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The #OregonMade Netflix series, Trinkets, (based on Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith‘s young adult novel) starring, Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool, Tragedy Girls), Kiana Madeira (The Flash, Sacred Lies) and Quintessa Swindell will stream June 14th. This 10 episode, #OregonMade show shot entirely on location in Clackamas and Portland. Read more.

Kristi Turnquist (OregonLive) talked to the “Trinkets” Executive Director about why Portland was considered a character all its own in the series. Continue reading... “Latest Netflix #OregonMade Series, “Trinkets,” Will Begin Streaming June 14th”

New Stop-Motion Independent Film celebrating the iconic Oregon wolf named Journey

June 7, 2019 Suzie Moulton Blog, Documentary, Education, environmental, Film and Media Industry, History, Independent, Independent Films, News, Portland, Women, WorkshopLeave a Comment

The short film Nowheres Wolf: A Call Not Answered is inspired by the life of Oregon’s famous wolf named Journey, aka OR-7. The film is mid-production and starting to take off, hitting some heartfelt points in the film and animation industry including developing non-toxic building materials for artists and makers as well as advocating for local wildlife.

In an interview with Oregon Wild, Nowheres Wolf creator Suzanne Moulton shared “I’m a big believer in “Think Globally, Act Locally” so I’ve focused on inspiring people to take small actions at home that can make a big difference in whether a local species dies or thrives. Continue reading... “New Stop-Motion Independent Film celebrating the iconic Oregon wolf named Journey”

Oregon Film: Who We Are and What We Do (Update 2019)

June 3, 2019June 13, 2019 Oregon Film #OregonMade, #OregonMade 50th Anniversary, Economic Impact, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Grants, History, Oregon Animation History, Oregon Film, Oregon Film 50th, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Oregon Video Games, Post Production, Television, TV Series, Video Game Development1 Comment

This has become something of a tradition, at least in our minds. As we come to the end of another fiscal year, we want to take a moment and reflect on some of the things we have been able to accomplish during the past year and hopefully come up with some improvements for the next.

As part of Oregon Film’s effort to reach projects and talent that are not being directly impacted by our incentive programs, we helped create a separate non-profit called the, #OregonMade Creative Foundation (OMCF). Continue reading... “Oregon Film: Who We Are and What We Do (Update 2019)”

The Real Cost of a Sub-$800 Oregon-Made 30-Minute Independent Dark Comedy

June 1, 2019June 11, 2019 Adam Lansky #OregonMade, Uncategorized1 Comment

As I typed the first lines of our script, I knew there would be challenges beyond the technical but didn’t care. After leaving a six-year marriage & suffering from an annihilated heart as well as all the near-death experiences — imagined & real — that accompany rediscovering oneself at 35, there wasn’t much else to lose. I committed to sharing the cinematic dream at all costs. In terms of money, it cost somewhere around $800.

The most expensive line item for the film was an electric hot dog cart ($380 including bottles for ketchup & mustard). Continue reading... “The Real Cost of a Sub-$800 Oregon-Made 30-Minute Independent Dark Comedy”

The Portland Circuit Presents #OregonMade Feature Film Debut: “Phoenix, Oregon”

April 10, 2019May 6, 2019 Oregon Film #OregonMade "Phoenix, #OregonMade, feature film, oregon, The Portland Circuit1 Comment

The OregonMade Creative Foundation has teamed up with four of the best independent cinemas located in all four of the quadrants of Portland, The Northwest Film Center, The Hollywood Theatre, Clinton Street Theater and Cinema 21, to announce the second installment of The Portland Circuit, a program designed to give locally produced, #OregonMade feature length films a short theatrical distribution window in the city. Screenings consist of a four day run, with one night at each theatre, in the four “quadrants” of Portland. Continue reading... “The Portland Circuit Presents #OregonMade Feature Film Debut: “Phoenix, Oregon””

#OregonMade Film Series: “The Goonies” on 35mm Print

April 4, 2019 Oregon Film #OregonMade #OregonMade, The GooniesLeave a Comment

Kick off your summer in the most perfect way possible: doing the Truffle Shuffle.

Yes, that most iconic of #OregonMade films is back as Goonies Never Say Die and this time we’re watching it as it was meant to be seen – on 35mm film. This screening is both to celebrate and support the new Historic Oregon Film Trail and its official kick-off in January in Astoria recognizing “Kindergarten Cop,” “Short Circuit,” and, yes, “The Goonies.” There’s a lot more signs and a lot more films for us all to celebrate and we hope you will join us for this one. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Film Series: “The Goonies” on 35mm Print”

Travel Oregon Leads You to Your Favorite Oregon Film and TV Location

December 20, 2018 Oregon Film #OregonMade, #OregonMade 50th Anniversary, History, Oregon Film, Oregon Film 50th Historic Oregon Film Trail, Travel OregonLeave a Comment

As part of the closing out of our 50th year, our friends and colleagues at Travel Oregon have put together an incredible itinerary of places to visit to further celebrate some of the amazing #OregonMade shows that this state has been lucky enough to host over the years.

From “Wild” and “Twilight” to “Paint Your Wagon” and “The General” – Oregon is awash with iconic locations from iconic shows – 110 years, to be exact.

And this is just the beginning. Continue reading... “Travel Oregon Leads You to Your Favorite Oregon Film and TV Location”

Ninth Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival Celebrate Film, Music, And Community

September 26, 2018 Eastern Oregon Film Festival Film Festivals, Movies, Music, News, Rural Production, Web Series Bruce Campbell, Chanti Darling, Eastern Oregon Film Festival, EOFF2018, Jim CummingsLeave a Comment

LA GRANDE – Eastern Oregon Film Festival invites you to visit La Grande, Oregon for the ninth annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival held October 18-20 in downtown La Grande. The intimate gathering will feature twelve film screening blocks, both feature-length and short format across multiple genres, held at The Granada Theatre and EOFF’s own creative mixed-use space, hq, along with three evenings of after party showcasing emerging musical talent. Additionally, an Online Program consisting of 14 films—exclusively available to watch at Filmmaker Magazine’s website

#EOFF2018 will open with director Bridey Elliot‘s hilariously-spooky debut feature CLARA’S GHOST, in which she cast her entire family to play its dysfunctional protagonists. Continue reading... “Ninth Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival Celebrate Film, Music, And Community”

Ashland Independent Film Festival Launches Year-Round “Best of the Fests” Film Series with the Oregon Premiere of YOUNG MEN AND FIRE, on Oregon Wildland Firefighters

September 5, 2018 Emily McPeck Events, Film Festivals, Independent Films Alex Jablonski, Ashland, Ashland Independent Film Festival, Best Of The AIFF2018 Shorts, Best of the Fests, Collaborative Theatre Project, Eugene, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf, Grayback Forestry Firefighters, JORDAN SCHNITZER MUSEUM, Ken Ward, Medford, Michael Zahs, Mr. Fish: Cartooning from the Deep End, Saving Brinton, Symphony for Natures, The Reluctant Radical, Varsity Theatre, Wildland Firefighter Foundation, Young Men and FireLeave a Comment

Young Men and Fire Film Still — Young Men and Fire

The Ashland Independent Film Festival is expanding its year-round programming with a new series, Best of the Fests, which will offer audiences a second chance to see some of the best and most requested films from the most recent AIFF, along with other films generating excitement on the film festival circuit. The series will launch with a “Best of the Fests Weekend” September 21-23 at the Varsity Theatre in Ashland and the Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford and continue with screenings at Eugene’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in October and November. Continue reading... “Ashland Independent Film Festival Launches Year-Round “Best of the Fests” Film Series with the Oregon Premiere of YOUNG MEN AND FIRE, on Oregon Wildland Firefighters”

Oregon’s International Bohemian Film Festival Announces ‘Big Sonia’ as Grand Prize Winner

August 17, 2018 Mike Dilley #OregonMade, Animal House, Award, Economic Impact, Events, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Movies, News #metoo, Animal House, Big, Bohemian, Cottage Grove, festival, film, independent film, movie, oregon, Sonia, togaLeave a Comment

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The winning filmmaker, Leah Warshawski and her Oregon-raised animator, Dawn Norton, received a $3,000 grand prize as the Best Film. The winner aims to take the proceeds to launch high school curricula about overcoming the obstacles of our past and becoming stronger.

COTTAGE GROVE, ORE., 18 AUGUST 2018 – “Big Sonia” won the overall $3,000 Grand Prize at this weekend’s inaugural Bohemian Film Festival. The film – featuring 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who still goes to work everyday and stays busy so she “doesn’t have to think about it” – explores what it means to be a survivor, how this affects families and generations, and how trauma might define each of us. Continue reading... “Oregon’s International Bohemian Film Festival Announces ‘Big Sonia’ as Grand Prize Winner”