OMPA oregon Archives

27Nov

Support the industry’s tax incentive program

By: Lilly Joynes | Comments Off on Support the industry’s tax incentive program | View: 490

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: 314

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 […]

08Feb

The Portland Black Film Festival

By: Lisa Cicala | Comments Off on The Portland Black Film Festival | View: 0

The Portland Black Film Festival aims to offer diverse perspectives and stories in an art form all too often dominated by white filmmakers. The festival features films which showcase the cinematic achievements of African American stars and filmmakers and examine the black experience in America.

30Aug

HouseSpecial’s Jailbreak Takes Best Picture at We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival

By: Lisa Cicala | Comments Off on HouseSpecial’s Jailbreak Takes Best Picture at We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival | View: 2011

Submitted by HouseSpecial – Check out HouseSpecial’s website here. [August 28, 2017: Baker City, OR.] HouseSpecial took home the award for Best Picture at the We Like ‘Em Short Film Festival held on August 17-20, 2017 in Baker City, Oregon. Aaron Sorenson wrote and directed the winning stop-motion film, Jailbreak, which was shot in black […]

28Aug

OMPA Teams Up With Muse Storytelling for August Media Mixer

By: Lisa Cicala | Comments Off on OMPA Teams Up With Muse Storytelling for August Media Mixer | View: 2073

Muse Storytelling sponsored OMPA’s August Media Mixer, which took place on August 16th. The event was held on a rooftop in SE Portland at Muse’s headquarters, and all 130 attendees got to enjoy a delightful late-summer Portland afternoon. Muse Storytelling is a breakthrough storytelling process that empowers filmmakers to build connections with their audience […]

21Jul

OMPA’s hosts Morning Media Mixer and Toasts to 3 Laws in 3 Years

By: Lisa Cicala | Comments Off on OMPA’s hosts Morning Media Mixer and Toasts to 3 Laws in 3 Years | View: 1975

Last week OMPA had the pleasure of hosting our first Summer Morning Media Mixer. With over 100 attendees, the event was a fantastic way to kick off the warm summer Friday. Members and non-members alike came to enjoy free coffee and breakfast, while discussing OMPA’s bright future and what that means for […]