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The growing popularity of film and TV tourism is luring visitors to Oregon locations associated with such projects as "The Goonies," "Twilight," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and more.
Shariffa Ali was a guest artist with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival when the pandemic hit. Born in Kenya, raised in South Africa, and currently based in New York, Ali remained in Ashland at the invitation of artistic director Nataki Garrett. Theaters were shuttered, so Ali used the time to move outside of live performance and explore another visual medium.
A short film that was shot and produced in Southern Oregon will make its debut at the country’s largest independent film festival.
“You Go Girl!” made in collaboration with a team of independent fil.
May 8, 2021
A new Oregon Film Trail sign has been installed in Oregon City, honoring the town’s starring role as a location in the popular teen drama, Twilight. It sits along the McLoughlin Promenade, overlooking the former Blue Heron paper mill where scenes from the iconic vampire movie were shot. The Mill has also been featured in The Hunted and Grimm. The Works Progress Administration-era Promenade has itself been featured in scenes from The Librarians and Trinkets.
The current pandemic situation didn’t allow for a large public dedication but instead, City officials and local tourism advocates attended a photo opportunity with the sign at the dedication. Oregon Film was there to help celebrate and welcome the 27th sign to the Oregon Film Trail.