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#OregonMade Producers Neil Kopp & Anish Savjani Win Emmy for “Rebel Ridge”

September 7, 2025 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Prolific Portland-based producers Neil Kopp and Anish Savjani recently won an Emmy for “Rebel Ridge” as Best TV Movie. Kopp and Savjani’s production company, filmscience, has produced many award winning features including the acclaimed Sundance and Netflix hit “I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore,” and Kelly Reichardt’s most recent film “The Mastermind.”

Formed in 2005, filmscience has produced over 20 features that have been nominated for numerous Independent Spirit Awards and screened at festivals around the world, including Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, Toronto, Sundance and Telluride. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Producers Neil Kopp & Anish Savjani Win Emmy for “Rebel Ridge””

Neil Kopp at ISA’s Third Thursdays PDX June 20!

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 David Poulshock Events, Film and Media Industry, Independent, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland, TV Series, Web Series, WritersLeave a Comment

Screenwriters & Filmmakers —
Producer NEIL KOPP will rock the house at ISA’s THIRD THURSDAYS PDX – June 20!

This is a rare opportunity to see meet guest speaker NEIL KOPP, Portland-born producer who’s credits include Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves and Certain Women, and Jeremy Salunier’s Green Room and Hold the Dark (Netflix).

WHEN: Thursday, Jun 20th – 7pm
WHERE: NW Film Center Office & South Park *
934 SW Salmon, Portland OR, 97205
* We begin at NW Film then migrate across the street to South Park. Continue reading... “Neil Kopp at ISA’s Third Thursdays PDX June 20!”

Emmys Nominations with Oregon Connections

July 16, 2025September 15, 2025 Oregon Film Awards, Crew, TalentLeave a Comment

Although we aren’t lucky enough this year to have any projects that were shot here in Oregon being nominated for an Emmy award, we do have several people who live here in Oregon that have been part of the nominations. In fact, that is one of the stronger selling points of Oregon, our talent. Sometimes that talent isn’t able to work in our state but we like to celebrate them anyway.

[If you know if other nominees this year that we have not yet recognized, please let us know!] Continue reading... “Emmys Nominations with Oregon Connections”

“The Mastermind” from Portland Based filmscience Goes to Cannes

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Oregon Film Events, feature film, Film FestivalsLeave a Comment

Kelly Reichardt’s latest film “The Mastermind” has been announced as part of the main competition titles at the Cannes Film festival in May. Although shot in Ohio, the film was produced by Oregon based Neil Kopp and Anish Savjani (alongside partner Vincent Savino) and their filmscience label.

The film centers on an audacious art heist amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

Many of Reichardt’s and filmscience’s previous films have been shot in Oregon.

See the whole Cannes line up here and more info on “The Mastermind” here. Continue reading... ““The Mastermind” from Portland Based filmscience Goes to Cannes”

“Showing Up” Collects Two Nominations – Gotham Awards

October 24, 2023 Oregon Film Awards, Independent Films, Oregon Film, oregonmade 33rd Gotham Awards, A24, Anish Savjani, Film Science, Gotham Awards, Kelly Reichardt, Michelle Williams, Neil Kopp, Showing Up, Vincent SavinoLeave a Comment

We are thrilled to report that Kelly Reichardt’s #oregonmade “Showing Up” (2022) has collected two nominations in the 33rd annual Gotham Awards lineup.

Best Feature: (Kelly Reichardt, director; Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani, producers (A24))
Outstanding Lead Performance: (Michelle Williams)

Nominees are selected by “committees of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. Separate juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors, and others directly involved in making films will determine the final Gotham Award recipients.” Continue reading... ““Showing Up” Collects Two Nominations – Gotham Awards”

#OregonMade “Showing Up” Premiering in Main Competition At Cannes

April 14, 2022 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, feature film, Film Festivals, Locations, Movies, News Anish Savjani, Cannes 2022, Festival de Cannes, Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt, Michelle Williams, Neil Kopp, Showing UpLeave a Comment

This morning the 2022 Cannes Film Festival announced its Official Selection. We are excited to see #OregonMade, A24’s “Showing Up” nominated in the main competition group. “Showing Up,” was directed by Kelly Reichardt, written by Reichardt and Oregonian, Jonathan Raymond, and produced by Oregonians, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani and Vincent Savino (see all cast and crew here).

This is Michelle Williams’s fourth collaboration with director Reichardt, following “Wendy and Lucy” (2008), “Meek’s Cutoff” (2010), and “Certain Women” (2016), and the 6th film Reichardt has shot in Oregon. Continue reading... “#OregonMade “Showing Up” Premiering in Main Competition At Cannes”

Watch Deadline Hollywood’s “2021 Contenders” Panel With the “First Cow” Filmmakers

January 25, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade Deadline Hollywood Contenders 2021, First Cow, John Magaro, Jon Raymond, Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt, Orion Lee, The Half-LightLeave a Comment

Not surprisingly, Deadline Hollywood’s “Contenders 2021” series went live online this year highlighting their contender picks for productions in this upcoming award season. You can still see the interesting session with Todd McCarthy and the “First Cow” filmmakers that took place over the weekend. The team gets into some of the foodie history behind the film, what Oregon was like in 1820 before it ever became a state, and how Jonathan Raymond’s novel, “The Half-Light” inspired Kelly Reichardt to bring this story to life. Continue reading... “Watch Deadline Hollywood’s “2021 Contenders” Panel With the “First Cow” Filmmakers”

New York Film Critics Circle Announces #OregonMade “First Cow” As Best Film 2020!

December 18, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Awards, Independent Films, Locations First Cow, New York Film Critics CirlceLeave a Comment

The New York Film Critics Circle announces A24’s period drama, “First Cow as their “Best Film” choice for 2020. (Read more here from Daily Variety). “First Cow” shot entirely on location in Oregon last year at; Oxbow Regional Park, Sauvie Island, Portland, Milo McIver State Park, San Salvador State Beach, and Elkton among other locations.

Just recently the film and filmmakers were also recognized by The Gothams for Best Feature, Screenplay, Actor, and Breakthrough Actor in its 30th annual event. Continue reading... “New York Film Critics Circle Announces #OregonMade “First Cow” As Best Film 2020!”

#OregonMade “First Cow” Receives 4 Gotham Nominations!

November 16, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Awards, feature film, Featured Locations First Cow, The GothamsLeave a Comment

A24’s period drama, “First Cow has been recognized by The Gothams for Best Feature, Screenplay, Actor, and Breakthrough Actor in its 30th annual event. “First Cow” shot entirely on location in Oregon last year at; Oxbow Regional Park, Sauvie Island, Portland, Milo McIver State Park, San Salvador State Beach, and Elkton among other locations.

Best Feature, Kelly Reichardt (Director), Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani (Producers).
Best Screenplay, Jon Raymond, Kelly Reichardt.
Best Actor, John Magaro.

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]”