PDX-Files

I DON'T MEAN TO DRONE ON,BUT...

How Drones Are Changing FIlmmaking

http://machineslikeus.com/news/how-drone-photography-changing-filmmaking

Send In The Drones

http://www.fastcocreate.com/3032232/send-in-the-drones-how-uav-photography-is-changing-filmmaking

The Drone Debate

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/drones-movie-shoots-debate-rages-715311?mobile_redirect=false

10 Coolest Drones

http://money.msn.com/personal-finance/10-coolest-drones-you-can-buy

Drones Be Revolutionizing

http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/how-drones-are-revolutionizing-film-making

Aerial Shots

https://revision3.com/filmriot/mondays-building-tension-getting-aerial-shots/

What Drones Can Do

http://www.indiewire.com/article/watch-10-films-that-show-you-what-drone-filmmaking-can-look-like

Drone Films & How They Were Shot

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/content/3-awesome-videos-shot-drones-and-how-they-were-made

What's Next? Airdog's Auto-Follow Drones!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcEnThx2440

FILM

Film Festivals: Rejected,Reschmected...

http://www.indiewire.com/article/why-you-shouldnt-care-about-getting-rejected-from-film-festivals-and-some-tips-on-how-to-get-in-20140623

30 Weird Movie Myths

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/30-weirdest-movie-myths/

Teleportation Filming

http://revision3.com/filmriot/how-to-teleportation/

Social Media Do's And Don'ts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristin-mccracken/what-we-talk-about-when-w_6_b_5526319.html

Helping The MPAA

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/76755/film-rating-advisors-make-mpaas-job-easier-and-help-filmmaker#axzz35h6JpTR2


Yellow Brick Mess! Interesting Story On Successful Funding Of A Flop
http://www.thewrap.com/legends-of-oz-box-office-flop-investors/


ACTING   
Web Series Auditions
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-tips-web-series-auditions/

Commercial Audition Techniques
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/2-important-commercial-audition-techniques/

Tips For Kids Demo Reels
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/6-things-parents-need-know-about-kids-demo-reels/


PORTLAND

A Peeping Drone?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/content/3-awesome-videos-shot-drones-and-how-they-were-made

Make Up Aficionados!
http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/06/23/life-casting-sculpting-and-mold-making-class/

Choose Your Own Adventure...In Filming

http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2014/06/oregon_film_museum_in_astoria.html

SHORTS

The Gunfighter-Hilarious Short,Narrated By Nick Offerman

http://vimeo.com/79306807

What's On Your Mind? Facebook Update,Reality Check

http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/7147/video-whats-on-your-mind

Sevilla-Short That Packs The Punch Of A Feature

http://lightsfilmschool.com/blog/daily-dose-a-short-that-packs-the-punch-of-a-feature-sevilla/3914/

WEBBIES

Enter The Dojo-Karate Comedy!

http://laughingsquid.com/enter-the-dojo-a-comedy-web-series-about-the-world-of-american-karate-schools/

The Art Of Theatrical Ushery-Ep 3

http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/watch-episode-3-of-comedy-web-series-the-art-of-theatrical-ushery

PDX-Files

FILM
6 Filmmaking Tips From Rick Baker
http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/6-filmmaking-tips-rick-baker.php

SNL's Film Unit
http://library.creativecow.net/wall_kylee/NBC_Saturday-Night-Live_SNL/1

Tips For Your Trailer
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/6-suggestions-to-consider-while-cutting-your-projects-first-trailer

DP's Talk Issues,Changing Market Place
http://www.shootonline.com/news/cinematographers-eye-issues-changing-marketplace

Why Your Film Needs A Good Gaffer
http://filmmakermagazine.com/83083-why-your-film-needs-a-good-gaffer-watch-how-lighting-changes-a-face/#.UvWY5lDTnqB

Wrangling That Volunteer Crew
http://www.indiewire.com/article/how-and-why-to-wrangle-a-volunteer-crew

Before After VFX
http://www.demilked.com/before-after-vfx-movies-tv-hollywood-visual-effects/

Michael Bay's Reign Of Terror Continues...
http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2014/06/17/with-transformers-the-premake-michael-bays-international-reign-of-terror-continues

Music In Film-Legally Speaking
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/independent-filmmaking-features/music-in-film


ACTING
Signs Of A Good Acting Teacher
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/casting-director-note/sign-good-acting-teacher/

What To Keep In Mind In The Audition Waiting Room
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/5-things-keep-mind-audition-waiting-room/

Helen Bontham Carter Discusses Her Acting Career
http://www.mugglenet.com/2014/06/helena-bonham-carter-discusses-acting-career-in-new-article/


PORTLAND
Leverage/Librarian Producer Says Show Me The Incentives!
http://m.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/2014/06/leverage-producer-dean-devlin-on-what-it-would.html?ana=twt&r=full

Local Talent Makes The Last Ship
http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/06/lake_oswegos_marissa_neitling.html


SHORTS
Tim Burton's Short From 1983 While At Disney
http://gizmodo.com/tim-burtons-bizarre-hansel-gretel-that-disney-only-ai-1593361139


Disgrace-Well Done Short
http://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/71055478


I'm A Mitzvah-Funny,Touching Short
http://www.vice.com/read/im-short-not-stupid-im-a-mitzvah


WEBBIES
Cubicles And Career's-Funny Fantasy Web Series
http://geektyrant.com/news/cubicles-careers-fantasy-web-series-episode-3-cleric

Squaresville-Funny Stuff!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq8YjE-IvRI&index=2&list=PLBD3D996627C85DF4

Funny Or Die Kinda Sells Out...As Usual...But They Are Well Done
http://www.tubefilter.com/2014/06/18/funny-or-die-fiat-branded-turner/

PDX-FIles

FILM

Essential Guide To Indie Festivals And Organizations

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/a-guide-to-recognizing-your-indie-saints-organizations-and-labs/

Lighting Tutorial

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/03/lighting-tutoral-capture-9-visual-styles-without-moving-your-camera/

Intensive: On Edge Of Tomorrow Effects

http://www.fxguide.com/featured/live-die-repeat-the-effects/

The Gifs That Keep On Gifing

http://www.theblackandblue.com/2014/04/04/camera-assistant-gifs/

Is Making Shorts Worth It?

https://tribecafilminstitute.org/blog/detail/is_making_shorts_still_worth_it

Tips For Getting Into Sundance & Others

http://www.indiewire.com/article/attention-filmmakers-heres-how-to-get-into-sundance-and-other-festivals

Cameras-Owning Or Renting?

http://www.dvinfo.net/article/pre_production/buyers_guides/owning-vs-renting-why-i-never-bought-a-camera.html

Art Of Silence
http://www.iso1200.com/2014/06/martin-scorsese-art-of-silence.html

Do Directors Get Too Much Credit?

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/06/do-directors-get-too-much-credit-filmmaking-process/?hvid=3T6ctk

ACTING

Navigating The Industry With A Working Actor

http://www.backstage.com/interview/6-ways-actor-mark-deklin-navigates-tv-industry/

Nailing 3 Camera Comedy Auditions

http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-tips-nailing-single-camera-comedy-auditions/ 

Quick Tips To Seem Like A Hollywood Star

http://www.firepolemarketing.com/business-communication-skills/

PORTLAND

Tips For Getting Things Going In P-Town

http://castironstudios.com/2014/06/09/8-tips-for-starting-a-life-and-career-in-portland/

Sci Fi Indie Shooting On The coast This Summer

http://www.beachconnection.net/news/arcadbay061014_529.php

SHORTS IN HONOR OF WORLD CUP!!!

Bounce

http://laughingsquid.com/bounce-a-short-film-about-a-globetrotting-magical-soccer-ball-shot-in-canada-france-greece-the-us-morocco/

The Game by Spike Lee

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/World-Cup-Soccer-Short-Spike-Lee-Best-Film-Years-43442.html

Freestyler Amazes Crowd As "Old Man"

http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/08/sean-garnier-crashes-brazilian-football-match-dressed-as-old-man-opponents-arent-laughing-for-long-4754118/

WEB SERIES

The High Road-For Foodies!

http://www.tubefilter.com/2014/06/12/mario-batali-the-high-road-hulu-web-series/

Rugged Rock-Very Funny UK Series

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc_-acAjkPY

PDX-Files

FILM
Not Much To See
http://www.alexandrosmaragos.com/2014/06/How-The-Blind-Enjoy-Movies.html

Writing The Hollywood Blockbuster
http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/writing-the-hollywood-blockbuster-screenwriting-masterclass/

Rules Of Noir
http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/the_rules_of_film_noir_-_documentary_exploring_the_rules_of_1940s_and_50s_thrillers,p3368.html

Tips For First Timers
http://www.indiewire.com/article/first-person-12-invaluable-tips-for-first-time-filmmakers

Fun Facts About Temple O' Doom
http://mentalfloss.com/article/56881/20-fun-facts-about-indiana-jones-and-temple-doom

Smashing Heads With Bats and Vomit With Film Riot
https://revision3.com/filmriot/smash-heads-with-a-bat-vomit-realistically/

Directing Over The Top Action With Paul Anderson
http://www.vulture.com/2014/05/paul-ws-anderson-interview-directing-over-the-top-action-scenes.html

Selling Your Film Abroad
http://filmmakermagazine.com/86119-case-studies-and-how-tos-selling-your-film-abroad/

History Of Horror
http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/the_search_for_fear_in_movies_the_history_of_horror,p3287.html

Producers Guide: Music Rights For FIlm
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/independent-filmmaking-features/music-in-film


ACTING
Is Your Acting Teacher Wasting Your TIme?
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/casting-director-note/your-acting-teacher-wasting-your-time/

I...Can't ...Breath...
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/1-breathing-exercise-will-dramatically-improve-your-audition/

Mistakes In Comedy Acting
http://filmcourage.com/content/a-common-mistake-actors-make-performing-comedy-by-actorstevetom


Portland
Grimm Actors Take To The Stage
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2014/06/grimm_stars_silas_weir_mitchel.html

Indies In P-Town
http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/06/oregons_hidden_indie-film_gems.html


Short Films
Dealer-Short Set To Burial's Dub Step Song
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-an-amazing-burial-scored-short-film-dealer/77624/

Room 8-Freaky Well Done Short
http://psychedelicfrontier.com/room-8-ending-film-mind-blowing/

The Waiter-Short & Twisted
http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2014/05/29/the-waiter-this-2-minute-local-short-film-is-pretty-twisted-video/

Lean On Me - Simple Suicidal Short
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgme1sBdllA


WEB SERIES
Bad Timing-Zombie Webbie...Without Zombies
http://www.tubefilter.com/2014/05/02/bad-timing-indie-spotlight-goldentusk/

Ordinary Hero- A Hero Diagnosed With Cancer
http://filmink.com.au/features/ordinary-hero/

Foo Fighters Documentary Series
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/foo-fighters-hbo-team-up-704328

PDX-Files

FILM
Does Not Compute,Baby! 
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/02/from_halt_and_catch_fire_to_silicon_valley_tech_tv_shows_have_a_serious_woman_problem/

Let's Talk ADR!

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/adr-automated-dialogue-replacement-tips-and-tricks/

Filming Comedy With Edgar Wright

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/05/edgar-wright-physical-comedy-using-cinematography/?hvid=2DCtPP

Science Of Punch SFX's

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303345104579284612200303606

Fred Armisen's Best SNL Sketches

http://www.ifc.com/fix/2014/05/freds-best-snl-sketches

Fred Armisen Wrote A Song With Every Guitar Chord

http://www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/blog/2014/05/fred-wrote-a-song-with-every-guitar-chord-in-it-for-cbb

Golden Age Of Creative Distribution

http://www.sundance.org/stories/article/the-golden-age-of-creative-distribution-is-upon-us/

Are Reality TV Companies Really Worth That Much?

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/giant-ponzi-scheme-are-reality-707141

Failed Hollywood Blockbusters

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2014-05-29/film/failed-hollywood-blockbusters/

ACTING

How's About An Acting Class From Michael Caine

http://youtu.be/bZPLVDwEr7Y

Gotta Start Somewhere!

http://www.backstage.com/news/11-famous-actors-and-their-first-roles/

9 Great Audition Tapes

http://www.backstage.com/news/9-great-actors-audition-tapes

Preparing Kids For On-Camera Auditions

http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/8-tips-prepare-kids-camera-auditions/

PORTLAND

Amsterdam Animation Festival In The Rose City? JA!

http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/05/29/klik-amsterdam-animation-festival-in-portland/

Night Moves Set In Oregon

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/30/movies/night-moves-tracks-three-eco-terrorists-in-oregon.html?_r=0

SHORTS

Mis-Drop-Fantastic Sci Fi Short

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/mis-drop-short-film-ferand-peek.php

Junk-Award Winning Animated Short

http://www.creativebloq.com/3d/award-winning-animation-mixed-media-masterpiece-51411778

Seth MacFarlane's 1995 Student Film

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/seth-macfarlanes-short-film-life-of-larry-family-guy.php

At All Costs-Slick French Political Action Thriller

http://www.firstshowing.net/2014/watch-yann-danhs-political-action-thriller-short-film-at-all-costs/

WEBBIES

Vimeo Finances Series

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vimeo-finances-web-series-high-707756

High Maintenance-Web Series

http://vimeo.com/channels/highmaintenance/videos

Bushido Man-Kung Fu Webbie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eSTxcsWdJ8

Love Handles-Back With New Episodes!

http://www.eurweb.com/2014/05/love-handles-is-back-with-new-episodes-for-your-binge-watching/