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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 21 MIN

What Hollywood Wants From Portland, According to a Location Manager

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Portland and Oregon are surprisingly popular locations to film in: There’ve been over 500 films and TV shows shot in our region! Today we’re talking with Katie Rasmussen, a location manager who’s worked with big-budget movies and TV shows like "Grimm" and the upcoming Amazon Prime series "Criminal." She’s discussing how the places we all know and love get translated onto the big screen, and why Oregon often has the favored locations for some darker-themed films and TV shows. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 17th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Portland State University

Portland and Oregon are surprisingly popular locations to film in: There’ve been over 500 films and TV shows shot in our region! Today we’re talking with Katie Rasmussen, a location manager who’s worked with big-budget movies and TV shows like "Grimm" and the upcoming Amazon Prime series "Criminal." She’s discussing how the places we all know and love get translated onto the big screen, and why Oregon often has the favored locations for some darker-themed films and TV shows. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 17th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Portland State University

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