For our next Media Mixer, we’re putting you right on the sound stage where Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists just finished shooting. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 20, from 6-8pm in Clackamas. Stay tuned for official registration next week!

More than 250 community members came out to celebrate Oregon's creative industry at OMPA's Annual Meeting on Monday. We were treated to an inspirational array of member work, speeches, and news about what's ahead for our organization and industry. Head over to our blog for a full breakdown of the evening... Read the recap ▶

March 7-21, 2019

The Portland International Film Festival draws more than 35,000 cinema-lovers to the city every year for premieres, parties, visiting artists and more. We’ve heard rumors about OMPA member works earning a screening slot, but the full schedule won’t be revealed until February 14. As a production of the Northwest Film Center, you know we’re in for a good time and great selections no matter what!

Feb. 5

Free Range Developers Meetup

(AR/VR networking)

Details Here

Feb. 6

Black List Portland Happy Hour

Details Here

Feb. 9

SAG-AFTRA Tax Time Panel

moderated by Harold Phillips

Details Here

Feb. 9-10

McMinnville Short Film Festival

Details Here

Feb. 13

Couch Film Collective:

Script to Screen Pitch Party

Details Here

Feb. 15

Alicia J. Rose Art Show:

Fever Dreams + Rock Star Moments

Details Here

Feb. 19

PDXWIT February Happy Hour

Details Here

Feb. 20

OMPA Media Mixer at

The Perfectionists sound stage

Save the Date!

Feb. 22

Pints & Pixels Meetup

Details Here

Global Game Jam 2019 Showcase

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Feb. 22-23

Oregon Short Film Festival

Details Here

Feb. 25

Design Reality: Virtual Social Spaces

& Gaming

Details Here

Feb. 27

OMPA Southern Oregon Mixer

at Copper Studio (Medford)

Save the Date!

PAF Extremely Happy Hour at Swift

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OMSI After Dark: Animation

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• Download this week's SAG-AFTRA Production Report to see what's shooting around the state.
• Tax-deductible donations can be made to support actor Robert Blanche in his recovery: Donate here

• Homebrew 2019: A PDX Animation Showcase: Feb. 3
• Solo: The Evolution of the One Man Band - Oregon filmmaker: Jan. 31
• Animated Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Feb. 8-14
• Live Action Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Feb. 8-14
• Oscar-Nominated Documentary short films, including Lifeboat: Feb. 10
  • OMPA members on Lifeboat: Skye Fitzgerald and Dan Sadowsky
• Coraline - 10-year anniversary series: Feb. 11, 16-18; March 1-2
• OMSI Reel Eats - Say Anything: Feb. 14
• Unicorn - showing at Corvallis Queer Film Festival: Feb. 21-23
  • OMPA members: Devin Tau, Todd A. Robinson, Josh Young, Bryan Minus, Brent Rogers, Nick Loy, Gus McTigue, Tim Ward
• The Fish Out of Water - world premiere at Manchester Intl. Film Festival: March 10
  • OMPA members: Josh Brine, Eric Nordby, Hugh Donkin
• Open Signal Make-a-Thon Screening: March 10

Approaching deadlines:

• Prosper Portland Inspiring Diversity Grant: deadline Jan. 31
• Outdoor Adventure Film Grant 2019: deadline Jan. 31
• Nickelodeon 2019-20 Writing Program: deadline Jan. 31
• Creative Capital Award: submissions open Feb. 1-28
• The Great American Script Contest: final deadline Feb. 2
• Scriptapalooza screenplays and shorts contest: first deadline Feb. 4
• MovieMaker Magazine Production Grant: regular deadline Feb. 9
• ISA Fast-Track Fellowship: final deadline Feb. 12
• iTVS Documentary Development Fund: deadline Feb. 15
• Shoot Your Sizzle Screenplay Competition: deadline Feb. 28
• Script Pipeline Screenwriting & TV Writing Competition: early deadline March 1
• Oregon International Film Awards: regular deadline March 1
• SHOOT Behind-the-Scenes Photo Contest (Winter): deadline March 1
• Finish Line Script Competition: early bird deadline March 4
• Cannes Lion Awards: first late entry fee March 14
• Feature-length scripts for YA/Teens: deadline March 18
  • Must be an ISAConnect member to submit
• Shore Scripts Short Film Fund: regular deadline March 31

• Open Signal Bob Hedlund Memorial Scholarship: ongoing
• Ford Foundation - JustFilms grant: ongoing
• Impact Partners - Documentary Fund: ongoing

• AdWeek Webinar - “A Crystal Clear Approach to Visual Marketing”: Jan. 29
• Portland Freelancers Union SPARK: Level Up Your Business: Feb. 6
• AdWeek Webinar - “Amplify the Impact of Gen V(ideo): Embrace the New Generation of Creators”: Feb. 7
• “Creating for Mixed Reality: Exploring the Mixed Reality Landscape:” Feb. 11&16
• DIYPR: Publicity Bootcamp with Pregame, Portland Made, and MadeHere: Feb. 11 - March 12
• Dramatic Improvisation workshop with guest instructor Brian Sutherland: Feb. 20
• PDXWIT: Job Application Secrets - Nine Common Mistakes: Feb. 21
• Willamette Writers - Screenwriting Workshop: Feb. 23 - March 30
• PDXWIT: "Never Take the First Offer" - negotiating workshop: Feb. 27

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IndieWire’s 2019 Sundance Bible: news, reviews, and interviews.

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