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City of Portland Waives Filming Permit Fees Through End of Year
The city’s intent is to lure more commercial and advertising shoots to the city, which some insiders say is a long time coming and could go further.
Writers’ Strike Brings Oregon Filmmaking to a Halt
The ongoing Writer’s Guild of America strike threatens thousands of Oregon jobs and over $100 million in revenue.
Portland Startup Launches Tool That Could Automate Up to 80% of Postproduction Work
Remotely Video’s founders say they’re not looking to replace human film editors, but to reduce production costs and to ‘democratize the overall film industry’
Oregon productions could be affected by film-crew strike
IATSE members say they want greater pay parity for crews working outside Hollywood.
Film Industry Rebounds
After shutting down briefly at the onset of COVID-19, Oregon’s film sector has become an economic lifeline.
Coming Attractions
When you get as many rainy days and dry summers as Oregon, moviegoing becomes a core part of the state’s culture. A little thing like a pandemic has not changed that.
Animation Studios Adjust to Changing Ecosystem
As companies spend less money on advertising, animation studios become content creators in their own right.
Coronavirus: A New Era For Film
The executive director of Oregon Film discusses how the industry has adapted to the COVID-19 climate, and how some innovations could be here to stay.
Still Rolling
Oregon’s film industry has exploded over the past five years. Businesses, especially rural communities, are reaping the benefits.