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Production in Oregon

Why Oregon?
Elevate Your Story
Oregon Film: Key Facts
“Make it Here”
Why Oregon is the Best State for Indie Production
Beyond the Numbers: Why Filming in Oregon Pays Off
Recent & Current Productions
Animation in Oregon – A 50 Year History
Oregon Confluence Articles – Production in Oregon
Safety On Set
Hire Local Crews – Resources
VFX and Post Production in Oregon
Interactive Projects & Companies in Oregon
No Sales Tax
The Oregon Confluence – Oregon Film’s Official Blog
Variety Location Spotlight – Oregon

Locations

Oregon Locations
Location Requests
Regional Film Offices
Permits
Location Managers & Scouts
Oregon Confluence Articles – Locations in Oregon
Use of the “Portland, Oregon” White Stag Sign
Land Acknowledgement & Map
Oregon Weather
Looking for a Specific “Look?” Chances are Oregon has it.
Create 3D Digital Location Scans by Drone
Adding Your Property to the Oregon Locations Database

Production Incentives

START HERE: Incentives
Oregon’s Film & Media Incentives
What Incentive is Right for Your Project?
Beyond the Numbers: Why Filming in Oregon Pays Off
State Incentives – How to Compare
Why Oregon is the Best State for Indie Production
The Oregon Film Incentive Process
Commercial Production Incentives
Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF)
Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate (GOLR)
Oregon Production Incentives Flowchart
Oregon Incentives Cost Qualification Chart
Incentive FAQs
Oregon’s Local Lower Budgeted Incentives or “L-OPIF”
“Local” or L-OPIF Incentive FAQs
Oregon’s Regional or R-OPIF Incentive Uplift
R-OPIF FAQs
Interactive Game FAQs
Oregon’s Incentives – What NOT to Do
Oregon Film Incentive Applications
Oregon Incentive Audit Requirements
Oregon Incentive Audit Requirements – For Projects using Greenlight Only
How to Register a Loanout Company in Oregon
Project Minimum Spending Explained
What defines an “Oregon Resident?”
Know the Difference: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Child Labor Laws for Entertainment in Oregon
Sample: Letter of Intent
Oregon Insurance Requirements
Project Welcome Letter
Incentives First Step: Budget Review
Banking and Incentive Loans
No Sales Tax
Taxability of Incentive Rebates
Oregon Film & OregonMade Logos for Onscreen Credits
Oregon Resident Tax Credit Auction
“Make it Here”

About Oregon Film

START HERE: About Us
Oregon Film: Key Facts
Oregon Film: Who We Are
Oregon Confluence Articles – About Us
Oregon Film on Substack
Board of Directors
Our Mission
Land Acknowledgement & Map
Oregon Film: Contact Information
The Oregon Confluence – Oregon Film’s Official Blog
Oregon Film at PDX Airport
The Studio on The Square
Press Resources
Our Work Benefits Oregon
“Make it Here”
Puppet Masters – 20 Years of LAIKA (Variety, 2025)
Variety Location Spotlight – Oregon
Greenslate: Don’t Overlook Oregon for Your Next Production
Wrapbook – Oregon on Screen: Tim Williams’ Spotlight on the State’s Cinematic Evolution
Oregon Film’s Office Statutes and Rules
Oregon Film: Budgets, Reports, Data and Transparency
Oregon Film Affirmative Action Statement
Oregon Film Equal Opportunity Policy
Website Photo Credits
Trademarks and Copyrights

Oregon Film History & #OregonMade Projects

Oregon Film History
Recent & Current Productions
Animation in Oregon – A 50 Year History
Oregon Film at PDX Airport
Oregon Film Trail
Oregon Confluence Articles – Oregon Film History
Trailer: Oregon Film at 50
#OregonMade
The Oregon Confluence – Oregon Film’s Official Blog
The Eras of Oregon Film
Film Tourism & SetJetting
#OregonMade – Celebrated and Awarded Projects
Oregon Film Festivals
Variety Location Spotlight – Oregon

Crew & Support Resources

START HERE: Resources
OMPA Crew Directory
Hire Local Crews – Resources
“Make it Here”
Getting the Right Equipment & Support
VFX and Post Production in Oregon
Local Unions
Production Stage Space
Looking for Work?
Local Casting
Looking for Temporary Office Space?
Banking and Incentive Loans
Conduct & Reporting
Green Production
#CreateResponsibly
Travel to Oregon
Finding Accommodations
The Use of Drones
Creative Opportunity Program
Film Student Resources
#OregonMade Creative Foundation
Pathways Workforce Development, Training and Placement Program
How to Participate in Pathways Training
How to Hire Pathways Placements
How to Become a Pathways Mentor
Other Granting Sources
Create 3D Digital Location Scans by Drone
Art Rentals for Film & Media from Portland Art Museum
Child Labor Laws for Entertainment in Oregon
Know the Difference: Independent Contractor vs. Employee

News & Events

The Oregon Confluence – Oregon Film’s Official Blog
“Make it Here”
Press Resources
Oregon Film, OregonMade and Oregon Film Trail Brand Use Guidelines
Newsletters
Oregon Film on Substack
Puppet Masters – 20 Years of LAIKA (Variety, 2025)
Variety Location Spotlight – Oregon
Greenslate: Don’t Overlook Oregon for Your Next Production
Wrapbook – Oregon on Screen: Tim Williams’ Spotlight on the State’s Cinematic Evolution
OPB Evergreen – “Oregon’s Animation Magic”
1859 Magazine – “Ready, Set, Action”
Oregon Film Trail Overview (Fox 12)

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Local Unions

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IATSE Local 488: (503) 232-1523
Teamsters Local 305: (503) 251-2305
SAG-AFTRA Seattle: (206) 282 2506

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