OMPA Industry News Archives

30Jan

Recap: 2019 Annual Meeting

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Recap: 2019 Annual Meeting | View: 751

More than 250 community members came out to celebrate Oregon’s creative industry at OMPA’s Annual Meeting on January 28 at the Hollywood Theatre. We were treated to an inspirational array of member work, speeches, and news about what’s ahead for our organization and industry. Here are some of the things you should know… Looking Ahead: […]

03Jan

Members: Submit your work for our 2019 Annual Meeting highlight reel!

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Members: Submit your work for our 2019 Annual Meeting highlight reel! | View: 877

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held Monday, January 28, at the Hollywood Theatre. OMPA members are welcome to submit their work for a highlight video we’ll showcase at the event. Please limit your submission to roughly 30 seconds. Specs: Codec: H.264 .mov is preferred Size: 1080 is preferred Instructions: Send an email to lilly@ompa.org with: Zipped file or […]

27Nov

Support the industry’s tax incentive program

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Support the industry’s tax incentive program | View: 915

The money collected through the tax credit auction goes into the Oregon Production Investment Fund, which directly leads to more production jobs, projects, and spending in our state. All Oregon taxpayers can participate, so feel free to share this info with your network. IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3! BID: Submit your bid on the auction website between […]

19Nov

SourceOregon deadline extended to Nov. 20

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on SourceOregon deadline extended to Nov. 20 | View: 707

Are you a working professional in Oregon’s film, TV, and video industry? Make sure you get listed in the statewide industry directory: SourceOregon. We’ve extended the deadline for listings to Tuesday, November 20. Sign up now at sourceoregon.com/getlisted. WHY IT MATTERS The directory helps us achieve our mission in three ways: Advocate: Show policymakers how many jobs are at […]

14Nov

[Photos] November Media Mixer with NW Film Center

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on [Photos] November Media Mixer with NW Film Center | View: 797

We started November off with a Media Mixer at Southpark Seafood in downtown Portland, co-hosted by our friends at Northwest Film Center. It was great to bring together the filmmakers of NWFF45, OMPA members, and our board of directors for a classy evening of networking, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. Thank you so much to all […]

26Oct

[Video] 35 years of advocacy in 2 minutes

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on [Video] 35 years of advocacy in 2 minutes | View: 605

A key part of OMPA’s mission is advocating for production-friendly policies that help make Oregon a destination for filming and a great place to work in the industry. Watch the video below for a quick look at 35 years of industry victories in under two minutes. Huge thanks to our friends at Camp Computer for […]

22Oct

Help OMPA become 1,000 voices strong

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Help OMPA become 1,000 voices strong | View: 461

We’re holding a fall membership drive leading up to the deadline for the 2019 SourceOregon production directory on November 15. The goal is to reach 1,000 members! Will you be one of them? The media production industry is thriving now and we want it to stay that way. Keep the work coming by supporting a […]

01Oct

Recap: Extremely Happy Mixer [Photos]

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Recap: Extremely Happy Mixer [Photos] | View: 541

We’re sorry to anyone who missed the Extremely Happy Mixer we co-hosted with PAF at Hinge and 3DV on September 13 because it was so much fun! See for yourself in the lively photos captured by Portland Ad Fed board member Mark Fenske. We saw the PAF and OMPA logos come to life before our eyes […]

01Oct

KIFF 2018: OMPA Winners & Selections

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on KIFF 2018: OMPA Winners & Selections | View: 806

We took a road trip down to Klamath Falls in September to make new friends in the Southern part of the state and see our members’ work at the sixth-annual Klamath Independent Film Festival. Nearly half of the films selected for KIFF had OMPA members on crew! Here’s a look at the winners and selected […]

04Sep

Apply for our Film Festival/Conference Travel Grant

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Apply for our Film Festival/Conference Travel Grant | View: 1313

The Portland Film Office, in partnership with the Oregon Media Production Association, invites local filmmakers to apply for a conference fee or travel stipend to attend a filmmaking conference or film festival where your film has been accepted. Five $500 grants will be awarded on a rolling basis between September 2018 and June 2019. Eligible […]