35 years of advocacy in 2 minutes

35 years of advocacy in 2 minutes

Why OMPA Matters Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories 35 years of advocacy in 2 minutes    By lilly Joynes    A key part of OMPA’s mission is advocating for production-friendly policies that...
Help OMPA become 1,000 voices strong

Help OMPA become 1,000 voices strong

1000 Voices Strong Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Help OMPA become 1,000 voices strong    By lilly Joynes    We’re holding a fall membership drive leading up to the deadline for the 2019...
KIFF 2018: OMPA Winners & Selections

KIFF 2018: OMPA Winners & Selections

KIFF Winners & Selections Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories KIFF 2018: OMPA Winners & Selections    By lilly Joynes    We took a road trip down to Klamath Falls in September to make new...
Recap: Extremely Happy Mixer

Recap: Extremely Happy Mixer

Recap: Mixer Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Recap: Extremely Happy Mixer    By lilly Joynes    We’re sorry to anyone who missed the Extremely Happy Mixer we co-hosted with PAF...
Event Recap: Creatives of Color Collaborative

Event Recap: Creatives of Color Collaborative

Event Recap Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Event Recap: Creatives of Color Collaborative    By lilly Joynes    Here are a few words from the woman who truly helped this event go from idea to...
Apply for our Film Festival/Conference Travel Grant

Apply for our Film Festival/Conference Travel Grant

Apply for Grant Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Apply for our Film Festival/Conference Travel Grant    By lilly Joynes    The Portland Film Office, in partnership with the Oregon Media...
Takeaways from the Pints & Pixels Freelancing Panel

Takeaways from the Pints & Pixels Freelancing Panel

Pints & Pixels Panel Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Takeaways from the Pints & Pixels Freelancing Panel    By lilly Joynes    Working for yourself doesn’t mean you’re on...
OMPA Teams Up With VFX/PDX for Networking Event

OMPA Teams Up With VFX/PDX for Networking Event

Networking Event Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories OMPA Teams Up With VFX/PDX for Networking Event    By lilly Joynes    We weren’t kidding when we said last Monday’s VFX and...
Get to Know Your Board: Roland Gauthier

Get to Know Your Board: Roland Gauthier

Get To Know Your Board Member Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Get to Know Your Board: Roland Gauthier    By lilly Joynes    Meet OMPA Board President Roland Gauthier! Born in France and bred in...
Get to Know Your Board: Angela Geier

Get to Know Your Board: Angela Geier

Get to Know Your Board Member Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Get to Know Your Board: Angela Geier    By lisa Cicala    OMPA Board Member Angela Geier has been a Recruiter in the VFX and...
The Top 10 Film Festivals to Submit To

The Top 10 Film Festivals to Submit To

Top 10 Film Festivals Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories The Top 10 Film Festivals to Submit To    By lisa Cicala    A key part of OMPA’s mission is advocating for production-friendly...
City Council Candidates Respond to OMPA Survey

City Council Candidates Respond to OMPA Survey

City Council Candidates Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories City Council Candidates Respond to OMPA Survey    By lisa Cicala    CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONER, POSITION NO. 2 Nick Fish – see...
Top 5 Tips for Submitting to Film Festivals

Top 5 Tips for Submitting to Film Festivals

Submitting to Film Festivals Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Top 5 Tips for Submitting to Film Festivals    By lisa Cicala    OMPA member Scott Ballard has been a freelance filmmaker for about...
Resume Woes? You’re not the only one.

Resume Woes? You’re not the only one.

Why OMPA Matters Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Resume Woes? You’re not the only one.    By lisa Cicala    We recently had the pleasure of chatting with assistant director, producer and...
Office for Rent, OMPA-adjacent!

Office for Rent, OMPA-adjacent!

Office for Rent Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Office for Rent, OMPA-adjacent!    By lisa Cicala    Your friendly neighborhood OMPA is now seeking a friendly neighbor! We have a private office...
OMPA5 : 5 Tips to Make Your Production More Eco-Friendly

OMPA5 : 5 Tips to Make Your Production More Eco-Friendly

OMPA5: 5 Tips Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories OMPA5 : 5 Tips to Make Your Production More Eco-Friendly    By lisa Cicala    Cine Rent West is one of the oldest studios in Portland, and stage...
OMPA Interviews Producer Darren Demetre

OMPA Interviews Producer Darren Demetre

OMPA Interviews Dan Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Interviews Producer Darren Demetre    By lisa Cicala    Thumbnail photo: Darren Demetre and Joe Hardesty, Co-Executive Producers of...
OMPA Members in Focus: VFX Artist, Adam C. Sager

OMPA Members in Focus: VFX Artist, Adam C. Sager

OMPA Members in Focus Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Members in Focus: VFX Artist, Adam C. Sager    By lisa Cicala    The Oregon film & media industry is full of impressive talent as...
OMPA Members in Focus: Coach Sarge Cine

OMPA Members in Focus: Coach Sarge Cine

OMPA Members in Focus Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Members in Focus: Coach Sarge Cine    By lisa Cicala    Interviewing Coach & Sarge to kick off our January 2018 Members in Focus...
OMPA Welcomes Lisa Cicala as Executive Director

OMPA Welcomes Lisa Cicala as Executive Director

OMPA Welcomes Lisa Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Welcomes Lisa Cicala as Executive Director    By lisa Cicala    The Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) is proud to announce and...
OMPA Members in Focus: Casting Simon Max Hill

OMPA Members in Focus: Casting Simon Max Hill

OMPA Members in Focus Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Members in Focus: Casting Simon Max Hill    By lisa Cicala    The OMPA mission is strengthened by its members and their work. We are a...
OMPA Members in Focus: The Benefits of Alicia J. Rose

OMPA Members in Focus: The Benefits of Alicia J. Rose

OMPA Members in Focus Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer?  Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Members in Focus: The Benefits of Alicia J. Rose    By lisa Cicala    The OMPA mission is strengthened by its members and their work....