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07.2012OREGON MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSN
Oregon’s Resource for the Media Production Industry
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Celebrate your success at the OMPA Golf Classic with friends, clients and
colleagues, both new and old.Benefits OMPA and the Media Arts Education
Fund Scholarships.
GOLF WITH US BIKE WITH US
DRINK WITH US
Friday, July 20
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Getting the job done
Topics in heavy rotation at the OMPA:
StandardsOMPA assumes our members will uphold professional
standards, and we ask the same of the agencies, producers and clients who employ us. One definition of “professional” is ‘someone who gets the job done’ -- as was ordered or contracted by the client. We all know what “getting the job done” means in our own professions. Standards apply as well to the hiring authority – and “getting the job done” for them means getting their labor or contractor paid according to the contract, and in abidance with state and federal law.
This is why OMPA publishes two documents, which we distribute each year to all OMPA members in the annual directory: the Children’s Employment Guidelines and the Industry Standards & Practices. Those will soon be joined by a document of Agency Standards & Practices, to address the expectations of hiring a professional actor in Oregon. This effort is thanks to the hard work of the OMPA Talent Committee and OMPA’s Board of Directors. (The current published standards can be found on pages 144 and 145 of the SourceOregon directory.)
List in the Directory To the people you do not already know, if you are not in the
SourceOregon directory, you simply don’t exist. That’s why all OMPA members get a directory listing with their membership. It is that simple. And for the remainder of the year, members of MOPAN (local to Eugene area) and SOFaT (Southern Oregon & Medford/Ashland) do as well. A comprehensive list of production personnel that is vetted for professionalism is key to marketing Oregon as a production locale and to keeping our crews and producers connected.
So help make sure our industry members know: the directory keeps us connected. They may already have a large Rolodex of clients, or a great list of crew to draw on. However we hear time and again that once people start to explore Oregon’s production industry, they find that Oregon’s resources are far larger and far deeper than they had ever imagined.
Tom McFadden, OMPA Executive Director
Photography: By Submission
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OMPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The CALLSHEET is published monthly by the Oregon Media Production Association, a 501c(6) non-profit representing Oregon’s film, video and multimedia industry. © 2012
OMPA901 SE Oak, Suite 104Portland, OR 97214503.228.8822 / FAX:[email protected] • www.ompa.org
Michael Bard PresidentGolf ChairStudio Bard, LLC
Lisa CicalaVice PresidentMembership ChairMercy Corps
Christopher ToyneVice PresidentTalent Chair
Tim TroesterSecretary/TreasurerHays Companies of Oregon
James WilderHancockPast PresidentWilderHancock Productions
Nathaniel ApplefieldGovernment Affairs ChairAFTRA
Ryan CrismanSockeye Creative, Inc.
Susan HaleyScholarships Co-chairPaydogs LLC
Stefan Henry-BiskupLiquid Development
Janet McIntyreScholarships Co-chairMt. Hood Community College
Jeanna MinshallMinshall Group
Dennis NoreenStrategy Insurance
Mike RatozaBullivant Houser Bailey PC
Dave SprakerPR/Marketing ChairAdvanced Broadcast Solutions
OMPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTom [email protected]
OMPA ADMIN. MANAGERJessica [email protected]
Director’s Letter
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SOFaT and MOPAN discount for listing in Oregon’s industry directory, SourceOregon
SOFaT and MOPAN members are invited to take the OMPA member discount for the OMPA Golf Classic, on Friday July 20 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River. The discount for golf is $150 each player rather than the regular $175. Golf, wine tour and bike challenge all include a banquet lunch and awards party.
OMPA Golf Classic is Friday July 20 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River. All the details about golf, wine tour and the new bike challenge are on the OMPA website.
As was announced at the SOFaT and MOPAN meeting that OMPA President Michael Bard and Executive Director Tom McFadden attended in May, OMPA wants to give all SOFaT members who aren’t already in the SourceOregon directory a free Basic Listing through the end of the year (the same discount OMPA members enjoy). All they need to do is follow the “Get Listed” link at www.SourceOregon.com and use the $35 discount code SOFaT35 or MOPAN35.
This is in the interest of making SourceOregon the most comprehensive directory of Oregon crew and resources it can possibly be. The directory is currently searchable by membership, whether you are an OMPA member or a SOFaT member. We are constantly working to improve the site, so if you do have suggestions, email them to [email protected] and we will log them.
The OMPA Golf Classic raises funds for OMPA and OMPA’s Media Arts Education Scholarship fund. Together, the Golf Classic and the MAE scholarships further the cause of creating community and encouraging excellence in Oregon’s media production industry.
Two students from Southern Oregon University and faculty Howard Schreiber were winners of OMPA scholarships last year, and the Youth Visions Teen Video Challenge at the DIVA Center in Eugene has also been a past scholarship winner.
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Northwest Tracking at The Northwest Film Center
The Northwest Tracking programs showcase the work of independent filmmakers living and working in the Northwest—Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—whose work reflects the vibrant cinematic culture of the region. Whether presenting single artist retrospectives, new features, documentaries, or inspired collections of short works, Northwest Tracking offers testimony to the creativity and talent in our flourishing media arts community.
More info on the screenings shown here can be found online: click here.
Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 7 pm – DEATH OF A SIDESHOW. Director: Mike Mcleod, Peter Maroney. Portland, 1972. (87 mins.) Mike McLeod will introduce the screening. Admission: Pay what you will (by contribution at the door)
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 7 pm – JANADHAAR. Director: Jade Adjani, David Meek. Portland, 2012. (93 mins)
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 7 pm – MIND ZONE: THERAPISTS BEHIND THE FRONT LINES. Director: jan haaken. Portland, 2012. (50 mins) Jan Haaken will introduce the screening.
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 7 pm – OFF LABEL. Director: Michael Palmieri, Donal Mosher. Portland, 2012. (93 mins) Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher will introduce the screening.
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Northwest Film Center Announces 39th Northwest Filmmakers’ FestivalCall for Entries Deadline: August 1, 2012
Eligibility/Requirements:Permanent residents of Alaska, British
Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington may submit up to two works of any length or genre released since August 1, 2010 and not previously entered in the Festival. Student entries (college and university only) must be from a school located in the Northwest.
There is no entry fee and submissions are automatically considered for the Film Center’s year-round Northwest Tracking series and the Portland International Film Festival. More information and entry forms are available at the Northwest Film Center’s web site: click here.
Festival and programming questions should be directed to Festival Manager: Thomas Phillipson: [email protected].
The Northwest Film Center asks Northwest filmmakers to send their recent work for consideration for the 39th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival. The entry deadline is Monday, August 1, 2012 (postmark).
The 39th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival runs November 9-18, 2012 and continues the Film Center’s tradition of bringing moving image artists of the Northwest together to share ideas, discover resources available to them, inspire, be inspired, and showcase their finest work to greater audiences.
Embedded within the Festival this year will be the new Fresh Film Northwest for filmmakers ages 13 to 19 which is an enhanced rebirth of the Film Center’s long-running Young Peoples Film Festival. More information and entry forms for that can be found on line: click here.
NW Fest entries are judged by a prominent filmmaker, curator, or critic who determines the Festival awards. Past judges have included Gus Van Sant, Matt Groening, Todd Haynes, Christine Vachon, and Sundance and Outfest programmer, John Cooper. Generally, 30-45 shorts, features, and documentaries are screened during the Festival, then 10-15 shorts are selected for the Best of the Northwest touring program, which travels the following year throughout the Northwest to media arts centers, museums, arts councils, and universities.
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The Great Northwest Film Tour/Adventures in Plymptoons Wrap-up
Thank you for your support of the Oregon tour of “Adventures in Plymptoons!” through the McMenamins theaters last month. The program was fantastic and was well received by the industry and community members who joined us at the opening event and throughout the tour. Press on the movie and the tour was extraordinary, and included interviews and stories in daily and weekly print journals, radio stations and news outlets, social media, and a host of websites and blogs. A web search on the topic proves amazing results. Oregon’s fantastic press and civic reception for the
contribute to their success as the project moves along its journey, and for that we
screened at the MOMA in New York. Thank you very much for your contribution
to this effort. and other storytelling activities require perseverance and many partnerships. We celebrate the entrepreneurs and creatives that persist through the challenges of these endeavors, just as we celebrate your ongoing support to encourage and grow Oregon’s creative industries through projects large and small.
It is something that we can be extremely proud of. Oregonians working together is how we have developed our creative industries, and it is how we continue to do so. Just like the rest of an economy, we build together.
On behalf of the OMPA, our board and our programming efforts, thank you.
Celebrating the premiere of Adventures in Plymptoons at McMenamin’s Mission Theater.
Shown clockwise from top left: Mike Wyant (McMenamin’s), Michael Bard (OMPA Board
President), Tom McFadden (OMPA Executive Director), Steve Tenhonen (Producer), Kevin
Shawn Michaels (Producer), Sandrine & Bill Plympton, Alexia Anastasio (Director), Will
Vinton (Animator, Vinton Entertainment)
Everyone had a laugh at the post-premiere Q&A session
All photos by Melody Saunders
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Even OMPA Member “Broccoli Man” turned up to celebrate
Bill Plymton Day
Bill Plympton joins director Alexia Anatasio and producer Steve Tenhonen at the Bagdad Theater to celebrate the city
Sponsors Portland Community Media Movie MadnessOakley Design Worldwide FunnelboxPortland Events and Logistics
SupportersOregonFilm.orgDarkhorse Comics
PartnersMcMenaminsNW Animationfest
ThanksBill Plympton City of Portland Oregon Cartoon Institute Anne RichardsonDennis Nyback Michelle Mariana Erica Risberg Ross Media RelationsConch ConserLyla Foggia
Filmmakers Alexia AnastasioKevin Shawn MichaelsSteve Tenhonen
All photos byMelody Saunders
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Mmmmm Society Founder/EP Michele Carnes Ellis. “James is the perfect compliment to our roster which brings a diverse selection of top Northwest talents to the market,” she adds.
“Mmmmm Society is gearing up to be a major production outfit,” says Westby, “and I am thrilled to be a part of it and to work with Michele. Also, the name is really fun to say. Mmmmm….”
James Westby’s commercial work includes spots for Adidas and the University of Oregon, along with music videos for Storm Large (“8 Miles Wide”) and Oracle (“Wake”), among others.
Indie Filmmaker James Westby Joins Mmmmm Society
Northwest creative production company Mmmmm Society adds director James Westby to its collective of directors, animators, photographers and writers.
Westby is an award-winning filmmaker who has established himself as a smart and original storyteller with a twisted sense of humor.
Westby’s 2006 feature “Film Geek,” about an obsessively passionate video store clerk, was distributed by First Run Features and called “perceptively hilarious” by Entertainment Weekly. His next feature film, “The Auteur” premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and has gained a worldwide cult following.
In 2011, Westby directed, edited and wrote “Rid of Me” which also premiered at Tribeca, with the New York Times calling it “an ingenious black comedy.” The film won Best Narrative Feature at Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film Festival and was acquired by Phase 4 Films; it will premiere on Showtime in July 2012.
“James has a unique and comedic vision and his stories always surprise you. He is a master of the quirky performance fused with wry wit and he has the ability to take outrageous material and humanize it,” says
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Bully’D: The Reality of Survival Seeks Funding on IndieGoGo
Katie O’Grady and James Westby’s new project Bully’D: The Reality of Survival is currently being crowd-funded on indiegogo.com.
O’Grady says: “This is my first attempt to raise crowd funding for a film. We have set up an indiegogo campaign in an effort to finish the funding for this very important film on teen bullycide, cyberbullying and schoolyard bullying. Please consider
donating what you can and please pass this on to those you know. The film is amazing...truly! We will target educational programs, youth groups, advocacy centers, schools and other organizations to BEAT BULLYING!! I personally have invested 20k in this cause, and wish I could finish it all the way through, but it’s just time to ask for help. It is crucial that we be a voice for those that are being harassed and harmed in the school system.
Aaron Nelson503-287-0110
[email protected] at the Art Institute
studying post production & visual effects
Shawn Paris503-407-8737
[email protected] at Portland Community College
studying film & video
Alex Itkis503-709-1909
[email protected] at Stoller Middle School working on
documentary and short films production
Rose MadroneConnectivity Project
www.connectivityproject.comProducer
Announcing
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Portland Filmmaker Accepted to Prestigious AFI Directing Workshop
Portland filmmaker Sarah Gertrude Shapiro has been accepted into the 2012 American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women. This intensive program accepts just eight participants each year. Past AFI alumni include: Maya Angelou, Amy Heckerling and Andrea Arnold.
Shapiro was accepted with her latest project Sequin Raze, a dark comedy short about the behind the scenes antics of a fictional romantic reality TV series.
“This is a story I’ve been wanting to tell for many years. Most people know reality TV shows are staged to some degree,” Shapiro said, “but the extent that this new production model exploits people, particularly women, is a subject that needs to be talked about. Exploring this in the context of FICTION gives me license to dive in on this subject.”
And the internet agreed. While AFI’s invitation comes with invaluable mentorships and several thousands of dollars of in-
Surpasses Kickstarter fundraising goal in one day
kind support, Sequin Raze still needed to raise $5,000 towards its $30,000 budget before Shapiro could enter the workshops. Turning to the crowdsource fundraising tool, Kickstarter, the team raised more than $12,000 in just one day. They have now reoriented their goal to try to raise the film’s entire budget in just under three weeks.
David Cress (Portlandia, Paranoid Park, Restless) and Erin Donovan (Field Recordings in-house producer) have signed on to produce the film.
“I’ve been a fan of Sarah’s for a long time now, when I read this script I couldn’t put it down. It’s hilarious and scathing,” Cress enthused. “She’s like Lena Dunham crossed with Aaron Sorkin.”
Shapiro’s previous short film 2nd Best about a couple who come home from a stressful trip to IKEA and decide to start processing their relationship, was shot over one weekend with non-professional actors. 2nd Best will debut at a prestigious GLBTQ Film Festival in 2012.
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Northwest Film Center Wins Coveted Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation
The Northwest Film Center has won the prestigious Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for superior performance in the design and execution of an individual public relations tactic for their 2011 film festival campaign, “A Slice of Cinema.”
The PRSA recognizes and honors the best public relations tactics executed nationally each year. This year’s competition drew a total of 784 entries, of which only 83 organizations were selected by the judges as Bronze Anvil Award winners. To see the full list of winners, click here.
The Film Center’s Bronze Anvil-winning “Slice of Cinema” campaign was conducted in October 2011 to promote its 38th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival and combined two of Portland’s key ingredients: food and film. The Film Center partnered up with Portland pizza company Lonesome Pizza to deliver local and regional cinema into homes via pizza delivery. Each pizza box delivered in the Portland metro area contained a DVD compilation of the best short movies from
Earns National Recognition from Leading Public Relations Professional Organization
the 2010 Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival and promotion for the upcoming 2011 Festival, including a Festival postcard, film stills, Film Center brand messaging, and website URL. As Jessica Lyness, the Film Center’s Public Relations and Marketing Manager stated: “This was a fun and cool way to get this work from regional filmmakers in front of a broader audience.”
The campaign connected with nearly one thousand residences in the Portland metro area, prompting customers to contact Lonesome Pizza for customized Northwest Film Center pie boxes and to seek more information about the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival. The campaign contributed to a 25% increase in attendance to the 2011 Festival. The 2012 Festival, November 9-17, is now accepting submissions. For more information click here.
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NW Film Center Courses in July/AugustART OF FILMMAKING I #101Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jul 10-Aug 16, 6:30-9:00pm
This hands-on foundation course, the School of Film’s celebrated beginning-level experience for more than two decades, is a comprehensive introduction to film production and basic film analysis. Using digital cameras (both SD and HD) and editing equipment (provided through Equipment/Lab Fee), the course explores the key components of film language, such as storytelling, composition, light, movement, and rhythm, as students achieve a working knowledge of the film production process by producing original short films individually and in small groups. For fees & info, visit our website
ADVANCED SCREENWRITING #354Schedule: Saturdays, Jul 21-Aug 11, 1:00-5:00pm
This is an accelerated screenwriting course for those who already understand the basics of screenplay writing and want
Children’sWorkshop Offered by Alcove Productions
Acting Camp for Kids & Teens July 9-13 with Katie O’Grady and Jana Lee Hamblin.
Sign-up at [email protected].
to plan, shape, and populate a feature film script in four weeks. Ideal for writers and filmmakers who want to push an idea through to the next level, the class will move through premise, development, outline, draft, and revision. Taught workshop-style, most class time will be devoted to review and critique of student work. For fees & info, visit our website
STRATEGIES FOR ACTIVATING CREATIVE EXPRESSION #162Schedule: Thursdays, Jul 12-Aug 16, 6:30-9:00pm
Where does inspiration come from and how can it continue to be a catalyst during the hard work of bringing an idea to artistic fruition? This workshop for filmmakers and artists of all disciplines introduces processes, prompts, and ways of thinking that can be used to generate, test, analyze, rethink, and play critically with ideas and the creative process. For fees & info, visit our website
An Alcove Productions children’s workshop in action
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Free Screenwriting Seminar from Indent Studios and Screenworks Ink
Date: Sunday, July 15th, 10am to 4pmPlace: Indent Studios 1535 SE 9th Ave. PortlandInstructor: Steve Coker, with special Guests TBA.
This one day intensive seminar covers:
Ideation:Where do ideas come from? Learn some
techniques and exercises designed to help cultivate new ideas and help you to break through creative barriers and get you writing.
Story: What are the elements of a good story?
Learn Joseph Campbell’s “Heroes Journey” and see how it has influenced such popular
Ideation, Story & Structure
films as Star Wars, Clash of the Titans, and The Matrix. Learn about the three-act format of storytelling; beginning, middle and end!
Structure:Go beyond the basic three-act structure
and learn about the “Beats” method of script writing. What does a properly formatted screenplay look like? What are the functions of each of the elements of a screenplay? Discover how to ensure your script will be read and not just tossed away because of improper formatting. And explore and discuss how to use popular screenwriting software.
To register, contact [email protected]. Limited Seating.
An Alcove Productions children’s workshop in action
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POWFest Acceping Entries
The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (a.k.a. POWFest) is now accepting entries for its sixth annual festival scheduled to take place March 7 - 10, 2013. The regular deadline for entries is Friday, August 17, 2012. POWFest showcases the art and cinematic contribution of women directors from around the world and seeks to present films that have been directed or co-directed by women; of any length, style, or genre.
Registration Open for 48HFP - Portland, ORThe 48 Hour Film Project comes
to Portland on the weekend of August 10-12, 2012. Filmmakers from all over the Portland area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
Enter today! Space is limited.
This year, teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Once the initial registration is complete, we will accept teams for the Waiting List. If a registered team must drop out, we will go to the Waiting List. If there is enough interest, and we can secure additional theater time, we may be able to add more teams from the list.
Early Bird Registration is $140. Teams must register on or before Monday, July 16 to get this special rate. Regular registration is $160. If teams register after Tuesday, July 31 they must pay a rate of $175.
Deadlines & Fees
Early Bird Deadline: N/ARegular Deadline: Postmarked by Friday August 17, 2012 ~ $30Late Deadline: Postmarked by Friday September 14, 2012 ~ $35WAB Extended Deadline: Postmarked by Friday October 5, 2012 ~ $45
For more details regarding the submission process go to www.powfest.com. Filmmakers can also submit via Withoutabox by clicking here.
Registered Teams To-date:Company, Rajesh BandaruConsystency Media, Ernie ConwayDream Reality Films, Aaron ToyEffen Puppets!, wayne watermanFun Today Films, John StrykerGrease Trap Films, Andrew SmallHoyt House Productions, Casey NolanKhaaan!, Philip SnappKnight Crew, Keith BellLittle Beirut, Jeff ClarkMeaty Films, Jonathon WigginsNealHam, Alden MorganOut of State Bank, Matthew GrayPerfect Strangers Productions, Martha KoenigSplat! Films, Kevin CurryTallSparrow Films, Tyler RobertsonTJ Night Productions, Mathew Worley
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AIGA July Events
Studio Tour at North: 1515 NW 19th Avenue, Portland OR 972095:00 - 6:00 pmAIGA members: FREE / Non-members: $10
Gather your gear, fetch your coffee and don’t forget your compass: We’re heading forward. Join us for an exclusive hike through the wilderness of North, where you’ll experience first-hand the collaboration and transformation of a former printing press.
Space is limited, so be sure to register to reserve your spot. Registration opens June 25th at 9:00AM. Members can attend for free. We will be asking non-members a $10, contribution which will continue to propel more amazing events and activities in our community.
WIF-PDX July Meet-upThursday, July 12th6:30-9:00pmMagnolia’s Corner4075 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR
Women in Film Portland (WIF-PDX)
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines.
WIF-PDX supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and
educating the public about women’s creative and technical achievements.
WIF-PDX is dedicated to working with existing organizations in Portland, OR in order to grow opportunities for women and men locally, as well as on the national stage.
WIF-PDX Meet-ups are opportunities for members and non-members to connect. Free for members, non-members $5.
July dMob at Lucky Lab: 1945 NW Quimby Street, Portland OR 972096:30 - 9:00 pmThis event is FREE for everyone.
C’mon, C’mon, Get Lucky… Back up the heavy machinery and join us for a pint and a slice, Lucky Lab style, after Studio Tours at nearby North. Lucky Lab is located on NW Quimby in an old 18-wheeler warehouse, so there is plenty of space for a big dMob summertime crowd. With its regularly changing menu of handcrafted ales, and a selection of meals to match, there are a multitude of options to tempt your palate, should you need added fuel to propel your conversations. Join up with fellow creative professionals and don’t forget the dMob mantra: “Can I buy you a drink?”
Join AIGA (founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts) for two events on Wednesday, July 11th:
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Portland-Based Filmmakers Announce “We Grew Wings” Debut
After premiering in Eugene, OR on June 30, “We Grew Wings,” a documentary film chronicling the untold story of the championship-level University of Oregon women’s track and field teams, will screen on July 15, 22 and 29 at the Hollywood Theater in Portland. The movie encompasses personal interviews, never-before seen event footage and a historical view of the Women of Oregon. “We Grew Wings” is a story of camaraderie, teamwork, personal struggles and personal triumphs. The film showcases the differences and similarities between two generations of athletes. These women faced it all to be champions—often in the shadows of the men’s programs.
While the well-known University of Oregon men’s track and field dominated the spotlight, the early women’s track program strove to break new ground just as Title IX was presenting challenges and opportunities for universities across the country. 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX and “We Grew Wings” provides a unique look at the inside of women’s sports during those changes. This is the first time that many of these stories have been told.
“I saw this project as an amazing opportunity for the past and present female athletes and their coaches
to get the recognition and respect they deserve … While today’s athletes knew the stories about the Men of Oregon, few of them knew about the legacy of the women’s program,” said Executive Producer/Producer Ellen Schmidt-Devlin, who is a former runner with the University of Oregon (1976-79).
In 2010, Schmidt-Devlin turned her energy and resources to the creation of “We Grew Wings” after seeing the men’s programs featured in numerous movies and books. She sought out Portland filmmakers Erich Lyttle and Sarah Henderson, who had just wrapped up “There is No Finish Line,” a documentary about running legend Joan Benoit Samuelson.
“The grace and grit demonstrated by these inspirational women gave us the opportunity to create an entertaining film that all generations can share,” said co-director Sarah Henderson. Lyttle adds: “We’re telling an untold sports story. It’s not just for track and field enthusiasts – this film can inspire anyone with a passion for sports.”
Women’s track and field documentary to screen in Portland 3x in July
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Agency Project by director Warren Pereira Wins Gold Lion at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Pereira’s company W Films is in the research phase of the documentary “Indian Tiger” and pre-production of the darkly comic feature film “Bathing in Honey.”
To see the 2-minute video, click here.
Big Daddy’s OT Commercial Production
Filmmaker Hollie Olson reports that she recently completed a commercial for Big Daddy’s OT, a Vancouver, WA club, restaurant and bar. Olson says the project is “primarily for internet use but client/owners are so pleased with it, they are talking with Comcast Cable about airing it on television.“
Project Information Shot on location at Big Daddy’s OT in Vancouver, WA Completion Date – June 8th 2012. Runtime -1:00 (1:30 w/end credits)Aspect Ratio 16:9Filmed on a Canon 5D- Edited on Adobe Premiere CS5 and Adobe After Effects
Complete Credit List Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Casting Director: Hollie Olson Director of Photography: Phil Anderson - OMPA IATSE PADI Open Water Assistant Director: Susan FunkSound Mixing: Brian Mazzola - OMPA, IATSE Lighting: Cole Fiala Principal Cast: Heather Rose Walters Original Song: “Ur So Cute” Performed By The Love Dolls – Produced – Portland Or
To watch the commercial: click here.
“The Hinglish Project” by Mumbai-based ad agency DDB Mudra Group, has won the Gold Lion prize at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Director Warren Pereira was commissioned to make the agency film for the project.
“The Hinglish Project” introduces a unique typeface combining English and Hindi that makes Hindi more familiar to tourists visiting India. Shooting locations for the film included Los Angeles, Agra, and Mumbai.
“It was a great experience but I’m glad to be back in Portland,” says local Director Warren Pereira. “I’m really looking forward to putting my most recent experience to work on commercial projects originating in Portland.”
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Opera Theater Oregon’s Season Closer Brings a Summertime Feast for the Senses
“Sell your farm...come with me to the city.”“And my wife?”“Couldn’t she get drowned?”
This is the premise of the 1927 silent
film “Sunrise,” a timeless fable of jealousy, betrayal, forgiveness and renewed love; and one of the crowning achievements of the silent film era. Directed by F. W. Murnau (‘Nosferatu’), the film garnered awards for Best Actress (Janet Gaynor), Best Cinematography and “Best Picture, Unique and Artistic Production” at the first-ever Academy Awards in 1929. Roger Ebert praised the film for camera work “that was apparently weightless, that could fly, that could move through physical barriers.”
Opera Theater Oregon (OTO) brings Murnau’s masterpiece, considered by many to be the greatest silent film of all time, to the big screen on July 13th with “La Bohème vs. Sunrise,” their season closer and the final installment of their “Opera vs. Cinema” series. The popular series pairs classic silent
films with improvised accompaniment based on themes from favorite operas. For this one-night-only the show at the Mission Theater, the opera of choice is Giacomo Puccini’s beloved tale of young love, friendship and tragedy, “La Bohème.”
In addition to containing thematic and plot similarities, “both works emerged during the close of a glorious era,” says OTO artistic director Erica Melton. “In the film’s case, we are looking at the very end of the silent age, just before silents gave way to talkies--days before the release of ‘The Jazz Singer.’ In the case of the opera, Puccini’s output represented the zenith of Italian opera, before German opera rose in prevalence.”
Pianist Douglas Schneider, saxophonist Kim Reece and soprano Helen Funston will concoct a live fantasia of themes from “La Bohème” to accompany Murnau’s film in real time, reveling in Puccini’s sumptuous and romantic musical style and weaving in tunes from favorite arias like “Mi chiamano Mimì,” “Che gelida manina,” and “Quando m’en vo’.”
Audience members can indulge their senses with operatic drink specials such as the “Puccini Sunrise,” “Musetta’s Schmaltz” and the “Mimì Martini.” This performance shows for one night only. All ages welcome.
WHAT: Opera vs. Cinema: La Bohème vs. SunriseWHEN: July 13th, 7:00pm (doors 6pm)WHERE: The Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 97209TICKETS: $12.00 (at the door) $9.00 (advance sales). Available through McMenamins Purchase on line: click here.