FILM FESTIVAL MADNESS!!!!
Festival season never ends……..
It’s time to grab some popcorn and a big ole drink of something good and join us December 15th for the third annual
Octopus Marquee Independent film Festival!!!!!
Website
https://www.octopusmarquee.com/octomarqiff
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https://filmfreeway.com/OctopusMarqueeIndependentFilmFestival
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https://www.facebook.com/OctopusMarqueeIndependentFilmFestival/
Just what is this festival all about? Here it is in tier own twisted words….
Octopus Marquee Independent Film Festival
Are you a degenerate riverboat gambler? An astronaut questioning their faith? Maybe a lazy woodpecker who wants to relax on Sunday. Or even a florist who remembers their past life as a sunflower. Regardless of what type of oddball you are, Octopus Marquee Independent Film Festival wants to experience your vision. If you are an artist, a freak, a weirdo, a kid who sat alone at lunch, we want to see your vision. The films that have a voice and a unique experience, abstract or concrete, are the driving force behind our love of cinema.
——David Matthew Johnson
Please join us for this groovy online festival and cheer on your favorite PDX production company ! Let everyone at the festival know how great it was and maybe slip in a kind word for……….
ATTACK OF THE MORTAPILLARZ!
WE Have News….
Hard work pays off!
We have been a bit busy with our upcoming project Burnside Laundry! A clean little spot with dirty dirty puppets!
We not only produce a place for amateur actors to work on productions a honing their skills, we deliver. We try to make sure that every production we produce sees the light of day!
Welcome to The Portland Comedy Festival at the Clinton Street Theater! We submitted just one of our under 30 min productions and we got a hit! Our production Our Chronic Problem was selected and screened at this years summer festival!
Fun Fun Fun!!!
Go To EVERY Festival!
Why spend the time, money and sanity creating these shorts and not go to the festival?
Sooooooooo
Brandon Lawrence and SDZ teamed up to represent and what an awesome time! Peter Grey was out of town with different kind of circus and unable to attend. However, from all reports everyone had an Awesome time!
This is why we do it….
The screening was awesome and every project was unique and funny. A great bunch of very very creative folks!
We would like to thank all of the cast and crew who spent the afternoon in that hotel meeting room! Who knew then then that we would be here now!
Thanks to Mikel for selecting us for this years festival and we look forward to going back next year!
Fresh Farm Films
We Produce!
Thank You PDX!
Rose City Love!
Thank you Thank You Thank You to every actor, crew, and executive producers that help bring this project to life. The Premiere was a blast! Thanks to everyone who ate our pizza, had some wine, and everyone looked to be having a good time!
I think we can all agree that after these past two years we could all use a good laugh! We believe this movie is just what this summer needs!
We are getting our press kit together so we will have DVDs, T Shirts, Posters, Hand bills available for purchase for a limited time.
We can’t thank this great city enough! A big bloody thanks to all of the Actors and Crew who lent their time and talents to our project, Bravo!
Our plan is to shop our film around to various film festivals for late summer and fall. Now it’s time to line up some Film Festivals so, if you are interested in adding Attack of the Mortapillarz to your film festival line up then please give Peter Grey a call at 814.636.4029 / email pgreypdx@gmail.com.
Remember, if you ever want to meet the guys behind the blood soaked puppets and purchase some merch, then please swing by the Farm Arts & Media Center, ring the bell, and boom, you’re in!!!!
Once again a big thank you to all of the talent that helped us bring this fun little flick together! Please keep an eye out for upcoming projects at Fresh Farm Films!!!
It’s Time
Come and join us Saturday evening for the premiere of Portland’s own B-Movie! Kick off the summer with the cast and crew for an evening viewing of the latest Fresh Farm Films production!
Where:
The Farm Arts and Media Center
109 SE Alder ST.
Portland, OR 97214
When:
Doors Open 6pm
Movie Starts 7pm
$0 at the door / BYOB / +21
Fresh Farm Films started this production when Covid hit and we’ve definitely had to overcome some obstacles, but we are proud to announce that after 2 years, we finished our feature length film!
So come to the Farm Arts and Media Center this Saturday and join us as we bring to you ………..
ATTACK OF THE MORTAPILLARZ!
The story of Hailey, her friends, and some random strangers who, along with a magic cat are pressed into service to defend the Rose City from these mysterious and vicious creatures!
If that wasn’t enough, here comes the government response!
Approved by the mayor and led by the evil and malicious General Stone!
Will Hailey and her randos be enough against the furry foes, the hippie hating General Stone, and the Queen Mortapillarz herself?????????
Come find out this Saturday and see this story of Blood, Fur, and Determination!!!!!
Fresh Farm Films shoots all projects in and around Portland Oregon. The Rose city is ripe with ambitious local actors and crafty crew who are prominently featured along with the city itself!
Kick off summer with some campy horror in an awesome venue. The Farm Arts and Media Center, an old Portland revival!
Come see what Covid couldn’t kill!!!!!!!!
Attack of the Mortapillarz!
Production Premier
Hey there all Actors and Crew who spent pre-Covid until now, who worked on the Fresh Farm Films production of Attack of the Mortapillarz!
Fresh Farm Films is wrapping up post, soundtrack all secured and ready to shop to unsuspecting Film Festivals this summer and Fall!
The plan is, we are going to premier this fun little film at the Farm Arts and Media Center with a date TBD!
We know it’s been a while, but Covid caught even the largest production houses by surprise!
So please Check back for updated dates and information. Please remember that all productions by Fresh Farm Films are good for an IMDB credit on your acting resume, page, and profile. Just send us an email with the project and role, then we will update the IMDB info and email you back with confirmation that your credit has been confirmed!
Somethings Afoot!
Hey There, Hi There, Ho There! It’s been a minute from the last time we updated this place. Well, we’ve been busy!
With some hard work and some blind luck ,
We are on the verge of opening a larger space in the se.
Short on details here, for that, please visit our Farm page on this very site.
Please come on back and see whats going on …………
It’s Almost Time!
By the prickling of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes…….
Greetings and Salutations! It’s getting close to that time, Halloween time! Yes this is a quick post for all of the cast of Haunt Actors in this years Cinema of Horrors Drive In!
Actors who attended Scare School at the Cinema this summer are all set and ready to rock, but for the Actors who could not attend here are some things to remember:
Hard Call Time of 5pm! The lot opens at 3pm, and Actors are asked to be on the lot, and signed in by then. We will work with Actors on a case by case basis.
Show up dressed for mountain weather with all clothes in black! Please remember that we will be on a mountain and weather can get a bit chilly so dress warm for under the wardrobe.
Please arrive dressed in BLACK! Black shirt, pants and SHOES!
There will be a monitored parking lot, backstage with some trailers to lock up any valuables. The Drive In will be selling snacks, drinks, and popcorn as well!!!!!
There still is time to sign up, so if you have a last minute friend, if we haven’t heard from you in months, you’re a real ghost, it doesn’t matter!
New Actors are welcome to show up Friday by 5pm as well!!!!!
Thanks to everyone we have met the past 6 months and Break a leg Everybody! -Peter Grey / MCP!
Thanks Gang!
We would like to thank the Actors and Crew who helped us film the exciting conclusion of……Attack of the Mortapillerz!
Yes, the B-Movie that COVID couldn’t kill is now in post! All that’s left to do is edit and then premiere!
Thank you goes out to all of the Actors and Crew for lending their time and talent to our project!
We will continue to post updates and notifications, as well as any festivals we might be included in!
As The Show Plays On!
It’s Down to the Wire……
Hello and welcome to mid-September. We’ve got a lot going on, and wrapping up this Fall, so here’s a quick update on our projects:
First up – Attack of the Mortapillarz!
Yes, our B-Movie project is one step closer to editing, thanks to some of the best underground talent in PDX! We would like to thank the actors, and Charles, for a successful outside shoot. Looks like it was a blast! Next up is the last of the lab scene, our office and then Father Day on location. That’s this weekend and one step closer to done!
Next up – Cinema of Horrors Drive-In.
Halloween is drawing closer, and we are still looking for Actors who are interested in this paying gig. If you, and some of your more interesting friends, would like to sign up for this show, please send us an email at freshfarmfilms@gmail.com
The production company that’s putting on the Drive-In is hosting an event for new scare actors, and pro haunters alike. ‘Scare School’ is Saturday September 25th from 4pm-8pm, at The Cinema of Horrors lot in Kelso, Washington.
This is a chance to meet fellow cast members, some crew, and learn some tricks of haunting a drive-in. You can complete the paperwork and hang out for some snacks and swag for actors (and potential actors) who show up.
We do have something BIG going on…
Do you need a Cyclonic Green Stage?
Do you want a room to go to, any time of the week, to practice your very loud instrument?
Do you dream of some place to just get away from the roommates, or the kids, or roommates who happen to be kids?
Well, Fresh Farm Films is happy to announce that we have secured a chunk of creative-space spaces! In these rooms we have various services for a low monthly membership fee.
For more information please check out The Farm page on this very website!
That’s it for now folks, thanks for visiting.
Recap:
Morts almost done, Halloween Drive-In Actors are signing up, and signing up members for The Farm!
See you in October!
September I remember…….
Hello one and all and welcome to second Summer!!!
We are back from vacation and ready to ramp up our projects and prepare for something BIG!!!!
Here on the Farm we like to work with artists, actors, models, and people who just want to dip a toe or two!
Now, we have something in the works that will allow us the space to follow through on some of those dreams.
More to come on that one, but now we would like to thank the actors who are helping us wrap up “Attack of the Mortipillarz”!!!!
We do have a big shoot planned for this weekend, Sept 4 & 5, so if you’re in the cast for this weekend, please prepare for some all-day fun and adventure! We even rented a bus / van for this chase scene!
Next up…..
Welcome 2021 Haunt Actors!!
Hello to this year’s cast of The Cinema of Horrors Drive-In!
Yes, October is close and now is the time to lock in the actors and see where we’re at!
You’re receiving this email because you are on the list of confirmed actors, now the next step…. rehearsal!
The Cinema of Horrors Ghoul School & Costume Fitting will take place September 25, 2021, in Kelso, WA, at the Cinema of Horrors Haunted House building.
Location: 1301 Grade St. Kelso, WA 98626
Start: 4:00PM
End: 8:00 PM (or sooner)
Attendance is requested of all 2021 season actors and staff. The day will start with light bites, drinks, and a brief orientation. Then, we’ll move into costuming and character development individually with each actor. This is when we will go over silicone mask technique, allergies, etc. Following costuming, we’ll move outside to begin scare training and how to become a one-of-a-kind scare actor. Any pending documentation that is required of actors will be conducted onsite during the orientation. This is a great way to get to know your fellow castmates and build new friendships ahead of the Halloween season!
We’re so excited to see you!
Know of someone who wants to become an actor?
Bring them along, and we’ll run through a quick audition to get them onboarded!
If you’re unable to attend this rehearsal, please email us to confirm your spot in the cast!
If you’re planning on working this show, please let us know!
Keep an eye out for updates throughout the month!
Please visit and join the Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/cinemaofhorrorscast/
Last year was fun and this year is going to be funner!!!!!!
We look forward to working with all of you, and we’ll see you at rehearsal!!!!
That’s it for this update, sorry it’s kind of late but I did get to see some groovy shows at The Gorge last weekend and I’m still recovering!