OMPA Callsheet - March 2015

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

OMPA Welcomes New Leadership Meet Your Executive Committee:

Mary M Voice A cDonald-Le wis, ctor & D i a lec 1st Vic e Presi t Coach dent

roducer P , s s e r David C President Board

Jacqueline Gault , Hotsquatch! Ente rtainment 2nd Vice Preside nt

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Dennis Gleason, Dark Win Treasurer

UPCOMING OMPA EVENTS! Portland Chapter welcomes POWFest: Hollywood Theatre (Portland), March 12 at 5pm (see page 10) Mid-Oregon Chapter welcomes EFS Screening & Social: Bijou Art Cinemas (Eugene), March 12 at 6pm (see page 12)

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Board of Directors David Cress, President Producer Mary McDonald-Lewis, 1st V.P. Dialect Coach Jacqueline Gault, 2nd V.P. HotSquatch! Entertainment Dennis Gleason, Treasurer Dark Wing Productions Slater Dixon Creative Director

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Staff Nathaniel Applefield OMPA Interim Executive Director

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Volunteer Liaisons Jamie Johnk Clackamas Chapter Chair Jeff Johnston Mid-Oregon Chapter Chair Erica Risberg Portland Chapter Chair Stephanie Strahan Jobs Liaison

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Dear OMPA Members, As your new president, I want thank you for placing faith in me to serve the members of Oregon’s film, video and digital media industry. Newly elected officers Mary McDonaldLewis (1st VP), Jacqueline Gault (2nd VP), and Dennis Gleason (Treasurer) add their gratitude as well. Together with a terrific board of working professionals and supported by our excellent staff, we are excited to help guide OMPA into the future.

All of us sense change in the wind. The Governor’s Office of Film and Television welcomed new commissioner Tim Williams last fall. Leadership in Oregon’s highest political office is now in Kate Brown’s hands. Along with other shifts in key government seats, our presence in Salem is critical as we work to ensure more work for all of you.

And with Grimm, The Librarians and Portlandia all confirmed for next season, allocating new dollars, crew, and production facilities for Oregon-based and out of state projects wanting to shoot in Oregon is top priority.

OMPA is facing exciting changes, too. In February our executive director Tom McFadden departed the organization after nearly seven years of outstanding service. Nathaniel Applefield is interim director, with a search for a permanent executive director commencing soon. As we enter into legislative session, Nathaniel’s deep experience and longtime relationships in Salem and his passion for our industry will carry our message well. His time as executive director for Portland SAG-AFTRA and his terms as OMPA board member have already connected him to many of you, and he looks forward to supporting you all. We owe Tom McFadden a tremendous debt of gratitude – the organization is strong, with growing professional membership and a powerful, united voice because of his leadership. Thank you, Tom! Change brings opportunity. To examine an organization’s systems, from member communications to computer interface. To consider structure, from committees to events. To refresh and fine-tune what works, and re-invent what isn’t.

We have a board of directors comprised of pros from a true cross-section of our members: independent producers to local production studios; entertainment attorneys to insurance and financial services; on-camera talent to below-the-line crew. This board is ready to take OMPA into a healthy and sustainable future, focusing on powerful government partnerships; attracting work to Oregon; inspiring and educating a diverse membership, and connecting passionate creators to each other.

You elected us to serve you. Now we ask you to join us today as together, we build an amazing tomorrow.

Warmest Regards, David Cress

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Pro Photo Supply Presents Lighting for Video Workshop With Gary Nolton, Thursday, April 30, 6-10pm Pro Photo Supply is pleased to offer a Lighting for Video workshop, presented by award winning Director/Cinematographer Gary Nolton of Limbo Films at the Pro Photo Supply Event Center (1801 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209) on Thursday, April 30th from 6 to 10 PM. This workshop is intended for the still photographer who is interested in entering the filmmaking world or the beginning videographer. Attendance costs $250 for those who register before April 1 and $299 thereafter.

The class will learn the unique aspects of lighting actors for motion, multiple angles and editorial continuity for digital cinema, something that even experienced photographers should find enlightening.

Gary Nolton will illustrate his methods of lighting scenes for narrative films and commercials.

Imparting the extensive knowledge gained from over 25 years of professional image making experience, Gary will conduct

this lecture in a practical workshop style.

Using a minimal set staged inside the Pro Photo Supply event space, Gary will instruct how to light the same environment for both a day/interior and night/interior scene, utilizing working actors as he illustrates how to block and cover a given scene.

Various types of constant source lighting units will be on hand from low cost Ikea ‘China Balls’ up to professional Dracast LED and Joker HMI units. These are all vital parts of the current video production toolbox and Gary will explain the unique properties and advantages of each. Gary’s personal ARRI Alexa HD Camera will be on set to display the scenes as they are composed.

For maximum benefit to the students, this class will be limited to no more than 20 and online registration is required. For more information and to register, visit the event page.

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University of Oregon Presents Cinema Pacific’s Adrenaline Film Project The Adrenaline Film Project is a one-ofa-kind learning experience for student and community filmmakers in the form of an intensive 72-hour workshop. Over the course of the three days, each team must pitch, write, shoot, edit and screen a short film (3-5 minutes long). Each team receives guidance from working Hollywood professionals and then shows their finished films during the festival. All twelve final films are screened in front a huge audience, prizes are given out, and all is followed by an after-party to celebrate all the filmmakers.

Applications are due by Sunday, March 9th at 5 PM. Official kickoff is Friday, April 24th at 4 PM. You can find the application (as well as the official rules) on Cinema Pacific’s website (under Adrenaline Film Project). Each team must have three members and must submit a short film (under 10 minutes, shorter is generally better). One of the team members must have directed the submitted film.

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BendFilm Presents “A Wild Night in Bend” March 7, 7 PM at The Old Stone Church in Bend BendFilm is hosting a screening of two independent films celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail and the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 7:00 PM at The Old Stone Church in Bend, OR. Filmmakers will be in attendance.

The headlining film, “Only the Essential,” is a truly independent documentary film by former Bend resident, Colin Arsiman.

Arisman and friend Casey Gannon thruhiked the Pacific Crest Trail with cameras in hand. “Only The Essential” is the story of their five month, 2,668 mile journey on foot from Mexico to Canada across the wilderness of California, Oregon and Washington. Their goal was to capture the brutal, yet breathtaking, ebb and flow of thru-hiking. The film serves as a window to experience the Pacific Crest Trail and witness the value of simplifying life to a point where “only the essential” remains.

Arisman and Gannon are scheduled to attend for a post-screening Q&A and a raffle. (See more information and the trailer here: http://www.onlytheessential. com/watch) A screening of “The Meaning of Wild” will open the evening. The film is a half hour documentary film that takes viewers on a journey through one of our nation’s wildest landscapes, the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. The film follows wildlife cameraman Ben Hamilton as he travels by boat, plane, kayak and foot to capture and share the true value of wilderness. Along the journey, Ben encounters bears, calving glaciers, ancient forests and harsh seas, but it’s the characters he meets along the way that bring true insight to his mission. (See more information and the trailer here: http://www.meaningofwild.com/)

“We’re excited to bring these films to Bend – a town that truly appreciates the natural wonders of our country and area,” said BendFilm Director, Todd Looby. “Though we loved “Wild,” we wanted to celebrate the PCT in true indie style. Colin and Casey’s film is a genuine, raw, humbling and allencompassing look at the beauty and challenges of the Trail. And ‘The Meaning of Wild’ is a perfect complement. Both films remind us that the Wilderness Act is even more relevant now than it was 50 years ago.”

Tickets are available on BendTicket.com and on the BendFilm website.

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Oregon-made “Queen Over Jacks” to Screen at CIFF March 21, 24 & 28 in Cleveland, OH OMPA member Greg James is excited to announce that the short film “Queen Over Jacks” is an Official Selection for the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)’s 39th year.

The film was written/directed by Maurice J. Cardwell and produced by Greg James, Jason W. Christman, OMPA member Jerry Bell Jr. and Maurice Cardwell.

The CIFF is a leader in helping the world discover the power of the film arts to educate, entertain, and celebrate the human experience.

If you happen to be in the Cleveland area on the dates it shows during its three evening runs of March 21, 24 & 28th, please go check it out.

In the Oregon-made film “Queen Over Jacks,” four criminals get together after a 5-year hiatus when one of them returns home from prison to finally split the money between them from a previous heist.

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2015 Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Announced

Program Supports Outstanding Oregon Moving Image Artists The Northwest Film Center and the Oregon Arts Commission are pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Oregon Media Arts Fellowship: Michael Turner and Joan Truckenbrod.

Turner is a filmmaker living in Scotts Mills, Oregon who directed THE LIFE OF VESPER GEER (2013), a biographical documentary that premiered on Oregon Public Broadcasting. His current project titled THE WAY WE TALK is a featurelength documentary that explores the ways stuttering has affected his life.

Corvallis video artist, Truckenbrod, creates video sculptural installations in which the narrative of video projection intervenes in the cultural meaning of an object. The project outlined in her application, titled SEARCHING ESTUARINE SPACES, involves recording the fluctuating state of estuaries around Oregon and creating physical structures to be projected upon. Truckenbrod plans to exhibit this new work at the Corvallis Art Center in November 2015.

The Media Arts Fellowship supports Oregon filmmakers who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the media arts.

Jurors reviewed the 16 submissions from applicants throughout the state, weighing artistic merit, the potential of the proposed activity to advance the artist’s work, and the feasibility of the projects proposed.

The two 2015 winners will share the $5000 Fellowship which is currently funded solely by the Oregon Arts Commission. The Northwest Film Center administers the Fellowship and is currently looking for additional funders to grow the Fellowship.

The application deadline for the 2016 Oregon Media Arts Fellowships is October 1, 2014. Applications will be available online by June 1, 2015. Information is available from the Northwest Film Center, www.nwfilm.org; or by contacting Thomas Phillipson, thomas@ nwfilm.org, or the Oregon Arts Commission, www.oregonartscommission.org.

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AIFF15 Presents Festival Preview Night March 10, 7pm at SOU Recital Hall Are you dying to know what films AIFF15 has in store? Don’t miss the Festival Preview night, March 10, 7:00pm at the Southern Oregon University Recital Hall.

This is your first chance to see clips from films, pick up the Pocket Guide, and get insider information on special guests and new events for AIFF15. The preview is free and open to the public, so bring a friend or three.

Other important AIFF dates to mark on your calendar: March 11: Festival Program goes live on ashlandfilm.org March 12: Volunteer Training, 6:30p at the Historic Ashland Armory March 16: Ticket sales begin for Members March 22: Box Office opens to the general public April 9-13: 14th Annual AIFF

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POWFest Announces 2015 Program Highlights March 12-15 at The Hollywood Theatre The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POWFest) is pleased to announce the programming highlights of its upcoming festival scheduled to take place March 12-15, 2015 at The Hollywood Theatre.

General tickets are $8-$10 individual and $40 festival pass for premium access to all festival activities. OMPA members receive a 50% discount on festival passes. See the OMPA Members-only Monday Mail for the discount code.

In its 8th consecutive year, POWFest continues to be the only film festival in Portland exclusively placing a spotlight on women directors with a goal to eliminate the gender disparity that exists for women working in the film industry. Dedicated to creating professional development and networking opportunities for women filmmakers of every discipline and skill level, each year the festival seeks to showcase the work of women directors from around the globe while strengthening the community of women making films; encouraging the next generation of female filmmakers.

And we are mentoring that next generation! POWFest and MetroEast Community Media partnered to host POWGirls 2015, a filmmaking workshop for girls 15-18 that encourages creativity, demonstrates the power of storytelling, and explores opportunities as future filmmakers – while becoming savvy in technology and media production. Over the course of 30 hours, a group of 14 girls conceived, wrote, filmed and edited two films – GREAT EXPECTATIONS and WORDS OF WISDOM – both which will screen on Sunday, March 15 at 3pm at The Hollywood Theatre.

Participants hail from Portland area high schools: Lincoln, Madison, Parkrose, Beaverton, La Salle, Silverton, OregonVirtual Academy, home school, Early College High School and St. Mary’s. “POWFest has been devoted to offering a space for women filmmakers to connect and share their experiences and learn from each other.

Now that we have successfully launched our youth program POWGirls, we are extending that reach to the next generation of women working in media. Beyond offering production and post-production skills, this program provides skill-building in leadership and selfexpression by providing a safe environment for these young women to freely share their stories,” shared POWFest Executive Director, Tara Johnson-Medinger.

In addition to incorporating the voices of this next generation of young filmmakers into the festival, POWFest programmers once again have curated a compelling line up of thought-provoking, inspiring and entertaining films for 2015. From local and international features and shorts, to narrative and documentary, and even the innovative and youthful, this year’s line up includes: Short Film Blocks with themes like Quirky, Dark Tales, Animation & Experimental; AFI Directing Workshop for Women Showcase; Feel Good Documentaries and our Young Directors program – appealing to broad audiences with their humor, integrity, fun and societal themes. A total of nearly 65 selections will screen over a period of 4 days.

As always, the schedule includes stimulating content to engage the audience through conversations with the over 45 directors in attendance -- including local directors Heather Harlow, Lara Gallagher, Hope Alexander, Teresa Drilling and Janique

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In addition to films, there will be several social events to network and participate in.

Purchasing an all-access pass to POWFest gives you the opportunity to see as many films as you want during the festival without fumbling with individual tickets, all while saving money and showing your support. Festival passes include access for early seating and admission to our Opening Night Reception, Meet The Directors Reception and Closing Night Reception, all taking place at The Hollywood Theatre.

For a complete list of programming and schedule details, visit powfest.com.

SCHEDULE Thursday, March 12 5 PM – Opening night kicks off with a reception sponsored by OMPA’s Portland Chapter and New Belgium Brewing at 5 PM, with films at 6:45 PM. THE SISTERHOOD OF THE NIGHT, by director Caryn Waechter, is the first of the festival screenings. Immediately before the feature will be special screening of short film, THE PUNISHING BUSINESS, by local director Heather Harlow and featuring legendary, local songstress Storm Large.

At 9:30 PM the evening will continue with SHORTS I, a series of Quirky, mature themed short films, including LINES from actress and director, Amy Jo Johnson.

Friday, March 13 5 PM – Meet the Directors Reception.

Free with festival pass or Mentor ticket.

6:30 PM – MENTOR 9 PM – SHORTS II: Dark Tales (mature themes) including UP ON THE ROOF as well as AMERICAN GLADIATORS by local director, Lara Gallagher.

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Featuring MOVE FOR FREEDOM and FOUND, both by local directors; and TOUCH THE MOON, ACADIAN NIGHTS. 3 PM – SHORTS IV: AFI Directing Workshop for Women, Showcase 2014.

POWFest is excited to screen the work of 2014 participants including former Portlander, Aubree Bernier-Clarke’s film, THE NIGHT IS OURS and SUTURES by Tiffanie Hsu. Sunday, March 15 12 PM – SHORTS V: Feel Good Docs.

LUCHADORA by director River Finlay and RODEO DOG, the directorial debut by Rebecca Hynes.

3 PM – SHORTS VI: Youth/POWGirls Showcase. DEAR FAMILY by USC freshman at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Sarah Lew; HOME COOKING by Fort Lauderdale 9th grade student, Elizabeth Herrick; and FILTERED created by 5 high school filmmakers at Camp Reel Stories.

The POWGirls 2015 films GREAT EXPECTATIONS and WORDS OF WISDOM will make their world premiere during this showcase as well.

5 PM – Closing Night Reception. Free with festival pass, POWGirls or Closing Night Film Ticket.

6:30 PM – Closing Night Film. STATES OF GRACE by award winning filmmaking team Helen S. Cohen and Mark Lipman.

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Eugene Film Society Presents 2nd Annual EFS Screening & Social When: Thursday, March 12 at 6pm Where: Bijou Art Cinemas in Eugene In collaboration with Oregon Film and the Oregon Media Production Association, The Eugene Film Society and the City of Eugene present the 2nd Annual EFS Screening & Social.

The Screening & Social celebrates the best of local film production and specialized exhibition in the Willamette Valley, including: student work from UO Cinema Studies, LCC Media Arts and the Academy of Arts & Academics (A3); showcases from the Cinema Pacific Film Festival and DisOrient Film Festival; winning films from the EFS 72 Hour Horror Film Competition and EFS 72 Hour Music Video Competition; and selections from other notable locally produced films. Patrons of the event include regional art house cinemas owners, film festival administrators, the Executive Director of Oregon Film, board members of OMPA, local and state government representatives, and Bijou Cinemas members. After the screening, patrons are invited to network with leaders and members of the local film community anticipating the various film events and opportunities for 2015 while enjoying food and beverage provided by Sizzle Pie,

Red Wagon Creamery, Caffe Pacori and Sam Bond’s Brewing.

Prior to the screening program, Sam Bond’s Brewing will sample their seasonal beer selection and Tim Williams, Executive Director of Oregon Film, will present a short workshop on the state’s current media infrastructure and how The Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television can help nurture and grow those creative jobs in new and interesting ways. Tim Williams has been both an executive and independent producer for more than 25 years and recently worked for Fox Searchlight during preparations for the film WILD, which shot on more locations throughout Oregon than any other feature film.

There was an open call for locally produced short films completed after January 1, 2014 and under 15 minutes in length. Only online video submissions were accepted. There was a non-refundable entry fee of $5 for each film submitted by the early entry deadline on Thursday, February 12th, 2015.

Afterwards, the submission fee was $15 for each film submitted by the official entry deadline on February 26, 2015.

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Road’s End Films Presents 2015 Workshop Series, April 11-May 16 With support from OMPA & APP-NW If you are looking to move forward in a career in the film and television industry, this workshop series is your opportunity to learn first-hand from working, accomplished, Hollywood professionals what it takes to succeed and survive in this very difficult business. Built around a Master Class format, these workshops will offer one-on-one interaction opportunities between a small group of students and the presenting Master, with workshop topics ranging from a wide variety of interest areas within the industry.

The workshops take place on six consecutive Saturdays, from April 11 to May 16, at the Road’s End Films studio in Wilsonville. Discounts are available to OMPA and APP-NW members. For more information and to register, visit http:// www.roadsendfilms.com/workshops/.

Individuals are welcome to attend as either a participant or an auditor.

Participants will work directly with the presenting Master and will be provided all applicable materials as well as access to an intimate round table lunch on-site at the Road’s End Films sound stage.

Auditors will observe from a designated section (chairs are provided) and will not

be permitted to ask questions or comment during the workshop, and will be on their own for lunch (an array of convenience foods are available within walking distance of the studio). Beverages will be available to everyone during the breaks.

Each workshop takes place from 10am to 5pm, with a 60 minute lunch break, and is limited to 12 participants and 48 auditors.

Participant cost is $260 per session for OMPA/APP-NW members and $275 for the general public. Auditor cost is $50 per session for OMPA/APP-NW members and $45 for the general public.

Schedule April 11 - “Audition Intensive”

with Frank Collison April 18 - “The Business Side of Acting”

with Pat Tallman April 25 - “Advice for Actors from a Casting

Director” with Mary Jo Slater May 2 - “How to Survive in TV and Film”

with Mira Furlan May 9 - “Voiceover Seminar”

with Robin Atkin Downes May 16 - “On Becoming a Working TV Actor”

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Supergenius Names 2014 “The Year of the Best” Having shared thousands of hours of good times, crazy adventures and unforgettable stories with the best game developers in the industry in 2014, Supergenius declares it the Year of the Best.

Supergenius launched the first seasons of “Game of Thrones” and “Tales from the Borderlands” with Telltale Games, both of which were met with critical acclaim.

They produced over twenty minutes of cutscenes for “Skylanders: Trap Team” alongside Activision and “Toys For Bob,” much to the delight of children, gamers, toy enthusiasts and gamer-toy enthusiasts across the globe. Supergenius continues to work and play with Double Fine, arguably the most creative, innovative and charming developers in the history of games. “Massive Chalice” was a massive joy to work on and “Act 2 of Broken Age” continues to be a warm, golden ball of light in the center of its production floor.

And Supergenius had twelve straight months of shipping continuous DLC for “Marvel Super Hero Squad: Online” with its friends at Gazillion.

Supergenius considers the team behind “Depth,” New Zealand Unreal Developers, Digital Confectioners one of the best in the world. Depth is its second PvP title with DC

and they couldn’t be prouder to call them partners and friends. Depth is available on Steam and Supergenius continues to produce new DLC for the game on a regular basis. You cannot possibly not want to play this game. It’s Sharks versus Divers, my friend.

Marvel “Contest of Champions” was released across multiple mobile platforms and quickly shot to the top of the charts as one of the best mobile titles of the year.

Supergenius collaborated with the character team at Kabam to produce iconic heroes like Punisher, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and Cyclops along with many others.

They have waited a long time for a good multiplayer fighting game on mobile and Kabam not only delivered, but brought them along for the ride.

Magic Pixel released arguably the best mobile card game of the year: “Outcast Odyssey.” The cards are beautifully illustrated by the SG Concepts Team and feature multiple evolve states. Supergenius looks forward to releasing more card sets with them this year.

All these incredible developers and their games have conspired to bring the best year in SuperGenius history. Click on the image below to see what we mean.

Click to see a sampling of SuperGenius’ work over the last year, helping some of the best game developers in the industry make some of the best games in the world.

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OVLA Presents “Legal Basics” Workshop Series March 26 - June 25, 2015

Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts presents a 4-part “legal basics” brown bag lunch series for artists, creatives, students and attorneys looking to broaden their knowledge of arts-related legal issues. Bring your lunch and get valuable tips from local attorneys and creatives. Locations vary. Enjoy a discount for your purchase of the entire series in advance.

Legal Basics for Creatives Part 1 – Copyright Basics for Creatives March 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM Part 2 - Basics of Online Infringement Remedies for Creatives April 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM Part 3 - Business Structures for Creatives May 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM Part 4 - Trademarks and Branding 101 June 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM For more details, visit http://oregonvla.org/events/

$10 per workshop for artists and students or $30 if you register for all four workshops. $20 per workshop for lawyers or $60 if you register for all four workshops.

To register: 1) Complete the registration form: http://goo.gl/forms/v21zWCaKtw 2) Then pay via PayPal at http://oregonvla.org/events/ -ORwrite a check made out to “OVLA” and send it to the following address: Karen Davis, Re: OVLA Basics Workshops c/o Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, PC 707 SW Washington St, Suite 1500 Portland, OR 97205 Some registrations may be available at the door, but space is not guaranteed unless you pre-register.

If you have questions, contact Karen Davis at Karen@eoplaw.com with “OVLA Legal Basics Workshops” in the subject line.

Elemental Insights Webcast: Elemental Delta March 17, 8 AM

Please join Elemental Technologies on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 AM for a live webcast about Elemental Delta, a video delivery platform designed to optimize the monetization, management and distribution of video across internal and external IP networks.

During this webcast, Lionel Bringuier, Director of Product Management for

Elemental Video Delivery Products, will take a deep dive into Elemental Delta and discuss its specific features and applications. He will also highlight concrete examples of the multiscreen, live-to-VOD and ad insertion applications enabled by this new platform.

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OSP Latino Club Seeks Videographer for Community Service Project The OSP Latino Club, an inmate cultural awareness group at the Oregon State Penitentiary, is seeking a videographer willing to collaborate in its latest effort to help a young member of the outside community.

The club’s responsibility is to promote in its members a desire to change for the better, that they may live more productive, law-abiding lives upon returning to their respective communities. The group also places great emphasis on doing everything possible to make amends and give back to the communities that they harmed.

Recently, for example, in an effort to help the family of 13-year old Oswaldo JimemezHernandez, who will soon be undergoing life-saving surgery, the club conducted a fundraiser that allowed its members to present his mother with a $2,500 check, which will allow her to remain in the Stanford Medical Center area during her son’s post-operative stay.

Club President Rafael Mora describes the current project: “Fourteen-year old Itzel, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, dreams of experiencing the same rite of passage celebrated by most Hispanic girls upon reaching their fifteenth birthday: her ‘Quinceañera.’ This celebration, very

similar to the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ celebration for American girls, marks the point in every Hispanic girl’s life when she passes from ‘child’ to ‘young woman.’ Itzel, who will turn 15 in May, has witnessed many such Quinceañera celebrations while growing up in a traditional Mexican family. And despite her serious disability, she yearns as deeply as any other Hispanic girl to experience and celebrate her own Quinceañera.

To this end, our Latino Club is doing everything possible to help her family make this happen for Itzel. For example, we enlisted the services of a local mariachi group to perform at Itzel’s Quinceañera.

We’ve asked a local restaurant to assist in catering the event. And we’ve also enlisted the services of a local photographer to shoot pictures of the celebration.

Now, I am seeking a videographer willing to donate his/her services to film Itzel’s Quinceañera in Roseburg OR, so that she may be presented with a DVD record of this most special moment in her life.”

For more information or to offer your help, contact Rafael Mora at Joe.A.Gil@doc. state.or.us.

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The Northwest Film Center Presents The Globe as a Graph March 11, 7pm at Whitsell Auditorium The Northwest Film Center’s continuing commitment to highlighting cinematic works produced in the Northwest region is housed within its Northwest Tracking series. On Wednesday, March 11, the Film Center is thrilled to present THE GLOBE AS A GRAPH, the new film by Portlandbased director Marcus Cotten at Whitsell Auditorium in the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave).

Cotten’s film/music essay examines the average day with the intervention of a little bit of imagination. Through melody, image, color and natural sound, his film constructs a look at the connecting world we live in—language, growth, time, man and celebration; city, ocean, discovery,

color and light—in 25 non-linear sections.

The music, composed and performed by Cotten, was created simultaneously with the film, underscoring an expression of the intrinsic duality of human perception. Cotten employs a system to create an emotional compass for the viewer using three primary colors: red for dark outlook, yellow for uncertainty and blue for optimism. (100 mins.)

Director Marcus Cotten will be in attendance.

Admission costs $9 for the general public, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children. Advanced tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/1EobbaF.

Click to view the trailer for the film THE GLOBE AS A GRAPH. Music and images by Marcus Cotten (channel in channel out).

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NAB Offers Attendance Discount to OMPA Members April 11-16 in Las Vegas, NV

NAB Show, the world’s largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will feature sessions, workshops, and panels discussing today’s content landscape and the prominent role that Over-the-Top (OTT) video delivery is playing within it.

The convention takes place April 11 – 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. OMPA Members will receive free Exhibits-only registration ($150 value) and $100 off the SMART or Conference Flex Pass when registering before March 27 at the NAB website. See the OMPA Members-only “Monday Mail” for the discount code.

Leading off the conference on Monday, April 13, from 10:30am to 12:00pm will be the Super Session “Constant Cravings – Using OTT to Win the Next Generation of Viewers,” which will address the evolution of the OTT landscape in 2015, particularly as it pertains to loosening pay TV subscription requirements and the opportunities arising from increased timeshifting and place-shifting alike.

Beginning on Tuesday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 15, attendees will be able to attend the Online Video Conference, which will feature discussions around topline issues that subscriptionbased content providers face when monetizing video across a variety of

platforms.

“Today’s consumers want access to their favorite content anytime, anywhere,” said Chris Brown, executive vice president of Conventions and Business Operations at NAB. “This new paradigm creates new challenges for media professionals – how to deliver the best content experience, what platforms to create that experience for, and lastly, how to best monetize throughout. We are pleased to host discussions that answer these questions, and more, at NAB Show.”

On Tuesday, April 14, the Digital Strategies Exchange for Television (DSX4t) conference will feature presentations that focus on the intersection of digital and television.

In addition to the aforementioned sessions and conferences, NAB Show will also feature the Connected Media IP Pavilion, which will focus on IP-centric technologies (such as IPTV, OTT, mobile, social, and cloud) and how they enable audiences to receive, discover, interact and engage with content across any device, anywhere. Via a combination of exhibits and seminar programming, the Connected Media IP Pavilion will educate attendees on the best ways to create and deliver the best multiscreen audience experience.

Key NAB Show exhibitors in the OTT community will display the latest in authentication solutions, cloud technology, set-top-boxes, streaming platforms, television automation and more.

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New OMPA Members Cody Harper

charp91@yahoo.com 503-686-5298 Student studying Video Production at Portland Community College

Connor Muhl

connormuhl@gmail.com 541-380-0302 Home-schooled student

Dan Eason

PDX Metro

daneason@gmail.com 310-623-0308 www.daneasonproductions.com Location Manager

Amanda Mehl

amandamhl@gmail.com 503-807-0145, 503-222-2190 Actor represented by Genesis Management & Media

DOA (Department of Art) Benjamin Hayden

benjamin.hayden@comcast.net 503-309-2068, 503-888-3418 DOA-PDX.com Art design, direction, fabrication, props and set decoration

Brandie Sylfae

BrandieSylfae@gmail.com 503-422-0402 Actor represented by Actors in Action

Chuck Masi

chuckmasi@fastmail.fm 503-310-4285 Student studying Integrated Media (Video Editing & Production) at Mt. Hood Community College

StoryBoy Creative LLC David Kamens

david@StoryBoyCreative.com 503-504-4346 Producer, director, writer for commercials, live events, documentaries

Hayley Bennett

hayleybennettpost@gmail.com 503-705-4684 www.hayleybennettpost.com Student studying Digital Film & Video at Art Institute of Portland

Sarah Jensen

jae.sarah@gmail.com 785-741-3680 www.sarahjaedesign.com Graphic design for film/TV

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20 Flying Color Broadcasts Katlyn Prentice, Producer

kprentice@fc-tv.com 503-507-0019, 202-293-5300 Video production, editing, webcasting, live event production & streaming, satellite streaming, content distribution, documentary production, animation, graphics

Kimberly Morrison

kamway.pdx@gmail.com 503-888-7294 Student studying for Master of International Management at Portland State University

Madeline Stone

medlinestone@gmail.com 503-998-4660 www.madelinestone.com Student studying Multimedia Journalism & Advertising at University of Oregon

9iFX Michael Miller, VFX Supervisor/Owner michael@9ifx.net 541-543-5249 www.9ifx.net Full-service visual effects studio

Michael Weinhart

Kirsten Foe

studio@kirstenfoe.com 503-380-3570 www.kirstenfoe.com Stunt person represented by Q6 Model & Artist Management

Konrad Wojcik

kadwojcik@gmail.com 541-981-1965 PA, Editor, Post-production

Kyle Blachly

Kyle_blachly@hotmail.com 503-747-9612 Student studying Sound Arts at Ex’pression College

Leah March

leahmarchfilms@gmail.com 865-387-6884 Student studying Film & Television at Savannah College of Art & Design

Lucila Cejas-Epple

lucilacejas@gmail.com 503-888-5408 lucilaepple.com Student studying Communication Strategies at University of Oregon

mweinhart@msn.com Student studying Multimedia at Portland Community College

BLANKEYE Patrick Weishampel, Co-owner

patrick@blankeye.tv 503-810-0999, 415-531-2802 blankeye.tv Direction, editing, photography, film, video, animation, styling

Paul Pascale

paulpascale23@gmail.com 503-528-6885 vimeo.com/paulpascale Commercial, music video, corporate

Koerner Camera Systems Sally Spaderna, Rentals Coordinator spaderna.s@koernercamera.com 503-274-6533, 503-929-2653 Rentals Coordinator at Koerner Camera Systems

Seth Whelden

sethwhelden@gmail.com 503-631-7466 sethwheldon.com Director of Photography

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21 Ted Rooney

acted@att.net 323-819-9622 pdxacted.blogspot.com Actor represented by Dangerfield Talent & Literary

Mid-Oregon Chapter Laura Raley

raleyl@onid.oregonstate.edu 650-387-2478 raleyl.wordpress.com Student studying Digital Communication Arts at Oregon State University

Other/Out of State Illusions by Melanie Melanie Jackson

ibmel@ibmel.com 425-761-6496, 425-830-8464 www.ibmel.com Makeup Artist