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New Web Series, "Blue Fiddles" to Premiere at Hollywood Theater
Posted 1/15/2010Nena Botto's new web series Blue Fiddles will premiere ALL 3 episodes at the Hollywood Theatre.
To celebrate the Pilot Season of Blue Fiddles, The Hollywood Theatre will screen all Three Episodes from the series. The event will Start at 7 p.m. on Monday January 25th followed by a Big Premiere after party upstairs at Sam's Hollywood Billiards (1845 Northeast 41st Avenue, Portland, OR (503) 282-8266
Blue Fiddles is a new web series written by actress Nena Botto. It's the story of three women searching for meaning amongst the day to day grind living in Portland, Oregon. The theme is a mix of comedy and drama that aims to be glamorous through honesty- women who have scars from life experiences not numerous Botox sessions. The characters are complex in their demeanor and wonderfully flawed in their intentions.
Episode one will premiere online at bluefiddles.net on January 25th and a new episode will be released every week with the season finishing up on the 8th of February. Please come and celebrate with us at the Hollywood theatre and show your support for the Portland filmmaking community.
Official Website: www.BlueFiddles.net
Hollywood Theatre: www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Admission: FREE
Cascade Festival of African Films
Posted 1/15/2010Our 20th anniversary is just round the corner, with our exciting kick-off set for February 5th at the Hollywood Theater. The festival will run through March 6th, featuring an array of films from across the African continent.
For 20 years local African film buffs have embraced the CFAF mission of providing high-quality films that promote meaningful dialogue, global understanding, and community inclusiveness.
For more information on the festival go to: www.africanfilmfestival.org
golightlyfilms, inc. Awarded State of Oregon Television Commercials
Posted 1/07/10golightlyfilms, inc. Kaja Zaloudek and Kenneth Luba are pleased to announce they have been awarded the job of producing four television commercials for a new voter education campaign with the Oregon Secretary of State. The campaign referred to as HAVA (Help America Vote Act) will be implemented in April/May 2010 (primary) and October/November 2010 (general). Along with the television campaign there will be a strong Internet campaign.
Creative and scripts are being developed by Oregon writer Miriam Garcia and golightlyfilms Director/DP Kenneth Luba. The TV commercials will be produced by golightlyfilms Executive Producer Kaja Zaloudek. Local Northwest crew, equipment/camera, talent, locations and post-production companies will be used for the production of the commercials. For more information, demo reels and to see golightlyfilms award winning films, videos and commercials - go to www.golightlyfilms.com.
Contact: Kaja Zaloudek or Kenneth Luba
golightlyfilms, inc
503-381-9263 or 503-381-1243
golightlyfilms@comcast.net
www.golightlyfilms.com
Maya Entertainment to Distribute "Chamaco"
Posted 1/07/10Eugene, Oregon. January 6, 2010. Maya Entertainment, an LA based Distribution/Exhibition Company, has officially picked up the North American rights to Chamaco (The Kid) which premieres at the Palm Springs Film Festival January 16 and 17. Maya, which also picked up the worldwide sales rights, aims for a limited release in 8-12 U.S. cities in the summer of 2010.
Debuted originally at Mexico's Morelia Film Festival last October, Chamaco is co-written and coproduced by Ivania Films of Mexico City and Rogue Arts of Los Angeles, with the post production done locally by Chambers Productions of Eugene.
Featuring a strong international cast anchored by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen, Chamaco, a boxing-themed film, is described as having the "heart of Rocky and the grit and sex of City of God." The indie film is a contemporary yet timeless story about a teenager (played by Mexican actor Alex Perea) brought off the hard streets of Mexico's capital for a shot at making the Mexican Olympic boxing team. Chamaco tells the story of a father (Sheen) and son (Kirk Harris) who overcome their differences and unite to become mentors to this teenager who seemingly has no shot, but a big dream.
"Chamaco is a gritty, sexy street drama, an inspiring story of hope and redemption," says Don Franken, one of the film's producers along with Miguel Necoechea and Kirk Harris. "This film is a true Mexico / U.S. indie collaboration, a dual-language, cross-cultural, and cross-border film that pulls the two cultures and countries together," stated Franken.
Ivania's Necoechea has won the Mexican and Spanish versions of Academy Awards, and has produced Mexico's selection of the U.S. Academy Awards selection in 1997 -- Profundo Carmesi (Deep Crimson), directed by Arturo Ripstein. Necoechea's films have won at the Sundance, Berlin and Venice film festivals. He has made films with Luis Mandoki (Message in a Bottle), Alfonso Cuaron (Y Tu Mama Tambien), and Ripstein (the Grandfather of today's great Mexican cinema). He produced Innocent Voices, with Lawrence Bender (Good Will Hunting) and was directed by Mandoki, and Sodoma's Carnival, directed by Ripstein.
Click here for more information on the film.
Contact:
Scott Chambers
Executive Producer; Chamaco
541-485-5611
Oregon Film's Annual Meeting Dec. 10th
Posted 12/09/09All members of the Oregon film and television community are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of The Governor's Office of Film & Television & presentation of the Film Advocate Awards that will be taking place Thursday, December 10th.
Loaction:
University of Oregon
White Stag Building
70 NW Couch, Portland
Public Meeting and Awards presentation
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reception
7:30pm - 9:30pm
This meeting will be the first statewide telecast conference thanks to the coordination efforts of our higher-ed partners: UO, OSU, OSU Cascades and SOU. In addition, the regional trade associations throughout the state will attend the telecasts and hold separate, simultaneous receptions and networking events around the telecasts. Regardless of your location you will be able to see all of the other events and everyone will be able to watch the Governor's address to the industry and the presentation of the Film Advocate Awards, The Innovation In Media Awards along with special recognition of some outstanding individuals.
If you plan to attend, Please RSVP to: Shoot@oregonfilm.org
The telecast sites:
U of O - Portland Campus
1st Floor Whitestag Bldg
U of O - Eugene
Knight Library, Basement Studio A
OSU - Corvalis
Kitter Hall, Room 278
OSU - Cascades Campus
Cascades Hall 107
Southern Oregon University
Hannon Library 117
Shoot Magazine Names Weiden+Kennedy Agency of the Year
Poster 11/19/09HOLLYWOOD, November 19, 2009 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | --- SHOOT Magazine, the leading publication for commercial and entertainment production, announced today that Wieden+Kennedy has been selected as its 2009 Advertising Agency of the Year. A Feature section on Wieden+Kennedy will be a vital part of SHOOT's high-visibility special Year-End Issue to be published on Friday, December 11, 2009.
Read the entire article at www.shootonline.com...
"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" Presentation and Book Signing
Posted 11/19/09Come celebrate the first animated Christmas special,
"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol."
Presentation and book signing featuring:
- Darrell Van Citters (author of the book on the making of thespecial)
- Jack Heiter (background painter on the special)
The Art Institute of Portland
1122 NW Davis St. Portland, OR 97209
www.mrmagooschristmascarol.com
An Oregon Surf Documentary Premiere
Posted 11/16/09Giant Waves, Cold Water, Sharks and Conflict
The Find: Claiming Nelscott Reef
Local filmmakers premiere a film-noir surf documentary about the conflicts, challenges and rewards brought on by the discovery of a giant, Oregon-coast wave.
The film screens 7pm, November 18th at Portland's Hollywood Theatre - 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard, $5 at the door.
The film stars a newly discovered break known as Nelscott Reef. Reaching faces of fifty feet, this Oregon wave rivals notorious surf spots like Hawaii's Jaws and Mavericks in Northern California. Nelscott's powerful conditions come only a few times a year, lying undiscovered until Lincoln City transplant John Forse attempted to surf it nearly ten years ago. Since then, controversy has swirled as the world's greatest big-wave surfers, (Peter Mel, Ross Clarke-Jones, Garrett McNamara, Keali'i Mamala) have made the trek to Oregon's cold, sharky waters. The only way to reach Nelscott is by jet-skiing through a dangerous, pounding, 15-foot inside break. Once the surfers reach the reef, personal watercraft are essential to tow surfers into the wave and for safety.
The documentary, written and directed by Portlander Erich Lyttle (Have You Seen Clem, Fire on the Track, The Ultimate Ride) is not your typical surf porn. It's a universal expose of the battle with overcrowding and limited access as well as a search for Aloha Spirit - surfing's mantra of kindness advocated by the sport's original Hawaiian ambassador to the world, Duke Kahanamoku. Narration is provided by Surfing Hall of Famer Paul Strauch, Jr., one of Duke's original proteges.
The film was produced and filmed by Sarah Henderson, www.sirenapictures.com, co-written and produced by Billy Miller, featuring the surf photography of Richard Hallman. Executive Producers are John Forse, Adam Wagner and Jim Kusz, with music by Northwest-based indie musicians and an original score by John Askew.
The Find: Claiming Nelscott Reef is produced by Behemoth Productions, Eray Motion Media, www.erich.tv, and in partnership with Film Action Oregon, www.hollywoodtheatre.org. Behemoth Productions throws the annual Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic - just held off the Oregon coast. Eray Motion Media specializes in action sports films and television, producing programming for the likes of STARZ, NBC, Red Bull, Nike, Lionsgate and Legacy Films, Inc., www.legacyfilms.tv.
www.nelscottreefthemovie.com
"Extraordinary Measures" Trailer on Yahoo.com
Posted 11/13/09The trailer for "Extraordinary Measures is now available for viewing. The film, which shot in and around the Portland metro area in 2008 will be in theatres January 22, 2010.
Oregon Production Company Lands Option Rights to Distinguished Novel
Posted 11/5/09November 5, 2009, Portland, Oregon --- Portland based production company, Stairway Media, LLC has picked up the option rights to Mike Yankoskis celebrated novel Under the Overpass. Stairway Media owner Peter Fuhrman and producer James WilderHancock (Everymans War), have teamed up to bring to the screen this remarkable true story of faith, friendship and humanity. Production is scheduled to begin in 2010.
Peter Fuhrman moved to Portland, Oregon in 2004 after graduating from film school at Montana State University. With years of production experience in documentary and narrative film, national broadcast television, and commercial and live event production under his belt, Peter now wants to make all of his films in Oregon.
Oregon has a wellspring of talent and bountiful beauty. What more could a filmmaker ask for? - Peter Fuhrman
Under the Overpass is Stairway Medias first literary option and the first of a slate of several films to be produced over the next 5 years.
For more information about the book "Under the Overpass" click here
Contact: James WilderHancock
WilderHancock Productions
Phone: 503-310-1345
Email: info@wilderhancock.com
Feature Film Wraps in Harney County
Posted 11/02/09The feature film, "Meek's Cutoff" has wrapped production in Harney County where it has been filming. "Meek's Cutoff" is the most recent for Director Kelly Reichardt, who also directed "Wendy and Lucy" and "Old Joy." The film stars Paul Dano, ("Where the Wild Things Are," "There Will Be Blood", "Little Miss Sunshine"), Michelle Williams, ("Synecdoche, NY," "I'm Not There," "Brokeback Mountain") and Bruce Greenwood, ("Star Trek", "National Treasure: Book of Secrets", "Capote") and is based on the true story of Stephen Meek who guided hopeful families on a little known path on the early Oregon Trail.
Harney County, with the highest unemployment rate in the state benefitted when "Meek's Cutoff" chose Burns as its base camp for the duration of their six week shoot. They pulled into town with a cast and crew of more than 60, which created a significant bump to the economy for local businesses. According to Kelley West, owner of the Horseshoe Inn, "Compared to last year, our business revenue was up almost 200%. We were able to hire extra employees and give the rest more hours as well as make some needed repairs. This experience was quite unique and positive." And Krysta Raif, Manager at the Comfort Inn in Hines, reported that rooms booked for crew made for a $14,000 increase in revenue for the month of September. Krysta noted, "We were able to provide full time employment to our staff, which typically decreases this time of year due to lack of business. The lodging tax put back into the community for the period of time the film crew was here will help the city and its residents."
Mark Maliwauki, Director of Harney County Economic Development commented, "The impact that the project has had on businesses, individuals and, frankly, families alike will be felt for years to come. It proves that opportunity is always out there, it is only a matter of time and circumstance to take advantage. We are very open to, and hopeful that, more TV and film projects will come our way. The support is definitely here to make these types of opportunities happen."
"Meeks Cutoff" is produced by Neil Kopp ("Wendy and Lucy," "Paranoid Park," "Old Joy") and Anish Savjani ("Harmony and Me," "Wendy and Lucy," "Hannah Takes the Stairs").
Contact:
Vince Porter, Executive Director
Governor's Office of Film & Television
503-229-5832
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