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Spirit of Halloweentown Festival Voted In Top 16 Best Halloween Events In The US

October 3, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events Spirit of Halloweentown, St. HelensLeave a Comment

It is gratifying to see the travel discovery platform, TripsToDiscover, name St. Helens’ own Spirit of Halloweentown Festival one of the “16 Best Halloween Events in the US” – not bad for a festival in a small town of 14,000. So how did this all begin? According to the Festival website, “in 1998 the small city of St. Helens served as a backdrop to the Disney Channel Halloween classic “Halloweentown”, and each year thereafter they transform their Riverfront District into the Spirit of Halloweentown, a celebration of all things spooky. Continue reading... “Spirit of Halloweentown Festival Voted In Top 16 Best Halloween Events In The US”

@TheDailyWoo Experiences Some ’80s Movie Magic At The Short Circuit House, Astoria

February 10, 2023February 14, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Film tourism, LocationsLeave a Comment

Adam at the @TheDailyWoo , or better known as, Adam-The-Woo, describes himself as an “80’s pop culture nerd with a desire to travel and video what I see.” What better place to check out some ’80’s movie locations than our very own Astoria on Oregon’s North Coast? Adam recently explored the incredible Short Circuit house and gives us a fantastically detailed look at this Airbnb asset in Astoria. Give it a watch.

With set-jetting seemingly exponentially expanding inside the tourism space, this is a prime example of what visiting, experiencing, and staying overnight in a real film location looks like. Continue reading... “@TheDailyWoo Experiences Some ’80s Movie Magic At The Short Circuit House, Astoria”

The Confused Breakfast Podcast Visits The Short Circuit House In Astoria

January 9, 2023January 12, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Film History, Film tourism, Oregon Film, Oregon Film Trail Benji the Hunted, Confused Breakfast, Cthulhu, Free Willy, green room, Into the Wild, Kindergarten Cop, set-jetting, SetJetters, Short Circuit, The Black Stallion, The Goonies, The Ring TwoLeave a Comment

Our friends at the Confused Breakfast podcast are at it again – they just made their second field trip to Astoria and this time to visit the Short Circuit House.

The Confused Breakfast podcast takes its listeners and viewers on a “nostalgic journey back to the movie rental store era and the amazing movies from our childhood that we all know and love. With the benefit of 20+ years of hindsight, we revisit and dissect these classic movies to see if they still move us the way they did as kids. Continue reading... “The Confused Breakfast Podcast Visits The Short Circuit House In Astoria”

The Goonies House Is For Sale! (Update – It Just Sold!)

November 16, 2022January 12, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Film tourism, Locations Astoria, Film Tourism, Goonies House For Sale, The Goonies, The Goonies HouseLeave a Comment

It seems fitting that our partners at SetJetters took to their blog to post this great update on the “Goonies House” – hitting the market in Astoria next week.

Will the Goon Docks go to Developers?

By Erik Nachtrieb (SetJetters CEO & CoFounder)

Once a Goonie, Always a Goonie! This time the Goonies House isn’t in foreclosure. Could it go to developers or be your $400K/year investment property?

The Goonies House, built in 1896, sits high above the quaint city of Astoria, Oregon USA in an area that reflects the “Goon Docks”.

Get Your Tickets Now For The Buster Keaton Conference 2021 – Aug 12th Two Full Days Of Programming

July 27, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, Locations, Oregon Film, Oregon Film Trail #BusterKeatonMovies, Buster Keaton, Buster Keaton Conference 2021, The GeneralLeave a Comment

The Cottage Grove Historical Society presents

Buster Keaton Conference 2021 – Aug 12, 13, &15 Walk in Buster’s Footsteps!

Register By August 10th

Conference Highlights

Visit the actual locations where Buster filmed The General
See where Buster played baseball during breaks from filming
See the hotel where Buster and much of his entourage stayed while in residence in Cottage Grove
Visit the site of the climactic crash scene
Mingle with silent film experts and fanatics of Buster Keaton and The General
Viewing of The General featuring Mark Orton’s ensemble orchestra soundtrack

Guest Speakers

Harry Keaton “Jingles Jr.”

Join The “Tri-City” Movie Location Scavenger Hunt For Your Chance To Win A Weekend Getaway In The Willamette Valley!

July 16, 2021July 22, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Contest, Events, Oregon Film Trail #OregonFilmTrail, #StandByMeDay, Oregon Film Trail, SetJetters, Stand By Me DayLeave a Comment

Join Us For A “Tri-City” Scavenger Hunt For Your Chance To Win A Weekend Away In The Willamette Valley!

In addition to the Stand By Me Day celebration in Brownsville, OR, on July 23rd we are inviting you to take your chance to immerse yourself in filming locations from not only Stand By Me but many other amazing movies filmed in the region. In the process, you could win a fantastic weekend getaway Prize Package!

How do you start?

Download the SetJetters app (for iOS/Android).

Stand By Me Day – July 23rd – Brownsville

July 6, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, Locations, Oregon Film Stand By Me DayLeave a Comment

Every year July 23rd is Stand By Me Day in Brownsville. This year, due to Covid restrictions and not being able to gather a crowd, Historic Brownsville is hoping that fans will come on their own to celebrate this beloved movie. Although there will not be a blueberry pie-eating contest this year fans can walk around town exploring the Oregon Film Trail stops, see the many scene locations from this beloved movie and play a geocache game. A printed map and SetJetters movie scenes will be available. Continue reading... “Stand By Me Day – July 23rd – Brownsville”

Adventures On Set – Bruce Lawson On “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”

April 7, 2020April 9, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Jobs, Locations, News, Oregon Film Trail BLT Production Services, Bruce Lawson, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey5 Comments

Bruce Lawson, at the summit of Mount Howard with the canine co-stars of “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” – “Shadow” and “Chance.”

Disney’s, “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” has become a solid family favorite – it tells the story of three pets, two dogs and cat, “Shadow”, “Chance” and “Sassy,” who escape from a California ranch and travel together for miles over rough terrain in order to find their owners who had recently moved to San Francisco. Production started in 1992 and this feature shot most of its scenes at locations such as; Joseph, Eagle Cap, the Deschutes River, the Gorge, Portland and Central Oregon among others – all doing an admirable job standing in for the California Sierras and San Fransico. Continue reading... “Adventures On Set – Bruce Lawson On “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey””

Food Foray: Locally Produced Docuseries Screening at the Milagro Theatre

September 17, 2024 Oregon Film #OregonMade, BIPOC, Documentary, Events, Film and Media Industry, oregonmade, Portland, screeningLeave a Comment

Food Foray, a locally produced docuseries blending stunning food visuals with intimate conversations about the immigrant experience, will hold a public screening at the Milagro Theatre on September 28, 2024.

Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, this dynamic event will feature the premiere of the first three 20-minute episodes, each spotlighting cuisines and stories from the Republic of Georgia, the Oaxaca region of Mexico, and Myanmar. Audiences will not only be the first to view this highly anticipated series but will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy authentic dishes inspired by the episodes, lovingly prepared by the immigrant foodies featured in the show. Continue reading... “Food Foray: Locally Produced Docuseries Screening at the Milagro Theatre”

“Tell Your Story” Grant – Open for Submissions April 17 – May 31

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Creative Opportunity Program, Film Grants, Grants, Oregon FilmLeave a Comment

Oregon Film, #OregonMade Creative Foundation and the Creative Opportunity Program are offering two $15,000 grants to Oregon-based creators, or creative teams. The Grant is designed to support a non-project specific virtual residency, allowing filmmakers to develop, explore, and/or shoot the stories they want to tell, in any format they choose. All filmmakers are welcome to apply, with a special emphasis on applicants from traditionally under-represented communities.

Tell Your Story Grant(s) Will:

Support early or mid-career filmmakers (not entry level) looking to move forward in the film, media, and entertainment fields in Oregon.