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.
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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’
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.
‘The Cost of Shutting Down This Virus Is Recession’
The director of the Northwest Economic Research Center discusses how Oregon’s economy will take a hit during COVID-19, and what the economic recovery could look like.
Still Rolling
Oregon’s film industry has exploded over the past five years. Businesses, especially rural communities, are reaping the benefits.
The Producer
David Cress, producer of hit TV show Portlandia, explains how Oregon’s film industry has taken off and how it supports sectors all over the state.
Retail sales continue slow growth
Retail sales increased in October for the fifth straight month, but only by 0.5%.