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Time:

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:

PCC/Cascade Campus Terrell Hall, room 122

Description:

PDXFCPUG Sept. 2nd Meeting Agenda

6:15 – 6:30p
Arrival and seating

6:30 – 7:00p
Tips/Tricks
Rebecca Gerendasy will share some online websites that might help you in a pinch.

7:00 – 7:45p
Presentation
Bev Standish, of digitalelfstudios.com , will show how animation is a useful tool when it comes to videography. She will demonstrate how to create an animation, make titles, a character, and some special effects (if time allows). She will use both Lightwave 3D and After Effects.

7:45 – 8:00p
Break
Grab a snack and meet your fellow editors and creators.

8:00 – 8:20p
Show/Tell
Group member Aaron Cronan will show an animated commercial he produced and scored the music for a regional bank. The discussion will focus on the animation process, working with the artist, and music creation.

8:20 – 8:30p
Announcements and Raffle
- set of portable powered speakers for iPod or laptop

Cost is $5 at the door, free to members and students with ID.

Time:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Location:

Portland Center for the Performing Arts - 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Description:

The Return of the Portland Creative Conference!

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.cre8con.com
Phone: 503-819-6219
Email: info@cre8con.com

The Oregon Media Production Association is proud to be among the sponsors of the return of the Portland Creative Conference!

The Portland Creative Conference is a conference for industry Creatives, and aspiring Creative Professionals. The Portland Creative Conference has a rich history, with an original run from 1990 to 2001, attracting top creatives from around the country both as speakers and attendees.

Details, speakers lists, and registration available at www.cre8con.com.

Oregon Media Production Association members get ticket discount with registration code: OMPA.

Time:

3:30pm

Location:

Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland Ore.

Description:

3:30 pm: reception with hosted drinks and appetizers

4:00 pm: Screening: “Intro the Fire”
Portland Fire Department recognition

6:00 pm: Economic Report
with Governor’s Office of Film and Television

Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) and Hays Companies of Oregon invite you to network and celebrate with OMPA members and other prominent figures in Oregon’s film & television industry, at an event to celebrate the firefighters who serve our communities, with a special screening of “Into the Fire” at The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

Members of Oregon’s creative industries are invited to be our guest for a reception with drinks and appetizers hosted by Hays Companies at 3:30, and documentary film screening at 4pm. Following the screening, the OMPA and the Governor’s Office of Film and Television present the results of a study measuring the economic impact of the film, video and broadcast industries on the state of Oregon at a meeting of the Oregon Media Production Association at 6pm.

“Into the Fire” is a documentary by Academy Award®-winning documentary filmmaker Bill Couturie that celebrates the commitment, sacrifice and dedication of firefighters who risk their lives to save others. The documentary also serves to raise consciousness about the funding challenges facing the fire service, and inspires communities to support their firefighters with more resources and understanding. More information on the film can be found at www.firemansfund.com/servlet/dcms?c=heritage&rkey=369

The Hays Companies is an insurance brokerage specializing locally in entertainment and event insurance. The Hays Companies and Fireman’s Fund Insurance will honor firefighters by making a contribution to the Portland Fire Department.

Time:

6:00pm - 7:46pm

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 13 SAT 9 PM
ORANGE REVOLUTION
UKRAINE/US 2007
DIRECTOR: STEVE YORK
A fascinating documentary on the Ukraine’s Orange Revolution, filling in the gaps in the story of one country’s brave stand against oppression, The film is packed with interviews from the principal players, music from the region and never-before-seen footage. A vital document of a little-known but vastly important cultural moment. (106 mins.) SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BUILDING CULTURES OF PEACE CONFERENCE AT PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 14 SUN 1 PM
32ND YOUNG PEOPLE’S FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Each year, media makers in grades K-12 living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska are invited to submit their new short films— narrative, documentary and animated—for a panel of jurors to review based on originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and persuasiveness. Today, this year’s outstanding entries will be screened for an enthusiastic audience of filmmakers, parents, teachers and friends. Come see what’s on the mind of the next generation. The full program can be found on page 14. FREE ADMISSION.

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 14 SUN 1 PM
32ND YOUNG PEOPLE’S FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Each year, media makers in grades K-12 living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska are invited to submit their new short films— narrative, documentary and animated—for a panel of jurors to review based on originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and persuasiveness. Today, this year’s outstanding entries will be screened for an enthusiastic audience of filmmakers, parents, teachers and friends. Come see what’s on the mind of the next generation. The full program can be found on page 14. FREE ADMISSION.

Time:

10:00am - 11:30am

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 14 SUN 1 PM
32ND YOUNG PEOPLE’S FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Each year, media makers in grades K-12 living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska are invited to submit their new short films— narrative, documentary and animated—for a panel of jurors to review based on originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and persuasiveness. Today, this year’s outstanding entries will be screened for an enthusiastic audience of filmmakers, parents, teachers and friends. Come see what’s on the mind of the next generation. The full program can be found on page 14. FREE ADMISSION.

Time:

10:00am

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 14 SUN 1 PM
32ND YOUNG PEOPLE’S FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Each year, media makers in grades K-12 living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska are invited to submit their new short films— narrative, documentary and animated—for a panel of jurors to review based on originality, artistic merit, technical achievement and persuasiveness. Today, this year’s outstanding entries will be screened for an enthusiastic audience of filmmakers, parents, teachers and friends. Come see what’s on the mind of the next generation. The full program can be found on page 14. FREE ADMISSION.

Time:

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 18 THUR 8 PM
NORTHWEST TRACKING — VISITING ARTISTS
THE BEST OF POWFEST
DIRECTOR: VARIOUS
The annual Portland Women’s Film Festival, produced by Sour Apple Productions in partnership with Film Action Oregon, focuses on celebrating the cinematic contribution of international and local women filmmakers. Tonight we present a selection of outstanding local films showcased at last Spring’s Powfest and welcome the filmmakers.
Co-Presented with Sisters In Cinema, a gathering of women filmmakers devoted to promoting the participation of women in the film arts community. The screening is PRECEDED at 6:30PM by the group’s bi-monthly meeting at the School of Film. For more information, contact info@nwfilm.org.
Tickets $8 general, $7 PAM Members,students and seniors, $5 SSC Members

Time:

5:00pm - 6:34pm

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 20 SAT 8 PM — LIVE MUSIC EVENT
DEVIL MUSIC ENSEMBLE PRESENTS
RED HEROINE
CHINA 1929
DIRECTOR: WEN YIMIN
Boston’s Devil Muisic Trio returns to Portland to provide a live score to the sole surviving episode of the 13 part serial RED KNIGHT ERRANT. Their spirited and modern take on this silent gem offers new perspective to the tale of one woman’s journey from abject victim to proud warrior. (94 mins.) Special admission: $14; Silver Screen members $ 10.

Time:

4:00pm - 5:33pm

Location:

Whitsell Auditorium

Description:

SEPT 26 FRI 7 PM
FLOW: FOR THE LOVE OF WATER
US 2007
DIRECTOR: IRENA SALINA
This cautionary documentary is an exploration of the effects of the little-reported but extremely important water crisis on communities around the world. A riveting, frightening wakeup call. (93 mins.) Sponsored by Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center
Reception at 6 PM preceding this film.
Tickets: $8 General, $7 PAM members, students and seniors, $5 SSC members. For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org