing the Oregon Governor’s Office of Film and Television, upset Barefoot Bullseyes Signa Cheney and Curtis Kidwell of Bullseye Disc, who were in fact as barefoot as they advertised. Continue reading... “Zarr Studios and Crew Take 1st Place Golf  ”

TNT Gives Green Light for New 10 Episode Series, “The Librarians”, to Shoot in Oregon

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Noah Wyle, Executive Producing and appearing in, TNT’s “The Librarians”.

TNT has given the green light for a 10 episode order of a new drama series, “The Librarians”, (a follow up to the movie trilogy, “The Librarian“).  Electric Entertainment produced the trilogy, and is also taking on “The Librarians”.  TNT and Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment are no strangers to Oregon, having shot all but one season of “Leverage” here.  We are thrilled to welcome them back, with the cast and crew in place and ready to start work. Continue reading... “TNT Gives Green Light for New 10 Episode Series, “The Librarians”, to Shoot in Oregon”