JumperCut SxSW Adventure

Here we are on Sunday, looking back on the fact that the last JumperCut goes to SXSW blog entry we put in was about last Monday, and it’s obvious that SXSW became e blur… a blur of music, films, sessions, parties and nonstop interesting conversations.  The JumperCut team was all together on Tuesday, and then a couple of our team members had to leave so only Andrew, Ben and Phil remained.  This last SXSW update is a summary of the experience from our final few days, and some take-aways. Continue reading... “JumperCut SxSW Adventure”

Jumpercut Goes To SxSW: Monday

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0RX3Ht94eY[/youtube]

We’ve been having quite a week here at SXSW! It is absolutely insane how DENSE this event is. Everyone taking part in SX is just going about their own business and probably only hitting up about 15% of the events available to badge holders, ourselves included.
On Monday, we split up our 5 man team to cover more ground and go about our networking, promoting, and general experiencing (and capturing) of SXSW. here is a link to our vlog activity: http://d1u7aelnb7b19r.cloudfront.net/21375560-1417-47e0-a91d-1047800db558.mp4 Continue reading... “Jumpercut Goes To SxSW: Monday”

The Gig Economy

The Gig Economy
Defining, Marketing and Protecting
your Freelance Status


A Business of Entertainment Workshop
Presented by Paydogs

 Saturday, March 23
8:30am – 4pm

The Q Center, Allen Hall
4115 N. Mississipi Ave.
Portland, OR 97217

$40.00

 

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00          Arrival, coffee, settle in

9:00 – 10:00        Business Insurance

Beyond Production Insurance
What’s out there, besides production insurance? What is E&O? Do I need business liability coverage?

10:00 – 11:30      Better Richer Smarter

It’s Possible! Probable
PCC, Small Business Development Center
Free copy of the book included with the workshop Continue reading... “The Gig Economy”

Rock N Roll Mamas to Have Portland Preview at POWFest 2013

Portland filmmaker Jackie Weissman is excited to announce the Portland preview of her documentary ROCK N ROLL MAMAS next month on Thursday March 7, 2013 on the opening night of The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POWFest).

ROCK N ROLL MAMAS is a 60 minute documentary about three indie rockers who strive to follow their creative dreams and raise their children. Over the course of six years, director, Jackie Weissman, followed Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, Zia McCabe of The Dandy Warhols, and Portland hip hop artist, Ms.Su’ad. Continue reading... “Rock N Roll Mamas to Have Portland Preview at POWFest 2013”

Director Penelope Spheeris announced as the 2013 POWFest Guest of Honor

The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POWFest) organizers are excited to host acclaimed director, Penelope Spheeris, (Decline of Western Civilization I-III, Wayne’s World, Suburbia) as this year’s guest of honor, with a Director’s conversation following the screening of three of her films: DUDES, SUBURBIA and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION III during POWFest on Saturday, March 9th at 2pm and 7pm .

Each year, POWFest pays tribute to a key woman in the filmmaking industry who has helped pave the way for those just getting their start.  Continue reading... “Director Penelope Spheeris announced as the 2013 POWFest Guest of Honor”

FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” Competition

Willamette Writers is soliciting entries for the 2013 FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” short film scriptwriting competition.

Shooting our winning script from last year, “Alis Volat Propriis.”

We seek writers with the ability to tell a compelling story quickly and cinematically, while adhering to a theme and a practical eye towards real-life movie production. Unique to scriptwriting contests, the Script-to-Screen Competition grand prize is this: we will produce a short film based on the winning script! The winning writer will have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with our production team, attend the filming–in short, to experience the collaborative process of filmmaking! Continue reading... “FiLMLaB’s “Script-to-Screen” Competition”

Governor Kitzhaber and Steve Oster Present Oregon Film Office’s Film Advocate Awards To Portland Police Bureau and Portland Parks

At Oregon Film & Television’s Annual Meeting last night, we were able to honor some amazing Film Advocates who have been integral to the film and television industry.

Governor Kitzhaber presents the Film Advocate Award to Derrick Roberson, Sergeant Erin Smith and Sergeant Peter Simpson (photo: Frank DiMarco)

Steve Oster (Producer, “Grimm“) announced the Film Advocate Awards that were presented to Derrick Roberson, Sergeant Erin Smith, and Sergeant Peter Simpson by Governor Kitzhaber.

Derrick Roberson, the Recreation Coordinator for Portland Parks and Recreation, operates as a communication liaison between Location Managers and the Portland Parks and Rec. Continue reading... “Governor Kitzhaber and Steve Oster Present Oregon Film Office’s Film Advocate Awards To Portland Police Bureau and Portland Parks”

Dean Devlin and Governor Kitzhaber Presented The Oregon Film & Television Film Advocate Award To Clackamas County

Governor Kitzhaber presents the Film Advocate Award to Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk (photo: Frank DiMarco)

At Oregon Film & Television’s Annual Meeting last night, Dean Devlin (Producer, Leverage) and Governor Kitzhaber presented Film Advocate Awards to Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk from Clackamas County Business and Economic Development.  Catherine, (Business & Economic Development Manager) and Jamie (Economic Development Coordinator) represent a “best case” example of the cooperation between the needs of the film and media production industry and the community at large.  Continue reading... “Dean Devlin and Governor Kitzhaber Presented The Oregon Film & Television Film Advocate Award To Clackamas County”

Stunt Actor Dominic Cicero Races to Stop Diabetes

OMPA member and Indycar driver Dominic Cicero, who has supporting roles as an actor and stuntman on Leverage and Grimm, will compete with other

Actor, stuntman and Indycar racer Dominic Cicero races to support the American Diabetes Association.

top professional drivers from around the world in a race simulation event at Big Al’s Beaverton this Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 5:00pm. Dominic Cicero was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010, and is racing to support the American Diabetes Association with a $2500 donation prize at stake. Continue reading... “Stunt Actor Dominic Cicero Races to Stop Diabetes”

Bent Produced Hallmark Sequel “Jingle and Bell’s Christmas Star” to Premiere November 23 on Hallmark Channel

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/52714813[/vimeo]

This media release just came out about the next installment of Bent Image Lab’s holiday specials.  You’ll remember that last year Bent produced the original “Jingle All the Way” and this year they have already produced Hallmark’s “Hoops and Yo Yo” Halloween special.  This marks their third project with the Hallmark Channel.

Bent Image Lab and Hallmark Channel  are excited to present “Jingle and Bell’s Christmas Star” the sequel to the critically acclaimed stop motion production “Jingle All the Way”.

Continue reading... “Bent Produced Hallmark Sequel “Jingle and Bell’s Christmas Star” to Premiere November 23 on Hallmark Channel”