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The OAFG19 Grant Film, “Pedal Through” Premieres Tomorrow!

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Grants OAFG19, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Pedal Through, REI, Travel OregonLeave a Comment

“Black Joy is important. Black Healing is important.” –

Director Analise Cleopatra about her debut film, “Pedal Through.”

Join us (tomorrow (Thurs 7/23 at 12pm PT) for the live online debut of “Pedal Through“, a film about three young black women taking on a week-long bike packing adventure full of joy, healing, and mentorship with mother nature in Oregon’s backcountry. Followed by a panel discussion with the film’s cast and crew. This is the second annual Outdoor Adventure Film Grant – “Oregon’s Outdoors Are For Everyone” (OAFG19) – a co-venture between the Oregon Made Creative Foundation and Travel Oregon. Continue reading... “The OAFG19 Grant Film, “Pedal Through” Premieres Tomorrow!”

Gordon Klco And Rob Finch – Winners Of Oregon’s Magical Winter Season Grant!

February 7, 2019 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Grants, Rural Production Blue Chalk Media, Gordon Klco, Oregon Made, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Oregon's Magical Winter Season Grant, Oregon's Winter Season, Rob Finch, Travel OregonLeave a Comment

Winter Season Grant Award Winners Announced!

The Oregon Made Creative Foundation in conjunction with Travel Oregon are pleased to announce the winners of the first ever Winter Season Grant. The Grant is part of an ongoing content partnership between Travel Oregon and the Oregon Made Creative Foundation. There was a large and exciting application turnout with many creative and well-qualified ideas but Gordon Klco and Rob Finchs’ pitch, “Wish You Were Here,” took the top spot. Klco grew up in the high desert of the Rocky Mountains and his “love for skiing and kayaking led him into the adventure film world” where he started his career.

OregonMade Creative Foundation & Travel Oregon Team Up To Offer “Winter Season Grant”

October 3, 2018October 31, 2018 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Grants, Oregon Made Creative Foundation #OregonMade, Grant, Magical Winter Season Grant, OregonMade Creative Foundation, OrgeonMade Winter Season Grant, Travel Oregon, Travel Oregon Winter Season Grant, Winter Season GrantLeave a Comment

Oregon’s Magical Winter Season Grant

The $15,000 “Winter Season Grant” is being provided by the OregonMade Creative Foundation and in conjunction with Travel Oregon to create a short film series of moving “postcard stories” that will captivate and encourage people to experience the winter season for themselves. The purpose of this grant is to support local content creators who are producing high-quality, innovative multimedia content about Oregon that inspires travel to or around the state.

Oregon Film – A “Who We Are & What We Do” Update

June 18, 2018June 19, 2018 Oregon Film Uncategorized1 Comment

This time last year we tried to give some context and background to the work of our office in a post we shared called, “Who We Are & What We Do.” This year, we’d like to add to that.

So, first things first.

In the last year we have been lucky enough to find dedicated and invested partners to tackle a whole new series of grants and workforce development opportunities through the #OregonMade Creative Foundation. Founded as a program of The Charitable Partnership Fund, a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation, the OMCF, along with Travel Oregon, Danner Boots, the Portland Film Office at Prosper Portland and an amazing group of in-kind contributors, has now awarded the $18,500 “Outdoor Adventure Film Grant. Continue reading... “Oregon Film – A “Who We Are & What We Do” Update”

Ventrix™: The North Face + Oregon Locations – A Perfect Campaign Film Match!

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Commercial, Oregon Film, Portland, Rural Production, Technology Alex Honnold, Anonymous Content, Beth Melnick, Don Baldwin, Emily Harrington, Forest Park, Grant Singer, Jimmy Chin, Maggie Rogers, Mount Hood Meadows, Mount Hood National Forest, Northlight Locations, portland, Split Stones, The North Face, The Release Project, TriMet, Ventrix™Leave a Comment

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As many of you know, The North Face launched a new “Ventrix™” jacket this fall and in collaboration with musician Maggie Rogers, produced an interactive digital outdoor/music themed campaign film, mostly shot here in Oregon. In case you missed it, here is some back ground on the film – The North Face teamed up with Rogers around the release of her newest track, “Split Stones” for what was called “The Release Project.” The project simultaneously unveiled the Ventrix™ jacket’s heat release technology and the release of Roger’s new track – the immersive digital experience allowed Roger’s new track to be revealed through movement with your smart phone – the more you moved, the more layer’s of Roger’s song were released until the entire track was revealed. Continue reading... “Ventrix™: The North Face + Oregon Locations – A Perfect Campaign Film Match!”

Local Filmed By Bike Film Festival Goes Global

May 4, 2016 Filmed by Bike Events, Film Festivals Filmed By BikeLeave a Comment

14th Annual Filmed by Bike
May 6-8, 2016
Hollywood Theatre, Portland
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The 14th Annual Filmed by Bike Festival showcases the world’s best bike movies, and the organizers say this year is their best collection of movies to date: 59 films from 55 filmmakers representing 19 different countries will show throughout the festival.

Watch the Trailer

Produced by Hood River filmmaker Manny Marquez

About the Films

Filmed by Bike features five distinct programs of films. Continue reading... “Local Filmed By Bike Film Festival Goes Global”

NW Documentary’s Les Voyageurs To Screen At Telluride Mountain Film

April 19, 2015May 12, 2015 Oregon Film Documentary 1938, Adventure, American West, Colorado River, French Kayak, Ian McCluskey, Kayak Trip, Les Voyageurs Sans Trace, NW Documentary, Telluride Mountain Film1 Comment

[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/54933564[/vimeo]NW Documentary’s feature film Les Voyageurs Sans Trace, is to screen at Telluride Mountain Film. Telluride Mountain Film is “an annual festival, a worldwide tour, a diverse community and a champion for change.” Les Voyageurs Sans Trace’s story follows three French kayakers who descended the Colorado River in 1938 to explore the American West and filmed their feat in color film. The 16mm color film predates Hollywood’s first color movie, The Wizard of Oz, and is the first color adventure film. Continue reading... “NW Documentary’s Les Voyageurs To Screen At Telluride Mountain Film”

Wild Diversity Is Looking For Media Crew!

March 13, 2024March 18, 2024 Oregon Film Uncategorized Wild DiversityLeave a Comment

Are you a passionate storyteller eager to explore the great outdoors? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative celebrating diversity, conservation, and adventure? If so, Wild Diversity wants to hear from you!

Wild Diversity is looking for adventurous individuals aged 18-24 from BIPOC communities to join our crew. Their outdoor exploration video series is tailor-made for BIPOC youth and families, showcasing the rich tapestry of stories and experiences within the community.

For more information visit wilddiversity.com/adventure-media

Continue reading... “Wild Diversity Is Looking For Media Crew!”

Lighthouses of Oregon: A History of Aiding Maritime Navigation Doc By Matt Cook

June 29, 2021July 1, 2021 Matt Cook #OregonMade, Documentary, Education, Historic Oregon Film Trail, History A History os Aiding Maritime Navigation, Lighthouses in Oregon, Lighthouses of Oregon, Matt CookLeave a Comment

After half a year or so of hard work, I have completed a full documentary about Oregon’s lighthouses. This movie tells the story of each Oregon lighthouse. These lifesaving structures helped Oregon grow in the early days of the state. Today they stand as very photogenic monuments of our history.

I took on this project because of a love for both my home state and outdoor filmmaking. I find the outdoors to be an escape from everyday life, and I try to show that in videos. Continue reading... “Lighthouses of Oregon: A History of Aiding Maritime Navigation Doc By Matt Cook”

Oregon Film: Who We Are And What We Do – 2021

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, feature film, Featured Locations, Film and Media Industry, Film Grants, Historic Oregon Film Trail, Independent Films, Locations, Movies, New Normal, Oregon Film, Oregon Film Trail, Oregon Made Creative Foundation, Television, TV Series, VFX, Video Game Development #OregonFilmTrail, #OregonMade, OregonFilm1 Comment

We are finally seeing the light at the end of a very long tunnel for many of us. This doesn’t mean the work is done or there won’t be challenges and changes going forward, but it does mean that we are starting to see more opportunity and more creativity in all areas of our industry here in Oregon.

We’ve highlighted several stories about our community’s resilience through “The New Normal” series from local companies like Talented Animals, Ravenous Studios, Limbo Films, The Art of Make-up School, PDXpendables, Cast Iron Studios, Koerner Camera and Picture This. Continue reading... “Oregon Film: Who We Are And What We Do – 2021”