Monthly meeting available exclusively via GoToMeeting February returns Klamath Film's monthly member meetings back to last year's popular AMA format, welcoming once again Hollywood film producer Max Siemers for a chat about the film industry, on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. The meeting will be held exclusively via GoToMeeting once again due to ongoing COVID-19 protocols. People may join the meeting without downloading the GoToMeeting app if using Google Chrome, otherwise the link to download the app and then login for the meeting are here: -----Klamath Film February member meeting Thu, Feb 4, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM…

Operating support grants key in Klamath Film's continued operations Klamath Film, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Klamath Falls, was the recent recipient of supporting grants from both the Walmart Foundation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation. The Walmart Community Grant and Miller Foundation support were both general operating support grants, helping Klamath Film to maintain services such as livestreaming of community events and as the film liaison office of Klamath County. Walmart Community Grants range from $250 to $5,000 awarded through an open application process providing funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations…

Annual online event free to attend celebrating Oregon filmmaking The Oregon Media Production Association, better known as OMPA, is hosting its annual Showcase & Awards ceremony online and open to the public for free on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5-7 p.m. Advanced registration is required to participate in the event, which will involve numerous featured guest speakers, prestigious awards for achievements in film in Oregon, and film projects completed in 2020 in Oregon -- including several highlights from Klamath Film. To RSVP for the online broadcast simply fill out the form at the following link:https://ompa.z2systems.com/np/clients/ompa/eventRegistration.jsp?event=603&mc_cid=2672c629c7&mc_eid=bdfa021399 Access to the broadcast is…

Plenty to celebrate in busy, chaotic COVID-filled 2020 2020 started off with a change of leadership for Klamath Film, and finished with a month of serving as Santa's elves - with plenty happening in between - during a year like none other. Here is a brief look back at Klamath Film's 2020. JANUARY Kurt Liedtke was hired as the new executive director of Klamath Film, a full-time journalist with the Herald & News and filmmaker with over a decade of experience in Hollywood before relocating to the Klamath Basin. At the January Klamath Film member meeting (held at Waffle Hut), it…

January member meeting to take place Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. A new year brings another opportunity for Klamath Film members and area film industry experts opportunities to network and prepare for a busy year ahead. Please join us for our January Klamath Film meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. – due to current COVID restrictions the meeting will exclusively be held on GoToMeeting. There is an option to also call-in if you can’t navigate the GoToMeeting app. While throughout the year each month we will welcome different industry experts for an open conversation about the film…

Historic marker to recognize the 2018 film “Phoenix, Oregon” After a short community fundraising effort, the financial goal has been reached and Klamath Falls City Council has approved the placement of a historic marker on the Oregon Film Trail! The marker will be the 32nd such marker placed across the State of Oregon in recognition of film locations for feature films shot in Oregon that are historically and culturally significant. The Klamath Falls marker will be only the third placed in Southern Oregon, after two were recently added to Ashland in recognition of the films “Coraline” and “Wild.” Although over…