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Pink Martini Asks Fans to Create Music Video for Video Contest

April 16, 2010 Oregon Film Events contests, local music, music videosLeave a Comment

Prizes Include A Trip To Europe, Cash, Concert Tickets and More.

Dust off your video cameras, call your boom guy, bring in the best boy and cast your comrades–we want you, filmmakers of North America, to direct our next music video as part of Pink Martini’s first ever Music Video Contest!

Pink Martini invites their fans to create a clever, inspired music video for the band for one of six songs from the new album Splendor in the Grass: “Ninna nanna,” “Ohayoo Ohio,” “Splendor in the Grass,” “Où est ma tête?,” Continue reading... “Pink Martini Asks Fans to Create Music Video for Video Contest”

Live Updates from the Set of "Leverage"

April 15, 2010 Oregon Film Television directors, Leverage, on set, Television, video2 Comments

The “Leverage” gang has to be one of the most Twitter savy groups out there. Thanks in large part to the leadership of Dean Devlin, many of the cast and crew tweet frequently about the goings on in and around Portland. Unlike other productions where information is always on lockdown, “Leverage” has opened their set to it’s fans and followers.

On this blog we’ve begun to post our two favorite Twitter feeds from the show (see our sidebar to the right). Continue reading... “Live Updates from the Set of "Leverage"”

3D Cinematography Workshop Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH and the 3D Center

April 14, 2010 Oregon Film Events, Technology workshops2 Comments

The Democratization of 3D Cinematography
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Presented by Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH and The 3D Center of Art and Photography

Ever wonder what it would be like to make a 3D movie using open source software, readily available digital cameras, school resources, your computer and some imagination? Attend this event and learn how two people with the same question in mind discovered desktop 3D film-making. Ron Kriesel and Kathleen O’Reilly, Board Members of the 3D Center of Art and Photography will walk you through their process and work-flow when making their first 3D film. Continue reading... “3D Cinematography Workshop Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH and the 3D Center”

Governor's Conference on Toursim

April 14, 2010 Oregon Film Events Oregon tourismLeave a Comment

Over 500 people from the tourism industry were at the three day conference held at the River House Hotel and Conference center in Bend. Governor Ted Kulongoski was in attendance and talked about the economic impact tourism has had on Oregon. Of specific interest to the production community, the Governor acknowledged in his Monday morning address, a major growth in the amount of money film companies have spent in Oregon in the last few years, expanding from $10 million to $80. Continue reading... “Governor's Conference on Toursim”

Three Event Screenings of "Not Dead Yet" at the Hollywood Theater

April 14, 2010 Oregon Film Events, Movies event screenings1 Comment

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Hot Flash Films PDX and Velocity Sisterhood presents three separate event screenings of “Not Dead Yet”, a dramedy about life, hot flashes, and profound re-awakenings, at the Hollywood Theater April 23rd-25th. All ticket sales will be benefiting five Portland area women’s non-profits: Life By Design NW, Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation, NARAL Pro-Choice and OAASIS – Oregon Association of Abuse Survivors in Service. Continue reading... “Three Event Screenings of "Not Dead Yet" at the Hollywood Theater”

Interview with Lauren Selman

April 14, 2010December 6, 2011 Green Production Green interviewsLeave a Comment

Greenlit documented the making of the feature film The River Why and the trials and tribulations that go with trying to green a film set. I had a chance to ask Lauren Selman, (Reel Green Media) the hired set “greener” for The River Why production, a few questions:

GOFT: What was the hardest hurdle to overcome when shooting The River Why – from a green standpoint…..set recycling, water bottles on set, transportation, services etc.??

LS: Getting city services (i.e. Continue reading... “Interview with Lauren Selman”

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Debuts Polaroid Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant

April 7, 2010 Oregon Film Uncategorized art, exhibitions, photography1 Comment

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art opens its new exhibition “One Step Big Shot: Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant” on May 16, 2010. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 5, 2010.

The public is invited to a free opening reception on Saturday, May 15th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. featuring music by the Portland band The Hugs. Continue reading... “Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Debuts Polaroid Portraits by Andy Warhol and Gus Van Sant”

Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration

April 5, 2010 Oregon Film Events, Locations, Movies Events, LocationsLeave a Comment

Friday to Monday, June 4 – 7, 2010

Cast members that will be attending include:

Corey Feldman, who played Mouth

Curt Hanson, who portrayed Mr. Perkins – the richest man in Astoria.

We are in conversations with several other cast members and producers about their attendance at the event and will know soon if their schedule will allow for them to join us. We’ll announce them here as soon as we know! You can view many more details about the event after the jump. Continue reading... “Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration”

"The Runaways" Portland Premiere and Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls benefit with Cherie Currie

April 1, 2010 Oregon Film Events, Movies EventsLeave a Comment

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Benefit Screening of “The Runaways” with Q&A with Original Singer, Cherie Currie.

Monday, April 5
7 pm
Hollywood Theater
4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
$15 (all sales benefit RnRC4G)

Continue reading... “"The Runaways" Portland Premiere and Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls benefit with Cherie Currie”

New Addition To Animus Cross Family Won’t Delay Series Launch

March 30, 2010 haroldphillips Uncategorized creature, historical, horror, Web Series, westernLeave a Comment

Giving birth to a widely-hailed western fantasy like the Oregon-produced web series Animus Cross is a massive undertaking that could easily be derailed – especially when a birth of a different sort occurs!

When series creator A.L. Steen gave birth to her and husband Jerry Buxbaum’s first child, Trone, on February 11, 2010 the show’s fans congratulated her. As time has gone on, however, there have been rumbles of concern that the Series II of the wildly popular internet series would be delayed. Continue reading... “New Addition To Animus Cross Family Won’t Delay Series Launch”