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'Get Screened' video contest throws a spotlight on the importance of colorectal-cancer screening
Posted 11/4/08Get Screened Video Contest
SEATTLE - October 27, 2008 - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today announced a video contest called "Get Screened" - a creative challenge to movie makers to help shine a spotlight on the importance of colorectal-cancer screening. The contest is part of the Hutchinson Center's ongoing awareness campaign - Your colon. Your life. Your call. - to increase colon-cancer screening rates and reduce deaths from the disease in Washington state.
Colon cancer is the third most-commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. An estimated 49,960 Americans, including 940 Washington state residents, will die of the disease this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
"Most of these deaths could be prevented if the disease were caught early. We're launching this video contest to help increase awareness about the importance of early detection and motivate people to get screened," said Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., president and director of the Hutchinson Center.
The contest is open to movie makers age 18 and older. Film or video submissions must be either 30 seconds or 60 seconds in length and can be in any style or genre, including animation, drama, still art, imagery, comedy or documentary. Entries will be judged on five criteria: originality, creativity, concept, information and overall presentation. All entries are due by Jan. 15, 2009.
The top 15 entries will be posted to YouTube.com in February and the public will be allowed to view each finalist's submission and to post comments. Each finalist will be evaluated by a panel of celebrity judges.
In mid-March five winning entries will be announced: one grand prize ($2,500), two first-runners-up ($1,000) and two second-runners-up ($500). The winning videos and finalists will also be posted on the campaign Web site and be screened at a public event.
For more information about the contest, please visit the website
James Westby's "The Auteur" To Premiere at Cinema 21
Posted 10/30/08Portland, Ore. - (October 30, 2008) Portland director and screenwriter James Westby's latest movie, The Auteur, is scheduled to make its Portland debut December 5th - 11th at Cinema 21. Since premiering at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, the film has garnered worldwide acclaim at the Athens (Greece) International Film Festival and London's Raindance Film Festival. Variety magazine and Vanity Fair have hailed the film as a "sharp and human-scaled comedy" and "not only laugh-out-loud funny, but also intelligent," respectively.
The film has also become an underground hit on YouTube as clips of the film have garnered more than 7 million views, and at one time was the most-viewed entry on the popular website. Additionally, the film has been selected by numerous upcoming national and international film festivals including the Victoria Film Festival, Torino Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Filmed entirely in and around Portland, The Auteur follows the larger-than-life adult filmmaker Arturo Domingo (Melik Melkasian) as he navigates the nexus of a creative and personal midlife crisis. While running into irreverent fans, counter-culture types, and even Ron Jeremy, the film is at once a raunchy comedy and an intimate portrait of a man in search of his soul.
With outstanding performances by Malkasian (Film Geek), Katherine Flynn (daughter of Jane Seymour), John Breen (Untraceable), and Cara Seymour (Gangs of New York, Hotel Rwanda), The Auteur also boasts incredible visual design with cinematography by Alan Jacobsen (The Trials of Daryl Hunt) and production design by David Storm (Don't Come A Knockin', Northfork).
The energy and excitement of the Pacific Northwest is truly brought to screen with the support of a soundtrack and original score from local artists. Fans from beyond the region can look forward to national Portland acts including The Decemberists, The Shaky Hands, Norfolk and Western, MarchFourth Marching Band, Laura Gibson, Copy, and many more are joined by a score composed and recorded by Portlander Jason Wells. To request screeners and productions stills contact Amber Geiger at 503.816.2371 or amber@theauteurmovie.com..
Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH presents SIGGRAPH's 2008 | Computer Animation Festival in two parts
Posted 10/30/08Immerse yourself in two nights and over three hours of the best animation and visual effects of 2008 - a newly expanded extravaganza of curated screenings. The screenings were juried by a diverse group of industry professionals, selected from hundreds of international submissions, and reflect the best submitted work of 2008. Renamed the SIGGRAPH 2008 | Computer Animation Festival, this well-respected, annual show has been known for many years as SIGGRAPH's Electronic Theater.
More information on the program, along with stills, can be found here.
Both Part 1 and Part 2 will be shown at:
PCC Cascade Campus
Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building, Room 104
705 North Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97212
Transportation: The campus is close-in to downtown Portland and there is parking available across the street in the PCC parking lot for a fee. Carpooling is also recommended as limited street parking is available. Please see the following for location and directions: http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/cascade/.
Attendees are requested to email an RSVP (so that we may plan for refreshments) to "cascadesiggraph at gmail dot com."
Registration
This and other Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH meetings are free to Cascade Chapter members. Nonmembers will need to pay a $5.00 admission fee at the door. Annual local membership can be purchased at the door for $25.00 a year for professionals and $18.00 for students. We accept cash or checks, but currently not credit cards.
Light appetizers will be available to attendees. For more information on Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH and membership registration, visit the Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH website.
Free Screening of Portland-made Web-based Series
Posted 10/30/08Toggle.tv is proud to present:
Everything Will Be Fine
Hollywood Theater
4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97212
Thursday, November 13, 2008
7pm
free
INDEPENDENT FILM MAKER SCOTT TEBEAU introduces his web based series "Everything Will Be Fine" with a free screening at the Hollywood Theater.
Filmed entirely in Portland with all local talent 'Everything Will Be Fine' is a dark-edged comedy about the accidental arrival of two young street "Brits" - Harry (Andy Copeland) and Tommy (Lucy Paschall).
For what can be called his inagural web-based project, Tebeau has collaborated entirely with local talent and production staff, and has put together a soundtrack showcasing a wide variety of local music including Ghost to Falco, and Toothfairy.
Check out toggle.tv for more information
"SELFLESS" Wins Big at Bend Film Festival
Posted 10/15/2008SELFLESS, a feature film made by Portland's Pander Brothers (Jacob, Director and Arnold, Producer) had its World Premiere last week at the prestigious Bend Film Festival in Bend, Oregon, winning 4 of the top awards. It stars Hollywood-based Mo Gallini (Crimson Tide, End of Days, 2 Fast 2 Furious, CSI Miami, NCIS), and Joshua Rengert, Jen Hong, and October Moore all of Portland.
BEND FILM FESTIVAL 2008 WINNERS:
HISTORY
From Jan through April 2006, SELFLESS was shot in Portland by the Pander Brothers (Jacob and Arnold) with a mostly Oregon based cast and crew.
Believing in the efficacy of their creative endeavor - the excellent performances, spot-on cinematography, haunting theme music with cameos from Dandy Warhols, Storm Large, and Pink Martini, seamless sound work and special effects, a dazzling animation sequence, and even some great laughs (comic relief from the film's tension), Jacob and Arnold (with insightful criticism from mentors and colleagues, and assists from specific cast and crew members) have worked on the film almost non stop - refining it with relentless edits that didn't always come easy.
ABOUT THE FILM
SELFLESS deals with classical, timeless, psychological themes of greed, selfishness, egotism, ambition, fear, and paranoia versus the equally timeless, human themes of a need for a strong personal and professional identity, self-esteem, hope, love, family, community, trust, and a strong sense of place. Using contemporary themes of ID theft, the new and growing creative class, innovative green architecture, and smuggling of drugs and humans for profit, SELFLESS pulls us through a labyrinth of heightened emotions from its highly charged beginning to its shocking ending.
Visit the website for the full story synopsis.
Red carpet debut of "MILK"
Posted 10/15/2008You are Invited to the red carpet debut of "MILK", a film about the life of Harvey Milk.
Graciously hosted by the director, GUS VAN SANT.
A Benefit for Outside In - Celebrating 40 years
Friday November 14th, 2008
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Film at 8:30 pm
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
($37.75 - $71.75)
100% of proceeds benefit Outside In
Buy tickets here!
His life changed history. His courage changed lives.
"Just as Harvey Milk's bravery and sense of hope changed history, Outside In has encouraged and empowered a population that is sometimes overlooked and underestimated." -Gus Van Sant
Outside In is turning 40 and Gus Van Sant is rolling out the red carpet to help us celebrate in style!
"Milk" tells the story of prominent gay activist and San Francisco city politician Harvey Milk during the years leading up to his assassination in 1978.
Starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin and James Franco, "Milk" was filmed on location in San Francisco. Many of Mr. Milk's real-life surviving friends and former associates participated in the making of this film, several appearing on camera.
The film will be the fourth premiere Gus Van Sant has hosted for Outside In. We are indebted to Gus for his dedication to helping Portland's homeless youth.
We hope you can join us for our very special 40th anniversary celebration.
For more information please contact:
Kelly Anderson | Outside In
503.535.3867 | kelly@outsidein.org
HGTV's BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Seeking Homeowners
Posted 10/08/08Have you recently remodeled a major room of your house?
Then HGTV is looking for you!
Home & Garden Television's (HGTV) BANG FOR YOUR BUCK is gearing up for its first season and we're looking for fun and enthusiastic homeowners in the greater Portland area RIGHT NOW!
We are looking for fun and energetic people who would like to showcase their fabulous renovation on TV! The remodels must have taken place recently (no more than 3 years ago). Each episode will compare three similar remodels at similar price points to see who got the most bang for their buck. We'll also provide viewers with expert advice, answers on remodeling values, and inspiring ideas for design.
Taping will begin shortly, so if you're interested, please apply immediately!
Request an application by emailing:
Kgrogan@highnoonentertainment.com
Or by calling Keri Grogan at (303) 712-3137
Bang For Your Buck is produced for HGTV by High Noon Entertainment in Centennial, CO
Filmmaker Travels the World to Engage the U.S. on Topics of Democracy
Posted 10/3/08Filmmaker Contact: Keya Lea
Phone: 970.596.7267
Local Contact: Film Action Oregon
Phone: 503.281.4215
Portland, Oregon - The Hollywood Theatre presents the film Considering Democracy: 8 Things to Ask Your Representative as part of a nationwide tour. It is screening at the Hollywood Theatre, on October 20-21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The filmmaker will be in attendance to answer questions and join the discussion. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids 4-12 and seniors 65+.
Have you ever wondered about what the rest of the world thinks about the United States? More importantly, how does the U.S. compare, and what's true about what people say? Based on interviews and scenes from outside of the United States, each section of the film playfully explores these views with statistical comparisons. It looks at seemingly different topics while creating a tapestry of interconnected information, concluding each section with a question to ponder. Considering Democracy brings refreshing points of view to the political discussion, while bringing a new meaning to the term of independent filmmaking, the filmmaker having traveled across 10 countries by herself, and produced, directed, shot, and edited the film. The rest of the world is a source of intelligence that acts as a beautiful, yet pragmatic reflection of political power in the United States.
Considering Democracy - 1 Hour - Refresh and recharge your dialog!
Topics covered: Vacation Time, Healthcare, Media Issues, Foreign Policy, Foreign Aid, Campaign Finance, Lobbying & Legislation and the Revolving Door
More information can be found on the web at www.consideringdemocracy.com
What: Portland, Oregon screening Considering Democracy
Where: Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
When: Monday & Tuesday, October 20-21, 2008, both evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids 4-12 and seniors 65+.
Second Annual Portland Latin American Film Festival
Posted 9/23/08Contact:
Maria Osterroth Sussman, Festival Founder 503-245-8020
Brenda Ray Scott, Festival Promotion 503-680-5196
Second Annual Portland Latin American Film Festival Showcases Stories from 9 countries in 17 films.
Portland, Ore.: The Portland Latin American Film Festival returns for its second year with an eclectic mix of 17 films from Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, and more. This year's Festival will take place October 16-23, 2008 at the NW Film Center, the Living Room Theatres, and Regal Cinema's Broadway Metroplex. The Festival kicks off on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. with a screening of Venezuela's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film of the 80th Annual Academy Awards; Postcards from Lengingrad (Postales de Leingrado) (Venezuela 2007). A party at the Living Room Theatres located at 341 SW 10th Avenue in Portland will follow the screening.
Festival passes are available for $50 each and single tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for youth and seniors. To purchase tickets or to learn more about the Festival, visit www.pdxlaff.org or call 503-200-8343. The Festival continues on Friday, October 17 with the remaining 16 films being screened as follows:
October 17th - 23rd
Personal Belongings - Cuba
The Nahualas Leyend / La Leyenda de la Nahuala - Mexico
Burn the Bringes / Quemar la Naves - Mexico
Salvador Allende - Chile
Kill them All / Matar a todos - Uruguay, Chile, Argentina
Viva Cuba - Cuba
Sultans of the South / Sultanes del Sur - Mexico/ Spain
Villa - Argentina
The Pope's Toilet / El Bano de Papa - Brazil / Venezuela
Enlightened Blood / La Sangre Iluminada - Mexico
The Samba Poet / Poeta de Vila - Brazil
Bad Habits / Maos Habitos - Chile
Satan / Satanas - Colombia
ARCADIA LOST
Posted 9/4/08Contact: Dana Siebert
COO Chambers Productions
541-484-4314
Two-time Oscar nominated actor Nick Nolte has been cast as a lead in Arcadia Lost, an independent film from Chambers Productions movie division that began shooting September 1, 2008 in Greece.
Nolte will star as Benerji, an ex-patriot American who meets Haley Bennett (Charlotte) and Carter Jenkins (Sye), two stranded teenagers wandering after an auto accident.
Filming will take advantage of Greece's ancient and modern landscape, expertly captured by Phedon Papamichael (3:10 to Yuma, Sideways, Walk the Line), one of Hollywood's best known cinematographers. The five-week shoot directed by Phedon will be Papamichael's fourth directorial project. Born in Athens to Phedon Papamichael Sr., an art director, gives him a lifetime of unique perspectives in telling this story. Arcadia Lost's production is supported by Top Cut, one of Greece's premier production companies.
Arcadia Lost can be followed by film fans on a social website, "Follow A Film" on Facebook. Social media trends are important to film marketing and Chambers is pioneering this site to bring filmmaking to everyday moviegoers around the world. Arcadia Lost is a co-production of Chambers Productions with Roadworks Pictures (Phedon Papamichael, Director; Kelly Thomas, Producer; David Ariniello, Writer) and Top Cut Productions (Stamatis Athanasoulas). Scott Chambers is Executive Producer and Dana Siebert is the executive in charge of production for Chambers.
Chambers Productions: www.chambersproductions.com
Roadworks Pictures: kelly@mockingbirdpictures.com
Top Cut: www.topcut.tv
Social Media: carolinedec717@gmail.com
Film Office Announces New Executive Director
Contact: Susan Haley,
Governor's Office of Film & Television
(503) 229-5832
The Board of the Governor's Office of Film & Television is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Porter as Executive Director. Vince will officially begin his duties in September.
As Vice President of Production for Showtime Networks, Vince Porter supervised the production of over 160 episodes of television series and more than 32 television movies. For the last two years of his twelve-year tenure at Showtime, Vince was in charge of the production department for Showtime's award winning Original Programming. Series under his supervision included "Dexter" starring Michael C. Hall, "Californication" starring David Duchovny, and "The Tudors" starring Johnathan Rhys Meyers. A native of Indiana, Vince graduated from Ball State University in 1992 with a B.S. degree in Telecommunications. Prior to his tenure at Showtime, Vince was Manager of Production at ABC Productions.
"Over the last few years Oregon has reclaimed its place in the film and television industry thanks to the hard work of the Film and Video office, the efforts of the governor and state legislature, and the local community. I look forward to working with all of these groups as we build upon the achievements of recent years. With all of the creative talent already present in the state, the future is bright and everyone should expect the positive momentum to continue."
The Board and the staff are excited about Vince and what his leadership will mean for the office, and for the Oregon film and video industry.
Oregon Film and Video Industry Shows Big Gains
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Contact: Vince Porter
Governor's Office of Film & Television
(503) 229-5832
A just released economic report illustrates the major impact that the Film and Video Industry has on the Oregon economy. Commissioned by the Governor's Office of Film & Television the study shows the industry generated $1.39B of combined direct and indirect economic impact, representing a 41% increase over 2005. The direct industry impact was $709M, representing an increase of 43%. The greatest increase was the out-of-state spending in Oregon with a 117% increase, and representing over $41.3M in direct spending for the state. According to ECONorthwest, "Out-of-state film and video production reversed the decline it experienced between 2002 and 2005, with growth over the last two years that have left the economic impacts associated with this sector well above 2002 levels."
The study further shows that more than 13,330 people are employed in jobs supporting the film and video industry and earned an average annual wage 34% higher than the state average. "On a statewide basis, the film and video industry exhibited strong linkages (i.e., sizeable multiplier effects) to other sectors of the Oregon economy. With a job multiplier of 2.11, every 10 jobs in the film and video industry are associated with 11.1 jobs in other industry sectors in the state."
Films that recently shot in Oregon, and employed Oregon crew include: Without a Paddle II, The Road, Twilight, Burning Plain, Calvin Marshall, Management and Untraceable.
You can download a full PDF copy of the study here » (PDF, opens in new window)
