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The Portland Film Festival is proud to present "The Portland Film Podcast," a weekly program exploring the craft of filmmaking in the Northwest through resources, current events, and conversation.
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Juliana Lukasik
Producer and Director Juliana Lukasik joins us in studio for a conversation about her new mentorship program for women directors.
Alicia J. Rose
Creator, Writer, and Director Alicia J Rose joins us in studio for a hilarious conversation about creating her critically acclaimed show The Benefits of Gusbandry.
How To Comport Yourself In Hollywood Part 2
Leslie Dixon and and Miguel Tejada-Flores share insider tips on how to navigate those important, high profile Hollywood meetings.
How To Comport Yourself In Hollywood Part 1
Leslie Dixon and and Miguel Tejada-Flores share insider tips on how to navigate those important, high profile Hollywood meetings.
The Perils of Screenwriting Part 2
We continue our screenwriting series recorded at the 2016 Portland Film Festival with Leslie Dixon, Laurie Craig, Randall Jahnson, and Miguel Tejada-Flores. Our panelists share tips on pitching - working with an agent- insights on Writer’s Block - the usefulness of negative comments - and survival strategies before your next Oscar nomination.
The Perils of Screenwriting Part 1
We continue our screenwriting series recorded at the 2016 Portland Film Festival with Leslie Dixon, Laurie Craig, Randall Jahnson, and Miguel Tejada-Flores. Our panelists share tips on pitching - working with an agent- insights on Writer’s Block - the usefulness of negative comments - and survival strategies before your next Oscar nomination.
Writing is Rewriting with Laurie Craig
Laurie Craig is particularly known for her work in family film and romantic comedy with credits including ELLA ENCHANTED, PAULIE, and RAMONA AND BEEZUS. She is currently adapting FIRELIGHT, by Sophie Jordan, as a television series for Sonar Entertainment. In this episode Laurie gives insight into what happens to a script once the first draft is completed.
Screenwriting 101 with Leslie Dixon Part 2
Drawing from her massive success as a hollywood screenwriter with credits like “Overboard,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “Freaky Friday,” "Just Like Heaven," “ Hairspray,” and “Limitless.” Leslie Dixon offers tips and tricks about how to write a compelling and memorable script.
Screenwriting 101 with Leslie Dixon Part 1
Drawing from her massive success as a hollywood screenwriter with credits like “Overboard,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “Freaky Friday,” "Just Like Heaven," “ Hairspray,” and “Limitless.” Leslie Dixon offers tips and tricks about how to write a compelling and memorable script.
Nathan Drillot
Director/Producer Nathan Drillot, talks about his documentary feature Wizard Mode. In the game of pinball, there is no greater reward than Wizard Mode – a hidden level that is only unlocked when a player completes a series of lightning-speed challenges. Robert Emilio Gagno has dedicated most of his life to mastering Wizard Mode, and is now one of the top pinball players in the world. He also happens to have autism.
Dorie Barton
Dorie Barton, writer and director of Girl Flu, chats with us at the 2016 Portland Film Festival. In Dorie's feature film debut, 12-year-old Bird has to become a woman whether she wants to or not when - in the worst week of her life - she gets her first period, is ditched by her impulsive, free spirited mom, and learns that you can never really go back to The Valley.
Ryan Wines
Marmoset is a creative agency specializing in perfectly pairing music with motion picture, video, and film. Beggining as a conversation in a Portland coffee shop in 2010, they have grown into a full service music agency with clients like Apple, Facebook, and Adidas. Co-Founder Ryan Wines shares the story of Marmoset's journey, and tells us why he believes creative integrity always trumps the bottom line.
Jerry Bell Jr.
Actor and Producer Jerry Bell Jr. talks about his upcoming film Red White and Black, a documentary about minority winemakers in Oregon. He addresses the lack of diversity in film, and shares his ideas about what writers and directors can do to tell stories with a more inclusive voice.
Josh Leake
Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Portland Film Festival, Josh Leake gives us an inside look at how the festival began, and shares why he believes Independent film is a vital part of the Portland community.
Barry Braverman
Barry Braverman, author and veteran cinematographer, shares his 30+ years of experience working with some of the greatest names in film. From witnessing the beginning of Wes Anderson's career with Bottle Rocket, to his adventures lighting an entire film with mirrors in Tanzania, Barry offers a fascinating look at a life spent behind the camera.