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Documentary Proposal Writing With Host Of OPB’s Field Guide

September 19, 2016 NW Film Center Documentary, Education, Independent, Portland, WorkshopLeave a Comment

The Northwest Film Center is excited to offer a new four-session course with host and executive producer of OPB’s Field Guide, Steve Amen. The class takes place on Monday evenings, October 3 to October 24, and will be a great place to jump start your documentary project with an irresistible proposal that leaves funders wanting to know more. Establish credibility for you and your project by answering the key questions: “Why this film?,” “Why now?,” and “Why should you be the producer?.” Continue reading... “Documentary Proposal Writing With Host Of OPB’s Field Guide”

NW Doc Team Is Now Hiring

September 9, 2016 NW Documentary JobsLeave a Comment

NW Doc is hiring a Production Coordinator starting at 10-hours a week to assist with editing, media management and general technical assistance. Positions are open until filled.

For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website. Continue reading... “NW Doc Team Is Now Hiring”

Oregon Filmmakers Document Land-Use Issues Surrounding The Malheur Takeover And Upcoming Trials

September 8, 2016September 9, 2016 Oregon Film Uncategorized #OregonMade, #OregonMadeShows, Burns, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, oregon, Richard Wilhelm, Sue ArbuthnotLeave a Comment

Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, Hare In The Gate Productions, LLC.

Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, part-time Burns residents, found themselves in the right the place at the right time to document the recent unfolding, and now on-going, issues that were raised during the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge crisis. The Public News Service followed their story.

Arbuthnot and Wilhelms’ past work include, “Dryland” under their Hare In The Gate Productions, LLC.

#OregonMadeShows #OregonMade Continue reading... “Oregon Filmmakers Document Land-Use Issues Surrounding The Malheur Takeover And Upcoming Trials”

NW Documentary Seeking Production Coordinator

September 8, 2016 NW Documentary JobsLeave a Comment

NW Documentary, an award-winning arts non-profit, seeks a Production Coordinator to join the creative team and assist with in-house short film projects for the Reach 360 program. The Production Coordinator will assist in managing post-production processes, assemble rough-cut edits, perform media management and provide general technical assistance to the production team. Continue reading... “NW Documentary Seeking Production Coordinator”

Outdoor Screenings in State Parks

June 17, 2016June 20, 2016 Oregon Film Uncategorized Hollywood Theatre, Oregon State ParksLeave a Comment

Oregon State Parks, The Hollywood Theatre, Travel Oregon and Oregon Film have partnered together to bring themed outdoor screenings into state parks this summer. The first one up: Christopher Guest’s hilarious BEST IN SHOW at the Dog Park in Molalla River SP. There will be festivities and even a doggie fashion show – so bring your best friend, your own bottle and settle in for a great evening. Tickets are free but need to be reserved in advance. Get more info and tickets here. Continue reading... “Outdoor Screenings in State Parks”

AIFF Announces 2016 Award Winners – Oregon and Pacific Northwest Films Win Over Juries and Audiences

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 cathydombi Award, Blog, Events, Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Independent Films, Movies, Oregon Film 100 Years Show, A Light Beneath Their Feet, AIFF, AIFF2016, Ashland Independent Film Festival, Barbara Hammer, Bastards y Diablos, Boone, Buddymoon, Closure, Damn, El Tigre, Five Nights in Maine, Greenwood, Honey Buddies, Hooligan Sparrow, In Pursuit of Silence, indie film, Killer, Mothering Inside, Oregon Film, The Birth of Saké, The Pearl, The Stairs, Voyagers Without Trace, What a DameLeave a Comment

Barbara Hammer was AIFF2016 Pride Award Recipient. Photo by Richard A. Jacquot

The Ashland Independent Film Festival announced its highly anticipated juried and audience award-winning films for work screened at the 15^th annual festival, April 7-11, 2016, where films made in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest received a warm welcome and took home top awards. Continue reading... “AIFF Announces 2016 Award Winners – Oregon and Pacific Northwest Films Win Over Juries and Audiences”

Call for Entries for the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival

March 22, 2016 NWFilmCenter Film and Media Industry, Film Festivals, Independent, Independent Films, Movies, News 43rd Northwest Filmmakers' Festival, Bill Plympton, film festival, Gus Van Sant, James Benning, Kelly Reichardt, Kenneth Turan, Matt Groening, Michael Almereyda, Moviemaker Magazine, Northwest Film Center, NW Fest, NW Film Center, NWFest43, Steve Anker, Todd Haynes1 Comment

(PORTLAND, OR) – The Northwest Film Center asks filmmakers based in the Northwest region to submit their recent work for consideration for the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival (NW Fest). The Festival is the longest running Festival in the region and was named one of Moviemaker Magazine’s Top 20 Coolest Festivals in 2013.

The 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival continues the Film Center’s tradition of bringing moving image artists of the Northwest together to share ideas, discover resources available to them, inspire, be inspired and to showcase their finest work to greater audiences. Continue reading... “Call for Entries for the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival”

Grimmster Foundation Raises $386,000 For Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

February 15, 2016 Oregon Film Uncategorized Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Grimmster Foundation Gala, NBC ComcastLeave a Comment

Another successful Grimmster Foundation Gala, put on by NBC Comcast over the week end, raised $386,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital from ticket sales and silent auction items. Continue reading... “Grimmster Foundation Raises $386,000 For Doernbecher Children’s Hospital”

OPB And UO-SOJC To Air “Don’t Wait for the Quake” With Broadcast Audience Engagement Tool

December 14, 2015December 15, 2015 Andrew DeVigal Digital, Events, News, Technology A Fourth Act, Audience Engagement, Harvis, Oregon Public Broadcasting, University of Oregon1 Comment

Tonight, OPB-TV will re-broadcast “Don’t Wait for the Quake,” an event hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting and the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) on Nov. 17. The program will air at 9pm PT, and although tonight’s show won’t be live, A Fourth Act’s audience engagement tool Harvis will be.We invite you to join in.

Some background: To promote public awareness and catalyze conversation, OPB and the SOJC convened a public forum on Nov. 17 about earthquake readiness in Oregon. Continue reading... “OPB And UO-SOJC To Air “Don’t Wait for the Quake” With Broadcast Audience Engagement Tool”

LOWER BOOM Releases Soundtrack For Newest Film: JOAN

December 11, 2015December 14, 2015 mattschulte Movies, Music, Oregon Film, Portland film music, indiefilm, indiemusic, JOAN, Mark Orton, matt schulteLeave a Comment

JOAN original score by Mark Orton from Lower Boom.

LOWER BOOM, a Portland, Oregon based studio that innovates in the production, distribution and marketing of micro-budget films, announces the release of the soundtrack for it’s newest film, JOAN. The score, composed and produced by Mark Orton, is available as a beautifully packaged CD and also available worldwide at all digital stores and streaming services including iTunes. Continue reading... “LOWER BOOM Releases Soundtrack For Newest Film: JOAN”