OMPA Callsheet Newsletter - Dec 2014

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Board of Directors Lisa Cicala, President Nathaniel Applefield, Vice President & Gov’t Affairs Chair Dennis Gleason, Vice President & Chapters Chair Jamie Johnk, Secretary/Treasurer Slater Dixon Aaron Douglas, Fundraising Chair

Jacqueline Gault, PR/Communications Chair Stefan Henry-Biskup Dennis Noreen Thomas Phillipson, Scholarships Chair Michael Ratoza Dave Spraker James WilderHancock, Nominating Committee Chair

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OREGON MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSN

Dear Industry Member, When we needed Oregon legislators to increase Oregon’s incentive for film and television business, OMPA organized our members and other professionals around Oregon, and together our success has been amazing. Thanks to you, this week we celebrate the release of Wild and The Librarians, for a total of six major projects we earned for Oregon in 2014.

In addition, twenty-five other Oregon projects benefitted from the local filmmaker incentive (I-OPIF) since that program was written and passed through the legislature by OMPA members.

This level of production would be unimaginable without a strong industry supporting the work and a strong association supporting the advocacy. Commercial advertising production in Oregon is equally dependent on Oregon’s skilled crew and the robust industry resources that we have grown.

OMPA needs industry member support to keep up this work. All that we ask is that you list in Oregon’s industry directory. If we don’t show the depth of our crew and services, we don’t make a good case for Oregon.

And when you aren’t in the directory, we can’t direct producers to you. Every week producers report to OMPA that they appreciate having our vetted, professional directory, and that they use it to find crew and services. Don’t be left out.

If you have not yet done so --

Please order or renew your listing today.

www.SourceOregon.com/GetListed Deadline Extended to December 15th OMPA wants to continue to grow Oregon’s industry in 2015. We can’t do it without you.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Tom McFadden OMPA Executive Director 503-228-8822

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BENT Goes “Over the Garden Wall” for Cartoon Network Animation studio BENT Image Lab conjures up a series of whimsical storybook promos for Cartoon Network’s “Over the Garden Wall.” Directed by BENT’s Solomon Burbridge, the promos bury the viewer deep inside the beautiful CG/stop-motion pages of a forest-woven book, seamlessly transitioning to clips from the show.

“I wanted to take the well worn old trope of ‘from the vaults’ or ‘magic book opening’ and add a new twist to it,” says Burbridge. “The idea of an infinite tunnel book was a great way to further this idea by giving the interior pages dimension and atmosphere. I wanted this to stand apart from and also support the show that it is promoting.”

Taking artistic inspiration from Victorian parlor tricks and paper craft, the

opening shot rests on a practical book that flips open to reveal a CG owl, sitting above a deep forest path. The camera sucks the eye down the path and seamlessly transitions to clips from the 2D animated series “Over the Garden Wall.”

“The biggest challenge as with most multi-media spots is the integration, making sure it looks as seamless as possible,” says Burbridge. “From the stop motion book to the CG interior it had to seem at once fantastic and believable.”

The promos end the way they begin, with a flip through the book’s pages to reveal the show date and time, or a countdown until the big debut.

The promos are currently airing on Cartoon Network. “Over the Garden Wall” had its debut on November 3, 2014.

Click to view the “Over the Garden Wall” promo for Cartoon Network, created by BENT Image Lab.

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Atomic Direct Partners with Oregon Tradeswomen in Annual Willamette Week Give!Guide This year, Portland-based DRTV agency Atomic Direct will sponsor Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. in Willamette Week’s annual Give!Guide, supporting nonprofits in Oregon.

Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. (OTI) is a Portland-based nonprofit that focuses on educating and mentoring women in the trades. OTI was founded on the principles that women deserve and can attain economic self-sufficiency by pursuing careers in building, mechanical, electrical and utilities while helping and encouraging the trades industry to diversify the workforce.

“Given our close connection to the trades and our wealth of tool and hardware clients, Atomic is a strong advocate of education in the trades. We are particularly excited about the work OTI is doing to help women,” said Atomic

Direct CEO Doug Garnett. “The truth is that trade education has become a rare opportunity and our school systems are no longer supporting these directions. It’s important that organizations like OTI have stepped in to fill the gap.”

The Give!Guide began in November and features more than 100 nonprofits. Donors can pick from nine categories of nonprofits including community, the arts, health and wellness, education and more. The Give!Guide features six “Big Give Days.”

Donors who give a minimum of $10 on these days are eligible for that day’s special prize. Prizes range from a $500 gift card to Powell’s to Timbers and Thorns ticket packages.

You can donate to OTI through the Give!Guide link here. The fundraiser runs through December 31, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Dawson Media Shoots W Magazine Spread When W Magazine approached director Bill Viola for evocative images, his first call was to cinematographer and long time collaborator, Harry Dawson. Originally scheduled to shoot in NYC in November 2012, the project was cancelled due to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

Finally back on the books this fall, the project features Jake Gyllenhaal and

Margot Robbie, each looking directly into the camera while lying flat in a tank of slowly moving water. Gyllenhaal and Robbie were shot from above with a RED EPIC on a DRAGON sensor, using 10-20 second takes or, as Dawson explains, “... pretty much as long as they could hold their breath each time!�

On set with Harry Dawson during the W Magazine shoot.

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The magazine needed stills, but the dual challenge of shooting through moving water and delivery at print resolution required shooting 6K digital and then selecting frames for delivery.

The project grew in part from Viola and Dawson’s work on “Dreamers,” a series of video artworks that were featured in a 25year retrospective at the Grand Palais in Paris. W Magazine has posted multiple slide shows of the still frames in their December 2014 Arts and Fashion issue here and also featured one of Dawson’s shots of Margot Robbie on the cover.

The full digital filmic artworks will be released by Viola Studios in 2015.

Margot Robbie, lying flat in a tank of slowly moving water, as shot by Harry Dawson for W Magazine

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The NW Film Center Presents Project Viewfinder The Northwest Film Center proudly presents the premiere screening of the 2014 iteration of Project Viewfinder, the culminating work of a mentorship program for homeless young adults. The film was screened on Wednesday, December 10 at the Northwest Film Center.

Project Viewfinder was first established in January 2013 after the Film Center sought out young adults transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency that were interested in learning media production techniques. Led by Northwest Film Center School of Film lead faculty member Bushra Azzouz and supporting filmmakers, the project empowers participants to tell their stories using the medium of film. Project Viewfinder is endeavoring to engage the School of Film with underserved members of our community, seeking to enact change on a direct level.

“I appreciate that Project Viewfinder could see us, the homeless, and say, ‘We see value in these youth, right here in

our own city,’” says participant Antwoine Thomas. “I want the world to hear the message I have to relay and hopefully consider it.”

The evening will consist of short films made by the participants about the myths and realities of homelessness along with interviews and footage of their experiences and struggles. The program will conclude with a Q&A with the participants. A post-film reception for the young filmmakers follows the screening in the Portland Art Museum’s Andrée Stevens Room.

This project was inspired by the uplifting story of Hazel Malone, a School of Film student who, mentored by our faculty, turned her life around from one of homelessness to one of hope, joy and creativity. Her story was first told in a short film made for the Film Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala.

Click to watch last year’s Project Viewfinder film.

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Uncage the Soul Productions Releases “Requiem of Ice” Grab your puffy coat, a hot toddy and your adventure scarf! Uncage the Soul Productions is very excited to unveil “Requiem of Ice,” a visual and narrative odyssey of the largest glacier cave system in the lower 48 states.

Located on the west face of Mt Hood, The Sandy Glacier Cave system is made up of two large caves, Snow Dragon and Pure Imagination, extending deep into the glacier. A project a year in the making, “Requiem of Ice” reveals the dramatic

retreat of the cave system that has been occurring since its discovery around a decade ago. Since October, 2013, John Waller and Ben Canales have made five trips to the Sandy Glacier Caves on Mt Hood, the largest glacier cave system in the lower 48 states, documenting the extraordinary deterioration and collapse of these stunningly beautiful caves.

Click here for additional details on the making of “Requiem of Ice” and a photo gallery.

Click to watch Requiem of Ice and experience a visual and narrative odyssey of the largest glacier cave system in the lower 48 states.

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POWGirls Expands Program to Empower Young Filmmakers POWFest will host POWGirls in 2015, a unique partnership program with MetroEast Community Media, specifically designed for girls ages 15-18. Over the course of four days in January, a group of selected girls will develop, produce, edit and present a film during the Youth Shorts program at the POWFest March 12-15, 2015.

“We want to serve girls who are passionate about creativity, leadership and technology,” said POWFest Education Manager Barb Myers. “We’ll give them video equipment and training to produce their own stories and screen them in front of an audience at POWFest.”

Executive Director Tara JohnsonMedinger added: “There is still a major gender disparity in the director’s chair with only 6% of top 250 US films of 2013 directed by women (The Celluloid Ceiling, 2014). The addition of the POWGirls program directly challenges this statistic while fostering the next generation of women filmmakers.”

“Our staff is excited to work with POWFest this year to provide the facilities and equipment needed to develop these young filmmakers,” said MetroEast Education Coordinator Jennifer Dynes. “With our six local cable channels, community media is a powerful resource for underrepresented female filmmakers to show their work to a larger audience.”

POWGirls will take place at the studios of MetroEast Community Media – 829 NE 8th Street Gresham, OR 97030 on January 23 and January 29-February 1.

The instruction portion of POWGirls will consist of media production training; preproduction (collaborative story creation, storyboarding), camera operation, audio recording, and post-production using industry-standard equipment.

In addition, POWGirls participants will have the opportunity to attend screenings and all filmmaker events during POWFestMarch 12-15, 2015 at the Hollywood Theatre.

To register for POWGirls 2015, go to www.powfest.com/powgirls/ and click on the registration link.

Mentor Barb Myers helps POWGirls 2014 participant Brie-Anna Hall set up her camera.

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Clackamas County Student Wins Award for Music Video OMPA Member organization, The Broadcast and Social Media Program at the Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technical Center in Clackamas County, is proud to announce that student filmmaker, Hope Alexander, has won Best Music Video in the 2014 All American High School Film Festival for her film, “Indecisions,” featuring Ravi Shavi’s song of the same name. Hope was also a finalist for the 2014 Upcoming Female Filmmaker award.

Click to watch “Screen Protection: A Bullying Story”

Click to watch Hope Alexander’s award-winning music video: “Indecisions”

The award was presented at a gala in New York City, to which Hope traveled with program instructor, Deborah Barnes, and other students, including Calen Coates and Sierra Bish, who worked with Hope on the nominated documentary, “Screen Protection: A Bullying Story.” Over 1,000 projects were submitted to the contest and the two chosen from Oregon were from SSC Broadcasting and Social Media students.

The music video is the latest in a long line of projects for Hope and Batta Lash Productions. Last year, she directed and produced a shot-for-shot remake of “The Breakfast Club” using Sabin-Schellenberg B&SM Program students as cast and crew.

You can see that film and more from Batta Lash Productions on their YouTube channel.

Hope was bitten by the film bug at age six when her grandmother gave her a camera with a video function. She spends her time now applying to film schools and dreaming up new projects. “I continue to be impressed by the level of professionalism, maturity, and ability of the students in representing our department, Sabin-Schellenberg, and the North Clackamas School District with all of their productions,” said Instructor Deborah Barnes.

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Opal Center Announces Student Movie Festival and Call for Entries The Opal Center for Arts and Education in Cottage Grove announces its call for entries to its School Daze Movie Festival.

Selected movies will screen from February 19-22, 2015, and winners will receive cash prizes. The festival is open to student movie makers of all ages. Deadline for submissions is January 26, 2015.

Entry information can be found at: filmfreeway.com/festival/SchoolDaze Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three movies in two categories – under eighteen and over eighteen. Judging will be by committee and with the votes of audience members. Movies are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes in length. The Opal Center will serve as the screening venue. Opal has a topnotch digital projection and sound system and seats 50.

“Our goal with this festival is to highlight student filmmakers,” explains Leah Murray, Executive Director of the Opal Center. “We want to encourage and support them now so they will continue to reach for their potential.”

Festival organizers are especially interested in movies from the under 18 age group that are using new media approaches. “Everyone starts somewhere and with all of the new digital tools, it is getting easier for the average 16 year old to make a film worthy of watching on a big screen.”

In addition to the screenings, there will be workshops offered during the four-day schedule.

Topics include: how to write a screenplay; the potential for crowd funding; and using new media in the movie making process, such as using a “smartphone” in video production.

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Red Door Films Answers the Question, “What do you do for fun?”

At Red Door, it’s bungee jumps, zip lines, roller coasters, mountain bikes and then some. Just ask writer/director David Poulshock, because he tried all of them (well, almost all of them) in preparation for Red Door’s production of its new campaign for Spirit Mountain Casino. David’s selfie of his first-ever bungee-jump—which he undertook during the tech scout—is hilarious and, well, bleeped.

What else does Red Door do for fun? Shooting 11 spots for two different clients over two consecutive weeks: Spirit Mountain and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette. “Pingponging between two so very different projects was quite the brain twister,” said Poulshock. “Thankfully, producers Dan Gorczyca (Goodwill) and Kevin Lewis (Spirit Mountain) conspired to keep me in line.”

Conceived, written and directed by Poulshock, Spirit Mountain’s “Dare To Have Fun” campaign is comprised of six comedic spots that juxtapose extreme thrills with the thrill of winning at Spirit Mountain. Which is more fun? Winning, of course. In the starring roles, Dino Castagno (Ryan Artists) and Alexa Simone (Sports Unlimited) provide comic relief as they attempt some rather precarious adventures, then find real fun at Spirit Mountain. “Dino and Alexa are troopers,” said Poulshock. “Not only do they have great comedic timing, but also an uncanny ability to act while jumping out of high places. I couldn’t even keep my eyes open on the bungee jump, let alone look at a camera on the way down.”

Watch for the first two installments of “Dare To Have Fun” hitting the airwaves this December, and more in 2015.

Red Door is also proud to have produced five new projects for Goodwill, including the donation campaign “What Goes around” and four stories about people who have received help from Goodwill. The four stories are told via TV :30s, Web :20s, :30 radio spots, and 3-minute webisodes. Fresh off his 2014 documentary “Raw Materials,” Director Poulshock adapted an improvisational approach to capturing the impromptu interactions of his subjects, using multiple cameras during extended takes in scenes that included dance classes, family picnics, garage band rehearsals, truck routes, and even a family making enchiladas from scratch. “Goodwill always gives us truly great subjects,” said Poulshock. “It’s a joy to tell stories that resonate with so much heart.”

The first two Goodwill spots begin airing this December, with more to follow in 2015.

While there are too many to list here, the combined production teams involved over forty of Portland’s finest crew members.

Directors of Photography were Mark Petersen (Goodwill) and Reed Harkness (Spirit Mountain). Locations included Portland, Bend, Mt. Hood Adventure Park, Tree-To-Tree Adventure Park and Oaks Park. Cameras provided by Koerner Camera Systems. Grip/ Electric: Sasquatch. Sound: Runaway Trains.

VTR: Cascade Video Systems. Insurance: Gales Creek. Editors were Nancy Anderson of Bingo Lewis and David Poulshock of Red Door Films. Color correction by Bingo Lewis’ Rob Anderson. Sound design and sweetening

by Richard Moore and Randy Johnson of Tag Team Audio. And original music by Cal Scott.

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OMPA Welcomes International Youth Silent Film Festival Call for Entries Deadline: April 15, 2015 Organizers of the International Youth Silent Film Festival announced that the historic Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon will host the festival’s Pacific Northwest Regional competition on May 20-21, 2015. The festival challenges aspiring young filmmakers under twenty years old to create a three minute silent movie using original scores composed for the festival by award winning theatre organist Nathan Avakian. Screening finalists will have their films shown on the big screen, with live theatre organ accompaniment!

Winners are chosen by Hollywood professionals, and cash prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place will be awarded at the May 21, 2015 event. Additionally, winners of the Pacific Northwest Regional are named official selections, and will join other regional winners to compete for the International Prize at the International Award Show to be held in Portland, Oregon on June 3, 2015.

There is no entry fee to enter. Submission deadline for the Pacific Northwest Regional is April 15, 2015.

“This is the sixth year of the festival, and we are thrilled to see it grow across the globe. It is hard to believe this all started here in Portland. The Hollywood Theatre hosted filmmakers from as far away as Shanghai, China and Adelaide, Australia last year. I can’t wait to see what unfolds

in this years competition,” commented Jon JP Palanuk, President of the festival.

The festival currently hosts regional competitions in Belleville,Il (St. Louis), Adelaide, Australia and Melbourne, Australia.

Hollywood Producer Tom DeSanto, whose films X Men, X-2, X Men United and the entire Transformers franchise have grossed over $4 billion dollars worldwide, acts as one of the festivals celebrity jurors.

“As a producer of feature films in Hollywood, watching the movies that young filmmakers create for the International Youth Silent Film Festival inspires me every time. My fellow jurors and I are constantly amazed at how this festival brings out the best in so many young filmmakers. I encourage filmmakers, writers and actors to take on this challenge.”

Past jurors for the festival have included Academy Award nominated and Palm D’Or winner director Gus Van Sant (Milk, Elephant, Good Will Hunting), Academy Award nominated producer Don Hahn (Maleficent, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Michael Curry (Lion King Broadway), actor Ryan Lee (Super 8), and writer/author Chuck Palahnuik (Fight Club, Choke).

Submission forms, rules, and past winning films can be viewed at the festival website submission page.

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Call for Submissions: DisOrient Asian American and International Film Festival Oregon’s DisOrient Asian American and International Film Festival is celebrating 10th Anniversary in April 2015. DisOrient is a proud member of OMPA. Without a Box is its primary recruitment tool and OMPA members are especially invited to submit.

Online submission at: https://www. withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_ fest_01over.php?festival_id=7074 Entry Deadlines & Fees: In celebration of the 10th anniversary, all early submission fees have been reduced!

• Early deadline: Postmarked by

November 30, 2014 ($15 U.S.)

• Late Deadline: Postmarked by

December 15, 2014 ($45 U.S.)

• Please make checks or M.O.

payable to “C.A.B.A.”

• Entry Fees waived for Northwest

filmmakers before early deadline.

• NOTE: The festival does not pay

rental or appearance fees.

To submit to the festival, select one of the genres below. Note that this is an Asian American film festival and uses the WEB DeBois standard of “For us, by us or about us” when accepting films.

Feature Narrative

between 40 and 135 minutes.

Feature Documentary

between 40 and 135 minutes.

Short Narrative

between 1 and 39 minutes.

Short Documentary

between 1 and 39 minutes.

Music Video

between 1 and 30 minutes.

Experimental Short

between 1 and 39 minutes.

Portland EcoFilm Festival:

2014 Award Winners & 2015 Call for Submissions The 2014 Portland EcoFilm Festival is a wrap! The Portland EcoFilm Festival has become Oregon’s premier platform for films about the environment, nature conservation, outdoor adventure, agriculture and community wellness. Film screenings include filmmaker Q&As or panel discussions with local experts designed to encourage audience engagement and environmental activism. The 2014 Festival featured 11 award-winning films and attracted more than 1,900 attendees.

Congratulations to this year’s Festival award winners:

● 2014 Best Film Award winner: SEEDS OF TIME, directed by Sandy McLeod

● 2014 EcoHero Award winner: Elmer Crow Jr., featured in the short film THE LOST FISH, produced by Freshwaters Illustrated and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

The 2015 Portland EcoFilm Festival will take place April 9-12, with additional screenings throughout the year. Want to submit your film to the 2015 EcoFilm Festival? Submissions are being accepted online now at Withoutabox.

You can find submission information here.

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Election of OMPA Board of Directors

2015-2016 Board Candidates

Voter Guide OMPA Members will be invited to vote for the Board of Directors by email between the 15th and the 30th of this month. Please use these candidates’ statements as your Voter’s Guide.

OMPA members elect the OMPA Board of Directors to 2-year terms. Each year, approximately half of the board seats are up for election.

The Board of Directors meet monthly to oversee the activities of the association. OMPA currently has 10 positions open on the board. The following is a slate of candidates for OMPA board membership as recruited and approved by the current OMPA Board of Directors.

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Candidates Slater Dixon Current OMPA Board Member up for re-election Slater Dixon is a film and commercial director, storyteller and content creative specializing in capturing and developing new media that enables brands to better connect with their consumers. From interactive and emerging technologies to viral and broadcast, Slater is accomplished in many disciplines and brings his diverse background, passion and curiosity to every project he undertakes. Slater has over ten years of experience collaborating with both global and local agencies on a variety of leading brands, including: Adidas, Old Spice, Target, Budweiser, Disney, Microsoft, Xerox, Intel and Nike.

“As a native Oregonian I am thrilled to have the opportunity to both live and work in such a thriving film production community. It has been such a privilege to work alongside and share various successes with the many talented individuals in our industry. As a re-elected Board Member of the OMPA, I will continue to support these efforts as well as work hard in order to realize our organization’s mission statement. We are clearly now on the map as a film and video production hub; it is now time to define our next chapter.”

Dennis Gleason Current OMPA Board Member up for re-election Dennis Gleason, owner of Dark Wing Productions and founder of the new Dark Wing Foundation specializing in teen education, programs & nonprofit support. He has produced over 600 TV broadcasts including Teen Idol and is an AVP for Wells Fargo working in technical project management and instrumental lead for Apple Pay. Called the ‘Ultimate Volunteer’ by KATU’s Everyday Heroes program, Dennis puts in over 300 hours a year and is a current OMPA Vice President.

21 years & former Oregon College President with Oregon DECA and creator of new TV series DECA TIME. 10th year leading a team for the “Classic Wines Auction” and married to Ms. Oregon Plus America 2014 and celebrity makeup artist & hair stylist M’chel Bauxal-Gleason.

“I have enjoyed my two years with the OMPA board and the last year as OMPA Vice President continuing to support the organization’s goals and initiatives. I have started work on creating a student chapter and hope to be re-elected to be able to complete it. I have been engaged with many OMPA projects, participated and appeared at events representing the board whenever possible. I hope the membership has continued confidence in my abilities and votes to re-elect me for another term of service.”

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12.2014 David Cress - listings Past OMPA board member David Cress has worked in all genres of filmmaking and is currently producing the 5th season of the Peabody award-winning Portlandia.

David was executive producer on Gus Van Sant’s feature film Restless and produced Van Sant’s American Spirit Award nominated Paranoid Park. David was a founding partner and executive producer of Food Chain Films, landing clients including Nike, Budweiser and MTV, and bringing major projects to Portland. Top awards include Cannes, Clio Awards and The One Show. Cress continues to honor his Northwest roots with pro bono work for Oregon Public Broadcasting, S.M.A.R.T., Portland Public Schools, The Salvation Army and many others.

“We have been making great progress. I would do my best to continue this progress in making Oregon a great environment for film and new media. Film friendly policies are my goal. I feel like having the experience of being a freelance film worker, a local business owner and a working producer gives me a well rounded take on what our cast, crew and state need to thrive.

The OMPA needs to contribute what it can to branding Oregon as a great place to have your creative vision become reality, whether it’s TV spots, new media, film and television or webbased.”

Chelsea Brockman I have worked for Dollar Rent A Car for 14 years, nine of which I’ve been the Sales and Marketing Manager. We are a locally owned and operated franchise. I have been given the freedom to volunteer for many different organizations and have volunteered for OMPA for at least 7 years. I’ve worked on the golf event, stuffed bags, provided snacks and support for Industry Day, called for sponsors/listings/etc., handed out SourceOregons and worked the Directory Release Party. We have also provided rentals for many different productions including most recently Portlandia and Brothers In Law. “I will bring diversity to the board as a support service provider. I’m currently the OMPA Portland Chapter Secretary as well as a member of the fundraising committee. I would like to see/build a discount database for OMPA members and provide a clearer understanding of the benefits of being an OMPA member. I feel I have proven my/our support of OMPA through the years and would appreciate your consideration for a position on the board.”

Dyana Canavan A creative entrepreneur who excels at strategic execution and business development. In 2007 Dyana co-founded Sorella Naturale, a unique tea blend company at which she developed and implemented a successful B2B growth model that is still in operation today. Dyana co-founded Yeepa, Inc., developing and patenting the “Yeepa” technology: an application that connects media, merchants, and consumers through a secondary device.

“I am focused on the OMPA mission to promote the development and enhancement of film, video and interactive media production in Oregon. As the creative director for multiple projects and leading/implementing an art discovery program within the Evergreen school district for several years, I have grown passionate about connecting communities to unique ventures. I am business driven and motivated to promote and raise awareness to OMPA and make the necessary connections to further grow the film community for the State.”

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“I believe deeply in the mission of OMPA to promote the art, craft and business of filmmaking in Oregon at all levels of the industry.

As a board member, I would place a premium on ensuring that Oregon remains an attractive location for indigenous and out-of-state filmmakers to work.”

Roland Gauthier - listings Roland is one of the founders and Executive Producer of Hinge Digital, focusing on business development, client relations, strategic partnerships and creative direction. I bring a blend of experience in production management, budgeting, solutions-oriented problem solving and hands-on production. I have over a dozen years of VFX experience in commercials and film, working with global agencies on prominent brands including Adidas, Intel, Microsoft, Carfax, Minute Maid, Cox Communication, Target, Merck and Nike.

“I have become an engaged member of the OMPA over the last 6 years, both as an independent media creator and founder/EP of Hinge Digital. It has been a privilege for me to participate and collaborate with the team at the OMPA and Oregon Film, and to help represent our industry as a whole and the Post Production segment specifically. As an active board member of the OMPA, I would redouble my efforts to champion our cause in both Portland and Salem, and help bring new work and recognition of our industry’s unique value from national and international audiences.”

Candice Jackson After earning degrees with honors at Stanford University and Pepperdine University School of Law, Candice Jackson has worked since 2002 representing people and businesses with a range of legal needs, primarily in business, entertainment and litigation. Candice and her law partner (and spouse), Patricia Campbell, are licensed attorneys in Washington, Oregon and California. Working with independent film producers, writers, actors, musicians and other artists is one of Candice’s favorite aspects of practicing law. Candice enjoys providing clients with confidence and peace of mind knowing that the business and legal side of a client’s creative, artistic endeavors are on solid foundation.

“I appreciate the nomination to serve on OMPA’s board of directors. I have enjoyed participating in OMPA events and programs over the past six years. I actively talk with new acquaintances and clients about the benefits of OMPA membership and the great work OMPA does for the creative arts community in the Northwest. I have reviewed the expectations for a board member and I would be glad to commit to meeting those expectations and to working with colleagues on the board to further OMPA’s mission over the next two years.”

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Neil Kopp Neil Kopp’s feature films include Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy (2006), Wendy and Lucy (2008), Meek’s Cutoff (2010), and Night Moves (2014). He also produced Gus Van Sant’s Paranoid Park (2007). Neil recently wrapped production on Jeremy Saulnier’s new film, Green Room, in Oregon. Old Joy premiered at Sundance in 2006, won the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam, and Neil and his fellow producers were nominated for the Cassavettes Award at the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards. Paranoid Park premiered in competition at Cannes in 2007 and was nominated for Best Director and Best Feature at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards. Wendy and Lucy premiered at Cannes in 2008 and was nominated for Best Feature and Best Actress at the 2009 Independent Spirit Awards. Meek’s Cutoff premiered in competition at Venice in 2010. Night Moves premiered in competition at Venice and Toronto in 2013. Neil was also awarded the Producers Award at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards. Born and raised in Portland, Neil started in commercial and music video production, and currently produces feature films with Anish Savjani through their company filmscience.

“As a board member, my area of interest and focus would be the economics involved in making Oregon a better place for medium-sized films. And, with a background in music video and commercial production (on both the production and agency side), I recognize the vital interconnectedness of these different mediums as it relates to business opportunities, job growth, and fair practices.”

Devon Lyon Devon Lyon started his production company in 2005. For the past nine years Devon, and an amazing team of professionals and collaborators, have produced award-winning jobs for a variety of clients from national brands to local companies. Devon acts as a producer and director on most productions and loves the challenge each job presents. Over the years, Devon has testified in front of the Oregon Senate on behalf of OMPA members as well as lobbied individual House and Senate members. His direct involvement with OMPA started in 2008 when Devon began attending OMPA Government Affairs subcommittee meetings as his schedule allowed.

“A highly functional board should be made up of a good mix of working professionals from across our diverse industry. I believe my nearly ten years of direct production experience working with creative agencies, national brands and local companies gives me a good perspective on the many different aspects of our industry. My years working in Oregon politics and my on-going involvement with OMPA’s lobbying efforts for IOPIF and OPIF position me to quickly integrate into one of the most important functions of the board. I will work closely with my colleagues on our shared goals of not just bringing more and better work to Oregon, but continuing to solidify what we have achieved. We must present a well-organized, unified and clear-messaged industry to the outside world.”

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Mary McDonald-Lewis Mary McDonald-Lewis is a 30+ year veteran of the entertainment industry. She is a working voice actor and has been fortunate enough to work in commercials, film, television and animation - you might recall her as the voice of Lady Jaye on GI Joe, Lois Lane on Superfriends, as “Mary,” the voice of OnStar, and as the soothing voice of Lunesta, among hundreds of other jobs. Mary is also a stage and on-camera actor, seen most recently as Frau Pech on Grimm.

MaryMac is a union activist as well, having helped open the SAG office in Portland 20+ years ago and serving on the national board as Oregon’s national representative since that time. She is active on the Communications Committee at SAG-AFTRA and on both the Commercial and Animation Contract negotiating committees, helping to land strong contracts for her members. Her local work includes steadfast fighting for our film incentives and to keep a SAG-AFTRA union and APP-NW presence in Oregon. As dialect coach, she loves her work on Leverage and Grimm, for Hallmark Hall of Fame and in films like Twilight and very recently, Green Room. Clients include Patrick Stewart, Rob Pattinson, Dichen Lachman, Gina Bellman, Timothy Hutton, William Hurt and dozens more. “‘Diversity and opportunity.’ These are my two areas of focus. I want more women and folks of color, more folks of all gender identifications in leadership positions; I want a welcoming, accessible organization whose goals, events, and language affirm this. And I want all of us to have a shot at the best work this industry offers. That means a powerful relationship with our Governor and political reps; a good and strong friendship with our Film Commission; a connected community; and ongoing professional training and education. Let me at ‘em!”

Award of Excellence.

Greg McMickle - listings Greg McMickle is a 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry with a degree in Film & Television Production. During the 1980’s McMickle split his time between production and the music industry and received a Platinum Album for “We Are The World.” Since 1985 he has worked primarily as a Production Designer or Property Master in over 50 films including The Onion Field, Wild, Twin Peaks, I’m Gonna Git U Sucka and Mr. Holland’s Opus and on-camera in Even Cowgirls Get The Blues. McMickle mentors film students and sits on the Executive Board of IATSE Local 488. In 2012 he received OMPA’s

“I am both flattered and honored to be considered for an OMPA board position. Shortly after moving home to Oregon from Los Angeles I became a member of the OMPA and have encouraged others towards membership over the past two and a half decades. If elected I look forward to helping grow OMPA and to increase its relevance within our ever changing world of media technology.”

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Gretchen Miller Past OMPA co-chair of post-production Coming from California, Miller has a background in animation where she and business partner, Jim Clark, co-created the Warner Brothers children’s show, “Firehouse Tales.” After relocating to the northwest, Miller was one of the first producers at Bent Image Lab, where she produced a number of stop motion, computer generated and live action projects. After leaving Bent, she and Clark formed HIVE-FX. Now in its sixth year of operation, HIVE-FX is one of the primary visual effects vendors for NBC’s Grimm Television series.

“As a board member of the OMPA, I will continue to work with local and state agencies to push for additional film incentives. The incentives are essential to our film and television community.

Furthermore, I will support the mission of the OMPA to expand its membership and develop awareness of the depth of talented resources here in the Northwest. This is an important time for the Film and TV industry in Oregon. We have achieved some critical recognition for our resources and locations. We must keep working to expand our talent pool so we can continue to attract interesting and lucrative projects to our state.”

CHAPTER CHAIR NOMINEES Portland Chapter Dayan Morgan-Sylvaen I’m a makeup/makeup effects artist and have been in the film industry since 2008, which is a complete departure from the work I did previously, as a fundraiser and event planner for Oregon political candidates and PACs. I love being challenged in my work.

Need a severed head in two hours, with a budget of $50? I’m on it! I’m an avid film watcher with a special place in my heart for documentaries, and the more obscure, the better (ironic since they never seem to need makeup artists!) And, I’m completely obsessed with my two Pomeranians!

I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to be a part of the Portland Chapter since its inception and am looking forward to continuing as the Chapter’s Chair. Chapter involvement has provided me with the opportunity to work with a fantastic committee and to experience the Chapter’s growth and evolution. This coming year is shaping up to be even more exciting, bringing the members more networking events, chances to share their work, and educational & mentoring opportunities. Also, it’s a hell of a lot of fun!

Clackamas Chapter Jamie Johnk (by appointment) OMPA Board Member Jamie Johnk has elected to start the Clackamas Chapter of OMPA Willamette Valley Chapter No candidates filed Bend Chapter - Chapter will be established upon election of Chapter Chair.

No candidates filed Ashland Chapter - Chapter will be established upon election of Chapter Chair.

No candidates filed

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New OMPA Members Carly Woods

404-797-8615 carlyjwoods@gmail.com carlyw.com Actor represented by Take 2

Davis Priestley

310-569-9417, 503-568-1498 davis@priestley.co priestly.co Freelance producer; development, production and post-production

Derek Wiley

Portland Chapter Andrew D. Ford

971-226-6796 Honorsecurity@Gmail.com take2pro.com/listing/andrew-d-ford Actor represented by Take 2

Peist Group, LLC Brian Woodward, Managing Partner 541-854-0575, 619-991-0555 brian@peistgroup.com www.peistgroup.com Environmental consulting, permitting, site scouting, water safety, site safety, wildlife biology, erosion control and agency coordination

Brianna Benson

503-649-3351 fourutonv@netzero.com Actor represented by Take 2

Brynn Baron

503-680-8446 brynnbaron@yahoo.com Actor represented by Q6

971-506-3088 derek.wiley1@gmail.com Producer and coordinator for film and video production

Edward Derby

503-224-3419 edward.derby@me.com Student studying at NW Film Center

Emmy Maglalang

503-705-3990 superemmy@gmail.com Actor represented by Take 2

Genevieve Mercatante

310-849-7031 gmercatante@gmail.com genevievemercatante.com Actor represented by Red Thread Entertainment

Jean Klewitz

503-400-2455 jeanklewitz@gmail.com Student studying Multimedia Communications at Academy of Art University

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541-212-1671 ktjbennett1@gmail.com katiebennettstoryteller.com Actor represented by Take 2

Willamette Valley Chapter Turn Key RV Rentals Eleanor McGehee

541-746-1502, 541-914-2246 rentals@turnkeyrv.com Production motorhome/RV rentals

Benson & Shields Nils Benson

503-869-3785 benson.nils@gmail.com www.nilsbenson.com Cinematographer, camera operator

Southern Oregon Chapter

Reed Harvey

Pro Voice Productions Derek Shetterly

760-920-1711 reedaharvey@gmail.com www.reedharvey.com Location sound, editing, sweetening and sound design

541-621-5533 dshetterly@charter.net www.provoiceproductions.com Voice talent

Rocky Garrotto

Starsite Safety Rickey Lepinski

503-943-9580 rickeylepinski@comcast.net OSHA training/certification, Key Rig, Key Greens & Labor Foreman

Rielly Alexander

503-819-8686 riellypeene@yahoo.com Actor represented by Take 2

Vic Liang

503-334-9040 Liangvic14@gmail.com Student at David Douglas High School

Victoria Rodgers

406-217-8127 rory@roryrodgers.com Student studying Communication at PSU

Youla Kim

971-267-9771 youla@pdx.edu Student studying Film at Portland State University

541-441-0842 rockyg1960@yahoo.com 1st Assistant Camera

Other/Out of State Wongaburra Inc. Gavin Brennan, Managing Partner 310-503-4406, 323-314-9752 gavincamera@gmail.com www.gavincamera.com Director of Photography