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Nike Brings You the “ParaNorman” Shoe #weirdwins

August 16, 2012August 16, 2012 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Film and Media Industry, Oregon Film, Talent "Paranorman", Nike1 Comment

You all know the connection between LAIKA and Nike so it’s no great surprise the Nike has released a “ParaNorman” shoe tied to the release of the film. Regardless this is pretty cool! We found the news in this morning’s Portland Business Journal but the gallery showing the shoe can be found here on examiner.com

According to this website – there are 800 pairs of these shoes up for grabs if you submit a “weird” picture of yourself on twitter. Continue reading... “Nike Brings You the “ParaNorman” Shoe #weirdwins”

NW Documentary’s Film “Summer Snapshot” to Screen in Hollywood, CA

August 9, 2012 NW Documentary DocumentaryLeave a Comment

SUMMER SNAPSHOT, produced by NW Documentary, and directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Ian McCluskey will be screening at the 8th annual HollyShorts Film Festival, which takes place August 9-16 at Grauman’s Chinese 6 in Hollywood. The organizers of HollyShorts (www.hollyshorts.com) announced the acclaimed short film SUMMER SNAPSHOT was selected from more than 1,000 entries from 20 countries in competition.

Described as “nostalgic, wistful, perfect,” by the Wall Street Journal, SUMMER SNAPSHOT plays out, shot by sun-kissed shot, an idyllic day at a mountain river where a group of friends spend an afternoon skinny-dipping, strumming guitars, and circling a campfire. Continue reading... “NW Documentary’s Film “Summer Snapshot” to Screen in Hollywood, CA”

We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival Spins Reels August 17th & 18th

August 9, 2012 Eastern Oregon Film Festival Film FestivalsLeave a Comment

Travel to Baker City on August 17th for the third annual We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival and enjoy 2 days of short film programming at the historic Eltrym Theatre.

August 17th & 18th

Screenings at 3PM & 7PM

Tickets:
$8 per Screening or
$20 for a festival pass

Available at:
Zephyr Bakery
Eltrym Theater

The Festival allows aspiring and professional filmmakers the chance to interact with Baker City’s lively arts community.

Local film lovers took to review the 112 entries for this year’s festival and selected the 53 films that are now coined “Official Selections” of WLES for 2012

Download / View / Print the 2012 Program

WLES is funded in part by a grant from the Baker County Cultural Coalition and Baker County Tourism, with the proceeds from the festival benefiting the Baker High School Film Arts Club and the Baker Art Guild’s monthly Art Film screenings “Thursday Art Night”. Continue reading... “We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival Spins Reels August 17th & 18th”

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes donates autographed portrait to benefit The Right Brain Initiative

July 31, 2012 Oregon Film Education, Portland Todd HaynesLeave a Comment

The giclee print is available in an eBay auction through Sunday, August 5. http://r.ebay.com/iNGdP7

Nationally renowned filmmaker Todd Haynes is the subject of a one-of-a-kind portrait that posted today on eBay. This ten-day auction supports a good cause: Haynes donated the giclee print to benefit The Right Brain Initiative’s arts education programming in Portland, Oregon area schools. The print is signed by both Haynes and the portrait’s artist, Steve Cohn. Cohn is brother-in-law to Haynes, and works under the pseudonym Jasper Marks. Continue reading... “Oscar-nominated filmmaker Todd Haynes donates autographed portrait to benefit The Right Brain Initiative”

Oregon Film Interns Spotlight Local Vendors

July 31, 2012 Oregon Film Economic Impact, Education, equipment, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Oregon Film, Production Services, Television Oregon Film InternsLeave a Comment

Oregon Film Interns at Shop Adorn — Oregon Film intern Sabrina Gimenez interviewing Shop Adorn. Photo Courtesy @ShopAdorn via Twitter

It’s been a busy summer for us interns at Oregon Film compared to what most people our age are doing right now: swimming, camping, and vacationing in general. As much as we’d like to take time off and just relax or sleep the summer away, we’ve been filming videos all summer long, working hard to show the people of Oregon, and the legislature, how the film industry has quietly and stealthily been successful both in-front of and behind the cameras. Continue reading... “Oregon Film Interns Spotlight Local Vendors”

Portlandia receives 2 Emmy Nods, Weiden + Kennedy receives 3

July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 Oregon Film Award, Commercial, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent, Television, Uncategorized Portlandia, Weiden + Kennedy1 Comment

Today the Emmy Nominations were announced and “Portlandia” came away with two big nominations. The show was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Writers Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Kreisel and Karey Dornetto were all listed in the nomination. The show was also recognized for Outstanding Directing in a Variety Series thanks to Jonathan Kreisel’s amazing direction. The episode Jonathan was recognized for was “One Moore Episode” which was voted by the fans as the best episode to date. Continue reading... “Portlandia receives 2 Emmy Nods, Weiden + Kennedy receives 3”

Top Down: Rooftop Cinema + Kickstarter

July 17, 2012 NW Film Center Events, Film and Media Industry, Movies, Portland Kickstarter, Northwest Film Center, nwfc, top downLeave a Comment

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The Northwest Film Center is only 10 days out from the epic conclusion of their mission to raise enough funds to EXPAND the experience of your summer’s TOP DOWN: ROOFTOP CINEMA–by expanding the size of the screen. Your Screen.

And they NEED HELP. YOUR HELP!

This Project was intended, as with all of NWFC initiatives, to create the best environment and experience for our audience.

It’s that’s simple.

The deadline is closing in and the Film Center is looking for more helpful hands to pull out a few rabbits from those magical hats to benefit this very unique, annual summer event. Continue reading... “Top Down: Rooftop Cinema + Kickstarter”

ParaNorman – #WeirdWins

July 12, 2012 Oregon Film Blog, Oregon Animation Industry "Paranorman", #WEIRDWINS, Behind-the-scenes, LAIKA, videoLeave a Comment

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As the August premiere of LAIKA’s ParaNorman is approaching, a new website for the film has launched. WeirdWins.com will present a new video showcasing some of the talented people behind the scenes for each of the five weeks leading up to the premiere. You can view the introductory video above. Below is a little more information about the site:

WEIRDWINS is about the artists, animators, craftspeople, and filmmakers behind ParaNorman—former weird kids from all over the world who joined forces to make the biggest stop-motion animated film of all time.

New ParaNorman Videos and Website – #WeirdWins

July 12, 2012 Oregon Film Animation/VFX, Featured Videos, Movies, Talent "Paranorman", #WEIRDWINS, LAIKALeave a Comment

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WEIRDWINS is about the artists, animators, craftspeople, and filmmakers behind ParaNorman—former weird kids from all over the world who joined forces to make the biggest stop-motion animated film of all time.

Weiden + Kennedy Takes Home Awards at this years Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity

June 27, 2012 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

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Portland based ad agency Weiden + Kennedy took home several awards at this year’s Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity. Most notably W+K won this year’s Advertising Agengy of the Year at the event. As reported in this week’s Oregonian,

Dan Wieden, co-founder and global executive creative director, also received the Lion of St. Mark award, given for “long and outstanding contribution to creativity and communications.”

W+K’s work with leading brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Old Spice and a host of others continues to lead the pack with innovative campaigns and engaging content. Continue reading... “Weiden + Kennedy Takes Home Awards at this years Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity”