by admin | Oct 26, 2018 | Advocacy
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...
by admin | Oct 22, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Oct 1, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Oct 1, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Jul 17, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Jul 10, 2018 | Member News
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...
by admin | Jun 25, 2018 | Industry News
OMPA Roundtables Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer? Reach Out Advertise With Ompa Stories Roundtable builds bridges between production community and city offices By lilly Joynes What does it take to film in Portland? The support...
by admin | May 21, 2018 | Industry News, Member News
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...
by admin | May 17, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | May 15, 2018 | Member Profile
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: Actor/Producer/Director Jerry Bell Jr. By lisa Cicala Thanks to OMPA member Jerry Bell Jr. for sitting down with us...
by admin | Apr 30, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Apr 27, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Apr 23, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Apr 23, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Apr 13, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Apr 2, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Industry News
OMPA Members in Focus Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer? Have an idea for a story or want to be a contributing writer? Reach Out Advertise With OMPA Stories OMPA Members in Focus: Actor and Teacher Katie O’Grady By lisa Cicala...
by admin | Feb 21, 2018 | Member Profile
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...
by admin | Jan 30, 2018 | Member Profile
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...
by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Industry News
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...
by admin | Dec 12, 2017 | Member Profile
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...
by admin | Nov 2, 2017 | Member Profile
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....