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New Journal Highlights Indigenous Voices of the Columbia River

November 21, 2022January 12, 2023 Oregon Film #OregonMade, History, Native Voices #ConfluenceProjectLeave a Comment

Left to right: Confluence Digital Manager Lily Hart, author Emily Washines (Yakama), author Sean Smith (Chinook), poet Ed Edmo (Shoshone-Bannock), author Rachel Cushman (Chinook), author Chance White Eyes (Oneida), and Confluence Executive Director Colin Fogarty.

A new journal by the nonprofit Confluence is designed to elevate Indigenous perspectives in how people understand the Columbia River and its tributaries. Voices of the River features articles, stories, poetry and artwork by Native American writers and artists from Northwest Tribes. Confluence and its supporters celebrated the release of the inaugural issue of the journal during a launch party and panel discussion on November 18, 2022 at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland.

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”.

Portland-Based Filmmakers Are At It Again

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Alice Wells UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Award-winning Executive Producers and Portland-based production company team up for their second film project in Portland.

Horror TV pilot filming in Portland January 2022

John Sunshine’s Lost Rock ‘n’ Roll Tapes WINS ‘BEST HORROR’ Screenplay at L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival

Portland, Oregon – 3 November 2021. For Immediate Release

Killer Joe is on the loose in new award-winning Portland-based TV Series

Fresh off their 13th international win at the Hollywood Script Awards for Best TV Screenplay, John Sunshine’s Lost Rock ‘n’ Roll Tapes, an exciting and outrageous half-hour horror, dark comedy, rock-mock, thriller, and fantasy TV series set in the 1970s and present day has been awarded ‘Best Horror Screenplay’ winning the H.G. Continue reading... “Portland-Based Filmmakers Are At It Again”

Deep Sky Studio Creates Animated Visual For Big Wild Music Release

July 26, 2022July 27, 2022 Oregon Film Uncategorized Big Wild, OMGardenLeave a Comment

The upcoming animated music visual release, coming from internationally-acclaimed artist Big Wild in collaboration with design-driven animation studio Deep Sky, based in Portland, Oregon, is releasing alongside Big Wild’s new single “OMGarden” (due out on July 27.) The accompanying animated visual accentuates the song representing a vision of nostalgia filled with pure adventure, euphoria, and glitter as the characters find a sense of unbridled freedom and unlimited possibilities in a worry-free dimension. Deep Sky is an animation and live-action studio known for partnering with the world’s most influential creators and brands. Continue reading... “Deep Sky Studio Creates Animated Visual For Big Wild Music Release”

SOU Digital Cinema program launches unique “Crew Experience”

May 24, 2022 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Crew, Education #CrewExperience, SOULeave a Comment

After a two-year pandemic delay, Southern Oregon University has launched its innovative, new, 12-credit spring immersion course called “The Crew Experience.” Student filmmakers spend an entire term learning on location, collaborating under the supervision of faculty and experienced industry mentors on the set of a significant film project designed to emulate the professional working environment.

Students had to apply and interview for their crew positions and were placed based on the experience, skill levels and portfolios of work they have accumulated in preceding classes. Continue reading... “SOU Digital Cinema program launches unique “Crew Experience””

Union Film Crew Work: No More Mysteries

May 20, 2022 Oregon Film #OregonMade, CrewLeave a Comment

IATSE Local 488 is hosting a free class about demystifying our union and union film crew work on June 1. Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested. We’ve also included a graphic with the info if that’s easier. Thanks so much for your help!

Wednesday, June 1, 6:00 PM on Zoom

Presentation followed by Q & A

It’s time to dispel some of the myths and mysteries of working on a union film crew.

IATSE Local 488 is the union that covers most Pacific Northwest crew positions/Crafts on motion picture, TV/Streaming, commercials and other digital media productions.

The Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces New Festival Dates and Plans!

February 3, 2022 Paige Gerhard Covid, Digital, Events, Film Festivals AIFF 22, Ashland independent film fesitvalLeave a Comment

The Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces New Festival Dates and Plans

ASHLAND, OREGON – The Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) announces that its 21st Annual Festival, originally scheduled for April 14 – 28, will now take place virtually on their Eventive Channel from April 1 – 10. Due to the recent circumstances and news surrounding COVID-19, the organization made the decision to postpone their Live Festival to ensure the health and safety of their patrons, in addition to the community at large. Continue reading... “The Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces New Festival Dates and Plans!”

New #OregonMade Feature Film – “Family First”

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Andrew Brown Uncategorized Andrew Jacob Brown, Family First, Oregon Indie Film2 Comments

Oregon native Andrew Jacob Brown, an actor/producer with Confound Productions, has just released “Family First,” their 3rd Independent feature film on Amazon!

“Family First” was the Marshall family motto until a wife was murdered and a daughter disappeared. After months of searching, Keeno Marshall returns home to find his brothers lost in the world of underground gambling and sports betting. When he discovers who may have kidnapped his daughter, Keeno moves mountains to try to find her, and not even his brothers can stand in his way.

Got Content? Thinking About Submitting To A Festival?

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Oregon Film Film Festivals film festivalsLeave a Comment

Do you have content that you have been thinking of entering into festivals?

Film Festivals’ Deadlines is a comprehensive database of worldwide film festivals updated in real-time. “Nowadays the offer of festivals on the internet is so dispersed that we understand that you go nuts looking for the perfect festivals for your films. That’s why we are here, to bring you the biggest list of festivals worldwide. If you don’t have enough money for a distribution company nor time for surfing through all the submission platforms, Film Festivals’ Deadlines is your best tool. Continue reading... “Got Content? Thinking About Submitting To A Festival?”

Fall Is Almost Here – St. Helens’ Spirit Of Halloweentown Fest Returns – Now A Featured Stop On The Oregon Film Trail!

September 16, 2021 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Events, Featured Locations, Locations, Oregon Film Trail Film Tourism, Halloweentown, Oregon Film Trail, SetJetters, Spirit of Halloweentown, St. Helens, twilightLeave a Comment

The lighting of the giant pumpkins is a must-see during the Spirit of Halloweentown Festival. (Photo: City of St. Helens)

This fall the annual St. Helen’s Spirit of Halloweentown festival will transform this small Oregon town into a spooky, family-friendly destination for six weekends beginning September 18 and running through October 31. This year celebrity guest appearances from Ashley Greene, (Alice Cullen) “Twilight” and movie actors J. Paul Zimmerman and Phillip Van Dyke from“Halloweentown” have been added to its abundant offering of family-friendly events.