PDX-Files

FILM

Black Magic 4K Sale!

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/blackmagic-4k-camera-now-just-2500-limited-time/

The Steadicam Video That changed Everything

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/steadicam-video-revolutionized-world-camera-movement/

Most Expensive Movie Props Ever

http://www.slashfilm.com/most-expensive-movie-props/

Follow Focusing-Quick Tip

http://filmmakeriq.com/2014/08/a-quick-tip-on-follow-focusing/

DIY C-Stands

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/low-budget-alternative-to-c-stands/

Why Rear Window Is Still Relevant

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/rear-window-still-relevant-today.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rear-window-still-relevant-today

Fast & Furious Was NOT Worth It

http://vekotv.blogspot.com/2014/08/man-jailed-2-years-9-months-for-filming.html

Extra Extra!! Distracting Extras!

http://mentalfloss.com/article/58566/12-most-distracting-extras-movie-history

ACTING

Directing Actors In Tough Roles

http://filmcourage.com/content/how-to-direct-an-actor-in-a-challenging-role-by-mark-w-travis-and-michael-hauge

Why Actors Need To Be Writing

http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/why-actors-need-be-writing/

Actors Fired During FIlming

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/entertainment/8-actors-who-were-fired-while-filming.html

PORTLAND

Brother In Laws Currently Filming

http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/08/28/brother-in-laws-currently-filming-in-southern-oregon/

Wild Premieres

http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/08/28/fox-searchlights-wild-premieres-in-telluride/

SHORTS

Humans Need Not Apply-Short Doc

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/humans-need-not-apply-short-film-documentary.php

Abiogenesis-Terraforming 101

http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/25/6065179/watch-robots-terraform-an-alien-world-in-this-wordless-short-film

Noah-Online/Real Word Relationships Clash

http://www.mtv.com/news/1912578/noah-short-film-thewrap-film-festival/

WEBBIES

Bill and Sons Towing-Comedic Webbie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFKy27gMGaQ&list=PLtjme5if5dJWzzL_rP9nps5pcsBsbeuC2

Daddy Knows Best-Featuring Steve Rannazzisi

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL021818D8D0DDB348

Horrible People-Featuring Kristen Schaal

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4F827D470DC98B38

PDX-FIles

FILM

DIY Dolly Hacks

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/pro-camera-moves-household-diy-dolly-hacks/

Spy Cam For Animal Docs

http://www.newsshooter.com/2014/08/13/bbc-wildlife-director-john-downer-the-technology-of-spy-cam-filmmaking/

Tips For Sound Design

http://www.indiewire.com/article/insider-tips-for-creating-the-best-sound-design-for-your-film-20140801

Colorblind Casting In Comic Book Films

http://youoffendmeyouoffendmyfamily.com/around-the-horn-is-colorblind-casting-ok-in-the-comics-movie-universe/

Making Your First Film By Robert Rodriguez

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/8-minutes-robert-rodriguez-needs-tell-make-first-film/

Secrets Of In-Flight Movies

http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/travel/secrets-of-in-flight-movies/

Best Docs Of 2014

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/the-best-documentaries-of-2014-so-far-20140723

Sam Mendes's Rulles For Directors

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/03/sam-mendes-rules-for-directors

30 Must See Cult Movies

http://io9.com/30-cult-movies-that-absolutely-everybody-must-see-1538502596

ACTING

Superstar First Auditions

http://www.moviefanatic.com/videos/40-rare-superstar-first-audition-tapes/

Over 40? No Worries!

http://www.tvovermind.com/tv-news/10-television-actors-became-successful-40-235106

Now They Got Character!

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/15-Famous-Character-Actors-We-Bet-You-Can-t-Name-43508.html

PORTLAND

Portland Film Festival

http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/08/haley_joel_osment_opens_portla.html

Get A Grant For Your Next Film!

http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/08/19/roy-w-dean-fall-filmmaker-grant-now-accepting-applications/

SHORTS

Going Dark: The Final Days of Film Projection

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/08/short-documentary-going-dark-final-days-film-projection/

Multiverse- Endless Date

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/short-film-multiverse-michael-dibiasio.php

The Trails End-Bonnie And Clydroid

http://singularityhub.com/2014/08/09/short-film-the-trails-end-entices-with-bonnie-and-clyde-android-couple/

WEBBIES

Views Schmiews

http://tvisual.org/2014/08/12/why-views-dont-matter-for-indie-web-series/

Webbies With Famous Actors

http://www.backstage.com/news/7-web-series-famous-actors/

Chin Up- Mockumentry Of Actress's In Johannesburg 

http://10and5.com/2014/05/19/chin-up-a-mocumentary-web-series-by-lara-lipschitz/

PDX-Files

I think if actors are successful at one thing, they paint themselves into a corner sometimes, and what's the fun in that?

FILM
Art Of Steadicam
http://www.slashfilm.com/the-art-of-steadicam/

That Old Blackmagic
http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/08/bmcc-training-ground-for-cinematographers/

7 Rules For Writing Short Films
https://www.raindance.org/7-rules-for-writing-short-films/

Secret To Viral Success
http://www.fastcompany.com/3034006/work-smart/filmmaker-casey-neistats-secret-for-million-view-movies

25 Best Films From Female Directors
http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2014/the-25-best-films-directed-by-female-filmmakers/3/

Distribution Before Shooting?
http://www.indiewire.com/article/should-filmmakers-think-about-distribution-before-they-start-shooting-20140809

Exporing With James Cameron
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140808-deep-sea-exploration-james-cameron-ocean-science/?sf4062195=1

Getting More Out Of Your Go Pro
http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/03/turning-your-gopro-hero-3/

17 Things I Learned From Others In Film
http://trulyfreefilm.hopeforfilm.com/2014/08/17-things-i-learned-from-working-on-other-peoples-films.html

Droning Along
http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/drone_filming_at_the_worlds_largest_football_academy_located_in_china,p3531.html


ACTING
Helping Actors With Monologues
http://www.backstage.com/interview/eric-bogosians-new-way-bringing-quality-monologues-actors/

4 Reasons Actors Should Do Indies
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/inside-job/4-reasons-actors-should-do-indie-film/

Entitled Much?
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/no-one-likes-entitled-actor/


PORTLAND
Porland Startp Helps Others
http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/2014/08/portland-filmmakers-startup-shows-a-lot-of-both.html

You Say Tomato,I Say Wapato
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/08/wapato_jail_serves_as_shooting.html

Opera's Unite For Film!
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2014/08/portland_opera_omsi_team_up_fo.html


SHORTS
Leaked-Comedic Action Short
http://nextimpulsesports.com/2014/07/30/vernon-davis-stars-captain-torpedo-leaked-short-film/

Life Is Beautiful-Animated 3D Short
http://webneel.com/video/life-beautiful-3d-animation-short-film

Paisley-Gremlin Fighting!
http://badassdigest.com/2014/08/08/fantasia-fest-watch-barbara-crampton-fight-a-gremlin-in-the-short-film-pais/


WEBBIES
Muppets "Disney Drive On"
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-sneak-peek-muppets-disney-driveon-web-series-tackles-the-office-72140/#

Resident Advisors-With Elizabeth Banks
http://splitsider.com/2014/07/elizabeth-banks-is-producing-a-college-dorm-themed-web-series-called-resident-advisors/

East Los High-Latina Teen Drama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQnXknnCdoc

PDX-Files

FILM

Bringing Texture In Film Back

http://masteringfilm.com/film-grain-in-postproduction-bringing-texture-back/

Aspect Ratios Explained

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/aspect-ratios-explained-when-to-use-the-major-three/

Why Audiences Are Responsible For The Future Of Film

http://theweek.com/article/index/265597/girls-on-film-why-audiences-are-responsible-for-the-future-of-cinema

Minorities,Especially Hispanics,Underrepresented In Hollywood

http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/movies/study-shows-minorities-hispanics-most-underrepresented-hollywood

Secret To Viral Success

http://www.fastcompany.com/3034006/work-smart/filmmaker-casey-neistats-secret-for-million-view-movies

10 Editing Moments That Transformed Filmmaking

http://laughingsquid.com/cinefix-picks-ten-editing-moments-that-transformed-filmmaking/

50 Best Movie Song Moments

http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2014/07/the-50-best-movie-song-moments.html

8 Facts About Marvels Cinematic Future

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/8-Facts-Kevin-Feige-Just-Revealed-About-Marvel-Cinematic-Future-66620-p4.html

Best Slo-Mo Scenes From Film History

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/08/02/slow_motion_supercut_watch_leigh_singer_s_compilation_of_the_best_slo_mo.html

Top US Film Schools

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-25-film-schools-united-721649

ACTING

Martin Freeman Interview

http://www.indiewire.com/article/martin-freeman-talks-fargo-sherlock-season-4-and-why-hes-not-working-for-awards-20140805

10 Tips/Tricks For Creating memorable Characters

http://io9.com/10-tips-and-tricks-for-creating-memorable-characters-1616544190

Art Of Auditioning

http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-reasons-auditioning-art-itself/

PORTLAND

Portland Oregon Women Film Festival

http://powfest.com/

Eastern Oregon Film Festival

http://oregonconfluence.com/2014/08/05/eastern-oregon-film-festival-call-for-entries-2015/

Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein To Finish 'Lost In Austen'

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/portlandias-carrie-brownstein-finish-nora-723599

SHORTS

Quentin And Lisa...At The Grocery Store-Make out..Aisle 3

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/short-film-quentin-and-lisa-at-the-grocery-store.php

The Truncated Story Of Infinity-Would You Believe the Theory Of Multiverse Explored?

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2014/08/03/a-truncated-story-of-infinity-short-film-based-on-the-theory-of-the-multiverse/

Restitution-Broken Families And Cloning...Fun!

http://scifimafia.com/2014/08/check-out-the-award-winning-short-film-restitution/

WEBBIES

Next Time On Lonny-With Ben Stiller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qT7mMKdLdg

Local Attraction-Ups And Downs Of Tinder Dating

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7vBbIo31z0

F To 7th- Homoneurotic Adventures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4EYjTB7zLg

PDX-Browncoats Files

FILM
Firefly Casts Unite For Online Game
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2457678/cast-of-firefly-reunites-for-firefly-online-game.html

Why Did Joss Call The Ship FIrefly
http://io9.com/the-real-reason-why-joss-whedon-named-his-space-western-1614273050

Retro Review: Our Mrs. Reynolds

http://www.tvfanatic.com/2014/07/firefly-retro-review-our-mrs-reynolds/

Shows That Would Have Survived In The Streaming Age
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2014/jul/24/cancelled-shows-streaming-firefly-community-star-trek

25 Best Sci Fi Films Of All Time
http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2014/0730/The-25-best-science-fiction-movies-of-all-time/Serenity

Serenity Trailer *Warning* Trailer May Compel You To Drop Everything And Watch Serenity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EcyhneTXiY

Summer Glau's Upcoming Sequestered

http://www.fansshare.com/news/summer-glau-preparing-for-sequestered-premiere/

Secrets Of Making Of Slither
http://io9.com/all-the-weirdest-secrets-you-never-knew-about-the-makin-1613904127


The Real Reason Dollhouse Died
http://www.blastr.com/2010/05/joss_whedon_explains_the.php

CD Marion Dougherty To Receive Posthumous Emmy
http://www.thewrap.com/casting-director-marion-dougherty-to-receive-posthumous-emmy/

Hollywood Trying To Save Film
http://journal.phottix.com/company-news/hollywood-clubs-save-film-extinction/


ACTING
9 On Set Tips For Kids And Parents
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/casting-director-note/9-set-tips-kids-and-parents/

3 Ways To Bring Your Characters To Life
http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/3-ways-bring-your-character-unique-life/

Oscar Winning Actors And Where They Trained
http://www.backstage.com/news/8-oscar-winning-actors-and-where-they-trained/


PORTLAND
Boxtrolls Press Conference Recap
http://screeninvasion.com/2014/07/sdcc-14-the-boxtrolls-press-conference-recap/

Spike TV Invades Beaverton
http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2014/08/spike_tvs_thrift_hunters_goes.html


SHORTS
Assassin's Creed Unity-A Day In The Parkour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8b1zWOgOKA

The Bluest Note-Brooding Short FIlm
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/watch-award-winning-brooding-short-film-the-bluest-note-20140731

Super Zero-Nerds And Zombies
http://theawesomer.com/super-zero/287689/


WEBBIES
Sound Advice Featuring Vanessa Bayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgOrCuY8vU

Parting Words-Very Funny Indie Webbie
http://www.tubefilter.com/2014/07/18/parting-words-comedy-web-series/

4 Best Reasons To Make A Web Series
http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/the-4-best-reasons-to-make-a-web-series-20140730