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Portland Film And Video Networking
Professional Screen Actors Network

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PDX Theater Auditions

Portland Improv And Sketch Comedy
Stumptown Movie Makers
Portland Film Festival


Now Go Film,Act,Dance,Sing,Improvise,Prestidigitate,Mime,Speak,Puppeteer or Play 
Stump'n!

PDX-Files-1 Year Anniversary Batman Edition

HOLY BATNEWS!!!

10 Best Batman Moments

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/124531-the-10-best-batman-moments-on-film

Guide To Batman TV Villains

http://mentalfloss.com/article/60213/visual-guide-all-37-villains-batman-tv-series

Fun Facts About The Batman Comic

http://www.neatorama.com/2014/12/26/8-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-Batman-the-Comic-Book/

Best Batman Artists

http://kotaku.com/the-27-best-batman-artists-1682381060

Fun Facts About The Batman TV Series..That Never Was

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/5-Fascinating-Things-You-Should-Know-About-Failed-Batman-TV-Project-69245.html

5 Reasons The TV Show Was Better Than You Think

http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-reasons-60s-batman-tv-show-better-than-you-think/

BTS On The Bat TV Set

http://life.time.com/culture/batman-photos-behind-the-scenes-on-classic-tv-show

BatBelts Least Useful Gadgets

http://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/articles/least-useful-gadgets-batmans-utility-belt

Batman vs Superman: Mo' Better Fights

http://screenrant.com/batman-vs-superman-fight-scenes-better-than-dark-knight/

Batman vs Superman:Latest News

http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice/178441/everything-you-need-to-know-about-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice

ACTING LIKE A BAT!!!

Adam West Talks Batman

http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/batman/241310/adam-west-interview-on-being-batman

Clooney Apologizes For His Batman

http://screenrant.com/batman-robin-movie-george-clooney-apology

Affleck Talks Differences With His Batman

http://screenrant.com/batman-vs-superman-difference-between-ben-affleck-christian-bale/

Burton BatMobile iPhone Case
http://geektyrant.com/news/this-tim-burton-era-batmobile-iphone-6-case-is-super-cool

BAT FILM!!

Batman Evolution With The Piano Guys

https://vimeo.com/109485670

Batman vs Darth Vader

http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/batman-vs-darth-vader-epic-short-film/

Batman: Deadend- He Takes On...Everybody!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7d3lIAkes

Batman:Strange Days- Great Animated Short

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFwOS2R9o_8

Lego Batman vs Superman

http://youtu.be/qP2QTXyy-D4

Batman Vanishing-One Of My Favs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBsdV--kLoQ

PDX-Files Featuring Black Magic...The Good Kind

WHOA BLACKMAGIC BAM BA LAM!
New LCD ViewFinder 
http://cheesycam.com/kamerars-qv-1-lcd-viewfinder-for-the-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-bmpcc

New URSA Camera
http://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/shoot/ursa-major-blackmagic-develops-comprehensive-cost-effective-cinema-camera/608154

Beta Footage From 4K 
https://vimeo.com/82269515

What Black Magic Was Made For
http://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/1436-here-s-what-the-blackmagic-cinema-camera-was-made-for

Rigs & Accessories
http://wolfcrow.com/blog/the-blackmagic-production-camera-4k-guide-part-four-tripods-rigs-accessories-and-data-management/

The Art Of Product Design
http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0086/the-art-of-product-design-a-conversation-with-dan-may/274042


FILM

Best Dolly Zoom's
http://boingboing.net/2015/01/26/watch-23-of-the-best-dolly-zoo.html

Art Of Matching Actor To Role
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/20/the-art-of-matching-actor-and-role/?_r=0

Tremors Turns 25-Fun Facts!
http://mentalfloss.com/article/61181/23-fun-facts-about-tremors

Breaking Into the Industry By House Of Cards Producer
http://www.indiewire.com/article/house-of-cards-producer-dana-brunetti-on-how-to-break-into-the-industry-20150121

Is Amazon Ready For Their Closeup?
http://mashable.com/2015/01/19/amazon-pushing-into-movies/

Rode Sound Goes Wireless
http://www.diyphotography.net/rode-enters-wireless-audio-rodelink-filmmaker-kit/

Merc With A Mouth Gets A Start Date
http://www.pajiba.com/trade_news/march-is-for-mercs-deadpool-gets-a-filming-start-date-and-location.php

ACTING
Sorry Meryl And Sarah..You Ugly!
http://www.etonline.com/news/156618_8_actresses_who_were_told_they_weren_t_pretty_enough_to_suceed/

Sorry Jim And Louis..You Humorless!
http://thechive.com/2015/01/19/famous-actors-and-comedians-that-were-rejected-by-snl-28-photos/

Audition Advice From NY Yoots
http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/nyt-audition-advice-theatre_36940.html?cid=rssfeed

PORTLAND
Boxtrolls-Exclusive Clip Of Oscar Nom Flick
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Boxtrolls-Exclusive-Clip-Explores-Oscar-Nominated-Film-69282.html

Crater Lake Wins Award For Being 'Wild"
http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2015/01/crater_lake_national_park_also.html

Shooting As Portland In Vancouver B.C.? B.S.!
http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/01/on_the_set_of_backstrom_with_v.html

SHORTS
Penny-Shot On Black Magic At 2.5 Rez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEOi68hLKTU

The Run-Shot On Black Magic Production 4k
https://vimeo.com/90826193

Road- Shot On Black Magic 4k
https://vimeo.com/97417753

WEBBIES
Neighbors-By Comedian Jackie Jennings
http://laughingsquid.com/neighbors-a-web-series-by-comedian-jackie-jennings-about-annoying-neighbors-in-an-apartment-building/

Small Medium Tall- Funny Girls Doing Funny Things
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXukQj6eBkxJu-siYgfj3MQ

Business Work- Office Hijinks From UCB Alum
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-vN9rbTfdtUrgDoonc4LQ

PDX-Files

FILM
Oscars-Everything Is Not Awesome
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2015/01/15/oscar-nominations-2015-snubs-surprises/

Sad State Of Best Actress
http://time.com/3625457/oscars-2015-best-actress/

Academy Award Winner With 5 Tips For Filmmakers
http://www.indiewire.com/article/academy-award-winner-michel-hazanaviciuss-5-tips-for-filmmakers-20150108

Rule #9- Let's Talk About Fight Club
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/We-All-Misunderstood-Fight-Club-Here-What-Really-Happened-69028.html

Thank Your Colorist
http://nofilmschool.com/2015/01/colorists-most-appreciated-people-post-production

LED vs Tungsten
http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/lighting-for-film-video-led-vs-tungsten/

3 Factors That Could Affect Your Distrib Deal
http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/film-distribution-deal/

These Facts Really Tie The Blog Together
http://mashable.com/2015/01/13/big-lebowski-facts/

Successful Sound And Mixing
http://www.documentary.org/magazine/taking-aural-high-ground-successful-sound-and-mixing-your-film


ACTING
Let's Talk Bird...Man
http://geektyrant.com/news/michael-keaton-and-edward-norton-talk-about-acting-birdman-and-more-in-20-minute-video

Are You A Proactive Or Reactive Actor?
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/are-you-proactive-or-reactive-actor/

Deceiving Actors For The Sake Of The Scene
http://whatculture.com/film/9-famous-movie-scenes-only-made-possible-by-deceiving-actors.php


PORTLAND
Oscar Noms For Locally Shot Films
http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/morning_call/2015/01/oscar-nominations-for-boxtrolls-and-wild-put.html

Local Doc About Police Violence
http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/01/arresting_power_resisting_poli.html

PIFF Unveils Poster
http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/01/portland_international_film_fe_4.html

Locally Shot Birds Of Neptune Going To Slamdance
http://oregonconfluence.com/2015/01/13/birds-of-neptune-to-premiere-at-slamdance/


SHORTS
He Took His Skin Off For Me-Well Done But Crazy Student Short
https://vimeo.com/116498390

Day Z- Zombies!!
http://kotaku.com/dayz-short-film-is-surprise-not-a-feel-good-movie-1678352463

Dying Daylight- POV Zombies!!
http://www.firstshowing.net/2015/watch-crazy-pov-rooftop-zombie-parkour-short-film-dying-light/

Atropa- Great SciFy Short
http://io9.com/this-space-detective-short-captures-the-feel-of-alien-a-1678304796


WEBBIE
Written It Down-Improv Series
https://www.youtube.com/user/writtenitdown

Drunk History-Don't forget...It Started Online!
http://www.funnyordie.com/drunkhistory

Little Horribles-Dark Comedic Escapades Of A Self-Indulgent Lesbian
http://littlehorribles.com/

PDX-FIles

FILM

Awesome Fan Trailers!

http://www.8cn.tv/content/14-fan-trailers-year-were-good-real-thing#.VJO2aaf5Fp4.facebook

Kamkop Action Jib

https://www.youtube.com/user/billyonthestreettv/videos

Best Action Cameras

http://www.gizmag.com/compare-best-action-cameras-2014/34974/

Unofficial Rules Of Found Footage Films

http://www.heyuguys.com/unofficial-rules-found-footage-movies/

Greatest Bodysuit/CGI Actors

http://www.mandatory.com/2014/12/12/the-greatest-bodysuit-and-cgi-actors-in-film-history/

Epic Go Pro Uses!

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/these-10-people-used-gopro-some-epic-ways.html?n=1&ref=tp

Time Lapse On Stop Animation

http://petapixel.com/2014/12/29/time-lapse-reveals-insane-amount-work-goes-stop-motion-animation/

Rotten Rotten Tomatoes?

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/One-Hollywood-Top-Directors-Hates-Rotten-Tomatoes-69051.html

ACTING

How's About An Hour Acting Lesson...From Michael Caine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y

Emma & Patricia On Auditions

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/15/patricia-arquette-epix-hollywood-sessions_n_6316568.html

Reckless Endangerment

http://www.cracked.com/article_20658_5-famous-movie-scenes-made-possible-by-reckless-endangerment.html

PORTLAND

Portland's Motorcycle Film Festival

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/portland-motorcycle-film-festival-hosted-by-omrra-scheduled-for-january-30-31-in-portland/

A Portlanders Silent Film Legacy

http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/12/the_thanhouser_studio_preview.html

SHORTS

Self-Assembly-Crazy Comedy Horror Short

http://laughingsquid.com/self-assembly-a-short-comedy-horror-film-about-parents-who-adopt-a-monster-baby/

Santa-Very Short Holiday Thriller...Not too Late...Is It?

http://www.movieweb.com/santa-short-christmas-horror-movie

Home Sweet Home- Well Done Animated Short About A Home...Seeking A Home

http://videosift.com/video/home-sweet-home-short-film

WEBBIES

Web Therapy-Funny Stuff From Lisa Kudrow

http://www.lstudio.com/web-therapy

90's Sleepover-Sketch Comedy Troupe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4OF7dPtdc0&list=PL8AF5MYAtFQxT4kF5BMKcznE4BUlsYkCw

Billy On The Street-Funny "On The Street" Interviews

https://www.youtube.com/user/billyonthestreettv/videos

PDX-Files-Mobile Filmmaking Edition

FILM

Filmmaking Apps

http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/11/filmmaking-apps-for-your-smart-phone/

10 FREE Filmmaking Apps

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/10-free-apps-for-filmmakers/?curator=PhilsFilmLinks

Ultimate Guide For Smartphone Filmmaking

http://www.mediacore.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-smartphone-and-tablet-video

Cinematography Apps

http://www.theblackandblue.com/cinematography-apps/

Drone With Smartphone Controls

http://www.slashgear.com/ghost-drone-boasts-simplistic-smartphone-controls-18356116/

Accessories For Smartphone Filming

http://learnaboutfilm.com/making-a-film/equipment-for-low-budget-filmmaking/ipads-iphones-filmmaking/

What Goes In Your iPhone Filmmaking Kit

http://www.moviemaker.com/archives/print/fall-2014/make-your-smartphone-smarter-and-uneasy-goes-the-mind/

Lighting Your Smartphone Film

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/pocket-filmmaker-how-to-light-smartphone-videos-like-a-pro/

ACTING

Actors Who Took A Hit In 2014

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/10-Actors-Whose-Careers-Took-Big-Hit-2014-68892-p10.html

Emily Blunt On Into The Woods

http://deadline.com/2014/12/emily-blunt-interview-into-the-woods-oscars-1201332001/

How To Handle Rejection Like An Actor

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-handle-rejection-like-an-actor-1674306239

PORTLAND
Governor's Film Awards
http://portlandfilm.com/calendar/governors-oregon-film-award-event/

Portland Merc Tells You Where To Look

http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/knowing-where-to-look/Content?oid=14529457

Viggo In The PNW

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2015/01/02/captain-fantastic-images-bring-viggo-mortensen-out-of-the-woods/

SHORTS

My First Weekend-Oregon Based Filmmaker's Exploits With His iPhone 6 Plus

https://fstoppers.com/gear/short-film-shows-powerful-video-features-iphone-6-plus-38142

Vengence-Shot On iPhone 4S

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQSxP6A5f5w

Operation-Shot On iPhone 4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-KrhgwtXLg

WEBBIES

Lil Women- Hiarious Webbie About Women's Experiences

http://www.periodsfilms.com/lil-women-series

I Hate Being Single-Fun Series By UCB & Broad City Vet

https://www.youtube.com/user/IHateBeingSingle

The Most Popular Girls In School-Mean Girls...With Barbies!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRSqsdLWvPHlkkV1oKjFtnGooMNZbfBaz