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Production & Post Intern Position At Northwest Documentary

April 6, 2016 NW Documentary Documentary, Film and Media Industry, Jobs, Portland NW DocumentaryLeave a Comment

Co-operative intern position working with non-profit organization and documentary production about gentrification in Portland, Ore.

This position will split time between work for NW Documentary Arts & Media and their in -house projects and working with the resident filmmaker of the Indie Doc Incubator program.

NW Documentary is a non-profit that practices, teaches, and shares the art of non-fiction storytelling. NW Doc offers post-production and photography classes and produces its own independent documentary productions. More at www.NWdocumentary.org

The Indie Doc Incubator program at NW Doc is currently hosting journalist and filmmaker Cornelius Swart, the producer of Priced Out a documentary on gentrification and affordable housing in Portland, Ore. Continue reading... “Production & Post Intern Position At Northwest Documentary”

New Doc Screening at Cinema 21 This Week

February 17, 2015 Oregon Film UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Brian Lindstrom’s new film “Mothering Inside” follows inmate moms and their children in the Family Preservation Project at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. It shows at Cinema 21 in NW Portland on this Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7p.

Buy Tickets here: http://www.cinema21.com/#motheringinside

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“Welcome to Unity” Best Documentary Feature

November 12, 2014 Pete Ryan Documentary, Independent Films, Movies, PortlandLeave a Comment

“Welcome to Unity,” has won both Children’s Jury Prize and Adult Jury Prize for Documentary Feature Film at the 2014 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.

“Welcome to Unity,” a 90-minute documentary directed by Katharine Mahalic, is a light-hearted, comedic film that shows how crazy things get when seven foreign exchange students, including two from Muslim backgrounds, are brought into a Christian home in the tiny town of Unity, Oregon—population 100. It’s a story literally filmed by a group of exchange students as they sink their teeth into rural Oregon, becoming the stars of the high school football team, and simultaneously learning to live the “American Way.” Continue reading... ““Welcome to Unity” Best Documentary Feature”

DRYLAND Documentary Screens In 41st Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, Nov. 15th

November 5, 2014July 7, 2016 Richard Wilhelm Uncategorized DrylandLeave a Comment

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“Dryland”, a 62-minute documentary by Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm of Hare in the Gate Productions, makes its Portland premiere at the 41st Northwest Filmmaker’s Festival, in the Northwest Film Center’s. (Following the screening – “Inside the World of Film Composing,” a workshop given by “Dryland” composer, Mark Orton.)

Filmed over a decade and set in the American West, “Dryland” traces a young man’s quest for victory in a rambunctious contest, while battling to preserve a threatened way of life. Continue reading... “DRYLAND Documentary Screens In 41st Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, Nov. 15th”

Documentary Weekend: Bet you’re ready

July 10, 2014July 25, 2014 Perry Gruber Documentary, Education, Events, News, Oregon Film, Portland, Talent Acting, cameramen, directors, documentary weekend, editors, Events, film making, producers, productionLeave a Comment

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to the fall. To find out more about the reschedule, please join the MeetUp Group: http://www.meetup.com/Startup-Your-Startup/

If you’re a member of the creative class overflowing Portland’s bar scene, bike lanes and barista joints, you might want to take note of an event taking place later this month.

Portland creatives with an eye for film will converge in downtown Portland as part of Documentary Weekend. The event bills itself as an opportunity for people interested in film and documentaries – producers, actors, editors, directors, and film crews but also people with no experience at all – to meet form teams, then create a five-minute documentary in less than 30 hours. Continue reading... “Documentary Weekend: Bet you’re ready”

Portland Documentary Summit is NEXT WEEK: May 8-9

April 30, 2014April 30, 2014 Andrew Zinnes Documentary, Events, PortlandLeave a Comment

Join many of Portland’s top non-fiction professionals as they discuss the important issues surrounding the industry. Topics include: storytelling to help raise money, storytelling in production, transmedia storytelling, branded and advocacy storytelling and new distribution models. Come network and get inspired!

Presenters (more to be added):

Irene Taylor Brodsky: Vermillion Pictures
Jon Betz: Collective Eye Films
Amanda Elder: Dir. of Distrib. & Acquisitions – Collective Eye
David Davis: OPB
David Waingarten: Second Story
Kate McMahon: Producer
Laura Fravel: Producer
Ed Jahn: Producer
Jody Turner: Culture of Future

Venue: NW Film Center, Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Street, Portland, OR 97205

Price: Get a discount of 20% all tickets with promo code: PDXDS at www.documentarysummit.com/portland-documentary-summit/ Continue reading... “Portland Documentary Summit is NEXT WEEK: May 8-9”

OPIF Tax Credit Auction is Open – DOR Website is Up

October 10, 2013October 22, 2013 Oregon Film Incentives, Oregon Film, Uncategorized OPIF, Tax Credit Auction1 Comment

The October Oregon Production Investment Fund Auction is now open. This time the total amount of tax credits to be auctioned will be $4,000,000. The process will be exactly like the successful auction conducted in July. It’s important to know that there is only time for one more OPIF auction this year so we will be working hard to make sure all $4,000,000 sells out in the designated time frame.

The most important points to know right now:

The Department of Revenue’s Website is now open – Go Here to see their details.

Newest Info – Doors open to Annual Meeting – January 15 5:30 PM Come See Second Story Installation

November 29, 2012January 16, 2013 Oregon Film Award, Events, Oregon Film, Uncategorized Oregon Film Annual Meeting8 Comments

We’re getting lots of interest in the annual meeting and for good reason! It’s going to be a great night! You’re going to want to get there early. Doors to the theater open at 5:30PM and as you are entering the theater, be sure to check out the awesome installation from Second Story Interactive Studios. Second Story is this year’s recipient of our “Innovation In Media Arts Award” so we’re thrilled to have them show off their work.

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“MUST COME DOWN” Nortwest Film Tour — Bend, Corvallis, Portland, Seattle!

September 26, 2012September 26, 2012 Cara Independent Films, MoviesLeave a Comment

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After premiering at Cinequest San Jose, Must Come Down went on to play Phoenix Film Fest, Newport Beach Film Fest, and Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. It is currently on tour through Idaho, Oregon, and Washington after finishing the SLC Film Fest and has been invited to screen with Prescott Film Festival in October.

Written/directed by Kenny Riches, Must Come Down was shot on location in Salt Lake City, UT. It was produced by actor Patrick Fugit (Almost Famous, Saved!, Continue reading... ““MUST COME DOWN” Nortwest Film Tour — Bend, Corvallis, Portland, Seattle!”

Documentary “Hot Coffee” to be Screened in Portland Next Week

April 6, 2012 Oregon Film Documentary, Oregon Film Hot CoffeeLeave a Comment

Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard: Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 PM* and Saturday 4/14 at 3 PM followed by Q&A with Susan Saladoff in person.

at the White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch Street: Friday, April 13 at 7 PM*, after the Oregon Law Review’s Spring Symposium honoring Professor Arthur R. Miller. (Screening open to the public.) *followed by Q&A with Susan Saladoff in person

at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard: Thursday, April 26 at 7 PM (note: following the premiere of Susan Saladoff on Live Wire! Continue reading... “Documentary “Hot Coffee” to be Screened in Portland Next Week”

The most important points to know right now:

The Department of Revenue’s Website is now open – Go Here to see their details.