OMPA Callsheet - June 2013

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OREGON MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSN Oregon’s Resource for the Media Production Industry

THIS MONTH Portland Tuesday, June 18 - Speed Networking at Red Lion Convention Center Eugene Thursday, June 13 - Linda Burden-Williams at Travel Lane County Adventure Center Friday, June 14 - Tour of Matthew Knight Arena Production Facilities

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Director’s Letter

Dear Industry Member, Expansion of OPIF (the Oregon Production Investment Fund) has more support among Oregon legislators than any other expense-related item of its size, given the relatively small investment compared to the sizable positive returns to Oregonians and Oregon’s economy. With limited investment, the impact of OPIF has been positive and wide-ranging, with projects sited in places like Jackson County and Harney County.

I am confident that our testimony at the Tax Credits Committee hearing on HB 2267 supported that, as did our outstanding industry-wide efforts at Industry Day on May 2nd of last month.

Oregon Film Board President Gordon Sondlan gave testimony at that hearing that Electric Entertainment is on deadline to produce and deliver projects that they would very much like to do in Oregon with the support of the expanded OPIF. Unfortunately, those projects have deliverable deadlines and OPIF is currently spent.

Oregon picked a good partner in Electric Entertainment because of their ability to bring multiple projects, and their producers have been committed to growing more work here in Oregon as Oregon continues to offer and expand our OPIF program.

They are ready to grow and the only thing limiting significant growth are the limits on OPIF. Please encourage your legislator to find a way to pass HB 2267—a measure that already has outstanding support—so that we can move this business forward. Thank you again for your work in lifting Oregon’s economy to create jobs and prosperity for more Oregonians.

Sincerely,

Tom McFadden Executive Director Oregon Media Production Association

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OREGON MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSN

06.2013 Board of Directors

Mission: OMPA is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of the film, video and multimedia industry in the state of Oregon.

Board: Michael Bard, President Golf Committee Chair

Lisa Cicala, Vice President Membership Committee Chair

Tim Troester, Secretary/Treasurer Nathaniel Applefield Government Affairs Committee Chair

Slater Dixon Aaron Douglas Dennis Gleason Stefan Henry-Biskup Janet McIntyre

Scholarship Committee Chair

Dennis Noreen Mike Ratoza Dave Spacek Dave Spraker

PR/Marketing Committee Chair

Christopher Toyne

Talent Committee Chair

James WilderHancock, Past President

Industry Directory:

www.SourceOregon.com

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OMPA Speed Networking Returns June 18th at Red Lion Convention Center in Portland Based on the universally positive response received after last year’s OMPA Speed Networking event—Schmooze It Or Lose It—we are bringing it backagain on Tuesday, June 18th. We will return to the Windows Lounge at the Red Lion Convention Center (1021 NE Grand Ave) in Portland. Doors open at 5:30pm.

We will start promptly at 6pm to allow attendees to meet as many other industry professionals as possible in the limited time available to us.

Light appetizers and coffee/tea provided. The no-host bar has happy hour prices until 7pm. Free to OMPA members; $15 others.

Register now for this fast-paced, fun way to introduce yourself to a wide network of employers, producers, freelancers and potential collaborators in Oregon’s production and post-production industry.

Pre-registration is encouraged, space is limited.

“What a fantastic way to meet so many of the awesome film people Portland has to offer! And a great reminder that I don’t know everybody …yet.” ~ Mercedes Rose “Wonderful event…” ~ Dean McCrea “…thank you… such a nice event last night. Everyone seemed to have a great time and really get a lot out of being there.

I enjoyed it and was happy to make some new connections and to see some ‘old’ friends as well.” ~ Janet Price

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Drammy Awards Return on June 10 to the Crystal Ballroom You are invited to the 34th annual Drammy Awards - Portland’s biggest cast party celebrating another season of outstanding Portland-area theater.

WHERE: The Crystal Ballroom

1332 W Burnside St WHEN: Monday, June 10, 2013 6:00 PM - social hour and slide presentation 7:00 PM - awards ceremony COST: FREE admission, no-host bar DRESS: Theatrical, elegant, innovative costumes are encouraged.

Details regarding photos, tables and other matters will be provided soon. For now, please mark your calendars. Need more info? Write to pdxdrammys@gmail. com.

See you at the Crystal!

Click to see festival promo

A full house at the 2011 Drammy Awards Artists Repertory Theatre’s outgoing Artistic Director, Allan Nause, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award on June 10.

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Tag Team Audio Cooks up Some New Sounds Tag Team Audio owners Richard Moore and Randy Johnson have been stretching the definition of “commercial audio production” lately. In February, they teamed up with Red Door Films exec David Poulshock to stage a reading of Rain! The Musical, a new theatrical sensation with music and lyrics by Moore and book by Hollywood screenwriter Monte Merrick. Live sound reinforcement and digital capture by Johnson with the use of Michael Bard’s new Presonus studio-live mixer. Thanks, Michael!

Along with videographer Richard Howell,

the Tag Team boys have produced two music videos that have aired on OPB over the last year.

Watch the video for “When It Rains” here.

Watch the video for “Oregon Home” here.

Moore has also created a new YouTubeable vehicle for voice talent to demo their pipes. He calls it the “video voice demo.”

See Richard Moore’s example here.

The Tag Team boys—Richard Moore and Randy Johnson—hard at work in the studio.

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Upcoming Workshops at Portland Community Media Media Mashup In the era of information overload, the art of video remix and sampling opens up exciting opportunities in working with digital media. In this six-session class led by the master editors at B Media Collective, participants will learn to tell stories using found footage, including how to manipulate images and sounds, and juxtapose content. Topics covered include editing with Final Cut Pro 7, utilizing video archives, culture jamming, media literacy, and creative commons law. The completed videos will play on PCM’s cable channels.

June 5th through June 22nd; Wed 6:30pm 9:30pm & Sat 11:00am - 2:00pm Fee: $150

Animating Graphics with Apple Motion Apple Motion is an easy to use motion graphics software program that can do more than the graphics features within Final Cut Pro. Topics covered in this workshop include: Simple motion graphics

effects and animation, motion workflow and integration with Final Cut Pro, and how to edit existing graphics files. Add some pizazz to your video and TV show titles and graphics by learning this program! Taught

by Charly Eaton.

Tuesdays, June 4-11, 2013 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm Fee: $60

Photoshop: Beginning Graphics Creation Adobe Photoshop is today’s standard program for creating graphics for the Internet, video, animation and print projects. Learn the basics of working with layers, photo retouching, artistic effects and filters, title creation with the text tool, and exporting files for use in both digital, video and hard-copy displays. Basic Mac operating skills recommended.

Saturdays; June 8th, 15th, & 22nd; 2:30pm 5:30pm Fee: $85

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Linda Burden-Williams at Travel Lane County Adventure Center on June 13th, 6:30pm MOPAN presents actress and coach Linda Burden-Williams as our featured presenter for our June meeting. She was the owner/director of Acting for Young People and Adults, teaching camera acting in Oregon and California for over 12 years. Her new classes are called IN FOCUS camera acting and production.

Her training extends over 30 years from New York to the west coast. This month’s meeting will be held at Travel Lane County’s Adventure Center, 3312 Gateway Street in Springfield, Thursday, June 13th at 6:30pm.

About Linda: Linda Burden-Williams started out playing bass guitar in a

travelling band for 10 years right out of high school. She changed careers and became an actress, finding that acting was a true expression of all aspects of life. Then came 20 years of studying and acting in film, TV and theater from coast to coast.

This led her to open her own acting school plus casting feature films and producing films in LA and locally. Her original course for 3-5 year olds, called Creative Kidz has been performed in Los Angeles, Barnes and Nobles and public libraries. She is a singer, dancer, writer and guitar & bass player. Some of her scripts are up for financing in Los Angeles.

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Tour of Matthew Knight Arena Production Facilities Friday, June 14th, 5:30pm at MKA (1390 Villard St, Eugene) On January 2011, Matthew Knight Arena (MKA) opened in Eugene to a sold out crowd of 12,369. At the time, it was one of the most expensive basketball arenas on a college campus at a cost of $200 million. Since then, the arena has entertained thousands by hosting hundreds of events ranging from UO basketball to the Dalai Lama.

Part of what makes MKA events special is its 32’ x 36’ jumbotron screen. This display (dubbed “Knight Vision”) along with four other large monitors and a variety of other media displays show live views of the event as well as other content that contribute to the overall arena experience.

The “man behind the curtain” of all this is Scott LaBounty, Director of Game Experience for MKA. LaBounty got his start in Eugene as a student at the University of Oregon. He later held several positions at

Interior of Matthew Knight Arena

Scott LaBounty of Graystone Media, Director of Game Experience for MKA

KMTR while freelancing in sports production for television. He worked on the very first in-house production at the arena and now leads a team of people on behalf of Graystone Media. LaBounty produces the “live show” and pre-recorded elements for sports and other events. This includes having knowledge of a variety of television, broadcast and digital signage equipment, systems, and practices.

LaBounty will share some of his experiences while offering MOPAN a behindthe-scenes look at one of the area’s most high profile and regular production venues.

We will meet at the Media Entrance on the east side of the arena, across from the Subway on Villard St. We will gather there at 5:30pm before starting the tour at 5:45.

For questions about this event, please contact Erik Talbert at 541-232-3437.

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One-Day Intensive Workshop with Steve Coker: RE:Acting, Character & Choice Saturday, June 15th, 10:00am - 4:00pm at Emily Alexander’s Preschool of the Arts No matter what school of performance you adhere to—Meisner, Stanislavsky, Adler—the importance of making choices is paramount. This class is an informed and inspirational deconstruction of the performance process, the creation of character and the craft of listening. Most acting classes try to teach you someone else’s methods; in this class we strive to discover your specific process, your unique perspective on character, movement and performance interaction. We begin by exploring scenes designed to guide performers to making specific and strong

choices and decisions about character.

We will discuss the origins of believable characters and the importance of listening and trust.

Steve says: “I don’t believe in ‘acting’ I believe in ‘reacting’ and the art of listening.

In this seminar you start performing scenes right away, discussing the fundamentals of ‘reacting’ while working with, critiquing and being critiqued by other students and your instructor in a safe and relaxed environment.”

Class will be held at Emily Alexander’s Preschool of the Arts: 1444 SE Hawthorne Blvd in Portland. Cost is $45. To register, contact Steve Coker at stevecoker@ screenworksink.net or call 503-888-5141.

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Atomic Direct Wins Gold and Releases Two New Spots The International Academy of the Visual Arts has announced the winners for the 19th annual Communicator Awards, awarding Gold to brand DRTV Advertising Agency Atomic Direct for its fall 2012 Kobalt Tools Campaign. Along with announcing this award, Atomic has also announced the release of two new campaigns.

Of the Gold (awarded in the Business to Consumer TV Commercial Campaigns category) Atomic CEO and President Doug Garnett says, “Successful direct response television can be great advertising to drive retail impact. We are thrilled that

IAVA has chosen to honor a campaign that’s been so successful in delivering results to our clients.”

“And in the spirit of delivering results, we’re excited to also be able to announce that two spot campaigns from Atomic have just gone on-air,” states Garnett of its two campaigns released this week. The first campaign features the Mission Enduracool Instant Cooling Towel and includes testimonials from pro-athletes Dwyane Wade and Serena Williams. The second campaign brings back the popular Kobalt Tools “Xtreme Access” socket set.

The Mission spot

by Atomic Direct.

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The Xtreme Access spot

by Atomic Direct.

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Jim Jermanok Presents Beyond the Craft: What You Need to Know to Make a Living Creatively Saturday June 8th, 10am-2pm at 360 Studios (123 NW 2nd Ave) in Portland Jim Jermanok is delighted to present his acclaimed, intense and empowering workshop for the first time in Portland!

For working and aspiring actors, writers, directors, key crew, singers, comedians, journalists, authors, designers, musicians, artists, producers and entrepreneurs. It’s a bottom line, no bull, insider’s approach to doing what you need to do to make a living creatively in this economic age. You will learn how to be proactive to get to the next plateau of your creative career.

Jim will cover the following: • Distinguishing yourself and your projects • Creating superb promotional materials • Pitching yourself and your projects • Overcoming creative career selfsabotage

• How to obtain agents and managers • Understanding and succeeding with agents and managers • How to find, approach, research and convince reps, talent buyers and other gatekeepers • Working in film, television, theater, and new media • How to package yourself as a creative • Current status of the entertainment/ media industry • Using your life history • The art of schmoozing • Effective networking and an easy networking system that works • Importance of informational interviews • Assembling a team whose sum is greater than its parts • Essential social media marketing • Making it happen on your own The cost of this workshop is $99.

For more info and to register, CLICK HERE

Click for a video snapshot of the workshop

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SAG-AFTRA Restructuring Information for Oregon Provided by SAG-AFTRA National Office SAG-AFTRA is undergoing a strategic restructuring process that will result in the closure of some physical offices. The Portland Local office is one that will be closing. The Portland Local office will close by May 31, 2013, and thereafter, core industry service and support will be provided by the expert staff in the Seattle Local office.

This decision by SAG-AFTRA to refocus its geographic footprint does not eliminate any union locals. SAG-AFTRA continues to have 25 Locals, and the memberships of those Locals remain a vital part of our union’s structure, whether or not they are served by a physical office in the immediate city or by staff in a nearby local office.

It is important to note that SAGAFTRA’s responsibility to protect all of its members does not change, and that the union will continue to vigorously enforce the protections and standards spelled out in our contracts across the country and the world.

Be assured that the union will continue to provide effective administrative services and a responsive working relationship to all of our industry colleagues in every location in the country. Our staff in the Seattle Local office will handle all of your needs quickly and professionally.

We have enclosed a detailed Contact Information Sheet for the Seattle Local office.

For your convenience, this comprehensive list provides specific contact information

for all SAG-AFTRA staff who will be assisting you in the future.

We appreciate your patience as we undertake this historic change to restructure our organization. We remain committed to our mission to provide strong representation and efficient, effective membership service and support to all of our 165,000 professional members. We welcome your questions and look forward to talking about the transition as the process evolves.

For further information, please contact one of the staff members noted below.

New SAG-AFTRA Contact List for Portland Local

Brad Anderson: 206-282-2506, brad.anderson@sagaftra.org. For Agency, News and Broadcast, Other inquiries.

Chris Comte: 206-282-2506, chris.comte@sagaftra.org.

For Commercials, Corporate/Educational, Dancers, Infomercials, Interactive, Music Videos, New Media, Residuals (Film/TV), Short and Student Films, Singers, Sound Recordings, Stunt and Safety, Television (Dramatic), Television (Non-Dramatic), Theatrical.

Allison Harger (206-282-2506, allison.harger@sagaftra.org): For Membership.

For general information, visit our website or call 855-SAG-AFTRA (855-724-2387).

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A Governor’s Reprieve Fails to Stay the Execution of Portland’s SAG-AFTRA Office Provided by the Portland Local In the civil war between national SAGAFTRA and its local offices, a pitched battle is taking place in Portland, where that local was closed May 31st.

In a development more often seen in old movies, Governor John Kitzhaber sent a last-minute reprieve in the form of a strongly-worded letter to National Executive Director David White, stating: “Your union’s presence in this state is an economic asset for Oregon, and closing this office is problematic for Oregon as would be the loss of any business.

“Oregon is invested in your industry and your local members. I urge SAGAFTRA to reconsider its decision to leave Oregon without a local office so that we can continue to grow this industry, create good jobs, and increase SAG-AFTRA membership in our state.”

Oregon Film Commissioner Vince Porter wrote “In the last few years, Oregon has seen a huge increase in film and television production…The result has been opportunities for not only local SAG-AFTRA members but opportunities for members in Los Angeles and other markets. Support from the Portland Local of SAG-AFTRA has been key in these efforts.” Porter expressed area agents and casting directors’ worry: “I fear that without a local presence, services to both members and producers will be negatively impacted, possibly resulting in fewer union projects.”

Mary McDonald-Lewis, national SAGAFTRA co-representative for Portland, says “Our membership has doubled in recent years, pre-merger. In 2012, our state brought in $145 million dollars in industry revenue.” The math just doesn’t add up, she says. “So what’s the real reason national is shutting us down?”

National SAG-AFTRA claims the move solves a “structural deficit,” which Chrisse Roccaro, national co-representative, questions. “Closing locals and terminating eighty staffers may save a little in the short run, but with no offices, new performers are less likely to join and members are more likely to leave or work off the card. Unionism is a culture of connection, and David White has severed that connection.”

Portland rank-and-file members have deluged SAG-AFTRA with letters, and are seen speaking out in video clips at OccupyPortlandSagAftra on Facebook.

They believe White and the LA and NY contingents are closing the taps across the country in a move to drive precious work back to the major markets.

“This is an organization that had no accurate idea of its debt, numbers of members, nor income when these unions merged,” says McDonald-Lewis. “This knee-jerk response is classic SAG-AFTRA reactionism, without the facts in place or the breathing room to assess them. We needed years to analyze our merged structure, not months.”

The Portland Local vows to open again.

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Sustainability at Work awards Silver Certification to Portland Community Media Portland Community Media has achieved Sustainability at Work’s silver certification and is recognized for its leadership helping make Portland one of the cleanest, most sustainable cities in the country. To earn this honor, PCM completed numerous actions to benefit our local economy, our community and our environment, which were verified during an onsite visit with Sustainability at Work

advisors. PCM’s significant achievements include: establishing a Recycling & Sustainability Committee in November 2012, using rooftop solar panels since 2009, upgrading both television studios to an allLED lighting system, switching to using compostable and biodegradable products for events, and converting public forms to paperless web-based options to eliminate waste and increase accessibility.

Show Announcements for Alan Alexander’s Real Time Band Submitted by Alan Alexander Thursday, June 6th, 8pm at Boons Treasury (888 Liberty Street, Salem) This will be our third month at this venue and we are booked there every First Thursday of the month through August. Big thanks to our Salem crew for packing the place in May. We hope to see you there again in June. It’s our trio configuration with Whit Draper (guitar, bass), Sarah Linderman (drums, voice) and yours truly.

Saturday, June 22nd, 8pm at Artichoke (3130 SE Hawthorne, Portland) That’s right! It’s year number 6 for our annual summer concert at Artichoke. And it’s our only show in Portland this month.

We will be in full force with the legendary Whit Draper (guitar, bass), professor Susan Peck (keyboards, voice), the mighty Sarah Linderman (drums, voice) and guess who (bass, guitar, dulcimer, voice). Very special guest, Sue Zalokar, will open the show.

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2014 POWFest Call-For-Entries The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POWFest) is now accepting entries for its seventh annual festival scheduled to take place March 6 - 9, 2014. The regular deadline for entries is Friday, August 16, 2013. POWFest places a spotlight on women directors by showcasing their work and empowering the community of women in film. POWFest encourages women to find their voice and to share their stories through innovative and quality filmmaking. We feature the work of today’s top women directors, honoring the true pioneers while providing support and recognition for the next generation of leading women filmmakers. Past Guests of Honor include: Allison Anders, Kathryn Bigelow, Gillian Armstrong, Amy Heckerling, Barbara Kopple and Penelope Spheeris.

Deadlines & Fees Early Bird Deadline: Postmarked

by June 21, 2013 ~ $20 Regular Deadline: Postmarked

by August 16, 2013 ~ $30 Late Deadline: Postmarked

by September 13, 2013 ~ $35 WAB Extended Deadline: Postmarked

by October 1, 2012 ~ $45 Films must be directed or co-directed by women and can be of any length, style, or genre.

Detailed information about submitting films can be found on our website.

Registration Open for 48 Hour Film Project in Portland Early bird discount offered through Monday, July 8 The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Portland on the weekend of August 2-4, 2013. 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.

Space is limited. Visit the 48 Hour Film Project website to register.

This year, teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Once the initial registration is complete, we will add

teams to a waiting list.

Early Bird Registration is $140. Teams must register on or before Monday, July 8 to get this special rate. Regular registration is $160. If teams register after Tuesday, July 23 they must pay a rate of $175.

Schedule Kickoff: Friday, August 2

from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Location TBA. Dropoff: Sunday, August 4

before 7:30pm. Location TBA.

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2013 Women’s Vision Grant Now Accepting Applications The 2013 Women’s Vision Grant is accepting applications through July 31st.

If you have a film project in-progress, please consider applying - or share this information with any who might be interested! This year the grant offers: • A cash grant of $4,500 • Legal services with entertainment attorney Candice E. Jackson • A Women in Film Portland-sponsored complimentary screening venue (200 seat capacity), including light catering • One festival pass to 2014 POWFest • WIF Portland’s support of your project through our newsletter, website and Facebook page Last year’s awardee, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, who received the grant with her short, “Sequin Raze,” was invited to screen as part of the New Directors New Films series, screened at SXSW, and was the culmination of her residency as AFI’s

Directing Workshop for Women Fellow.

The application may be downloaded at the Women in Film - Portland website.

WIF-PDX members are eligible to apply at no cost; otherwise, the application fee is $25.

The Women’s Vision Grant provides financial support to women creating media in Oregon and SW Washington (Clark County.)

This project-based grant aids in a current production, while fostering the artist’s professional and personal development. The grant is offered annually through Women in Film, Portland (WIF-PDX.) Originally entitled The Faerie Godmother Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, founded in 2005 by Vikki Mee, the grant became the Faerie Godmother Production Grant through Women in Film, Portland, and is now the Women’s Vision Grant. The Faerie Godmother Fund, founding and ongoing sponsor, is joined by Paydogs in offering a remarkable opportunity designed to support women working in media.

ScreenWorks Ink Offers Screenwriting Review Special through June Summer is coming up fast, and with the nice weather, out come the cameras.

Many of you will be shooting shorts or features this summer; wouldn’t it be great if your scripts were in the best possible shape for production?

Steve Coker of ScreenWorks Ink says: “The first 10 to 15 pages of a screenplay are the most important indicator of how good a story is going to be. Think about it: as you’re watching a film, you make up your mind whether or not you’re enjoying the experience within the first 10 minutes.”

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ScreenWorks Ink will read the first 15 pages of your screenplay and give you professional notes and suggestions to catch the reader/audience immediately and ensure that the remaining 100 pages are read as well. Through the month of June, the fee for the “First Look Screenplay” or “Short Film Evaluations and Coverage” services is $40 (reduced from the standard fee of $50).

For more info, contact Steve Coker at stevecoker@screenworksink.net or 503-885-5141

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Oregon Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to Ease Hair and Makeup Licensing Senate Bill 836 will exempt hair and makeup artists working on professional photo shoots, film, television or theater productions from unnecessary and unrelated licensing requirements, thereby helping Oregon remain competitive in these prospering industries.

In a press statement, one of the bill’s major sponsors, Rep. Jennifer Williamson, says: “Today is a win for entrepreneurs and the entertainment industry here in Oregon. We want to keep attracting production companies that provide Oregonians with exciting opportunities and jobs they rely on. This bill removes a burden from Oregonians who are working hard to earn a living in increasingly competitive, creative industries.”

Spearheading the effort on behalf of Oregon’s hair and makeup departments was OMPA’s newest legislative superstar: makeup artist Celena Rubin. Rubin’s story follows: When I moved to Oregon 22 months ago, I was looking for a better quality of life for my family and a place to raise my then five year old child. I chose Portland because of the booming film and advertising industries, a place that I could continue to make a living as a makeup artist. Two months ago I was informed that I could not. I was told that I had to spend thousands of dollars to acquire an esthetic license if I wanted to work in Oregon as a makeup artist.

I have been a makeup artist most of my life: for plays, TV shows, movies, runway shows, commercials, music videos, magazines. Never once have I been asked if I had an esthetic license. Estheticians require skills beyond the scope of makeup artistry, including waxing and doing facials.

So did I run to beauty school? No! I ran to the State Capitol.

When Sen. Ginny Burdick showed interest in drafting my idea for a change into a bill, I immediately asked for support from my community. Vince Porter, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Film & Television, and Charles Carlsen, director of IATSE Local 488, helped draft the bill and followed up at each hearing in Salem with their testimonies. Amazing letters were submitted and courageous testimonies were expressed.

Supporters include Susan Cabral-Ebert, President of IATSE Local 706 in L.A.; Christopher Mattaliano, Director of the Portland Opera; cosmetology instructor Sue Graham and makeup artists Sara Beukers, Christina Kortum, Terri Lodge, Eva Lohse, Kathleen Chetlain, Katherine Ross, Crystal Shade, Harmony Ray, Sarah Prevo, Claire Brooksbank and Amber Arpin.

In just two short months from my first meeting, a bill has been passed to support Oregon¹s economic development and to keep Oregonians working. With the help from the whole community, it shows that we can make a difference.

We can make a change. It worked!

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Actors in Action raises $500 for the Oregon Humane Society at 15th Anniversary Celebration It was a night to remember. Actors were fed. Kids played games for candy.

There were several pleased raffle winners.

Folks purchased some great bargains at the silent auction. And a talent agent impersonated Reese Witherspoon, and he and others danced like Mick Jagger. And it all helped homeless dogs and cats.

Says Damon Jones of Actors in Action: “I couldn’t be more proud and grateful right now. I’m proud of all our actors who helped put together this very special evening. And I am grateful to represent some of the most dedicated, professionalm and awesome people in the Northwest. I love my job.”

Eryn Goodman and Ranielle Gray from Cast Iron attended. Simon, of Simon Max Hill Casting, was there as well as Tom McFadden and Jessica Beer from OMPA. Acknowledgments from Damon Jones: The food from Lazy K’s Kitchen was very special. Thanks to Kristina Haddad for those wonderful salads, dip, and snacks!

Yummy.

Volunteers Patty Stark and Lisa Jameson went above and beyond attending the tables for the auction, raffle, and AIA. Special acknowledgement goes to Holly Boyd and Dana Hindman for their efforts to see that Damon had a shoulder to lean on during the preparation period leading up to the event. Also, Dana offered two real estate proposals and Holly donated three very nice body wrap baskets.

Thanks, ladies!

Kudos to volunteers Rob Sackett, Anneleise Chapman and Damon’s son Carson for helping with the “activities” at the game tables and “screen test.”

David Freedman sang and Farwell Perry played the violin when guests were entering.

Patricia Fraker took a lot of great photos!

Pat Lach, Derek Osting, Len Pinkowski, and Damani Proctor as well as many others above helped with the set-up and/or take down. Damon calls them call his “lifesavers.”

And the dancers: Grant Fujii, Vicky Anderson, Andrea Salvatierra, Ana Velez, Jeremy Taylor, Dana Hindman, Kathleen Lundquist, Rob Sackett and David Freedman were our “core group,” joined by others from AIA at the party. Damon really enjoyed rehearsing with everyone and for him it was the highlight of the evening.

From L-R: AIA talent Neil Freer, Rian Turner, Erin Hagen’s husband, Erin Hagen and Kai Kani. Simon Max Hill’s pearly white smile can be seen in the background.

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Announcing Walter Juarez

walter541@gmail.com 213-447-0154 Video editor

Grow Film Company Reed Harkness reed@growfilm.com 503-490-7497 Director of Photography

Sandra Von Johnson

sayvjo@gmail.com 704-299-6656 www.sandravonjohnson.com Voice actor represented by Actors in Action

Kate McMahon

PSU Television

Justin Brown manager@psu.tv 503-975-7771 www.psu.tv Student-operated online publication

TJH Art Studio

Thomas J. Herring tjherring@tjhartstudio.com 503-929-3609

Brandon Moss

mossb137@gmail.com 503-707-5972 Actor represented by Red Thread Entertainment

David Mitchum Brown dmbrown@easystreet.net 503-703-2862 Actor represented by Red Thread Entertainment

PK Glazer

therealpkg@gmail.com 503-819-5690 PhD student at PSU in Business Administration

The Old School, Ltd

Josh Kletzkin & Sascha Paladino info@theoldschoolltd.com 917-825-4500 www.theoldschoolltd.com Documentary, music content, digital imaging

katemcmahon1@hotmail.com 503-757-3033 www.katemcmahonproductions.com Freelance producer

Ella Hubley

ellahubley@gmail.com 310-963-5069 Student at Lewis & Clark College

Jake Bisuut

jbisuut@pugetsound.edu 503-995-6775 www.youtube.com/user/jukebox108 Student studying Communications at University of Puget Sound

Kay Ethen

kathleen_e@yahoo.com 503-246-4115 Actor represented by Red Thread Entertainment

Ian Leiner

ianleiner@gmail.com 503-901-1238 Camera, grip, sound, lighting, editing, sound design

Bitterroot Media

Emily & Ron Setzer bitterrootmedia@gmail.com 406-529-6823 (Emily) 971-219-2764 (Ron) www.bitterrootmedia.com Audio gear rentals, production audio, post-production Pro Tools engineering