The Way of Things film crowdfunding campaign

Trust is its own sacrifice.

Hello everyone in the film world of Oregon. I am happy to be given a moment on this platform to talk about my new film and the campaign around it. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Martin Vavra. I am a director, producer and editor living in Portland. I’ve been chiseling away on a directing career in films and commercials for over fifteen years. My new film, The Way of Things is my most personal film yet, and the one that I hope acts as a transitional project. Continue reading... “The Way of Things film crowdfunding campaign”

Five Filmmakers Who are Reshaping the Cinema of the PNW

Moviegoing is back. And Portland’s independent filmmakers are telling stories that many audiences—particularly white ones—have never seen before, including what it’s like to be a Black woman hiking with chronic pain or a Pakistani couple on a date at a McDonald’s.

Willamette Week profiles the storytellers and stories from a dynamic group of emerging local filmmakers. Continue reading... “Five Filmmakers Who are Reshaping the Cinema of the PNW”

Seasons Music Video By Taze

We worked with Director Mischa Webley to produce this music video. Always a blast to collaborate with new creative talent in PNW.

This is not a Revolver DMS Production.

blu — Katie Michels
Entertainer — Sean Mcgrath
Young Blu — Lana Sage
Mother — Brandi Seymour
Father — Jonni Armani

Writer & Director — Mischa Webley
Director of Photography — Jeremiah L. Scott
Producer — Benjamin James
Gaffer: Steve Waters
Key Grip: Aaron Nelson
Editor: Bryan R. Thompson
Color — Jordan Snider
Visual Effects — Tess Nelson
Hair & Make-up / Costume Design — Arlen Hizon

A Jumptown Films Production Continue reading... “Seasons Music Video By Taze”

LOWER BOOM Releases Soundtrack For Newest Film: JOAN

JOAN original score by Mark Orton from Lower Boom.
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”