Join us for the FREE Monthly POV Filmmakers’ mixer. There will not be a presentation this month, but plenty of time to network with other indie filmmakers and actors. All are welcome, the event is free but we ask that you purchase food and/or beverages to support the venue if you can.
When: Thursday, May 23rd, 7-9 pm
Where: McMenamins Tavern & Pool 1716 NW 23rd Avenue
Join us for a special conversation moderated by Wieden+Kennedy Creative Producer Tiffany Golden on the unique hurdles and obstacles faced by women and people of color in the creative/production industry. Networking to follow. Food & drinks included.
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Wieden+Kennedy, 224 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Cost: Free, but please RSVP
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In our continued efforts to foster a more diverse industry, we’ve realized that even with the best of intentions, many of the people we have come to revere have completely different hurdles and obstacles to navigating this industry. Continue reading... “RSVP For The Next OMPA Media Mixer+ At Wieden+Kennedy”
Join Oregon Media Production Association on August 28 for an exciting evening immersed in the local production scene!
Portland-based production designer Paul Harrod will kick things off with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Wes Anderson’s new stop-motion film, Isle of Dogs. We’ll get to see how the director’s distinct artistic sensibilities informed every step of the process, from design through fabrication, and ultimately shooting and performance.
Members of the Production Industry At PWA NW Youth Careers Expo
Last week saw a strong turnout for the Annual Portland Workforce Alliance NW Youth Careers Expo. Oregon Film asked members of the production community to join us in showcasing an array of production job opportunities that are here in Oregon. With a staggering 5,000 students attending, it was a productive day showing future job possibilities in a hands-on way.
The Northwest Film Center School of Film announces an upcoming workshop for filmmakers:
GRANTWRITING FOR FILM
THURSDAYS, JUN 20 & 27 Taught by Courtney Hermann Register now
Develop the components needed for a competitive grant application.
Topics: how to prepare a one-page treatment, artist statement, budget, and filmography; tips for selecting and preparing work samples and reels; traits of an effective promotional video; see and discuss samples, then bring what you’re working on to the second class meeting for feedback and critique. Continue reading... “New workshop at the Film Center: GRANTWRITING FOR FILM”
Taught by Mark Orton, founding member of the Tin Hat acoustic chamber ensemble, who has written music for films such as EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED, THE GOOD GIRL, and BUCK. Orton also composes for dance, circus, and radio drama, giving him a well-rounded wisdom that he is eager to share.
Topics: overview of the instructor’s film palette and style; types of film scores (original, licensed, public domain, live captured, sound design); the film music department staff (who does what); film music budgeting; what happens before a composer is hired (the temp score, the cue sheet, demos, typical contracts, and budgets); how to work with a composer (the spotting session, what a composer needs technically, the adjusted cue sheet, giving notes, film music vocabulary, the illusive locked picture); licensing music (different types of licenses, understanding publishing, obtaining a license, different types of rights scenarios, how to avoid “the man,” re-purposing non-film music, filing a finalized cue sheet); clips from a variety of films will be used throughout to illustrate the material; interaction with the instructor is highly encouraged.
Eugene, OR. “Flickering Images and Silver Screens” is the theme of a special DIVA Center open house event during the First Friday Art Walk from 5:30PM to 8:00 PM on August 6th. The Center will be hosting an informational evening showcasing many of the area’s film organizations that present film festivals, teach about film, and promote professional film, video, and media arts production. Continue reading... “DIVA Center to Host “Flickering Images and Silver Screens” Open House Showcasing Area Film Community”
The second Tuesday of the month is here, and a great day to meet creatives in the area at Creative Connect! Check out the site, www.creativeconnect.org and click on Portland to get more information!
Creative Connect is a free socializing event designed to allow creatives in the area to meet and mingle. There are NO agendas, just fun and introducing yourself to new people in the area. This month we are at NEDSPACE at 920 SW third ave in Portland! Continue reading... “Creative Connect Meeting Tuesday @NedSpace”
Join us for the FREE Monthly POV Filmmakers’ mixer. There will not be a presentation this month, but plenty of time to network with other indie filmmakers and actors. All are welcome, the event is free but we ask that you purchase food and/or beverages to support the venue if you can.
