OMPA December Callsheet 2011 by Oregon Media Production Association

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OREGON MEDIA PRODUCTION ASSN Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource for the Media Production Industry

OMPA Thanks You Party and Oregon Film Annual Meeting Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at 5pm

White Stag Building 70 NW Couch Street, Portland featuring

OMPA

Governor John Kitzhaber

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Be in there! Late deadline: 12/15/11

Special reserved screening Baghdad Theatre, Portland

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Doors at 6pm Includes Q&A with filmmakers Gil Luna, Kenneth Luba, Jonathan Stark, and actors Suzanne Tufan, Jonathan Ashley Hall, Shelly Lipkin

Population: 2

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Photography: By Submission Page Layout: Duck Up Productions jay@duckupproductions.com 503.701.7926 OMPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS James WilderHancock, President Government Affairs and Business Development Co-Chair WilderHancock Productions wilderhancock@gmail.com 503.245.7415 Lisa Cicala, Vice-President Membership Chair lisa@lisacicala.com 503.260.2977 Tim Troester, Secretary/Treasurer Golf Co-Chair Hays Companies of Oregon ttroester@hayscompanies.com 503.624.4770 Ryan Crisman, Past President Directory Chair Read Entertainment ryan@readentertainment.com 503.501.5454 Kathleen Lopez Kathleen Lopez Production Services Filmmakerlopez@aol.com 503.780.2767 Damon Jones Talent Chair, Health Insurance Chair Actors in Action actorsinaction@qwest.net 503.762.2911 Michael Bard Golf Chair StudioBard Music and Audio Post michael@studiobard.com 503.273.2273 Wayne Paige Scholarship Chair Digital Wave wayne@digitalwave.tv 503.227.9283 Robert Lewis New Media Committee Fashionbuddha Studio robert@fashionbuddha.com 503.490.4787 Kathleen O'Reilly KTO Studio 310.301.0023 Mike Ratoza Bullivant Houser Bailey PC Michael.ratoza@bullivant.com 503.228.6351 Susan Haley Marketing Chair Paydogs susan@paydogs.com 503.850.4742 Stefan Henry-Biskup Liquid Development shbiskup@liquiddevelopment.com 503.223.8500 Jeanna Minshall jminshall@gmail.com 541.228.7268 Christopher Toyne Talent Co-Chair NW Film Financing cftoyne@gmail.com 503.288.3551 OMPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tom McFadden info@ompa.org OMPA ASSISTANT Jessica Beer jessica@ompa.org

The CALLSHEET is published monthly by the Oregon Media Production Association, a 501c(6) non-profit representing Oregon’s film, video and multimedia industry. © 2011 OMPA 901 SE Oak, Suite 104 Portland, OR 97214 503.228.8822 / FAX:503.228.7099 info@ompa.org • www.ompa.org

Dear Industry members

As of the deadline, 85% of our industry members renewed their listings in the industry directory, SourceOregon. That leaves 200 people we are still waiting to hear from. Where are you? I suspect you are working. That’s what we hear when we call those who have not yet listed. It’s not surprising, as it’s been a busy year for Oregon. We’ll keep pestering you to order your listing until we get an answer from everyone in this industry that we know of. It’s been a busy year for OMPA too. Looking back, it is hard to believe all that we accomplished together. In brief: • • • • • • • •

We rallied hundreds of people in Salem on the Capitol Steps to support the Film Incentive We lobbied and renewed the incentive -- in the toughest budgeting period Oregon has ever seen We moved the Callsheet newsletter online to www.issuu. com/ompa and increased the readership of Oregon’s industry news by 400% We held an OMPA-style state of the industry, called the “OMPA Roundup”, which brought elected leaders and industry VIP’s together to support producing in Oregon We earned the support of city and state leaders, including Portland’s outgoing mayor Sam Adams We threw great parties, including Oregon’s Got Talent, the reception for the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, and a fantastic Final Cut Classic golf tournament We co-promoted events with 3dpdx, AEPDX, WebVisions, the Creative Conference, Women in Film, IATSE, SAG, and AFTRA We promoted film premiers and screenings of local producers and crew including Janet McIntyre, the Freeman Brothers, the Pander Brothers, Justin Kolezar, Lana Veenker & Andrew Warnecke, the Faux Film Fest, Leverage viewings – as well as next week’s screening of Population: 2 from Gil Luna, Ken Luba and Moon Tribe Studios.

And we welcomed 102 new members to the Oregon Media Production Association who join the cause of growing jobs and opportunities in Oregon’s production and post-production industry, and all of whom deserve thanks and appreciation for their support. Please join me in celebrating our success at the “OMPA Thanks You” party on Monday December 12th. I think you’ll agree we have a lot to celebrate.

Tom McFadden, OMPA Executive Director

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OMPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards of Excellence The OMPA Awards recognize outstanding members of Oregon’s film, video and multimedia industry. Awards are given for excellence (the Award of Excellence), community participation (the Service and Inspiration award) and potential (the Rising Star) as recognized by industry peers. OMPA invites your nominations by December 15th. Please submit a nominee for one or more categories by writing to awards@ ompa.org. Only OMPA members may nominate, but nominees do not need to be members of OMPA themselves. Submissions should be 100 words or less, and include the name of the nominee, the award category to be considered, your reasons for the nomination and your name & contact info.

Award Categories Award of Excellence Recognizes an individual who has reached the highest level of excellence, craftsmanship and integrity and has helped set the bar for professionalism in Oregon’s industry. Rising Star An individual who has demonstrated great potential, initiative and the qualities that will make them a successful part of the creative and media production community. Service and Inspiration For the individual or team that has made a substantial contribution to the betterment of the community. This could be a contribution of time or talents, a public service production or other effort.

OMPA Member “News Bites” To Be Featured in a New Monthly Column Have you started or just completed principal photography on a new project? Scored a distribution deal? Been accepted into a film festival? Got a film going into release? Received an award or honor? Sold a script? Been cast in a starring role? Acquired a new client? Sold, merged, or expanded your business? Added to your staff? Debuted a new service or product? Or got other industry news to share? Beginning with the February issue, the Callsheet Newsletter will feature a new monthly column to spotlight member’s news shorts. All items must be received by the 10th of the month for the following

month’s issue. Please send your press releases and/or complete information with a high-res JPEG (if available) and suggested caption in an e-mail to Lyla Foggia at lyla@foggiapr.com. A contact name and phone number must be included. Questions? Please call Lyla at 503-622-0232. For larger stories, please continue to submit your press releases and manuscripts to Jessica Beer, OMPA Administrative Manager, at info@ompa.org.

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Oregon’s Media Production Industry Says “Thank You” Film, TV, commercial and new media production group welcomes Governor Kitzhaber with end of year fete.

Join Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) and the Oregon Governor’s Office of Film & Television on Dec. 12th for a “Thank You” party followed by the Oregon Film Annual Meeting in Portland. 2011 was a record year for Oregon’s film and television industry in generating economic activity and hundreds of jobs for Oregonians. Portland Mayor Sam Adams is among the many elected leaders who have voiced support for film and TV jobs. “The

film industry is an important economic driver, ” says Adams. “Since 2007 through December 1, 2010, the direct and indirect impact on Oregon’s economy by state-allied film and television projects was nearly $350 million. By the end of 2011, this impact is projected to be almost $542 million.” The Oregon legislature’s renewal of the Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) came after rigorous scrutiny of all the economic development programs and is a testament to this industry’s ability to generate jobs. In spite of a lackluster national economy, Oregon’s commitment and support of the media production industry is directly related to its growth. “It’s really a group effort,” says OMPA President James WilderHancock, “and that is why we want to say ‘thank you’ to all the people and organizations who make Oregon a success at growing jobs for an informationage economy.” Featured at the reception will be Digital Media Commission scholarship students, who will present winning projects. The Digital Media Commission was awarded to 8 individuals to explore applications of specific personal media technology, provided by and directed by Intel Interaction & Experience Research Lab.

Event Details Monday, Dec. 12th, 2011 University of Oregon Portland Campus 70 NW Couch Street, Portland

5pm Reception 6pm Governor’s Office Annual Meeting The event is free and all are encouraged to attend. Reception hosted by Intel and OMPA Oregon Food Bank donations will be accepted.

RSVP today!

12.2011 Population: 2 Special Screening A special screening of the Oregon-made film Population: 2 will take place on Thursday, December 8th, 7:30p.m. (theater doors open at 6pm) at the Baghdad Theater in Portland Oregon. We are expecting a full house and there are a limited number of seats… please make sure you can attend if you reserve a ticket(s). Make your reservation today at http://www. moontribestudios.com/welcome/?p=187. When you get to the site enter the password that is listed and print your own tickets. Please don’t hesitate to get your tickets NOW. They are free! This is an Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) and a United Filmmakers Association (UFA) supported event. ABOUT THE FILM Every day, Lilith wanders the remains of civilization, scavenging what she can from the deserted refuse of what was once a bustling city. Her red wagon drags along behind her, its rusty wheels squeaking out a constant and lonely rhythm in the dead city. Once she had planned to fill it with a child’s toys. Now, instead, she fills it with canned goods, bottled water, and whatever else she can find to help her live another day. These materials she brings back to her underground home, a nest she’s carved out for herself underneath the deserted city streets. The film prompts one to explore the themes of loss and loneliness, as well as to show the consequences of the choices we make, and the choices we are afraid to make. It warns about the dangers of taking things for granted, more especially the relationships we forge with the people willing to take life’s journey with us. It is a story that explores one potential future. Population: 2 was shot entirely in historic Oregon locations (including the Shanghai Tunnels, the Fairview Training Center and the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Gordon House) with an all-Oregon cast, crew and equipment. The feature film was written and directed by Gil Luna; produced by Jonathan Stark, Gil Luna and Kenneth Luba in association with golightlyfilms, inc.; Story by Jonathan Stark and Gil Luna; Director of Photography Kenneth Luba; starring Suzanne Tufan, Jonathan Ashley Hall, and Shelly Lipkin.

5 Free… but reservations are required L to R: Writer/Director - Gil Luna, Director of Photography - Kenneth Luba, Actor - Suzanne Tufan, Executive Producer - Jonathan Stark. On the set at Fairview Training Center, Salem, Oregon

Star of Population: 2 - Suzanne Tufan

Population: 2 Cinematographer and Director of Photography - Kenneth Luba

L to R: Director Gil Luna, Director of Photography Kenneth Luba. On the set of “Population: 2” at the Oregon Gardens

Director - Gil Luna Executive Producer Jonathan Stark

Photos by Levy Moroshan

L to R: Production Assistant - Justin Strommer, Location Sound - Brian Mazzola, Director - Gil Luna, 1st Assistant Camera, Director of Photography - Kenneth Luba, 2nd. Assistant Camera - Galvin Collins. On the set of Population: 2 at Fairview Training Center, Salem, Oregon

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6 Digital Marketing Conference to Take Place at PSU OMPA’s Government Affairs committee – formerly know as the Government Affairs and Business Development (GABD) committee – met last month at the OMPA office to begin preparations for the convening of the 2012 Oregon legislative session. The Government Affairs crew has done a lot of the heavy lifting for OMPA over the last few years. This group crafted iOPIF (OMPA’s revision to the Oregon Production Investment Fund to benefit Oregonbased independent producers), lobbied the film office to create the “Roads of Oregon” promotion and blog, researched and published the Candidate Scorecard, organized constituent meetings with

legislators and coordinated messaging to increase OPIF and re-affirm it by the legislature this last session. Thanks in large p Applefield as Government Affairs chair. Barring any unforeseen resignations, Nathaniel will remain chair until the OMPA board meets again for strategic planning next February. So show Nathaniel some respect and support! Those of you who participated in the 2011 legislative efforts will already know that Nathaniel has been an extraordinary asset in our lobbying, even in his short time as Executive Director of Portland AFTRA. Visit the conference website for more info and to register today!

Keynote speakers Michael Brito is the senior vice president for social business planning at Edelman Digital in the Silicon Valley. Previously, Michael worked for HP, Yahoo! and Intel. He is currently writing a book, “Smart Business, Social Business - A Playbook for Enterprise Social Media,” which focuses on the internal dynamics of organizations (i.e., culture, organizational silos, governance, training, social CRM and metrics). Marsha Collier is the author of eBay For Dummies, and eBay Business All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies. She has sold over a million books, has been on the Business Week Best Seller list, and has published more than 35 books in the Wiley “For Dummies” series. Marsha’s latest book is “The Ultimate Online Customer Service Guide: How to Connect with your Customers to Sell More.”

Tom Bennett is a Consultant at Dachis Group | XPLANE, leading client adoption and utilization of social and collaborative technologies. As part of Dachis Group’s Thought Leadership Council, he publishes and speaks regularly on the ‘Connected Company’ at Fortune 500 enterprise events. He is also spearheading social enterprise initiatives for priority accounts nationally.

Tim Frick is the author of “Return on Engagement: Content, Strategy and Design Techniques for Digital Marketing” (Focal Press) and “Managing Interactive Media Projects” (DelmarCengage Learning). Tim is the owner of Mightybytes, Inc., a full-service and green creative firm based in Chicago. Mightbytes’ portfolio includes the Joffrey Ballet, the Chicago History Museum, School of Rock, and National Geographic.

Roel Uleners is a Senior Designer for Dachis Group | XPLANE, heading up collaborative facilitation and design projects both in North America and in Europe. Roel bridges the gap between design and facilitation, with a highly tuned sense for strategy, meaning and clarity. He truly embodies the XPLANE ideology of design thinking.

12.2011 OMPA’s Talent Committee Takes On The Myth of the “Starving Artist” by Harold Phillips and retirement. These seminars, and others the Talent Committee has planned Most people working in our industry for 2012, are presented free of charge have been exposed, at some point, to the for OMPA members (and are open to the romantic notion of the “starving artist” – public for a nominal fee.) that person who lives in poverty, works three jobs to make ends meet while pursuing As our members toast the end of his or her creative endeavors on the “off2011, we hope they’re also analyzing the hours,” and is often hungry (but nourished challenges and missteps that may have by those endeavors.) occurred this past year… and that they’re laying plans to make 2012 an even stronger It’s a romantic notion, to be sure, and our year. The Talent Committee’s seminar hat’s off to anyone who can make a life like series is there to help with those plans. that work for themselves and their families. We hope you’ll join us in the coming year OMPA’s Talent Committee, however, doesn’t as we explore ways to make our industry believe our members need to starve to stronger, by keeping those working in the work in this industry. On the contrary – we industry from starving. believe that our industry is only weakened if those working in it are living “hand-to-mouth.” Of course, we know firstServing the Pacific Northwest hand how difficult it is to make a living in film, TV, commercials and new media here in Oregon – Producers. Directors. Writers. Cinematographers. Editors, Graphic Designers the variable work, the sometimes Award-Winning (if not often) low wages, the Industry Professionals unpredictable schedule… we also in Development and Production for know there are ways to take Network Television, 503.449.5046 charge of one’s life and business Cable, Independent Film, 360.910.7211 that will not only help those Commercial and Corporate. working in our industry “make a www.duckupproductions.com Fortune 500 Client List. living” – but LIVE a stable life. Over the past year the Talent Committee has presented a series of seminars aimed at giving OMPA members and others in our industry the resources they need to get their business and personal lives in order. In February, the Committee held a workshop on tax planning. In September, we presented a panel discussion on health insurance options. This coming January, the Talent Committee plans a panel discussion on saving, investment

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Camp: Computer Animation for Grades 7-12 at the Northwest Film Center School of Film MONDAY-FRIDAY, DEC 26-30, NOON-5 PM

Registration open now! Bring twodimensional graphic artwork to life using Adobe Flash software on Apple digital workstations. Learn how animators create motion using techniques such as keyframes, squash and stretch, and metamorphosis. Animate video stills and/or scan in and manipulate your own artwork. Record the action frame by frame as you create your own animated

sequences with your own recorded audio. The week will culminate in a screening for family and friends, complete with popcorn. Class films will be uploaded to a special class online video album. Short break included. Click here to check out class.

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Creative Cares Brings Nonprofits and Creatives Together for the Greater Good Why CreativeCares? There are thousands of noble organizations worldwide that need the expertise of creative professionals to tell their story. Without a powerful message, organizations cannot garner the resources they so desperately need to effect real change. These organizations working for social change are strapped for time, resources and funding. Many of these groups rely solely on charitable donations. Hiring strong creative talent is usually not a financial possibility. How does CreativeCares help? CreativeCares is a nonprofit that connects other nonprofit organizations to creative volunteers. Creative professionals are matched to organizations that need creative services such as graphic design, web development, copywriting, filmmaking and videography. Together, they achieve a louder voice, a bigger presence and a greater ability to tangibly change the world. Who is CreativeCares? CreativeCares was founded in 2010 by Burk Jackson, who left a successful commercial photography career to help nonprofits find the skilled creative help they often need. CreativeCares has grown from fledgling start-up to awardwinning innovator. The organization was just named 2011’s “Best New Nonprofit” by Portland Monthly magazine’s Light a Fire awards. This past year, CreativeCares has successfully matched numerous creative volunteers with many

nonprofits like Portland Homeless Family Solutions, Paws Assisting Veterans, SHARE in Africa, Habitat For Humanity, Reactive Magazine, Chicago’s BackStage Theatre Company, Open Meadow School, Mental Health Association of Portland, Mt. Emily Safe Center, Children’s Book Bank, and other wonderful organizations. How can you get involved? An upcoming project ideal for OMPA members is a short video for the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble. The Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble is a 14-piece ensemble that commissions and performs new music by Portland-area composers. The film will document the creative process as 4 composers develop new pieces of music to be performed at the Portland Jazz Festival in February. The composers’ perspectives and approaches will be highlighted in the film with the climax being the Feburary concert. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring young filmmaker, CreativeCares has a constant and ongoing need for talented individuals. CreativeCares is also seeking mentors for our student volunteer programs. We have numerous projects that will be created by students and we’re looking for professionals to guide them along as they work to help others. To find out more or express interest in any of our worldc h a n g i n g programs, please contact Burk Jackson at burk@ creativecares org or visit online at CreativeCares.org

CreativeCare founder Burk Jackson

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Workshops at Indent Studios Bonnie Root’s Audition Prep Level 1 Bonnie Root’s Audition Prep Level 2 Bonnie Root is an award-winning director and working actress in LA. She has appeared in shows such as Criminal Minds, Cold Case, Without a Trace, CSI, and Hawthorne. In this workshop, actors will spend time with improv warm ups, then move into improv monologues. They will learn techniques to enhance memorization and interpret material without over thinking it. Cold reads will follow; actors will learn Ms. Root’s personal approach to breaking down auditions, as well as discussing what has worked for them. Following cold reads, the class will spend time discussing audition theory. There will be a question and answer session to discuss what the industry is like in LA, talk about writing, directing, and how to find creative ways to promote yourself and your artistry/creativity. Lastly, the class will discuss troubleshooting nerves and talk about warming up for auditions. This class will be about the basic approach to breaking down material.

Bonnie Root is an award winning director and working actress in LA. She has appeared in shows such as Criminal Minds, Cold Case, Without a Trace, CSI, and Hawthorne. In this workshop, intermediate actors will spend time a little time with improv warm ups. More focus will be placed on cold reads; actors will learn the next level in Ms. Root’s person approach to breaking down auditions, as well as discussing what has worked for them. Following cold reads, the class will spend time discussing audition theory. There will be a question and answer session to discuss what the industry is like in LA, talk about writing, directing, and how to find creative ways to promote yourself and your artistry/creativity. This class will be about the intermediate approach to breaking down material.

Date: Saturday, December 3. 10:00am – 5:00pm Location: Indent Studios: 1535 SE 9th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 Cost is $100.00 for the whole day. Better hurry, this is a limited offer as rates increase in the new year. To sign up contact: maren@ indentstudios.com

Date: Sunday, December 4. 10:00am – 5:00pm Location: Indent Studios · 1535 SE 9th Ave./Portland, OR 97214 Cost is $100.00 for the whole day. Better hurry though, this is a limited offer as rates increase in the new year. To sign up contact: maren@ indentstudios.com

Disclaimer notice*: There is now a cancellation policy in effect. Deposit is due upon sign up. If for any reason you have to cancel, the deposit will be retained. However, it will be applied to a future workshop, by the same instructor, for a period of up to 12 months.

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Steve Coker’s Acting for the Rest of us Indent Studios Presents Acting for the Rest of Us. Instructor: Steve Coker This is not a Meisner class, No Stanislavski here! This is an informed and inspirational deconstruction of the performance process. Most acting classes inspire through teaching someone else’s methods, in this class we strive to discover YOUR specific process, YOUR unique perspective on character, movement, and performance interaction. Discover it and teach you to trust it. I don’t believe in ‘acting’ I believe in ‘reacting’ and the art of listening. This is a six week course designed to get you performing scenes right away. We will

discuss the fundamentals of ‘reacting’, work with and critique other students, and receive direct feedback from a professional actor/ producer/director and casting director. Many of you will see results and improvements to your performance after one session. Class is Monday nights 6pm to 8pm for six weeks starting November 7th and ending December 12th. Class fee is $250.00 Class size limited to 12 students. For more info or to sign up, contact: maren@indentstudios.com

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Creature Comforts: Ergonomic Stimulus for the Hollywood Theater In a bold move to increase the comfort level of thousands of patrons in Portland, Oregon, the Hollywood Theatre is rolling out an aggressive, new ergonomic stimulus package called “Creature Comforts”.  The Hollywood Theatre, long recognized as a historic landmark in the centrally located Hollywood neighborhood of Portland, is the recent beneficiary of ergonomic stimulus aid from Regal Cinemas, a national movie theatre chain, in the form of 600 “gently used” seats for its three auditoriums. Like many stimulus packages, this generous gift of seats (a $100,000 value if the theatre were to try to buy them on their own) comes with a local matching component. It will cost approximately $30,000 to install the seats and make it possible to start realizing “ergonomic gain.” These funds will need to come from Hollywood Theatre patrons. “That’s roughly $50 a seat,” points out Hollywood Theatre Executive Director Doug Whyte. “This is a remarkably good investment for our patrons, with their $50 gift being instantly matched 3 to 1 by Regal.”   The Hollywood Theatre is a not-forprofit organization whose mission is to entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community through the art of film while preserving a historic Portland landmark. The non-profit also owns the building that houses the iconic theatre. This ergonomic stimulus package is one part of a much larger effort to improve and renovate the Hollywood Theatre as a major venue in the Portland Area. “Our members and patrons have told us that they place a high priority on the theatre itself as not only a historic landmark, but as a vibrant cultural venue for the neighborhood and the city,” says Whyte. “Our patrons are telling us that caring for the building itself should be one of our highest priorities.“   “We have already started other

improvements to the building, working to make it more comfortable and more beautiful for our patrons to enjoy,” continues Whyte. “We will be working on several projects over the coming years to continue to renew this wonderful theatre, as we also continue to enhance and expand our programming and our service to the community.”   Hollywood Theatre Board President, Andrew Schpak, is confident that the community will get behind this initiative. “We already have the donated seats, and I believe everyone in the community who has sat in one of our old ones knows how important these new seats are to the theatre’s success.“   Get comfortable! Give $50!

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In Support of Outstanding Or The 2012 Oregon Media Arts Fellowship, established to recognize and support the work of Oregon filmmakers, was announced November 11, 2011, to a packed house at the 38th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival. This year’s Fellowship recipient is Edward P. Davee, who will receive a cash award of $15,000 administered by the Northwest Film Center. Davee works for the audiovisual department of Reed College and is a longtime filmmaker with several acclaimed short works including Crowfilm (2003), an official selection in the 30th Northwest Film & Video Festival. Davee’s proposed project for the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship, entitled Lost Division, will be shot on Super-

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Eastern Oregon Film Festival Announces 2011 Award Winners Eastern Oregon Film Festival awards five filmmakers with this year’s honors. Bellflower and Dragonslayer received Best Film nods in the narrative and documentary categories, respectively. Cirkus Columbia, and short, Summer Snapshot won audience choice awards. And Bad Fever director, Dustin Guy Defa, was recognized for his ‘Innovation in Directing’. Now in its third year, EOFF continues to grow at an impressive clip. Attendance increased by almost 30% this year and community support has grown exponentially. With numerous film premieres, filmmaker Q&As, and raging afterparties with some of the hottest bands

enter announces 2012 Arts Fellowship

regon Moving Image Artists 16mm and follows three AWOL World War II soldiers, an army chaplain, a shell-shocked 16mm photographer, and an infantryman as they carefully traverse the dense Hürtgen forest near Belgium over the course of two days. The application deadline for the next round of the Oregon Media Arts Fellowships is October 1, 2012. Application information is available from the Northwest Film Center at www.nwfilm.org; by contacting Thomas Phillipson at thomas@nwfilm. org, 503-221-1156; or by contacting the Oregon Arts Commission at www.oregonartscommission.org, 503-986-0082

in the region, EOFF is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best weekends on the Northwest calendar. “It’s a tall order to cram 20 films and 8 bands into 3 days,” said EOFF Board President, Chris Jennings. “But we all had a good time trying.” This small, artist-friendly festival serves up quite a slate of award-winning films, including a wonderful array of Oregon, Northwest, and even West Coast premieres (i.e. films that have never screened in these regions). Festival goers are also given a unique opportunity to engage with numerous filmmakers who were at the festival to facilitate Q&As in person. One of them, Jon Foy, came from Philadelphia to kick off the NW Premiere of his Sundance-award-winning documentary, Resurrect Dead. And several others, including hot up-and-comers, Evan Glodell, Tristan Patterson, Sophia Takal, and Dustin Guy Defa, participated in Q&As via Skype. Jury awards were given to the best narrative and documentary features, as well as a Special Mention for a powerful small independent film that caught everyone’s attention:

Bellflower – 2011 WINNER Best Narrative Feature  DIRECTOR: Evan Glodell Dragonslayer – 2011 WINNER Best Documentary Feature  DIRECTOR: Tristan Patterson Dustin Guy Defa, Bad Fever Innovation in Directing Cirkus Columbia – Audience Choice, Best Feature Film  DIRECTOR: Danis Tanovic Summer Snapshot – Audience Choice, Best Short Film  DIRECTOR: Ian McCluskey

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Announcing

Jo Sparkes 503-967-5770 jasparkes@gmail.com Writer, some editing (Avid Media Composer) Jordan McGinnis Stiltz Production 971-285-0203 stiltzproduction@gmail.com Video editor, PA/runnner, film, graphics and motion graphics, animation (stop motion, computer) Joseph Landeene 503-718-8989 jlanhd@gmail.com Director of photography, editor (Avid, FCP, After Effects)

Jeremy Bird 503-490-9072 jryanbird@gmail.com Video editor Emie Otis 503-380-8721 emieotis@gmail.com Hair & makeup

Bruce International, Inc. 503-643-8448 melissa@bruceinternational.com Voice talent, voice coaching, subtitling, transcription, translation, interpretation, language training

Stephanie Golden 310-498-4818 StephanieG.Golden@gmail.com Screenwriting, storyboard design, illustration, extra, production assistant

Rick Phillips A KTVA Production, LLC 503-659-4417 mail@ktvavideo.com Video production company, corporate/industrial videos, web streaming, editing, freelance HD cameraman, narration, studio rental

Mary McDonald-Lewis 503-295-4997 mary@marymac.com Voice actor, dialect & dialogue coach for film & television, Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAG National Board Member & AFTRA President (Portland)

Michelle Damis 503-274-1005 michelledamis@yahoo.com Actress, stuntperson represented by Arthouse Talent & Literary

Tom Olsen, Jr. Anch or Pictures 503-258-7773 tolsenjr@comcast.net Documentary film producer

Bryan Fletchall Northwest Camera Support 877-799-9128 bryan@nwcamsupport.com Camera support equipment provider: 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SuperTechnocrane, Steadicam, PowerPod

Alissa Desler A Hidden Location Northwest 509-531-5454 ahiddenlocation@aol.com Crew/Support services

Blaine Palmer 501-913-5667 blainepalmer@ stanfordalumni.org Actor represented by Arthouse Talent & Literary George Swords The Mac Pac 503-256-5210 george@macpac.com Computers/Software & editing equipment Dave Ruddick Pacific Wonderland Productions 503-887-5324 daveruddick@me.com Location sound mixer Mimi Bergen 503-502-9074 mimib.howl@gmail.com Production assistant, assistant editor, editor Peter J. Dowd, Jr. 732-300-8197 pdwod@mac.com First & second AD Tom Ivancie 503-333-4233 tomivancie@gmail.com Actor represented by Dangerfield Talent and Literary

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OMPA is Oregon’s trade association for professionals in the film, television, commercial and new media production industry. Together we grow business, jobs, and a community of connections. Join us. Click “Join OMPA” at www.ompa.org.

PRESIDENT James WilderHancock VICE PRESIDENT-MEMBERSHIP Lisa Cicala TREASURER Tim Troester NW FILM FINANCING Christopher Toyne DIRECTORY CHAIR Ryan Crisman GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Nathaniel Applefield David Cress GOLF Michael Bard Tim Troester Gary Nolton TALENT Christopher Toyne Damon Jones NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY Robert Lewis PUBLICITY Susan Haley SCHOLARSHIPS Wayne Paige HEALTH INSURANCE Dennis Noreen INDIE PRODUCERS LIAISON Jena Bodell JOBS LIAISON Peter Fuhrman DIGITAL MEDIA COMMISSION ADVISOR Chris Maier COPY EDITING David Friedman EVENT PRODUCTION Bob Wadden Ryan Menard DESIGNER Julianne Fleming NEWSLETTER DESIGNER Jay Tormohlen EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tom McFadden ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Jessica Beer Copyright 2011 OMPA \

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Sort of a funny story, Ed Moore framed it up on his camera and then the homeowner, Paula Acker, pushed the button.

Vermillion Films LTD on location in Portland Oregon for Polar Electro: Pictured from top L-R; Justin Ward, Mike Gust, Kathy Krause, Chandler Vinar, Zach Jones, Moira Morel, Kendra Stanton, Amanda Frauenglass, Connie Crabtree, Salla Rahja, Jason Cuddy, Clair Dawkes, Kate Elliott, Jordan Siemans, James Beucler, Charlie Norton, Tanja Alamikkela, Lee Kemp John Newbold, Ed Moore, Chip Ingram, Jim Davis, Paula Webb