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The 8th Annual “We Like ’em Short Film Festival” Opens in Baker City

August 11, 2017August 23, 2017 Oregon Film Uncategorized Animation, Baker City, baker county, Eastern Oregon, film festival, short filmLeave a Comment

Just before you hunker down somewhere within the Path of Totality, make sure you find time to do something fun right in the Heart of Totality.

The We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival allows young, first time, filmmakers and professionals from around the world the chance to show their films in our beautiful small town known for its lively arts community. The goal for WLES is to bring films from local, national and international filmmakers to our region and showcase why the Baker Valley is so inspiring. Continue reading... “The 8th Annual “We Like ’em Short Film Festival” Opens in Baker City”

Free Outdoor Screenings in State Parks Goes Through Sept 9th

July 22, 2017July 31, 2017 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Now in its second year, The Hollywood Theatre, Oregon Parks & Rec, Oregon Film and various other community partners are teaming up again to bring a unique series of outdoor movies to Oregon State Parks.

The series kicked off on July 29th at Champoeg State Heritage Area and will go through September 9th.

All parks in the series are within a close drive of Portland, with film programming selected to complement the diverse features of each park.

These screenings are free, and movies begin at dusk. Continue reading... “Free Outdoor Screenings in State Parks Goes Through Sept 9th”

How Do You “Break In” And Get Your Project Made?

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 Oregon Film #OregonMade, Case Studies, Independent, Independent FilmsLeave a Comment

We were recently approached by, Theo Friedman, a University of Oregon business alumnus, with an idea to create a report for the rookie filmmaker that would look at providing some answers to how projects get made. Oregon Film, in conjunction with the University of Oregon’s Film Organization, was able to introduce Friedman to a handful of Oregon filmmaker insiders and once all the information was in, Friedman created his report, that if you are curious you can check out here:

“Film Financing – An Outsider’s Guide“. Continue reading... “How Do You “Break In” And Get Your Project Made?”

“SOUL” Documentary Screening at La Ruta PDX Gastronomic Festival

June 20, 2017 LaRuta Festival Documentary, Events, Film Festivals, News, PortlandLeave a Comment

La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival launches on July 13th with a festival premiere party followed by a private screening of the Spanish documentary film Soul at the Portland Art Museum co-presented by NW Film Center about Basque Country 3-star Michelin chef Eneko Atxa tackling the complex universe of haute cuisine. A cocktail hour before the film will offer cava from Cellers Suriol and passed tapas from PLAZA DEL TORO chef Michael Kessler. VIP access includes paella from Tournant’s Jaret Foster and Mona Johnson along with Gramona Cava. Continue reading... ““SOUL” Documentary Screening at La Ruta PDX Gastronomic Festival”

DIY Workshops at NW Documentary

June 12, 2017 NW Documentary Documentary, Education, Portland, Resources, Workshop camera, documentary, editing, education, Lighting, mobile, VR, WorkshopLeave a Comment

DIY Documentary is NW Documentary’s flagship course: a 10-week journey to create a short film from start to finish. We welcome students ages 15 and up with all levels experience to tell a story that is meaningful to them, expressing their personal vision and style using the latest digital tools. Supplementary Editing coursework (Premiere or Final Cut X) and Camera/Lighting courses support the DIY student in achieving their vision. The class culminates in a screening of DIY films at the Clinton Street Theatre. Continue reading... “DIY Workshops at NW Documentary”

Room to Grow • A New Family Docu-Series About Today’s LGBTQ + Teens & Their Allies.

June 6, 2017 Jon Garcia #OregonMade, Documentary, Education, Uncategorized LBGT, Room To GrowLeave a Comment

Jon Garcia and Matt Alber are working on a new 8 episode docu-series called “Room To Grow“, about what it’s like to be an LGBT teenager today.

Why are we doing this? Figuring out who you are as a young person today can be pretty tough. Expressing it can be even tougher. It can feel exciting, awkward, stressful or even dangerous, especially when you don’t fit into the categories most adults expect. Family, teachers & clergy often want to help but they can also be sources of misinformation or even abuse, and finding a safe place to practice being yourself or even just someone to talk to can seem like an impossible task. Continue reading... “Room to Grow • A New Family Docu-Series About Today’s LGBTQ + Teens & Their Allies.”

24 Hour Comic – Feature Documentary

May 17, 2017 Milan Erceg #OregonMade, Documentary, Featured Locations, Featured Videos, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Independent, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film, Portland 24 Hour ComicLeave a Comment

8 Artists confined to a comic book store, partake in Scott McCloud’s 24 Hour Comic Challenge. Each attempting to write, draw, and complete a 24 page comic, in 24 hours.

With the smell of coffee and doughnuts lingering over a table filled with pencil shavings, director Milan Erceg delves into the personal lives of each of the participating artist to examine how and why they got into an industry that rarely rewards their passion with fame or money.

The film features Scott McCloud, cartoonist and author of Understanding Comics, and local standouts Paul Guinan creator of Boilerplate, David Chelsea, acclaimed graphic novelist, Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse Comics and many others. Continue reading... “24 Hour Comic – Feature Documentary”

#OregonMade Animated Comedy Series Turns America’s Obsession With Weight & Body Image Into Morbidly-Funny Cartoons

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Lyla Foggia #OregonMade, Acting, Animation/VFX, Featured Videos, Film and Media Industry, News, Oregon Animation History, Oregon Animation Industry Jason Edwards, My American Waistline, SmashTheHiveLeave a Comment

https://vimeo.com/206132887

WATCH the first 5 cartoons on Vimeo.

The recently-launched SmashTheHive Studio in SE Portland has just debuted its first production —the “My American Waistline” animated comedy series. This fearless, unapologetic and politically-incorrect collection of bite-size shorts leaves no muffin top unturned or moob unchafed in its unsparing quest to expose America’s fixation on over-eating, under-eating, ripped abs, apple bottoms and surgical enhancement.

The project is the brainchild of SmashTheHive founder and award-winning sound designer Jason Edwards, whose credits include ten independent features, numerous animated shorts and three major network television series. Continue reading... “#OregonMade Animated Comedy Series Turns America’s Obsession With Weight & Body Image Into Morbidly-Funny Cartoons”

Double Feature – Ekimmu/The Dead Lust & The Black Sea

April 24, 2017 Brian Padian #OregonMade, Independent, Independent Films Ekimmu The Dead LustLeave a Comment

Filmmaker Andy Koontz’s debut feature Ekimmu/The Dead Lust will screen at the Clinton Street Theater on Saturday May 6th as a double feature with Brian Padian’s debut feature film The Black Sea Movie. Both films were made independently and took over a decade to be fully realized with minimal resources. But the films share something else in common: both directors are also brain tumor survivors. “We met online and realized we had these things in common and wanted to have a screening to celebrate cinema and being alive” says Padian. Continue reading... “Double Feature – Ekimmu/The Dead Lust & The Black Sea”

Animation Studio HouseSpecial Welcomes Two CG Artists

April 5, 2017 Alise Munson Animation/VFX, News, Portland Animation, CG, HouseSpecial, New HireLeave a Comment

(PORTLAND, OR) Animated content production studio HouseSpecial welcomes Kendra Phillips and Beavan Blocker to its CG team. Ms. Phillips, a CG Modeler, and Mr. Blocker, a CG Animator, recently landed at HouseSpecial via Moonbot in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“We’re thrilled to have Kendra and Beavan join our studio,” said Alvaro Cubillas, Chief Operations Officer. “As a double-threat in both design and organic modeling, we look forward to Kendra continuing to make an immediate impact across all mediums. Continue reading... “Animation Studio HouseSpecial Welcomes Two CG Artists”